Taurus Euforia Compact Espresso Machine User Manual

1. Isingeniso

Thank you for choosing the Taurus Euforia Compact Espresso Machine. This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your new appliance. Please read these instructions carefully before first use and keep them for future reference.

The Euforia Compact is designed to deliver intense and creamy espresso with its 20 bars of pressure and Supreme Cream filter. Its Thermoblock heating system ensures rapid water heating and optimal temperature for each extraction. With a 1350W power output, a 1L transparent removable water tank, and a removable drip tray, this machine is both powerful and easy to maintain. The adjustable stainless steel steam wand allows for comfortable and precise milk frothing. You can prepare up to two coffees simultaneously, froth milk for cappuccinos, heat water for infusions, and customize coffee quantity.

2. Iziyalezo Zokuphepha

Sicela uqaphele izinyathelo zokuphepha ezilandelayo ukuze uvimbele ukulimala noma umonakalo kumshini wokusebenza:

• Funda yonke imiyalelo ngaphambi kokusebenzisa umshini.
• Ungacwilisi into esetshenziswayo, intambo kagesi, noma uxhume emanzini nanoma yiluphi olunye uketshezi.
• Qinisekisa ivolumutage ekhonjiswe esitsheni esisebenza ngogesi ihambisana namapayipi amakhulu voltage.
• Gcina into esetshenziswayo ikude nezingane.
• Nqamula njalo umshini kagesi endaweni yokukhipha ugesi ngaphambi kokuhlanza, ukulungisa, noma uma ungasetshenziswa.
• Ungawusebenzisi umshini ngentambo noma ipulaki eyonakele, noma ngemva kokuba umshini ungasebenzi kahle noma wonakaliswe nganoma iyiphi indlela.
• Sebenzisa izesekeli ezinconywe umenzi kuphela.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces, especially the steam wand and coffee outlet, during and immediately after operation.
• Ungalokothi usebenzise into esebenza ngaphandle.
• Beka into esetshenziswayo endaweni ezinzile, esezingeni, ekwazi ukumelana nokushisa.

3. Izingxenye Zomkhiqizo

Familiarize yourself with the parts of your Taurus Euforia Compact Espresso Machine:

• Iyunithi Eyinhloko enephaneli yokulawula
• Removable Water Tank (1L capacity)
• Isihlungi sephothali
• Ibhasikidi Lesihlungi Esinesithombe Esisodwa
• Ibhasikidi Lesihlungi Esiphindwe Kabili
• Isipuni Sokulinganisa Esino-Tamper
• Removable Drip Tray and Grid
• Stainless Steel Steam Wand
• Ishalofu Lokufudumala

Umfanekiso 3.1: Ngaphambili view of the espresso machine, showing the control panel, portafilter, and steam wand.

Umfanekiso 3.2: The transparent, removable 1-liter water tank located at the back of the machine.

Umfanekiso 3.3: Eduze view of the control panel with illuminated buttons and the machine's stainless steel body.

4. Setha nokusebenzisa Okokuqala

1. Ukukhulula: Susa ngokucophelela zonke izinto zokupakisha futhi uqinisekise ukuthi zonke izingxenye zikhona.
2. Ukuhlanza kokuqala: Wash the water tank, portafilter, filter baskets, and drip tray with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe the main unit with a damp indwangu.
3. Gcwalisa ithangi lamanzi: Fill the removable water tank with fresh, cold water up to the MAX level. Place it back securely into the machine.
   

   Umfanekiso 4.1: Illustration of filling the water tank.

4. Umjikelezo Wokusetshenziswa Kokuqala (Ukuqandisa):
   • Ensure the portafilter is attached without coffee.
   • Place a large cup under the portafilter and another under the steam wand.
   • Plug in the machine and press the power button. The indicator lights will flash as the machine heats up.
   • Once the lights are steady, press the single espresso button to run water through the portafilter.
   • Turn the steam knob to release water through the steam wand for a few seconds, then close it.
   • Repeat this process 2-3 times to clean the internal system and remove any air.

5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza

5.1 Ukwenza i-Espresso

1. Lungisa Ikhofi: Choose the appropriate filter basket (single or double). Fill it with ground coffee using the measuring spoon. Tamp the coffee firmly with the tamper end of the spoon. Ensure the rim of the filter basket is clean.
   

   Umfanekiso 5.1: Preparing ground coffee or using a coffee pod in the portafilter.

2. Namathisela okokuhlunga: Insert the portafilter into the brewing head and turn it firmly to the right until it is securely locked.
3. Izindebe zendawo: Beka inkomishi eyodwa noma ezimbili ze-espresso kuthreyi yokucwilisa ngaphansi kwama-portafilter spouts.
4. I-Brew Coffee: Once the machine is heated (indicator lights are steady), press the single or double espresso button. The machine will automatically brew the programmed amount of coffee.
   

