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Dear Olympia Express Customer.

From its roots in northern Italy, the passion for the drink has 
gained popularity throughout the world. Espresso for every-
one, for the filter coffee drinkers in the European north to the 
tea nations of Asia. Products get developed faster and become 
cheaper in order to cover the ever-growing demand. 

By purchasing an Olympia Express machine, you have consci-
ously chosen to go down another path: Highest coffee culture 
and coffee indulgence. You are looking at a Handmade machine, 
compact and elegant, build from premium materials which,  
do not include error prone electrics. Take your time and dive 
into the fascinating world of coffee, be inspired to learn the 
craft of a Barista, using your machine to learn and to perfect 
your skills: It starts with the choice of the bean, 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 Maximatic will stay fascinating and long 
lasting.

Our espresso machines have been built with Swiss precision 
for over 90 years. They are to be found all over the world and 
thanks to the machines’ robustness also used in its most remote 
areas. We are proud of the Machines’ reputation, which it 
acquired over the decades and we support our Olympia-Express 
Family with help and deeds. This support we can also promise 
you. But first we would like to ask you to read the User 
manual  inquisitively and thorough. Our machines have many 
characteristics – it is important to know them and you will be 
rewarded for using them.

We wish you much joy with your Olympia Express.

Summary of Contents for MAXIMATIC

Page 1: ...Maximatic Owner s Book 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 bar 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 bar ...

Page 2: ...OWNER MAXIMATIC Nº DATE OF PURCHASE Maximatic Owner s Book Product information Manual Barista tips Glarnerland ...

Page 3: ...an 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 Maximatic will stay fascinating and long lasting Our esp...

Page 4: ...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 In the middle of the book you will find an illustration of the Maximatic with all its parts these elements are italicized 2 in the text Safety instructions 08 Repair 11 01 O...

Page 5: ... which can occur for example through the leaking of hot water or the discharge of hot steam Do not allow children to play with the appliance 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 ...

Page 6: ...dry surface Always fill the boiler with water first Packaging such as plastic bags and foam should be stored out of reach of children as these materials can be a potential health hazard Make sure there is enough space above your Maxima tic to allow you to fill the boiler and tank with water without obstructions Do not transport the Maximatic when it is heated Always protect the Maximatic from fros...

Page 7: ...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 could be produced but that would mean compromising on the attention paid to quality and pre cision ...

Page 8: ... philosophy can be found in offices and penthouses all over the world There are many reasons for the success the Maximatic has been experiencing A classic and elegant design the more than average reliability and the use of high quality material on the inside as well as on the outside In 2002 the technology and the design of the machine were overhauled and improved even further It is our pleasure t...

Page 9: ...ationisolated pump to the boiler and thus making the Maximatic the smallest espresso machine with a dualcircuit heating system in the world It is so straightforward and easy to handle that it can be used at home as well as in offices studios doctors surgeries and galleries The Maximatic is also an expression of the philosophy of Olympia Express Our machines are not only built with passion but also...

Page 10: ...2 11 pints produces the steam necessary for frothing the milk The boiler and the fresh water tank are made of high quality chrome steel The front is made of high gloss polished steel Frame and casing are lacquered with a highly resistant powder coating The Maximatic s surface can be used to preheat the espresso cups the drip tray and the grate can be easily removed and cleaned Not to mention the i...

Page 11: ...available with 240 V 50 Hz 1000 W European Version For the past 80 years Olympia has been making the Rolex of the espresso machine world Die Weltwoche November 2008 A lady back in 1991 at Starbucks coffee informed me if you are looking for the best home espresso machine get an Olympia Olympia Express Client from the USA December 2006 01 interior view from above 02 interior view from the side 01 02...

Page 12: ...l be hot Please be aware that the boiler is always filled with the adequate amount of water To heat up the portafilter 6 with the required porta basket place it into the brew group 8 through turning it slightly to the right see image 01 and 02 The on off button 4 is constantly lit but the control lamp in the extraction button 5 switches on and off This shows that the automatic regulation of the bo...

Page 13: ...sh the machine as described before Now place the portafilter into the brew group by turning it anti clockwise For the optimal handling and setting of the grinder please refer to the instructions in your grinder user manual If the resulting espresso is not to a satisfactory standard many factors have to be considered such as the tempera ture humidity air pressure quality of the beans blend as well ...

Page 14: ...ubled and reached 86 F the rolling phase starts The steam wand should be placed deeper into the milk to mix the created froth with the hot milk Through rotation the frothed milk will get finer and finer The big bubbles burst and the mixture will form to be a homogeneous fluid Throughout this process no up and down movements are necessary The ideal temperature can be checked by placing one hand on ...

Page 15: ...e portafilter attached If the water flows consistently out of the shower it is clean Otherwise the water flows out incon stantly or splashes Hot Water The steam wand 11 needs to release the remaining steam after every use and to be cleaned with a damp cloth To do thisyou open the steam tab 3 slightly Now the machine can be switched off and cleaned For the cleaning of the surfaces use a micro fiber...

Page 16: ...so loses its aroma very quickly 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 01 Arabica bean unroasted roasted 02 Robusta Canephora bean unroasted roasted 01 02 03 Espresso The importance of the water The quality of the water used is very i...

Page 17: ...ght watery coarse bubbled froth thin crema and quickly disappearing aroma Reason 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 seconds Check the tem...

Page 18: ...ppio and hot milk is served together in either a glass or a bowl usually without froth Caffè macchiato An espresso with a shot of hot milk a maculate coffee because the milk leaves a small white spot on the espresso It is served hot in an espresso cup and looks just like a small cap puccino Caffè mischio Espresso mixed with hot chocolate and served with whipped cream An interesting alternative to ...

Page 19: ...ot 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 Control lamp does not light up Manometer indicates no pressure Heating element is broken Replace the heating element Thermostat safeguard switched boiler off Send the machine in for repair Machine does not release any steam Steam nozz...

Page 20: ...e lose screw Tightending of screw by a service partner Steam and or condensed water is leaking out of the noiler top In the boiler top is a vacuum valve This prevents that when the machine is cooling down no vacuum is formed When the ope rating pressure is reached the valve closes This may be delayed by Limescale formation Decalcifying or possibly replacing of boiler top Water is replenished the p...

Page 21: ...mpia Express think first and foremost about the needs and wishes of our customers Hence if you have any ideas or would like to make suggestions or tell us about your experiences with this machine be they positive or negative we would look forward to hearing from you Have you had a special experience that connects you with your machine Share your story with other Olympia Express connoisseurs We wil...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... Off button 5 Extraction button and Control lamp 6 Portafilter 7 Pressure gauge Control elements Front view 3 11 12 2 14 15 7 1 4 6 8 Brew group 9 Portafilter handle 10 Spout 11 Steam wand 12 Steam nozzle 13 Drip tray 14 Fresh water tank lid 15 Shower Part of the brew group 5 8 9 10 13 ...

Page 24: ...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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