AEG PE8038-M Manual Download

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CONTENTS

1. Describing the espresso machine

2. Description of the control panel: touch keys
3. Safety instructions

4. Instructions for the first use of the machine

5. Accessories

6. Drawer (optional)
7. Coffee

8. Hot water

9. Steam
10. Programming the quantity of ground coffee

11. Programming the quantity of coffee poured in the cup

12. Programming the quantity of hot water

13. Recipes
14. Cleaning

15. Installation

16. What to do if …

17. Technical specifications
18. After-sales Service, spare parts and guarantee

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Page 1: ...6 Drawer optional 7 Coffee 8 Hot water 9 Steam 10 Programming the quantity of ground coffee 11 Programming the quantity of coffee poured in the cup 12 Programming the quantity of hot water 13 Recipes 14 Cleaning 15 Installation 16 What to do if 17 Technical specifications 18 After sales Service spare parts and guarantee ENGLISH Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ... measuring device 6 Adjusting knob for grinding 7 Container of coffee beans 8 Water reservoir 9 Drip tray 10 Brita filter 11 Measuring spoon for ground coffee 12 Two cup nozzle with adjusting screw 13 Filter holder 14 One cup nozzle 15 Grille for espresso 16 Two cup filter 17 One cup filter Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 3: ...F stand by button 11 Coffee button 12 Hot water button 13 Steam button 14 Spotlight key 15 Knob for selecting coffee measure TOUCH KEYS Instructions of use Touch controls are the exclusive characteristic of this model In fact pressing lightly on the respective symbol will enable the corresponding function of the machine However these touch keys must be pressed although lightly just in the case of ...

Page 4: ...ing to modify the characteristics of this product is very dangerous Always keep this machine clean The external parts of this machine become very hot while it is operating and they will not cool down immediately after the machine is switched off Keep children out of reach until the machine has cooled down completely Before cleaning or servicing the machjine make sure that it is disconnected from t...

Page 5: ...aste A proper ecological disposal can recover several materials used in producing this machine Ask a specialized retailer or the proper offices of municipal administration for the present possibilities of disposal Before discarding the machine cut off its power cord so that it cannot be used any longer Keep this instruction manual together with the machine for any future reference If the machine i...

Page 6: ...G UP THE WATER RESERVOIR Press the unlocking levers available under the drip tray and pull the machine as it is shown in the figure Extract the espresso machine out of the cabinet sliding on the special slides Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 7: ...r long periods change the water in the reservoir and drain the boiler the machine has to dispense about half a litre of water refer to the chapter Hot water Brita filters are available at any retailer of electrical household appliances at our After Sales Service Centres or at the Shops of Authorized Spare Parts Extract the reservoir as it is shown in the figure then fill it with spring water appro...

Page 8: ...t the machine has been locked FILLING UP THE CONTAINER OF COFFEE BEANS Press the unlocking levers available under the drip tray and pull the machine as it is shown in the figure Extract the espresso machine out of the cabinet sliding on the special slides Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 9: ...n be heard this is the signal that the machine has been locked SIGNALLING WATER MISSING IN RESERVOIR This machine is equipped with a sensor detecting the presence of water in the reservoir If there is no water the machine will signal it with the proper indicator then it cannot operate until the reservoir is filled up again Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 10: ...cator will signal the operating condition of the machine flashing STAND BY lit ON out OFF At the same time the red indicator of heating will be on this LED indicates the heating phase of the water inside the boiler Now pressing the key as it is shown in the figure will enable the machine to dispense some hot water then wait until the air inside the boiler has completely exhausted through the steam...

Page 11: ...pt on RESETTING STANDARD VALUES This espresso machine is calibrated in factory to make the optimum Italian espresso as approved by the coffee University of Naples and complying with ILLY standards On the contrary the values set for weak coffee comply with German standards If these standard values have to be reset merely switch the machine on by pressing both the on off and hot water buttons at the...

Page 12: ...el of coffee grinding The success of a good espresso depends on this grinding level very much A too coarse grinding will lead to a coffee flowing too fast with no cream nor body On the contrary a too fine grinding will lead to a very strong coffee flowing by drops with a burnt taste Remember that the time required for an espresso will range from 15 to 25 seconds Press the unlocking levers availabl...

