Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine User Manual

1. Folasaga

This manual provides instructions for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine. Please read all instructions carefully before using the appliance and retain this manual for future reference.

2. Faatonuga Saogalemu

• Fa'afeso'ota'i i taimi uma le masini i se so'o eletise ua fa'avae.
• Aua le faatofuina le masini, uaea eletise, po'o le palaka i vai po'o isi vai.
• Keep hands and fingers away from hot surfaces and steam.
• Toso ese le palaka o le masini mai le palaka eletise a'o le'i fa'amamāina pe a le o fa'aaogaina.
• Aua le faagaoioia le masini i se uaea po o se palaka ua faaleagaina.
• O lenei masini e le o faamoemoe mo le faʻaaogaina e tagata (e aofia ai tamaiti) e faʻaitiitia le malosi o le tino, lagona, poʻo le mafaufau, poʻo le leai o se poto masani ma le malamalama, seivagana ua tuʻuina atu ia i latou le vaavaaiga poʻo le faʻatonuga e uiga i le faʻaaogaina o le masini e se tagata e nafa ma lo latou saogalemu. .
• Ia mautinoa ua fa'atumu le tane vai i vai fou ma malulu a'o le'i fa'againa.

3. Mea i totonu o le afifi

Fa'amautinoa o lo'o iai mea uma i totonu o le afifiina:

• Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine
• Portafilter
• Atofa'i Fa'atau Tasi
• Ato Fa'amama Fa'alua
• Tamper
• Fua Siko
• Fufulu Fufulu
• Water Filter (if included)
• Tusi Taiala

Image: Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine with its various accessories, including portafilter, tamper, and filter baskets.

4. Oloa Ua Ovaview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your espresso machine:

Ata: Luma view of the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine, showing the control panel, pressure gauge, portafilter, and drip tray.

• Vaega Pule: Buttons for Program (Prog.), Single Espresso, Double Espresso, and Steam.
• Fua Fa'amau: Fa'aalia le mamafa o le ava.
• Portafilter: E taofia ai le kofe palu mo le faia o le fa'apuna.
• Ausa Wand: Used for steaming milk.
• Fagu sisina: Aoina mai le tele o vai ma kofe susu.
• tane vai: Removable reservoir for water supply.

Image: Close-up of the control panel, highlighting the 'Prog', single and double espresso buttons, steam button, and the central pressure gauge.

Ata: Itu view of the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine, clearly showing the removable water tank with 'Max' and 'Min' level indicators.

5. Seti

5.1 Ta'ese'ese ma Tu'u

1. Aveese uma mea e afifi ai ma ata puipui mai le masini.
2. Tuu le masini i luga o se mea mautu, tutusa, ma e tete'e atu i le vevela, 'ese mai puna vai ma le vevela.
3. Ia mautinoa ia lava le ea savili faataamilo i le masini.

5.2 Faatumu le tane vai

1. Aveese le tane vai mai tua o le masini.
2. Fill the tank with fresh, cold drinking water up to the 'Max' level indicator.
3. Toe tuu le tane vai ma le saogalemu i lona tulaga.

5.3 Fa'aaogāga Muamua / Fa'apuna Muamua o le Masini

1. Fa'afeso'ota'i le uaea eletise i se so'o eletise ua fa'avae.
2. Press the 'ON/OFF' button to turn on the machine. The buttons will flash as the machine heats up.
3. Once the buttons are steadily lit, the machine is ready.
4. Place a cup under the portafilter spout (without coffee).
5. Press the 'Double Espresso' button to run water through the group head. This primes the pump and flushes any manufacturing residue. Repeat this step for the steam wand by activating the steam function and letting water/steam flow for a few seconds.

