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Owner’s book •

04 First aid and more

Thomas Leeb, Ingo Rogalla

«Perfekt zubereitet. Kaffee, Espresso & Barista»
TomTom Verlag, München 2002

Johanna Wechselberger

«Espressomaschinen richtig bedienen»
Braumüller Verlag, Wien 2016

Tobias Hierl, Johanna Wechselberger

«Das Kaffeebuch: für Anfänger, Profis und Freaks»
Braumüller Verlag, Wien 2014

Martin Kienreich

faq

Kaffee. Fragen, Antworten, Quintessenzen»

coffee media & event, Mannheim 2015

Dimitrios Tsandidis

«Faszination Espressomaschine»
Franzis Verlag, Haar 2008

nzz

Format

«Kaffee und Tee – Die Filme»

dvd

, Art. Nr. 84507

www.nzz-format-shop.ch

Francesco und Riccardo Illy
«

Kaffee. Von der Bohne zum Espresso»

Droemer Knaur, München 1996

Summary of Contents for Cremina

Page 1: ...Cremina Owner s Book 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 ...

Page 2: ...OWNER CREMINA Nº DATE OF PURCHASE Cremina Owner s Book User manual Product information Tips for Baristas Glarnerland ...

Page 3: ...ean the ideal grind setting the optimal temperature as well as the water pressure right through to the delicious frothed milk You will be reward ed with a multifaceted taste experience which you can vary to meet your gusto thanks to the great variety of espresso roasts and kinds of milk This is how the relationship between you and the Olympia Cremina will stay fascinating and long lasting Our espr...

Page 4: ...is will encourage you to dive deep into the world of coffee Important Even if you would like to start straight away please read the safety instructions on pages 08 to 11 in order to enjoy your Olympia Express equipment for a long time Safety instructions 08 Repair 11 01 Olympia Express No compromise 13 02 Cremina 50 years of perfection 14 The classic lever operated espresso machine 17 Built to las...

Page 5: ...ample through the leaking of hot water or the discharge of hot steam Do not allow children to play with the appliance Safety instructions When faults occur while the machine is on and be fore all cleaning and maintenance work remove the plug from the power outlet Only specialists and authorized personnel are allo wed to repair electrical goods Never yank the cable in order to pull out the plug nor...

Page 6: ...mostat breaks the electrical current the control lamp 5 goes out and only the on off button 4 remains lit Place the machine on a stable and dry surface Packaging such as plastic bags and foam should be stored out of reach of children as these materials can be a potential health hazard The reset switch is located inside the machine and must be reset by the service dealer The machine can only be use...

Page 7: ...makes Olympia Express products a perfect example of Swiss design The concept of sustainability is an increasingly important issue in our society This has been the guiding principle for Olympia Express for decades Our machines are durable and repairable with 50 year old machines still working perfectly and being vintage machines they are much sought after among enthusiasts Of course more machines c...

Page 8: ... the best espresso machine in the world by the New York Times For nearly two decades the machine found an ever growing fan base In 1996 the machine was substantially overhauled and the success story continued True to the ethics of building the best espresso machine it was even further improved in 2002 In 2003 the Neue Zürcher Zeitung called it the Rolls Royce among the one armed bandits And the ep...

Page 9: ... a perfect espresso a composition of crema smell and taste a harmonious plea sure for the senses Even your ears will be delighted the only noise produced by your Cremina is the singing when the boiler heats the water Not only the New York Times and the Neue Zürcher Zei tung have considered the Cremina to be the best espresso machine in the world for more than 50 years we have been receiving fan ma...

Page 10: ...der to guarantee a perfect result and longevity the gaskets used in the Cremina are made of high tech material The default pressure is adjusted to between 0 7 and 0 8 bars and the brewing temperature to 198 f The Cremina leaves it to the skill of the barista to find the required nine bar pressure onto the portafilter by lowering the lever at just the right time However not only the inside of the C...

Page 11: ...w group I bought my Olympia Cremina at Zabar s in New York 26 years ago and it has worked perfectly ever since then You deserve thanks and congratulations for such a fine product Olympia Express customer USA May 2007 The Rolls Royce among the one armed coffee bandits is reminiscent of the design and the material of a spartan Harley Davidson simple powerful engineering and clear outlines Everything...

Page 12: ...g air and heating up As soon as the control lamp 5 goes out after about 10 minutes and the pressure gauge 7 shows 0 7 bar open the steam tab 3 briefly allowing the air to be released out of the boiler The control lamp lights up once again briefly because the machine has to re heat the water to equal out the de crease in pressure When the lamp switches off the machine is ready for use The on off bu...

