Sage Oracle BES980UK - Manual (Page 7)

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BEforE fIrSt USE
machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labelling and
packaging materials attached to your
espresso machine. Ensure you have
removed all parts and accessories before
discarding the packaging.
Clean parts and accessories (water tank,
portafilter, filter baskets, jug) using warm
water and a gentle dish washing liquid and
rinse well.
The water filter is located inside the water
tank and will need to be removed before
washing the water tank and then installed
before using.
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We recommend using fresh,
100% Arabica beans which can be
purchased from your local roastery
or local café.
Only purchase coffee with a 'Roasted
On Date', not a use-by date.
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You can maneuver your machine
about the bench using the drop down
swivel foot located under the drip tray.
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DO NOT use de-mineralised or
distilled water in this machine. This
will adversely affect the machine's
operation and will impair the flavour
potential of your coffee.
CondItIonIng tHE WAtEr fILtEr
• Remove filter from the plastic bag and
soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes.
• Rinse filter under cold running water.
• Wash the stainless steel mesh in
the plastic filter compartment with
cold water.
• Insert the filter into the filter holder.
• To install filter, push down to lock
into place.
• Slide the water tank into position and
lock into place.
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To purchase filters contact
Sage Customer Service Centre
0844 334 5110 or visit
www.sageappliances.co.uk
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Use only the coffee filter basket
supplied with the Oracle. Using a
different filter basket may affect
performance of the Auto Tamper.
oPErAtIng yoUr nEW APPLIAnCE
fIrSt USE
Hard Water detection
The supplied test strips are used to detect
water hardness. Dip the test strip into the
water you have filled the tank with.
Water hardness is indicated by a
corresponding increase in the amount
of red squares displayed.
Please refer to page 23 to access Water
Hardness mode. Programming this will
determine when the machine automatically
prompts you to descale the boilers.
Initial Start Up
• Fill tank with water.
• Press POWER On.
• Set water hardness according to
instructions on page 22
• A pumping sound will be heard
indicating empty boilers are being
filled with water for the first time.
• Machine will reach operating temperature
and go into STANDBY mode.
flushing the machine
When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following:
1. Press 2 cup button to run water
through group head for a few
seconds.
2. Press Hot Water button to run hot
water for 30 seconds.
3. Lift Steam Lever to release steam
for 30 seconds.
4. Repeat this cycle twice.
5. Re-fill water tank and empty drip
tray, if required.
StArt UP
Press the POWER button to switch the
machine ON.
The POWER button will flash and the
LCD screen will display the current boiler
temperature and flash HEATING.
When all buttons under the main LCD
illuminate the machine has reached the
optimum operating temperature of 93°C.
HOT WATER LONG BLACK
mAnUAL will flash on LCd
The machine will not enter START UP
mode when the STEAM LEVER is in the
MANUAL position.
Move STEAM LEVER to CLOSED position
for the machine to enter START UP mode.
"Manual" will flash on LCD to indicate the
lever is in the MANUAL position.
Steam operation is ready when milk
temperature setting is displayed in the
STEAM LCD.
The machine is now in STANDBY mode
ready for use.
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You will not be able to select 1 CUP,
2 CUP, LONG BLACK or CLEANING
CYCLE during START UP. If you try
to select one of these functions during
START UP, the machine will beep
3 times.