Unit UCM-870, Instruction Manual

Page: 7 / 19

Maker must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time to brew espresso, or when
there is additional steaming. Also, you will notice a build-up of while deposits on the surface of the
Adaptor (19).
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used. The following table gives the
suggested cleaning intervals.
Suggested cleaning interval
Type of water Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water every 80 brew cycles
Hard Water every 40 brew cycles
Your Espresso Maker may be delimed using white household vinegar.
Internal parts
1. Make sure all controls are off, the plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet, the machine is
cool and all pressure in the machine has been released (See section “Pressure” ).
2. Insert the Filter Holder (15) into the Adaptor (19) and place the glass container (the volume not less
than 1/2 liter) on the Drip Tray Cover (8).
3. Remove the Reservoir Cover (1) and pour 1/2 liter of fresh white household vinegar into the Water
Reservoir (5). Close the Reservoir Cover (1) back and make sure the Cover (1) is on tight.
4. Plug the machine into the electrical outlet.
5. Place a cup with cold water under the Steam Arm (6). Turn the Switch Control Knob (3) to the
position .
6. When all the vinegar has been pumped into the glass container and the flow has stopped, turn
Switch Control Knob (3) to the OFF and allow the machine to cool.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 using only tap water to rise any remaining traces of vinegar out of the machine.
Repeat this process twice, allowing the machine to cool and pressure to be released before
repeating.
PROBLEMS AND CAUSES
Problem Causes
Coffee does not come out - No water in Water Reservoir (5).
- Coffee grind is too fine.
- Too much coffee in the Filter Basket (10).
- Machine was not turned on, or plugged in.
Coffee comes out too quickly - Coffee grind is too coarse.
- Not enough coffee in Filter Basket (10).
Coffee comes out around - Filter Holder (15) is not inserted in the Adaptor (19) properly.
the edge of the Filter Holder (15) - There are coffee grounds around the filter basket rim.
- There is too much coffee in the Filter Basket (10).
- Coffee has been packed too tightly.
No steam is generated - The Water Reservoir (5) is empty.
- Machine is not turned on.
Coffee is splattering out of spout - The Water Reservoir (5) is empty or low, not enough
pressure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
Power: 1150 W
Lifetime: 840 hours, but no more than 5 years from the date of the purchase
ENGLISH
7