6. Fa'atonuga o Galuega

6.1 Faia Espresso

1. Saunia le Portafilter: Select the appropriate filter basket (single or double) and insert it into the portafilter.
2. olo Kofe: Grind fresh coffee beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso. The grind size significantly impacts extraction.
3. Fill and Tamp: Fill the filter basket with ground coffee. Use the tampe tatau ona oomi tutusa ma mau le kofe.
4. Fa'aofi le Portafilter: Fa'apipi'i le portafilter i le ulu o le vaega e ala i le fa'aogatasi ma feliuliua'i i le itu taumatau se'ia mautu.
5. Tu'u Ipu: Tu'u lau ipu espresso (s) i lalo ole fa'asu'a o le portafilter.
6. Brew Espresso: Press the 'Single Espresso' or 'Double Espresso' button. The machine will automatically brew the pre-programmed volume of espresso.
7. Mata'ituina le mamafa: Observe the pressure gauge during brewing. Optimal pressure is typically within the indicated range.

6.2 Programming Shot Volume

1. With the machine ready, press and hold the 'Prog.' button until it flashes.
2. Press either the 'Single Espresso' or 'Double Espresso' button to start brewing.
3. Once the desired volume of espresso is dispensed, press the same espresso button again to stop. The machine will save this volume for future use.

6.3 Susu Fa'apuna

1. Fill a milk pitcher with cold milk, typically to just below the spout.
2. Press the 'Steam' button. The button will flash as the machine heats up to steaming temperature.
3. Once the 'Steam' button is steadily lit, purge the steam wand by opening the steam knob briefly to release any condensed water. Close the knob.
4. Insert the steam wand tip just below the surface of the milk. Open the steam knob fully.
5. Steam the milk until it reaches the desired temperature and texture.
6. Tapuni le ki o le ausa ma aveese le fagu.
7. Fa'asolo loa le ausa i le fa'asalalaugaamp cloth to prevent milk residue from drying. Purge the wand again briefly to clear any internal milk.

7. Tausiga ma Fa'amamā

7.1 Fa'amamaina i Aso Ta'itasi

• Fagu sisina: Empty and rinse the drip tray after each use or when the 'Full' indicator appears.
• Filifiliga ma Atoti Fa'amama: Remove spent coffee grounds, rinse the portafilter and filter baskets under hot water.
• Ausa Wand: Wipe the steam wand immediately after each use with a damp cloth. Purge the wand to clear any milk residue.

7.2 Fa'amamaina Ulu o Vaega

Periodically clean the group head to remove coffee oils and residue:

1. Insert a blind filter (if provided) into the portafilter.
2. Add a small amount of espresso machine cleaning detergent to the blind filter.
3. Fa'apipi'i le portafilter i le ulu vaega.
4. Run a short brewing cycle (e.g., single espresso button) for 10 seconds, then stop. Wait 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
5. Remove the portafilter, rinse it, and repeat the process with clean water to flush out detergent.

7.3 Faʻaseʻe

Descaling is necessary to remove mineral buildup and maintain machine performance. The frequency depends on water hardness and usage. Refer to the descaling indicator (if present) or descale every 2-3 months.

1. Empty the water tank and fill it with a descaling solution mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Tuu se koneteina tele i lalo o le ulu o le kulupu ma le tootoo e fa'aaoga ai le ausa.
3. Follow the specific descaling procedure outlined in your machine's full manual or activate the descaling program if available. This typically involves running the solution through the group head and steam wand.
4. After the descaling cycle, rinse the water tank thoroughly and fill it with fresh water. Run several cycles of fresh water through the machine to flush out any remaining descaling solution.

8. Faʻafitauli

If you encounter issues, consult the following table before contacting customer support:

9. Fa'amatalaga

• Fa'ailoga: Solis
• Fa'ata'ita'iga: Perfetta Plus
• Fua o Mea: 17 x 7 x 12.5 inisi
• Mea mamafa: 17.44 pauna
• Ituaiga kofe Ulufale: Kofe eleele
• Faiga Fa'atino: Otometi atoatoa
• Fa'apitoa Fa'apitoa: Polokalama
• Vaega e aofia ai: Filifili

10. Fa'amaonia ma Lagolago

The Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Espresso Machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty terms, duration, and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Solis website. For technical support, spare parts, or service inquiries, please contact Solis customer service through their official channels.