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SLAYER ESPRESSO V3 USER MANUAL V5.1  |  AUGUST, 2022

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Recommended Tools & Accessories

BEVER AGE PREPAR ATION

•  Espresso grinder

•  Adjustable grind setting

•  Capability for grinding very fine: espresso-to-Turkish

•  Gram scale

•  Low resolution: 0.1-gram (1/10-gram) increments

•  Shot glass

•  Soft towel

•  Steaming pitcher

•  Narrow spout 

•  Tamper

•  58mm base diameter 

•  Thermometer

EQUIPMENT CARE & MAINTENANCE

TOOLS

•  Allen key

•  Crescent wrench

•  Flat-head screwdriver

•  Grouphead brush

•  Needle-nose pliers

•  Phillips-head screwdriver

•  Pick or awl

•  Pliers

•  Socket wrench (9/16”)

•  Wrench

SUPPLIES

•  Approved espresso machine cleaner

•  Approved espresso machine steam wand cleaner • Non-abrasive 

surface cleaner

•  Slayer lubricant

•  Teflon tape

•  Tung oil

Summary of Contents for Espresso V3

Page 1: ...SLAYER ESPRESSO V3 USER MANUAL V5 1 AUGUST 2022 USER MANUAL VERSION 5 1 AUGUST 2022 Espresso V3 ...

Page 2: ... 4C Adjust Hot Water Temperature 15 Step 5 Connect Pump 15 Step 6 Connect Machine to Power 15 Step 7 Fill Tanks 16 Step 8 Turn On Heating Elements 16 FACTORY SETTINGS 17 USING SLAYER 18 Introductory Brewing Information 18 Preparing Espresso 19 Steaming Milk 21 Dispensing Hot Water 21 Adjust Flow Rates 22 Adjust Brew Tank Temperature 23 Adjust Brew Pump Pressure 23 Adjust Steam Tank Temperature Pre...

Page 3: ...ayer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this publication Information contained herein is subject to change without notice Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual nevertheless Slayer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or any damages resulting from the use of this information Read this manual completely before installing an...

Page 4: ...y listed below SALES sales slayerespresso com 1 206 284 7171 EXT 2 MARKETING marketing slayerespresso com 1 206 284 7171 EXT 6 TRAINING EDUCATION training slayerespresso com 1 206 284 7171 EXT 5006 TECHNICAL SUPPORT support slayerespresso com 1 206 284 7171 EXT 3 ORDERS SUPPORT SPARE PARTS orders slayerespresso com 1 206 284 7171 EXT 2 SHIPPING shipping slayerespresso com 1 206 284 7171 EXT 4 An u...

Page 5: ... include any instances in which following the occurrence of a defect you fail to immediately take all suitable measures to limit damage to the equipment and or fail to provide Slayer with an opportunity to remedy the defect Slayer s sole responsibility and liability under the warranty set forth herein is limited to in Slayer s sole discretion repair or replacement of defective parts Unless otherwi...

Page 6: ... WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING TRAPPING HAZARD TAKE CARE WITH HANDS WARNING HOT SURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THESE PAGES OF THE MANUAL ARE FOR THE USE OF THE WORKER OPERATING THE MACHINE THESE PAGES IN THE MANUAL ARE TO BE USED BY QUALIFIED AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL STAFF ...

Page 7: ...igned only to be used indoors Before performing service on your machine disconnect the power source and turn off the water feed Prior to installation make sure there is a circuit breaker installed with a distance between the contacts that allows for complete disconnection when there is a category III overload and that provides protection against current leakage equal to 30 mA The circuit breaker m...

Page 8: ...l components are retained and more desirable substances such as sodium are released An ion exchange system should be used in combination with a carbon filtration system and is especially beneficial for water in the range of 6 9 grains of hardness This system is relatively inexpensive and effective in removing inorganic substances It does not however remove organic substances such as bacteria REVER...

Page 9: ... increments Shot glass Soft towel Steaming pitcher Narrow spout Tamper 58mm base diameter Thermometer EQUIPMENT CARE MAINTENANCE TOOLS Allen key Crescent wrench Flat head screwdriver Grouphead brush Needle nose pliers Phillips head screwdriver Pick or awl Pliers Socket wrench 9 16 Wrench SUPPLIES Approved espresso machine cleaner Approved espresso machine steam wand cleaner Non abrasive surface cl...

Page 10: ... contact our support department Incorrect installation may result in injury and or damage to the equipment Please read the Safety Advisory on pg 7 before beginning installation The coffee machine should sit on a flat stable surface at least 1 inch 20 mm from walls and from the counter Keep in mind that the highest surface on the machine the cup warmer tray sits at a height of at least 47 inches 1 ...

Page 11: ... coffee and may also extend the life of your machine Read the Water Treatment Advisory on pages 6 7 for information about avoiding and addressing water related issues Your Slayer espresso machine weighs approximately 160 kg 350 lb when filled with water and needs to be installed on a structure that is capable of supporting its weight Use the following diagram to locate and drill holes in the count...

