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USER MANUAL - operation
Slim Jim User manual
page 9
Steaming
The Slim Jim has two identical mechanical steam
valves that come in two versions: “twist-knob” and
“flip-flop”. The twist-knob version 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 ½ 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.
Move the knob of a flip-flop valve in any
direction to open the valve. The knob will lock
into position when moved far enough from the
central position.
Figure 10. The right hand steam valve (twist-knob version).
When the optional foot operated solenoid valve is mounted, the knob is used to adjust the flow of the
steam only. The solenoid valve is opened and closed by an air-switch that is activated by a bellows 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.
Pre-infusion cylinder
The piston rod will rise up during the initial stage
of a brew. A double spring assembly inside the
pre-infusion cylinder assures a slow-starting and
gradual pressure build-up to about 3 bar when
the maximum displacement of the piston is
reached.
Figure 11. Piston-rod ends of the dual-spring pre-infusion cylinders.
At the initial stage of a brew, water is fed onto the coffee-bed and into the pre-infusion cylinder. The
water will flow in the direction of the least back-pressure. At start the coffee-bed will have no back-
pressure but once the coffee is wetted, dominant water-flow changes towards the pre-infusion
cylinder. Pressure gradually increases until the cylinder is completely filled and all water has to flow
through the coffee-bed. From that moment brew-pressure quickly increases to pump-pressure.
Caution!
The piston-rod of the pre-infusion cylinder can become very warm.