   Umfanekiso 5.2: The Taurus Euforia Compact brewing two cups of espresso simultaneously.

5. Susa Isihlungi Sephothali: After brewing, carefully remove the portafilter by turning it to the left. Dispose of the used coffee grounds.

5.2 Frothing Milk with the Steam Wand

1. Lungiselela Ubisi: Gcwalisa imbiza yensimbi engagqwali ekhipha amagwebu ngobisi olubandayo (oluvela kobisi noma oluvela kobisi) cishe ingxenye yesithathu igcwele.
2. Yenza kusebenze i-Steam: Press the steam button. The indicator light will flash and then become steady when the machine reaches steaming temperature.
3. Hlanza i-Steam Wand: Position the frothing pitcher under the steam wand. Briefly turn the steam knob to release any condensed water, then close it.
4. I-Froth Milk: Immerse the steam wand tip just below the surface of the milk. Slowly turn the steam knob to release steam. Move the pitcher up and down gently to create foam. Continue until the desired texture and temperature are reached.
5. Yeka Ukushisa: Turn the steam knob to the OFF position, then remove the pitcher.
6. Hlanza i-Steam Wand: Sula ngokushesha induku yesitimu ngesikhangisoamp indwangu ukuvimbela izinsalela zobisi ukuthi zome. Vula kafushane inkinobho yesitimu futhi ukuze usule noma yiluphi ubisi ngaphakathi kwenduku.

5.3 Umsebenzi Wamanzi Ashisayo

Your machine can also dispense hot water for teas or other beverages.

1. Ensure the machine is heated and ready.
2. Beka inkomishi ngaphansi kwenduku ye-steam.
3. Turn the steam knob to dispense hot water. Turn it off when the desired amount is reached.
   

   Umfanekiso 5.3: Using the steam wand to dispense hot water.

5.4 Programming Coffee Quantity

You can customize the volume of your single and double espresso shots.

1. Prepare the portafilter with coffee and attach it to the machine.
2. Place your cup(s) under the spouts.
3. Press and hold the desired espresso button (single or double) until the desired amount of coffee is dispensed into your cup.
4. Release the button. The machine will remember this setting for future brews.

6. Ukunakekela kanye Nokuhlanza

Ukuhlanza njalo kuqinisekisa ukusebenza kahle futhi kwandisa isikhathi sokuphila komshini wakho we-espresso.

6.1 Ukuhlanza Nsuku Zonke

• I-Tray Tray: Empty and clean the removable drip tray and grid after each use or when the indicator floats up.
  

  Umfanekiso 6.1: The removable drip tray for easy cleaning.

• Obhasikidi Besihlungi Nesihlungi: Remove used coffee grounds and rinse the portafilter and filter baskets under running water.
• I-Steam Wand: As mentioned in section 5.2, clean the steam wand immediately after frothing milk.
• Ithangi lamanzi: Empty any remaining water and rinse the water tank daily. Refill with fresh water for each use.
• Ingaphandle: Sula ingaphandle lomshini ngesithambile, damp indwangu. Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza abrasive noma amaphedi okukhuhla.

6.2 Ukwehla

Kuye ngokuqina kwamanzi kanye nokuvama kokusetshenziswa, ukususa ama-scaling kufanele kwenziwe njalo ezinyangeni ezingu-2-3. Sebenzisa isisombululo sokususa ama-scaling esithengiswayo esifanele imishini ye-espresso bese ulandela imiyalelo yomenzi.

1. Mix the descaling solution with water according to the product instructions and pour it into the water tank.
2. Beka isitsha esikhulu ngaphansi kwe-portafilter kanye nesinye ngaphansi kwenduku yomusi.
3. Run several cycles of water through the portafilter and steam wand until the water tank is empty.
4. Rinse the water tank thoroughly and fill it with fresh water.
5. Run several cycles of fresh water through the machine to rinse out any descaling solution residue.

7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

If you encounter any issues with your espresso machine, refer to the following table for common problems and solutions:

Uma inkinga iqhubeka ngemva kokuzama lezi zixazululo, sicela uxhumane nokwesekwa kwamakhasimende.

8. Imininingwane

Umfanekiso 8.1: Internal diagram illustrating the Thermoblock constant temperature heating system.

Umfanekiso 8.2: Illustration of the Supreme Cream System, designed to produce a dense and flavorful crema.

9. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

Your Taurus Euforia Compact Espresso Machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included in your product packaging for specific terms and conditions.

For technical assistance, spare parts, or any questions not covered in this manual, please contact Taurus customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the manufacturer's official webindawo noma emaphaketheni omkhiqizo.