instructions
If you do not have the AUTO case, go directly to step 4.
1 – Before using Handpresso Auto, make sure that the vehicle is
stationary, the parking brake engaged and the engine turned on.
2 – Open the AUTO case.
3 – Uncoil the power cord before installing Handpresso AUTO vertically
in its housing; then place the cup(s) in its/their compartment(s).
4 – Plug the power cord to a 12V cigarette lighter plug.
5 – Unscrew the portafilter.
6 – Fill the water reservoir with approx. 1.8 fl.oz (53 ml) water.
Beware not to pour too much water! Watch the water level indicators
carefully. They get darker clockwise, the one after the other, as you add
water. Pour slowly. Stop adding water as soon as the last indicator turns
black.
7 – Put an E.S.E. pod in the pod holder.
8 – Close the portafilter by rotating it 60 degrees clockwise... up to
the locking indicator. Beware: the brewing will not be possible if the
portafilter is not properly locked!
9 – Press the ON button to start the heating cycle of the machine.
8 – Wait until you hear 3 bleeps (approx. 2 minutes).
Beware: When the motor noise stops, it does not mean that the
machine is ready! Wait until you hear the machine bleeps three times.
At the end of the cycle, when the machine is ready, the thermometer
will show the correct water temperature and the ON button will remain
lit for 1 minute.
11 – Unplug the machine.
12 – Flip the machine around, place it over a cup and push the
espresso
button till the end (a safety ring appears) to pour the
coffee.
13 – When the cup is filled to your liking, press the STOP button
- until the safety ring disappears – in order to stop the coffee.
14 – Turn around the machine and place it back vertically in its
housing.
15 – Re-open the portafilter to remove and dispose of the used pod.
16 – Pour out any excess water from the water reservoir.
17 – Enjoy your espresso.
To prepare the second espresso, go back to step 4.
some useful recommendations
to get a premium quality espresso
● Always use mineral water.
● Only use E.S.E. pods (most recognized coffee brands propose E.S.E. pods
also called « espresso pods », « hard pods », 44 mm pods) – A whole range of
E.S.E. pods are on sale at http://www.handpresso.com
● With Handpresso AUTO, you are able to prepare a longer or a shorter
espresso. Just press the STOP button when the strength of your espresso is
to your liking.
● To obtain a beautiful crema in the cup, press the STOP button early
enough, just before the first bubbles appear.
cleaning and maintenance
● Always remove the used pods from the machine after use.
● Unplug your Handpresso AUTO before cleaning.
● Clean the machine with a wet cloth (only water).
● Do not use alcohol or detergents. These products could change the
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characteristics of the machine and make it dangerous.
● Do not put Handpresso AUTO in the dishwater or the microwave oven.
● Do not plunge Handpresso AUTO into water.
descaling
● Descale the machine regularly (every 2nd month or every 100 coffees) in
order to increase its performance and life.
● In order to descale Handpresso AUTO, use regular 8° white vinegar. Fill
Handpresso AUTO with 25 ml vinegar. Let it work 1 hour without heating it.
● Pour the vinegar and rinse 5 or 6 times with water.
● Repeat if necessary. Never use any other descaling method than the one
recommended here.
storage
● Owing to its small size, Handpresso AUTO is easy to store in a car, in a glove
or a map compartment, under the seat or in the trunk.
● Never leave Handpresso AUTO visible in a parked vehicle to prevent theft.
● Never leave Handpresso AUTO in a parked vehicle in the sun.
● In order to keep Handpresso AUTO in good condition, we advise you to
store it in its cover or AUTO case.
● Avoid storing Handpresso AUTO in humid places.
repair
What to do in the following cases:
● I cannot open the portafilter?
Handpresso AUTO works at a pressure of 16 bar. In order to avoid injuries
or damage to the product due to the pressure, a safety device prevents you
from handling the portafilter if the Espresso button is not in the right position.
A safety ring tells you when the machine is under pressure. You cannot open
the machine if the safety ring is visible.
Press the STOP button till the end so the safety ring disappears. As the
machine is no longer under pressure, you can open the portafilter.
● I find it difficult to fill the reservoir to the right level?
The water level indicators get darker if you place your look just above the
machine.
Pour the water slowly and steadily. The water level indicators show the water
level in the reservoir. Watch carefully and clockwise the water level indicators
as they get darker, starting with the indicator having an arrow.
Stop pouring when the last indicator (having a STOP) gets black. Go back to
step 6 in the instructions.
● I cannot close the portafilter?
A safety device prevents you from handling the portafilter if the Espresso
button is not in the right position. See if the safety ring is visible. If it's not the
case, press the STOP button till the end. Place the portafilter and close it up
to the locking indicator.
● When I press the ON button, the machine does not heat?
a/ Make sure that the cigarette lighter plug is well plugged-in. The logo of
the machine's cigarette lighter is lit up when it is properly connected.
b/ Check that the 12V cigarette lighter plug is powered.
In any case, make sure that your vehicle is in working order so as to power
the 12V cigarette lighter plug properly.
● The water drips from the portafilter during the heating cycle of the
machine (when the ON button is pressed)?
There is too much water in the reservoir. Make sure not to exceed the
recommended water level. Go back to step 6 in the instructions.
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