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N13275

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Espresso Machine

AFTER SALES SUPPORT

1300 886 649

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AUS

MODEL: TK-1818R2A-WHT  PRODUCT CODE: 58170   08/2017

Model Number TK-1818R2A-WHT

Summary of Contents for TK-1818R2A-WHT

Page 1: ...N13275 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Espresso Machine AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL TK 1818R2A WHT PRODUCT CODE 58170 08 2017 Model Number TK 1818R2A WHT ...

Page 2: ...he highest standards of performance and safety and as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL TK 1818R2A WHT PRODUCT CODE 58170 08 2017 ...

Page 3: ...t Overview 09 Getting Started 12 Instructions 19 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide 21 Other Useful Information 25 Recipes 27 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Contents AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL TK 1818R2A WHT PRODUCT CODE 58170 08 2017 ...

Page 4: ...mer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure do...

Page 5: ...support line for advice Disconnect Unplug the espresso machine from the power supply If anything unusual occurs during the brewing process Before cleaning servicing or moving it allow it to cool before cleaning If you will not use it for an extended time e g when going on holidays To disconnect turn any control to the off position and unplug the machine from the wall outlet When unplugging grab th...

Page 6: ...eat resistant surface in a dry environment away from water Do not operate it on an inclined plane Do not use on hot surfaces Never place the machine on a hot surface such as a hotplate or inside a heated oven Never use it around an open flame WARNING During use do not open the lid of the water tank filling aperture do not move the appliance and do not leave it unattended Noncompliance We assume no...

Page 7: ...ck 7 HEATING indicator light 8 Function dial espresso 0 water steam 9 Steam wand and nozzle with rubber grip 10 Stainless steel frothing attachment 11 Drip tray floater pops up when the drip tray is full Product Overview Turn over the page for more parts accessories and other inclusions AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL TK 1818R2A WHT PRODUCT CODE 58170 08 2017 4 5 1 2 3 6 ...

Page 8: ... inclusions not pictured Silicone mat for optional use on the drip tray drainer Instruction manual Quick start guide Warranty certificate 17 NOTE Due to continued product improvement images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased All images in this manual are for reference purposes only Parts are not necessarily pictured to scale AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 6...

Page 9: ...ws 1 Fill water into the container see page 12 for details 2 Put a filter into the porta filter without any ground coffee at this stage and engage it onto the group head see page 11 for details 3 Place a larger container underneath the outlet openings 4 Plug the machine into a wall outlet and set the hot water steam selector to the HOT WATER position button released 5 Press the ON OFF button to tu...

Page 10: ...N dial has three settings 0 As soon as the dial is turned from its neutral 0 position either the steam wand or espresso outlet will open and emit steam or hot water D Pump switched on dispensing water espresso via the espresso outlets E 0 Pump switched off neutral position water espresso or steam flow stopped F Dispensing hot water or steam via the steam wand G The blue HEATING indicator will illu...

Page 11: ... symbol on the group head Fig 2 Firmly turn the porta filter to the right until the handle is straight at the front at the position Fig 3 To unlock and remove the porta filter turn it clockwise to the position The plastic HANDLE allows you to take the porta filter off the group head safely The brewed espresso is dispensed through the two ESPRESSO OUTLETS at the underside of the porta filter AFTER ...

Page 12: ... out into the system Close the lid Alternatively use a kettle jug and carefully pour water into the opening while the tank is in place on the base Fig 5 Close the lid Do not start brewing or frothing with an empty water tank Always keep water in the container when in use Monitor the water level throughout the day and refill before it is completely empty If you leave refilling until the container i...

Page 13: ... the function dial to its neutral position to switch off the pump and stop the water flow Put the cup s aside to warm up Pour out the water just before brewing Alternatively place your cups on the cup warming area on top to preheat them Adding ground coffee Holding the preheated porta filter by the handle remove it from the appliance Add an appropriate amount of ground coffee to the filter 1 cup 1...

Page 14: ...er and coffee grounds Your espresso machine is now ready for another brewing cycle IMPORTANT You must stop the flow manually by turning the function dial to its neutral position when you have enough coffee Exercise caution when removing the porta filter it will be hot and may still contain some hot water Emptying the used coffee grounds After each use wait at least 30 seconds until the operating p...