Page 13: ... knob anti clockwise will lead to a coarse grinding for a weaker coffee The set grinding level can be read on the lid of the coffee case bigger circles mean coarse grinding level fast flowing weak coffee whereas smaller circles mean fine grinding level slow flowing strong coffee Insert the machine into the cabinet pushing slightly until CLIK can be heard this is the signal that the machine has bee...

Page 14: ... is equipped with a filter holder that can receive two filters that is for one cup for two cups When using a paper pod put it in the filter for one cup There is also a measuring spoon that can determine the right quantity of ground coffee exactly approximately 7 2 g This machine is also equipped with two nozzles a nozzle is used to deliver one cup of coffee whereas the other nozzle can serve two c...

Page 15: ...s and saucers a basin for coffee grounds a compartment for all accessories filters measuring spoon a tray 7 COFFEE USING COFFEE BEANS Turn the knob B 19 to the desired coffee measure Turning in clockwise direction will select the measure immediately on the right of that chosen before on the contrary turning anticlockwise will select the measure immediately on the left Downloaded from CoffeeMachine...

Page 16: ...ightly thus the right quantity of ground coffee will automatically fall into the filter When the filter has been filled with the desired quantity press the ground coffee with the pressing tool Insert the filter holder into the locking nut correctly Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 17: ... espresso use the proper grille inserting its feet into the four special holes Lay the grille firmly checking its stability Position the cup s under the nozzle and make sure that the red LED of water temperature is out or wait until it goes out Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 18: ...trary turning it in anticlockwise direction the nozzle will pour more coffee into the cup at the left USING COFFEE PODS E S E SYSTEM E S E is the acronym of Easy Serving Espresso and E S E system is the international standard for brewing coffee using a coffee pod i e a throwaway portion of roasted coffee on a suitable espresso machine First of all E S E system is easy practical and ecological beca...

Page 19: ... After making the last cup of coffee clean the filter holder by pressing the coffee button with no coffee thus any remains of ground coffee that can alter the taste of the next coffee will be eliminated The brewing time for an excellent espresso should be about 15 25 seconds Elements affecting this brewing time are the grinding level of the coffee the quantity of ground coffee and how much the cof...

Page 20: ...ace a container under the steam water nozzle then turn the steam water knob in anticlockwise direction Press the button of hot water and the nozzle will spray the quantity of water stored before if necessary press the button of water again to stop its spraying Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 21: ...ater temperature will be ON Wait until both these LEDs go out Pressing the steam button again will stop generating steam Pressing the steam button again will check whether steam has been generated if the LED of water temperature is kept out steam is ready to be sprayed Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 22: ...n preparing milk for cappuccino shake the milk jug a little to improve the result Caution never make coffee when steam is ready if this is the case first of all reset the water level in the boiler as it will be explained at the next paragraph Attention after every steam jet press the hot water button thus resetting the water level in the boiler Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 23: ...up of coffee Grinding time for selecting a measure of double coffee is set automatically after the measure for a single coffee has been stored Position the measuring spoon under the proper funnel and press the grinder button without releasing as it is shown in the figure Thus the programming mode will be enabled after approximately 10 seconds and the grinder will start operating As soon as the mea...

Page 24: ...sure of coffee in the filter holder Insert the filter holder in the locking nut then put one or two cups under the filter holder according to the selected programme Keep the coffee button pressed for approximately 5 seconds to enter the programming mode Release the button when the coffee starts flowing out during this operation the LED of coffee measure will blink Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManu...

Page 25: ...omatically 12 PROGRAMMING THE QUANTITY OF HOT WATER Place a pot under the steam water nozzle and turn the steam water knob anticlockwise Keep the water button pressed for approximately 5 seconds to enter the programming mode during this phase the water LED will blink Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 26: ...e cup Pour some cold milk into a deep jug and heat with the steam jet pour only the froth onto the espresso tilting and rocking the jug slightly or scoop off the froth with a spoon Some cocoa powder can also be dusted on the milk froth VIENNESE CAPPUCCINO This variation is the result of the age old Austrian tradition Prepare a weak espresso on the machine for 30 35 seconds then add hot milk topped...

Page 27: ... and sugar in a small cup and beat until this mixture becomes frothy Pour a teaspoon of chocolate syrup and the coffee into a medium sized cup adding a further pinch of cinnamon and blend together Top with a teaspoon of vanilla flavoured cream CAPPUCCINO ICE CREAM Heat 2 cups of espresso cup of cream and cup of sugar in a pan up to the boiling point Let the mixture cool down then put in the freeze...

