Neretva Espresso Machine User Manual

1. Isingeniso

Thank you for choosing the Neretva Espresso Machine. This professional 15-bar espresso maker is designed to help you craft delicious lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos at home. Featuring a visible pressure gauge, pre-infusion function, automatic pressure relief, and a powerful milk frother, this machine provides a comprehensive coffee brewing experience. Please read this manual thoroughly before first use to ensure proper operation and maintenance.

2. Izivikelo Ezibalulekile

Uma usebenzisa izinto zikagesi, izinyathelo zokuphepha eziyisisekelo kufanele zihlale zilandelwa ukuze kuncishiswe ingozi yomlilo, ukushaqeka kukagesi, kanye/noma ukulimala kwabantu, okuhlanganisa nalokhu okulandelayo:

• Funda yonke imiyalelo.
• Ungathinti izindawo ezishisayo. Sebenzisa izibambo noma amaknobho.
• Ukuze uvikeleke emlilweni, ukushaqeka kukagesi, nokulimala komuntu siqu, ungacwilisi intambo, amapulaki, noma into esetshenziswayo emanzini noma kolunye uketshezi.
• Ukugadwa okuseduze kuyadingeka uma noma isiphi isisetshenziswa sisetshenziswa izingane noma eduze kwazo.
• Khipha ipulaki lapho ingasetshenziswa nangaphambi kokuhlanza. Vumela ukuthi kuphole ngaphambi kokugqoka noma ukukhipha izingxenye, nangaphambi kokuhlanza umshini.
• Ungasebenzisi noma iyiphi into esebenza ngentambo noma ipulaki eyonakele noma ngemva kokungasebenzi kahle komshini, noma yonakale nganoma iyiphi indlela.
• Ukusetshenziswa kwezisetshenziswa ezinamathiselwe okunganconyiwe umkhiqizi wezinto zikagesi kungase kubangele umlilo, ukushaqeka kukagesi, noma ukulimala komuntu siqu.
• Ungasebenzisi ngaphandle.
• Ungavumeli intambo ilenge phezu konqenqema lwetafula noma ikhawunta, noma uthinte izindawo ezishisayo.
• Ungayibeki eduze noma eduze kwegesi eshisayo noma isibambi sikagesi, noma kuhhavini oshisayo.
• Njalo faka ipulaki kudivayisi kuqala, bese ufaka intambo endaweni yokuxhuma udonga. Ukuze unqamule, vula noma yikuphi ukulawula kube 'KUVALIWE', bese ususa ipulaki endaweni yokuxhuma udonga.
• Ungasebenzisi into esetshenziswayo ukwenza okunye ngaphandle kwalokho okuhlosiwe.

3. Umkhiqizo Uphelileview kanye Nezingxenye

Familiarize yourself with the parts of your Neretva Espresso Machine.

Isithombe 3.1: The Neretva Espresso Machine in white, showcasing its main body, portafilter extracting espresso into two cups, and a stainless steel milk frothing pitcher on the drip tray.

Izingxenye ezifakiwe:

• Espresso Machine (1 unit)
• Milk Frothing Pitcher (1 unit)
• Dosing Funnel (1 unit)
• Single Shot Filter (Pressurized) (1 unit)
• Double Shot Filter (Pressurized) (1 unit)
• 1 Cup Filter (1 unit)
• Isipuni/Tamper (1 iyunithi)
• 51mm Portafilter (1 unit)
• Incwadi yomsebenzisi (iyunithi engu-1)

4. Setha nokusebenzisa Okokuqala

4.1 Ukuqaqa

1. Susa ngokucophelela zonke izingxenye ephaketheni.
2. Remove any protective films or stickers from the machine.
3. Gcina iphakheji ukuze ithuthwe noma igcinwe esikhathini esizayo.

4.2 Ukuhlanza Kokuqala

1. Wash the portafilter, filter baskets, milk frothing pitcher, and water tank with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
2. Sula ingaphandle lomshini ngesikhangisoamp indwangu.

4.3 Ukufaka i-Primer kuMshini

Before making coffee, the machine needs to be primed to fill the internal system with water.

1. Fill the removable water tank with fresh, cold water up to the MAX line. Ensure the tank is securely placed back into the machine.
2. Beka inkomishi ngaphansi kwe-portafilter spout (ngaphandle kwekhofi).
3. Turn on the machine by pressing the power button. The indicator lights will illuminate.
4. Once the machine reaches operating temperature (indicator light stops flashing), press the espresso brewing button to run water through the group head for about 30 seconds.
5. Turn the steam knob to release steam for about 15-20 seconds to prime the steam wand.
6. Repeat this process 2-3 times to ensure the system is fully primed and clean.

