USER MANUAL - operation
Slim Jim User manual
page 8
Steaming
The Slim Jim has two identical mechanical steam valves that can optionally be equipped with foot
operated solenoid valves.
Before steaming milk it is necessary to open the valve for a short while to purge water from the steam
wand and heat up the wand and valve. The purged water is condensate from steam coming in contact
with the cold tubing, valve and wand. Position the tip of the steam wand over the drip tray when
purging the condensate.
Directly after steaming milk, flush the steam wand with a little steam and clean the tip of the steam
wand with a damp cloth. For hygienic reasons, do not use this cloth for anything other than cleaning
the steam tip.
Twist the valve-knob to open/close and adjust
the steam flow. From fully open to fully closed is
about ¾ turn, there is no need to close the valve
firmly.
If the optional foot-operated steam valve is
mounted, do not fully close the mechanical
valve.
Figure 10. The right hand steam valve.
When the optional foot operated solenoid valve is mounted, the knob is used to adjust the flow of the
steam only. The solenoid valve will be opened and closed by an air-switch that is activated by a bellow
on the floor. Of course, when the mechanical valve is turned close, no steam will flow from the wand.
Note!
It is advised not to decrease the steam power by lowering the steam boiler temperature. A lower
boiler temperature will reduce the amount of steam that can be produced and the temperature of the
mix-water dispensing.
