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I ntuitive Digital
Automatic pump espresso machine with LCD
Instruction Booklet
EM8910
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
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Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital 4 LCD menu overview 8 Preparing your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital 9 Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital 10 Setting the water hardness 12 Making an espresso with beans 13 Making an espresso with pre-ground coffee 16 Secrets to the perfect cup 19 Milk frothing 20 Easy steps for frothing milk 22 Hot water function 23 Programming the espresso pour volume 24 Grind setting selection 26 Menu settings
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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM therefore avoid any direct contact with the ESPRESSO MACHINE. steam nozzle. • Hot water or hot steam ejected by the • Always place the unit on a flat, level surface. appliance can cause scalding. Only activate • Do not operate without water in reservoir. the steam nozzle when holding a container Fill only clean and cold water into the water underneath. reservoir. Observe the maximum filling • Always unplug the appliance from
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About espresso coffee Sunbeam’s extensive experience in designing What makes a good coffee? quality, long-lasting appliances has enabled Sunbeam has consulted with experienced us to develop a range of pump espresso coffee makers and appreciators of coffee machines that are as beautiful as they are through every stage of design, to ensure the functional. As well as incorporating the machine delivers a great espresso coffee learnings from commercial machines to every time. There are many
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Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital Warming plate Allows coffee cups to be warmed before use. Steam/Hot water switch Turn the switch to activate steam or hot water. Steam nozzle Dispenses steam or hot water. Height-adjustable espresso pour spout Fits any size cup. Lower the spout for espresso cups to prevent splashing and raise it for Caffe Latte or taller cups. Coffee waste container Holds the used coffee cakes as they are dispensed from the coffee brewing unit. 4
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Coffee bean hopper The conical burr grinder holds up to 230g of coffee beans. Coffee grind selector Select grind setting from fine to coarse. Control panel with LCD 1.5 litre removable water reservoir Simply slides out for easy filling. Removable drip tray and cup resting grid Pulls out for easy emptying and cleaning. Also features a water level indicator that floats through the cup resting grid indicating how full the drip tray is. Cleaning tablets Test strip for determining the water har
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Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital (continued) TOP VIEW Warming plate Coffee bean hopper Filling receptacle for release position pre-ground coffee Position setting for Release switch for coffee bean hopper grinding ring when using whole beans Coffee grind selector Position setting for coffee bean hopper when using pre-ground coffee CONTROL PANEL 1 or 2 cup Steam pre-selection coffee request Power OK/Enter Water indicator Coffee strength /quantity Coffee waste contai
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Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital One touch operation Thermoblock Heating System The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is an The thermoblock heating system heats the automatic espresso machine that takes the water ensuring the precise temperature is guess work out of making espresso coffee. achieved for each function. Additionally, It grinds the coffee beans, dispenses the the thermoblock is coated with non-stick ground coffee into the filter, tamps it and material to slow scale build up
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LCD menu overview The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital allows you Menu <> to change and save the espresso machine Program water hardness level between 1 settings from those preset at the factory, (soft) and 4 (very hard) start cleaning programs and call up other Factory setting: 3 information regarding to the workings of your espresso machine. The following is an overview of the menu Menu <> content and more detailed information Start the cleaning program. is included in f
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Preparing your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital • Position the espresso machine onto a • Insert the drip tray. Simply slide the drip stable, flat, dry surface. tray into the base of the espresso machine until it clicks into place on the right-hand • Attach the coffee bean hopper onto the side below the water reservoir. See figure 3. espresso machine. With the hopper in hand, align the arrow on the base of the • Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC hopper with the ‘HOPPER RELEASE’ power outl
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U Hs eia nd gi n th ge Sunbeam Intuitive Digital Prior to switching on each time, make sure Note: If the water reservoir is not correctly in there is water in the water reservoir and position or if water needs to be refilled while replenish if necessary. As the machine the espresso machine is in operation, the requires water for the automatic rinsing water indicator illuminates and the display cycles with each switching on and switching indicates <>. off process. M
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Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital (continued) Heading Tip: To ensure a quality coffee, change the • After the operating temperature has been reached, the espresso machine performs an water in the water reservoir daily and wash automatic rinsing cycle. This removes any the reservoir at least once a week in hot old coffee grinds from the coffee brewing soapy water and rinse thoroughly. unit. • Immediately after being switched on the LCD: Indicates briefly machine runs through a set-up
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▼ ▼ Setting the water hardness Prior to first use the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital • With the machine switched on, press the "MENU" button. should be adjusted to the relevant degree of LCD: Indicates <>. water hardness for your region. Water hardness refers to the mineral content of your local water • Press the scrolling keys or until the supply. You may determine the hardness degree LCD indicates <>. using the supplied test strips. See figure 10. • Confirm you
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Making an espresso with beans The following process for making coffee Figure 12 with beans runs completely automatically: Grinding, dosing, tamping, pre-infusion, brewing, ejection of coffee grounds. The facility to select the grinding degree and the coffee quantity allows you to individually set up the espresso machine to your own personal taste. Filling the coffee bean hopper Note: Please ensure to fill the coffee bean hopper only with coffee beans. • Turn the hopper so that the arrow o
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Making an espresso with beans (continued) Select espresso pour volume/size NOTE: The top line on the display shows the espresso pour volume. The instructions for Depending on your taste, select a short, selecting a different espresso pour volume standard or a long espresso pour. are in the previous section. • For this press the 'espresso pour volume' button until the desired cup symbol is selected or the desired cup size is Figure 15 indicated on the display. See figure 15. The cup sizes
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Making an espresso with beans (continued) Setting the number of cups and dispensing Figure 17 coffee • Place one or two cups under the espresso pour spouts. The height of the pour spouts can be adjusted to suit the height of your cup to reduce heat loss and espresso splashes. Simply slide the espresso pour spouts up or down. See figure 17. • Press the button once or twice in order to select 1 or 2 cups. See figure 18. LCD: Indicates <<1 CUP>> or <<2 CUPS>>. • Press the "OK" button. •
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Making an espresso with pre-ground coffee This function allows you to brew pre-ground Figure 20 coffee e.g. decaffeinated coffee. Note: You must only use the supplied measuring spoon, and never put more than 2 level measuring spoons of pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground coffee receptacle. Note: Make sure that no pre-ground coffee has remained in the receptacle, and that no foreign bodies enter the receptacle. The pre-ground coffee receptacle is not a storage container. The pre-groun
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Making an espresso with pre-ground coffee (continued) Selecting espresso pour volume/size Figure 22 Depending on your taste, select a short, standard or a long espresso pour. • For this press the 'espresso pour volume' button until the desired cup symbol is selected or the desired cup size is indicated on the display. See figure 22. The cup sizes are indicated as follows: 20mLs <> 30mLs <> 40mLs <> Figure 23 NOTE: The bottom line on the display
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Making an espresso with pre-ground coffee (continued) Note: In the coffee making process, the With this additional rinsing phase the brewing unit is brought back to the initial ground coffee is dampened by a small operating temperature. amount of water. Known as pre-infusion, this helps in achieving maximum extraction of oils from the coffee grinds. Following Figure 25 a short pause, the actual brewing process commences. Note: You may stop the pour of coffee at any time by briefly pressi