5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza

5.1 Ukwenza i-Espresso

1. Gcwalisa ithangi lamanzi: Qinisekisa ukuthi ithangi lamanzi ligcwele amanzi abandayo nahlanzekile.
2. Shisisa ngaphambili: Turn on the machine. Allow it to preheat until the indicator light for brewing stops flashing, indicating it has reached the optimal temperature (approximately 198°F).
3. Lungiselela Izinkundla Zekhofi: Grind fresh coffee beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso. For a single shot, use 13-14g of coffee; for a double shot, use 17g.
4. Load Portafilter: Place the appropriate filter basket (single or double shot) into the portafilter. Add the ground coffee using the dosing funnel to prevent spills.
5. Tamp: Sebenzisa i-tamper to press the coffee grounds firmly and evenly. Ensure the surface is level.
6. Namathisela okokuhlunga: Securely attach the portafilter to the group head by inserting it and rotating it to the right until it is tight.
7. Indebe yendawo: Position your espresso cup(s) on the drip tray directly under the portafilter spouts. The machine also features a cup warming area on top.
8. Start Extraction: Press the espresso brewing button. The machine will begin extracting espresso.
9. Monitor Pressure Gauge: Observe the visible pressure gauge during extraction. The ideal pressure range for perfect extraction is typically 8-12 Bar.

Isithombe 5.1: The visible pressure gauge helps monitor extraction. Less than 8 Bar indicates insufficient extraction, 8-12 Bar is perfect, and over 12 Bar indicates over-extraction.

Isithombe 5.2: The pre-infusion function ensures smoother water flow and preserves coffee purity by gradually increasing pressure, reducing air bubbles for a balanced extraction.

Isithombe 5.3: Achieving an Italian 'Gold Cup' espresso is facilitated by the machine's stable 198°F water temperature, 15 Bar pressure system, and pre-infusion feature.

5.2 Ubisi Olukhipha Amagwebu

The powerful steam system allows you to create delicate milk foam for lattes and cappuccinos.

1. Lungiselela Ubisi: Fill the stainless steel milk frothing pitcher with cold milk (dairy or non-dairy) up to one-third full.
2. Yenza kusebenze i-Steam: Press the steam button. Wait for the steam indicator light to stop flashing, indicating the machine has reached steaming temperature.
3. Hlanza i-Steam Wand: Position the steam wand over the drip tray and briefly open the steam knob to release any condensed water. Close the knob.
4. I-Froth Milk: Immerse the tip of the steam wand just below the surface of the milk in the pitcher. Open the steam knob fully.
5. Create Foam: Keep the wand tip near the surface to create foam, then lower it slightly to heat the milk. Continue until the milk reaches desired temperature and texture.
6. Yeka Ukushisa: Close the steam knob and remove the pitcher.
7. Hlanza i-Steam Wand: Sula ngokushesha induku yesitimu ngesikhangisoamp indwangu ukuze ususe noma yikuphi ukusalela kobisi. Vula ifindo lomusi okwesikhashana futhi ukuze ususe noma yiluphi ubisi ngaphakathi kwenduku.

Isithombe 5.4: The machine features a powerful 360° universal steam wand, capable of producing 26g/min of high-pressure steam for effective milk frothing.

6. Ukuhlanza Nokunakekela

Ukuhlanza nokugcinwa njalo kuqinisekisa ukuphila isikhathi eside nokusebenza kahle komshini wakho we-espresso.

6.1 Ukuhlanza Nsuku Zonke

• Obhasikidi Besihlungi Nesihlungi: After each use, remove the portafilter, discard coffee grounds, and rinse the portafilter and filter basket under hot water. Wipe clean.
• I-Steam Wand: Always wipe the steam wand immediately after frothing milk with a damp cloth. Briefly purge steam to clear any internal residue.
• I-Tray Tray: Empty and rinse the drip tray daily. Wipe the drip tray grid.
• Ithangi lamanzi: Hlanza ithangi lamanzi nsuku zonke bese ugcwalisa ngamanzi amasha.
• Ingaphandle: Sula ingaphandle lomshini ngesithambile, damp indwangu. Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza abrasive noma amaphedi okukhuhla.

6.2 Ukwehla

Over time, mineral deposits (limescale) can build up in the machine, affecting performance and taste. Descale your machine every 2-3 months, or more frequently if you have hard water.

1. Lungiselela Isixazululo Sokwehlisa: Mix a commercial descaling solution with water according to the product instructions, or use a solution of white vinegar and water (1:1 ratio). Fill the water tank with this solution.
2. Run Solution: Place a large container under the group head and steam wand. Turn on the machine. Once heated, run half of the descaling solution through the group head by pressing the espresso button.
3. Steam Wand Descale: Open the steam knob and run the remaining solution through the steam wand until the tank is empty.
4. Hlanza: Fill the water tank with fresh, clean water. Run several full tanks of clean water through both the group head and steam wand to thoroughly rinse out any descaling solution.

7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your espresso machine.

Isithombe 7.1: The automatic pressure relief (OPV) system controls extraction pressure within safe limits, preventing over-pressurization and ensuring consistent coffee quality.

8. Imininingwane

9. Iwaranti kanye Nokwesekwa Kwekhasimende

Neretva is committed to providing quality products and excellent customer service. While specific warranty details are not provided in this manual, Neretva offers a 12-hour quick-response customer service to assist with any inquiries or issues you may have.

For assistance, please refer to the contact information provided with your purchase or visit the official Neretva website. Please have your model number (PE3690WH) and purchase details ready when contacting support.