Page 15: ... selector in so that STEAM is selected After a brief heating period the HEATING indicator light will turn off and steam will be drawn from the steam nozzle by turning the function dial to the position To ensure that the espresso outlet is safely covered the porta filter with filter should be fitted when steam is being dispensed Instructions Cont Fig 8 Fig 9 Reheating beverages Press the HOT WATER ...

Page 16: ...h the milk and jug should be cold Do not use a jug that has just been washed in warm water The first step in making cappuccino is to make espresso Follow the instructions page 13 to prepare it using a cappuccino cup of approximately 170 220mL capacity Place the cup with the espresso on the warming area on top of the machine to keep it warm while you prepare the milk Fill around 100mL of cold milk ...

Page 17: ...stant chocolate powder if desired Enjoy After each use when the appliance has cooled so it is safe to touch wipe the steam wand and nozzle with a damp cloth or sponge and purge the steam wand by turning the function dial to the position take care hot steam will be released then turn the dial back to the neutral position Swing the steam wand back over the drip tray See pages 21 23 for thorough clea...

Page 18: ...d feels like flour when rubbed between fingers If the grind is too coarse the water flows through the coffee too fast preventing a full flavoured extraction Too coarse a grind feels like sugar The brew For a strong robust cup of coffee fill the deep filter with ground coffee and brew just one cup at a time If you prefer a milder coffee use the shallow filter and or extend the brewing time so more ...

Page 19: ...for a new gasket The pump makes a lot of noise The water tank is empty The water tank is not properly in place Fill the container with water Lift out the container and place it back correctly No water will come out The water tank is empty The water tank is not properly in place The porta filter is blocked The coffee is too fine or pressed down too tightly The machine has limescale deposits Fill th...

Page 20: ...rothing The water tank is empty The steam nozzle is blocked Fill the container with water Turn off and unplug the machine let it cool and clean the steam nozzle with the cleaning aid or a needle or toothpick The milk froth is of poor quality The milk is too warm Refrigerate milk and jug beforehand My cups are moving on the drip tray This may be caused by the vibrations during brewing Place the sup...

Page 21: ...ter tank and turn it upside down over a sink to discard any water left inside It is recommended to empty the water tank between uses and before cleaning the appliance Rinse the water tank thoroughly before filling it with fresh water for use Check the valve seals at the base of the water tank regularly Fig 12 and if necessary carefully remove any dirt or lime deposits which could cause leaks Steam...

Page 22: ... Fig 14 Removable parts All removable parts may be cleaned with warm soapy water Rinse and dry or let dry thoroughly before reassembly into the appliance Always empty the drip tray in good time It can be removed from the appliance for emptying and cleaning Simply take off the drainer and pull the tray off the base Tray and drainer may be cleaned with warm soapy water Wash and rinse the porta filte...

Page 23: ...out any coffee or filter in the porta filter switch the appliance on and let it run cup for cup through the filtration cycles Allow 5 minutes between each cycle for the descaling agent to take effect To clean the appliance after descaling fill the water tank twice with clean water and let each filling run through its filtration cycles until the container is nearly empty Rinse the porta filter thor...

Page 24: ... Heating element Electronic board Measuring spoon with tamp Feet Steam wand and nozzle Filters deep and shallow Tank cover Technical specifications Water tank capacity 1 6L Power 1250W 220 240VAC 50Hz Dimensions mm 210 x 260 x 320 Weight approx 5 45kg including accessories Compliance This appliance has been fully tested and meets all requirements as set out by standards AS NZS 60335 1 and AS NZS 6...

Page 25: ...ocolate syrup or 2 tsp drinking chocolate 250mL frothed milk In a tall glass or cup add chocolate to the espresso and stir to combine add frothed milk Flat white 1 shot espresso steamed milk Pour the espresso into a regular size cup add steamed milk with minimum froth Long black 1 shot espresso hot water to taste Pour hot water into a regular sized cup add espresso carefully to maintain crema Moch...

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Page 27: ...rather than repairing goods we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process Please be assured though refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily you may escalate your complaint Please telephone us on 1300 886 64...

Page 28: ... our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 before returning it to the store for a refund For an electronic copy of this manual go to www stirlingappliances com au and download a copy Instruction Manual Revision Index Version No Issue Date Description V1 0 11 July 2014 Original release V2 0 22 July 2016 2016 Release V3 0 9 May 2017 2017 Release V3 1 26 May 2017 Minor updates AFTER SALES SUPPOR...

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