Page 12: ...he machine is attached to the pallet with two 2 bolts that are screwed into two 2 of its four 4 legs one on each side of the machine Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the two 2 bolts from the underside of the pallet 6 Attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the two 2 legs that were bolted to the pallet 7 Prepare surface by laying out one or more towels which will rest under the mac...

Page 13: ...amp included Flat head screwdriver PROCEDURE 1 Use the hose clamp to fasten the drain hose to the drain outlet as shown The drain hose has an inside diameter of 5 8 1 6cm 2 Prevent clogging by ensuring that the drain line always goes downwards Leave steam actuators in the on positions for Step 8 Turn on Heating Elements ...

Page 14: ...t the water treatment system outlet to the pump inlet 2 Use one of the longer 60 x3 8 hoses to connect the pump high pressure outlet red to the espresso machine high pressure inlet marked with a red band around the fitting located at the bottom rear of the machine The hose end with the 90 degree fitting should connect to the espresso machine 3 Use another of the longer 60 x3 8 braided hoses to con...

Page 15: ...quested at the time of purchase Only an electrician or approved technician should wire the power cord into an appropriately rated plug end Once the plug end is attached insert the main power cord into an appropriately rated and grounded receptacle STEP 7 FILL TANKS PROCEDURE 1 Ensure heating element breaker is in the off position 2 Turn on the main water line and power switch tanks will begin to f...

Page 16: ...water 5 Allow Slayer to fully heat before use STEP 9 ADJUST HOT WATER TEMPERATURE PARTS AND TOOLS Flat head screwdriver PROCEDURE 1 Remove the cup tray 2 Use a large flathead screwdriver to remove the two top and one lower rear screws from the x leg then carefully lift to remove the left rear side panel Take caution to not scratch the side panel during removal 3 Use the mix valve knob to regulate ...

Page 17: ...IONING Boiler and operating pressures are normal The pressure gauge is working properly The expansion valves are working properly Warning once the machine has been installed and is ready for use before allowing the worker to start using the machine wash the internal components according to the instructions below GROUPS Install the portafilters in the groups without coffee Let each group dispense w...

Page 18: ...creased acidity enhanced flavor clarity clean body Natural process fruit forward flavor full body Pulped natural semi washed and honey processes borrowed characteristics from washed and natural processes GREEN COFFEE FRESHNESS After it has been picked and processed green i e un roasted coffee has a considerable shelf life However the potential quality of coffee beverages deteriorates with the age ...

Page 19: ...l to forming a puck through which water will evenly flow Use logic when dosing and distributing to create an even pre tamp bed Instead of tamping to a specific pressure e g 30 pounds Slayer recommends tamping to a specific depth in order to achieve the adequate headspace between the coffee puck and the shower screen To ensure consistent results target a tamp depth that levels the top of the tamper...

Page 20: ... scale or graduated shot glasses to measure 25 40 grams or 1 0 1 5 fluid ounces of espresso per serving Begin with 35 grams or 1 25 fluid ounces then adjust beverage yield as necessary noting these rules Larger yield more weight or volume Decreased flavor intensity Longer extraction time Recommended when espresso lacks clarity Smaller yield less weight or volume Increased flavor intensity Longer e...

Page 21: ...sso machines 1 Remove the portafilter from the grouphead and wipe the basket with a clean dry towel 2 Set the grind to the same degree of coarseness as you would for another espresso machine 3 Grind and dose 19 21 grams of coffee into the portafilter 4 Tamp coffee to approximately 30 pounds of pressure briefly flush group then lock the portafilter into the grouphead 5 Move the brew actuator direct...

Page 22: ... has been achieved then move the actuator to the Off position 8 Remove the portafilter from the grouphead and knock out spent coffee Wipe the portafilter with a clean towel to remove grounds and oil 9 Briefly move the brew actuator to the Full Brew position to purge grounds and oil from the dispersion screen Move the grouphead to the Off position and return the portafilter EXTENDED PRE BREW ENHANC...

Page 23: ... bubbles 5 When the milk reaches body temperature submerge the steam tip again then tilt the pitcher to form a gentle whirlpool 6 When the pitcher feels hot turn off the steam wand The final milk temperature should be 65 68 C 150 155 F 7 Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth removing all milk residue then briefly turn on the steam wand to purge milk from the wand CLEANING OF STEAM NOZZLES At the c...

Page 24: ...rew actuator to the pre brew position and start a timer 6 When the timer reaches 30 seconds remove the container and scale then move the brew actuator to the off position 7 Weigh the container again without taring the scale to determine how much water dispersed in the allotted time 8 Use this weight to determine flow rate which is expressed in these terms x grams of water per 30 seconds Slayer rec...

Page 25: ...light turning off The new temperature will be achieved and stable within 10 minutes 4 Repeat all steps for each grouphead NOTE Each of the brew tanks PIDs has an F printed on its plastic exterior which indicates temperature readings in degrees Fahrenheit However the actual temperature may read in either Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on your request at the time of ordering ADJUST BREW PUMP PRESSU...

