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10 totalHow do I set up and prime the machine before using it for the first time?
Before first use, you must prime the machine by filling the water reservoir with room temperature water, powering on the machine, and running water through twice using the Two Cup dial setting. Remove all packaging, wash the milk jug, drip tray grill, and filter baskets in warm water with mild detergent before priming. Also ensure you remove the red plug found at the base of the water reservoir before use. (Page 5)
How do I restore the default shot volumes if I've accidentally changed them?
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds until the ON/OFF and READY lights begin flashing, then turn the dial to the HOT WATER position. All lights will flash together 3 times to confirm the default volumes have been restored. Return the dial to the vertical READY position to finish. (Page 17)
How do I program a custom shot volume for One Cup or Two Cup?
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds until the ON/OFF and READY lights flash, then insert the appropriate filter basket with coffee and turn the dial to ONE CUP or TWO CUP. When the espresso reaches your desired volume, return the dial to the vertical READY position — the pour will stop and the new volume will be saved. Note that if a Shot Volume Program isn't started within 1 minute of entering programming mode, the machine will exit back to the Ready state. (Page 16-17)
How often should I descale the machine, and what can I use?
Sunbeam recommends descaling every 4–6 months, though this depends on water hardness and frequency of use. You can use Sunbeam Descaling Tablets (EM0010), Sunbeam Liquid Descaler (KE0100), or a mixture of 1½ tablespoons of white vinegar with 1 litre of warm water. The full descaling program takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. (Page 20)
Why is no coffee pouring from the group head?
The most common causes are an empty water reservoir, a blocked group head, blocked dual wall filter baskets, or coffee grounds that are too fine or tamped too hard. Fill the reservoir and run water through without a filter basket to ensure the machine is primed, use the cleaning pin to unblock the filter basket if needed, or refer to the descaling section if scale build-up is suspected. (Page 23)
Why does my espresso taste bitter, and how can I fix it?
A bitter taste indicates over-extraction, which can be caused by grinds that are too fine, too much tamp force, or scale build-up in the machine. Try using a coarser grind, tamping more lightly, or running the descaling program as outlined on pages 20–21. Using the steam function just before pouring an espresso can also cause a burnt taste — wait until the READY light is fully illuminated before pouring. (Page 22-23)
Full Manual
15 pages
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Sunbeam Mini Barista 2 - 4 Before First Use of the Mini Barista Espresso Machine 5 Coffee Making Guide for the Mini Barista Espresso Machine 6 - 9 Tips for Making the Perfect Cup 10 - 11 Tips for Milk Texturing 12 - 13 Coffee Styles to Try 14 - 15 Shot Volume Programming 16 - 17 Care & Cleaning 18 - 19 Descaling: Group Head & Steam Wand 20 - 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 - 23 Warranty 24 Espresso Machine Accessories Available for Purchase
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Safety Precautions For Your Sunbeam
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3 Features of your Sunbeam Mini Barista 2 Features of your Sunbeam Mini Barista A. Warming Plate with Tamper Home Preheat cups and glasses which helps retain the essential characteristics of true espresso; aroma and a rich, sweet taste. B. ON/OFF Button & Light The ON/OFF LIGHT will illuminate & pulse to indicate it is warming up. The ON/OFF LIGHT stays fully illuminated when ready. The machine will go to sleep after 20 mins, the ON/OFF LIGHT is off. C. Group Head - 58mm Commercial Size The larger size accepts more grinds, so you can have a true café tasting coffee at home. D. Group Handle - 58mm Commercial Size The wide size used in cafés for a more even water flow & improved extraction taste. E. Steam and Hot Water Wand Ball joint movement with silicone cover, so you can move the wand to your desired position without burning your fingers. F. Accessories Storage Home Area behind the Drip Tray, for storing the One & Two Cup Filter Baskets & the Cleaning Pin. G. Removable Drip Tray & Grill Includes a Water Level Indicator which floats through the Grill indicating when the tray is full and requires emptying. H. Removable 2L Water Reservoir Push back the Lid & fill with room temperature water, or remove the Water Reservoir by opening the Lid, & lifting upwards using the Handle located inside. I. Dial with Auto Shot Control
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58mm Tamper 350mL Milk Jug Ready Light Fully illuminated when ready. Flashes when DIAL needs to be returned to the vertical position. One Cup Pours 1 Shot Espresso - 30mL then automatically stops. Two Cup Pours 2 Shots Espresso - 60mL then automatically stops. Steam Light Fully illuminated when ready to steam. Flashes when warming up to steam temperature & when cooling down (purging water) to coffee temperature. Steam Use to steam & texture milk. Hot Water Pours 200mL then automatically stops. Use for long black coffee; & hot drinks such as tea, instant soups & to heat your cups prior to making espresso.D
58mm Dual Wall Filter Baskets Steam Wand Pin Dual Wall Filter Basket Pin EM4300_20EM1(ANZ).indd 2-32/18/20 3:49 Pm
Step 1. Remove Packaging Ensure all packaging has been removed. Step 2. Position Machine Ensure the espresso machine is always positioned onto a dry, stable, flat horizontal bench top. Step 3. Wash Parts Wash the 8 parts listed below in warm water with a mild detergent.