Page 28: ...rtying damaging the underlying furniture Drip tray and relevant grille can be washed in a dishwasher FILTER FILTER HOLDER LOCKING NUT Always keep filters filter holder and locking nut clean In fact any coffee residue can alter the taste of the next cups of coffee and provoke leaks Wash filters and filter holder in dishwasher every month Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 29: ...l up the water reservoir with 1 5 litres of water adding half a glass of vinegar or citric acid Carry out the same operations as preparing some cups of coffee refer to the previous Chapter Coffee but without ground coffee nor pods so that only water will flow out of the filter holder until the reservoir is completely empty Fill the reservoir again with cold water and repeat the above process witho...

Page 30: ... the installation 1 1 fixing base 2 13 self threading screws 3 9X19 3 4 screws M4X16 4 1 cable clamp 5 2 side slides 6 2 side plates of 1 mm 7 2 side plates of 2 mm 8 1 aligning bar ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fix the power cord onto the left side of the cabinet using one of the self threading screws of the equipment and the proper cable clamp as it is shown in the figure Downloaded from CoffeeMachineMa...

Page 31: ...er cord as it is shown in the figure This machine is prearranged to be powered with single phase voltage of 230 V O 1 G The power supply requires only outlets of 10 A protected by differential magnetothermal switch 230 V 10 A Id 0 003 A with distance of at least 3 mm between contacts Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 32: ...dth of the compartment housing the espresso machine depends on the thickness of the cabinet s sides Four side plates two being 2 mm thick and two 1 mm thick are provided to compensate for the different possible measures They should be used to compensate for the internal width of the compartment leading to a width of 562 560 mm Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 33: ...late Then assemble the 2 slides with the remaining 8 self threading screws Insert the machine by coupling its slides with the supports mounted onto the cabinet s sides Slide the machine into the cabinet to the stops until the safety locks close Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 34: ...the four screws M4x16 as it is shown in the figure COMPONENTS FOR INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL DRAWER This drawer will be installed into compartments with height of 80 mm and width ranging from 560 mm to 568 mm The espresso machine is equipped with some components for the installation 1 1 fixing base 2 12 self threading screws 3 9X19 3 2 side slides 4 2 side plates of 1 mm 5 2 side plates of 2 mm Downl...

Page 35: ...he width of the compartment housing the drawer depends on the thickness of the cabinet s sides Four side plates two being 2 mm thick and two 1 mm thick are provided to compensate for the different possible measures They should be used to compensate for the internal width of the compartment leading to a width of 562 560 mm Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 36: ... All these screws are supplied together with the drawer Position the fixing base of the machine laying onto the fixing base of the drawer Insert the side plates of the machine s equipment for compensating for any space The width of the compartment housing the machine depends on the thickness of the cabinet s sides Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 37: ...g to a width of 562 560 mm Fix the base plate of the machine inserting 4 self threading screws into the 4 fore holes of the same plate Then assemble the 2 slides with the remaining 8 self threading screws All these screws are supplied together with the machine Insert the drawer coupling its slides with those mounted onto the cabinet s sides and slide it into the cabinet to the stops Downloaded fro...

Page 38: ... stops until the safety locks close 16 WHAT TO DO IF If this machine does not work please make sure that the fault is not due to 1 no power 2 no water in the reservoir When the power cord is damaged or the machine needs servicing please contact the nearest After Sales Service Centre Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 39: ...th 594 mm Depth 260 mm Height 378 mm Capacity of water reservoir 2 5 l Net weight 17 kg Gross weight 19 kg Supply voltage 230 V Rated power 1150 W Power absorbed by the heating element 1000 W Power absorbed by the pump 50 W Working pressure 12 bar Fuse 10 A Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 40: ...40 FUSES F1 Fuse Ø 5 x 20 mm Vn 250 V In 10 A F2 Fuse Ø 5 x 20 mm Vn 250 V In 0 5 A Downloaded from CoffeeMachineManual com Manuals ...

Page 41: ...This information can be found on the rating plate The rating plate is on the inner edge of the door on the right 5 Date of purchase Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in guarantee service call In guarantee customers should ensure that the chapter headed What to do if has been read as the en gineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electr...

Page 42: ...d the guarantee period for the appliance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become property of AEG 6 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee EUROPEAN GUARANTEE If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your prod...

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