Page 26: ...team pressure gauge inside Slayer to confirm new pressure setting NOTE The steam and pre heat tanks Love Controller has an F printed on its plastic exterior which indicates temperature readings in degrees Fahrenheit However the actual temperature may read in either Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on your request at the time of ordering USING AND ADJUSTING PRE BREW TIMERS The pre brew timers allows...

Page 27: ...ature may negatively affect the machine s performance and pose a safety risk Please contact your Slayer representative reseller or technician before changing this setting NOTE The steam and pre heat tanks Love Controller has an F printed on its plastic exterior which indicates temperature readings in degrees Fahrenheit However the actual temperature may read in either Fahrenheit or Celsius dependi...

Page 28: ...ps or near to the steam and hot water nozzles CUP WARMER TRAY Place only coffee cups cups and glasses to be used in conjunction with the coffee machine on the cup warmer tray Ensure that the coffee cups are completely drained before placing them on the cup warmer tray No other objects shall be placed on the cup warmer tray MACHINE CLOSE DOWN When the machine is left unattended for a prolonged peri...

Page 29: ...aners Small amounts of window cleaner may be used on the stainless steel components If your Slayer has wood panels please refer to the Wood Care section GROUPHEADS Cleaning and backflushing the groupheads prevents the build up of coffee oils Backflush each group at least twice daily once with water and once with an approved espresso machine cleaning powder To maximize efficiency and lengthen the l...

Page 30: ...commended once daily PARTS AND TOOLS Cleaning brush or towel Flat head screwdriver Blind portafilter insert Portafilter PROCEDURE 1 Complete General Group Cleaning steps 1 4 above 2 Begin with one grouphead replace portafilter basket with blind insert and lock in grouphead 3 Move the brew actuator to the full brew position and activate the brew cycle for 10 seconds then move the actuator back to t...

Page 31: ...powder and lock in grouphead 6 Move the brew actuator to the full brew position and activate the brew cycle for 10 seconds then move the actuator back to the off position and wait 10 seconds Repeat 5 times 7 Remove and rinse the portafilter 8 Repeat steps 6 7 with water only backflushing 5 times 9 Repeat steps 5 8 for each group 10 Remove blind insert from portafilter and use a clean damp towel to...

Page 32: ...the portafilter and the grouphead preventing leaks Over time the portafilter gasket will become hard and lose its seal If it becomes difficult to insert the portafilter or if dripping occurs around the portafilter body while brewing replace the portafilter gasket PARTS AND TOOLS Replacement 6mm portafilter gasket Flat head screwdriver Pick or awl Cleaning brush or towel PROCEDURE 1 Complete steps ...

Page 33: ... through the teflon line and into the drain If using poly tubing do not open the valve fully high pressure will damage tubing 5 Allow the tank to drain then continue with steps 6 Other maintenance tasks may be performed during this time 6 Close the shut off valve and carefully remove the tube from the quick connect fitting 7 Reinstall the side panel 8 Reconnect power and turn on water supply 9 Mov...

Page 34: ... the steam actuator hub and shoulder bolt to the machine tightening with screwdriver Confirm fit by wiggling the hub If the hub does not fit snugly remove the shoulder bolt and add more shims 4 Test again and repeat step 3 until hub and panel fit snugly BREW ACTUATOR If the brew actuator becomes loose tighten with the following steps PARTS AND TOOLS Flat head screwdriver Allen key PROCEDURE 1 Use ...

Page 35: ...ROCEDURE 1 Partially drain pre heat tank 2 Disconnect silicone tube from the expansion valve 3 Use a wrench to remove the expansion valve from the pre heat tank and discard 4 Apply teflon tape to the threads of the new expansion valve and slide a new copper gasket in place 5 Install a new expansion valve tightening with a wrench 6 Reconnect the silicone tube ANTI SUCTION VALVE The anti suction val...

Page 36: ...lve s large brass nut 11 Remove spring from steam valve body and use needle nose pliers to remove the steam seat from the valve body 12 Use a pick or awl to separate steam seat gasket from steam seat Insert new steam seat gasket in seat 13 Reinsert steam seat and spring in the steam valve 14 Apply teflon tape to the threads of the brass nut 15 Use wrench to secure steam valve body use second wrenc...

Page 37: ... 6 Loosen and remove the locking nut with a 1 4 allen key set aside A spacer sits underneath the locking nut ensure that it is not lost 7 Lift to remove brew actuator set aside A Teflon gasket sits underneath the brew actuator remove and set aside 8 Flipping over the brew cap use a blunt object e g rubber mallet to gently tap the actuator bearing oilite bushing until it has been removed discard 9 ...

Page 38: ...sses use a slightly damp towel then promptly dry the wood Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents Moisture and chemicals may cause the wood to warp or crack If the wood begins to look aged and dry rub a small amount of mineral oil into the wood with a clean soft towel Allow the oil to sink into the wood for at least five minutes then wipe the remaining oil off with a dry towel ...

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