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Group Handle should be in the centre position. 7 Coffee Making Guide for the Mini Barista Espresso Machine Keep Group Handle flat, insert into Group Head. Empty hot water from cup. Turn Group Handle. Turn DIAL to either:On /Off
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Half fill cup with hot water. Turn DIAL to ONE CUP position. 6 Check for water in reservoir. Warm cup & Tamper on top Warming Plate. Turn on. Place cup on benchtop & position Steam Wand. Select either:2/18/20 3:49 Pm
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8 9 Coffee Making Guide for the Mini Barista Espresso Machine(Steam Light
fully ON). You will hear the Pump start. Turn DIAL back to STEAM position to start texturing milk. Milk ready when Jug is too hot to touch for 3 secs. Return DIAL to vertical position. As milk level rises, lower Jug to keep Tip just below surface. When desired micro- foam achieved, immerse Steam Wand half way. Remove Jug from Steam Wand. Coffee Making Guide for the Mini Barista Espresso Machine EM4300_20EM1(ANZ).indd 8-92/18/20 3:49 Pm
The way the espresso pours will tell you everything. Look out for:
Under Extraction
Optimum Extraction
Over Extraction
Pour ^ Quick flow Under 15 sec Steady flow 20-30 sec No flow-drips Over 35 sec Colour Pale brown Crema-light brown Rich caramel Crema-dark golden Very dark brown Crema-dark brown Taste Sour, Acidic, Watery Rich, Sweet, Vibrant Bitter, Dry, Grainy Grind ^^ Too coarse Use a finer grind Just right Too fine Use a coarser grind Dosage Not enough grinds Use more grinds One Cup: 10-12g Two Cups: 20-22g Too many grinds Use less grinds Tamp Not enough tamp force Tamp firmer* Just right-firm pressure 10-15Kg of force** Too much tamp force Tamp lighter ^ When using pre-ground bagged grinds, use the Dual Wall Filter Baskets. ^^ Ensure beans or pre-ground grinds are fresh. Old pre-ground grinds & old beans, no matter the grind size, will not produce a good tasting espresso.D
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Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. Key Elements to Textured Milk The steam only heats the milk. The milk also needs to be aerated (add air) to create the micro-foam, and needs to be blended well together. Milk that has been textured correctly has been heated to between 60-65°C, and has a thick, rich micro- foam with a silky sheen. It’s all about the temperature, positioning of the Steam Wand and when you move the Milk Jug.O’Clock
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14 15 Coffee Styles to Try Coffee Styles to Try Espresso (Short Black) Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of ‘crema’ on top. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee.
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17 Shot Volume Programming The Mini Barista Espresso Machine features Auto Shot Volumetric Control. It pours just the right amount of espresso then automatically stops.