Page 13: ...rtafilter under running cold water thereby minimizing any risk of over heating When the water in the level indicator has reached the bottom line the machine should be switched off immediately The boiler top should under no circumstances be opened as long as the machine is on or the remaining pressure has not been released trough the steam tab 3 After the machine has been refilled you can continue ...

Page 14: ...he quality of the final product The machine is fitted with a thermostatic safeguard which hinders the burnout of the boiling element if the machine is in use without any water If the safeguard has for some reason switched itself off please let us or our local service partner know immediately Upon consultation you can of course also send us your Cremina not only in the case of a defect but also for...

Page 15: ...hot milk Through rotation the frothed milk will get finer and finer The big bubbles burst and the mixture will form to be a homoge neous fluid However the milk must not become too hot The ideal temperature can be checked by placing one hand on the container if is it more than hand warm but not hot the optimal temperature of 149 F has been reached Then close the steam tab and remove the container I...

Page 16: ...ickly when exposed to air The refore the packaging should only be opened just before filling it into the grinder Because more taste is lost more quickly when the beans are grinded only grind as much as you need The importance of the bean 03 Espresso The importance of the water The quality of the water used is very important for the prepara tion of a good espresso It is important not to use hard wa...

Page 17: ...eing made we suggest putting the portafilter with basket but without espresso into the brew group and letting water flow through by lifting and lowering the lever Repeat this action two to three times until the brew group and portafilter are hot The grinding For the use of the grinder please consider the advice offered to you in the owner s book of the grinder Olympia Express Moca The setting of t...

Page 18: ...brown or black with a white spot or it is too thin with the tendency to form a black hole in the middle the espresso grind has been exhausted fig 03 The aroma The espresso flavor consists of many different substances Af ter the extraction of the shot s the aroma should be intense but pleasant and slightly sweet The espresso should not be burned or taste wooden smell musky or like tobacco A touch o...

Page 19: ...d then be blended in a mixer with added sugar and milk The outcome is a soft mousse which is served in very cold glasses The Italian bar is a popular place to enjoy small refreshments the obligatory espresso which in Italy is simply called caffè a glass of wine and of course hot debates about important or sometimes less important things Here one can find the biggest variety of coffee specialties H...

Page 20: ...arance Light watery coarse bubbled froth thin crema and quickly disappearing aroma Reason Suggested Solution Espresso too coarse Grind the espresso finer Espresso amount too little Increase the amount of espresso ground Espresso tamped either too little or not at all Tamp the espresso harder Water temperature below 190 4 F Reset Boiler The espresso flows out too quickly extraction time below 20 se...

Page 21: ...ights up but the water does not heat up Shut down switch has heating switched off after 60 minutes Set On Off switch to On Thermostat safeguard switched boiler off Send the machine in for repair Heating element is broken Replace the heating element Machine does not release any steam Steam nozzle is blocked Clean nozzle with the help of a thin needle Machine is working but no espresso is flowing ou...

Page 22: ...w olympia express ch The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the described characteristics performance technical data and accessories may be made Olympia Express continuously develops all models and types further All rights reserved OLYMPIA EXPRESS and CREMINA are registered trademarks of Olympia Express SA Copyright 2019 Olympia Express SA When developing our products we at Olympia...

Page 23: ...p 6 Portafilter 7 Pressure gauge 8 Lever 9 Brew group 10 Portafilter handle 11 Spout 12 Steam wand 13 Steam nozzle 14 Drip tray 15 Shower Part of the brew group Control elements Front view 16 Safety valve 17 Pressure gage 18 Boiler Control elements Interior view 18 17 16 3 12 8 13 5 14 2 10 11 15 9 7 1 4 6 ...

Page 24: ...re is a possibility to maintain or repair the machine Olympia Express machines older than 50 years can be maintained and repaired due to the robust design The symbol of the crossed out bin on wheels signals that in the European Union the product must be disposed of in separated waste This applies for the product and all accessory parts marked with this symbol Marked products may not be disposed of...

Page 25: ...d mechanics still live the spirit of the founder and pay close and loving attention to even the smallest of details They work with passion and Swiss precision The use of first class materials and com ponents developed by Olympia Express results in compact machines and grinders with a noble look unique quality and an extraordinary longevity Hand made and Swiss made the precondition for pure espress...

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