One Cup- Pours 1 Shot Espresso- 30mL Two Cup- Pours 2 Shots Espresso- 60mL You can adjust the pour volume to suit how you like your coffee. Preparing for Shot Programming
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The espresso making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds. Deposits of grinds and oils build up over time affecting the taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine. Purging water through the Group Head and Steam Wand, before and after making each coffee, is the easiest way to keep your machine clean. (See Operating Guide page 6-9) Cleaning Tablets Sunbeam Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets (EM0020) are available for purchase from Sunbeam. Details are on the back page. Cleaning Drip Tray Empty the Drip Tray when required, if the red Water Level Indicator appears through the Grill, empty the Drip Tray immediately.Steam
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Group Head Rubber Seal A rubber seal is located in the Group Head and creates a seal against the Filter Basket when making an espresso. Over time this seal loses its elasticity and may require replacement. The seal may need replacing when watery espresso leaks from around the Group Head, or if the Group Handle feels loose when fully rotated to the centre position. Important: When your espresso machine is not being used, we recommend that you do not leave the Group Handle inserted into the Group Head, as this will reduce the life of the seal. Note: Contact Sunbeam should you think that the Group Head seal needs replacing. Do not attempt to change the seal without first consulting Sunbeam.Unscrew
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After continued use, your espresso machine may develop a build-up of mineral deposits, and therefore require occasional ‘descaling’. We recommend descaling your machine every 4-6 months, although this period will depend on the hardness of water and frequency of use. Descaling Solution You have 3 options: A. Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling Tablets (EM0010). or B. Sunbeam Liquid Descaler (KE0100). A & B Descaling options are available for purchase from Sunbeam. Details are on the back page. or C. White vinegar & warm water. Descaling Program The Descaling Program takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Preparing for Descaling
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Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause What To Do Espresso tastes burnt Type of coffee being used. Try different brands of coffee. Using steam function just before pouring an espresso shot. Allow time for the thermoblock to purge steam and cool down before pouring a shot of espresso. The STEAM LIGHT should have finished flashing & the READY LIGHT should be fully illuminated. Coffee is too cold Milk may not be heated enough. Ensure that milk is heated properly during texturing, but be sure not to heat too much and boil the milk. See Milk Texturing Section pages 12-13. No steam from the Steam Wand Steam Wand Tip is blocked. See Care & Cleaning, pages 18-19. No water in the Water Reservoir. Fill reservoir with water. Run Hot Water through the Steam Wand to ensure water flows. Not enough froth when texturing Milk may not be fresh. Ensure the milk being used is fresh. Milk temperature is too warm. Ensure you start texturing with milk that is around 4°C. Type of Jug being used. For best texturing results use a chilled Stainless Steel Milk Jug. Milk has been boiled. Start again with fresh, chilled milk. Heat till the Jug can only be held for approximately 3 second, 60-65°C. The milk is making bubbles rather than micro-foam. Ensure the Steam Wand Tip is positioned correctly. It should be just below the surface of the milk. Tap the Jug on the benchtop when finished to release larger trapped air bubbles. Milk is not taking in enough air. Keep the Steam Wand Tip just under the surface of the milk. This will help to introduce air to the milk to create micro-foam. Pump makes an unusually noise No water in reservoir. Fill the Water Reservoir. Water Reservoir not correctly positioned. Place the Water Reservoir firmly into the back of the unit. Red Plug from the packaging may still be inserted. Remove the red Plug found at the base of the Water Reservoir. If this guide does not solve your query, contact Sunbeam Customer Care. Details are on the back page.Problem
Possible Cause What To Do Group Handle comes off during espresso pour. Espresso squirts out of the Group Head during pour Espresso trickles down the side of the Group Handle Group Handle is not attached correctly, or has not been tightened sufficiently. Ensure all three tabs of the Group Handle are fully inserted into the Group Head, & rotated to the centre position. See Operating Guide Section, page 7. Coffee grind is too fine. Change to a coarser grind. Coffee grinds tamped too hard. Tamp the grinds more lightly. Top edge of filter is not free of coffee grinds. Clean around the top edge of the filter and wipe the Group Head clean. The Group Head is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth. Clean the seal including the bayonet corner areas with a brush to remove grinds. Group Head rubber seal is damaged or worn. Contact Sunbeam Customer Care. Details are on the back page. No coffee pours No water in the Water Reservoir. Fill reservoir with water. Run water through the machine without a Filter Basket to ensure it is fully primed. Group Head may be blocked. See Descaling Section, pages 20-21. The Dual Wall Filter Baskets may be blocked. Use the Cleaning Pin to unblock the Filter Basket. The coffee grounds are too fine or tamped down too hard. Empty the Filter Basket and rinse under water to clean. Wipe the group head with a cloth. Refill the filter with grinds and tamp. Coffee pours out in drips (Over Extracted) Grinds are too fine. Change to a coarser grind. Coffee tamped too hard. Tamp the grinds more lightly. Machine has scale build up. See Descaling Section, pages 20-21. Espresso does not have any Crema (Under Extracted) Beans are old or pre-ground grinds are dry. Use fresh beans and grinds. Be sure to store pre-ground grinds in an airtight container. Grinds not compacted enough. Tamp more firmly. Grinds too coarse. Use a finer grind coffee. Uneven cup filling Uneven tamping or obstruction in the pouring spouts. Ensure coffee is tamped evenly and check there is nothing obstructing the pouring spouts. Spent Coffee Cake is wet Dual Wall Filter Baskets can keep the Coffee Cake wet. Keep Group Handle in Group Head until milk texturing is finished. This will give more time for the water to dissipate. EM4300_20EM1(ANZ).indd 22-232/18/20 3:49 Pm
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Mini Barista
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