Contents

General data 3

Important safeguards 4

Introduction 5

Instruction for use 6

Description of external components 8

Installation 9

Technical data 10

Start up 11

Operating instructions 15

Dispensing steam 18

Dispensing hot water 19

How to make great espresso 21

How to texture milk 22

How to clean your Giotto/Cellini 24

How to disassemble/dismantle the machine 26

Espresso glossary and recipes 28

Trouble shooting 29

For European Community countries: declaration of CE conformity 32

Subject to change without notice.

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General data
Manufacturer: Rocket Espresso Limited
Viale Delle Industrie 26
20090 Settala
Milano
Italy

Email: info@rocket-espresso.com

Model: Giotto and Cellini

Distributed by:

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 Important Safeguards
1. Read all Instructions

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord and plugs in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord, plugs, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then
remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Save these instructions.

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Introduction
Please read this technical handbook carefully since it provides important information on the correct installation, use
and maintenance of your coffee machine.

The information contained in this manual is necessary for the safe installation and operation of your coffee machine.
It should be retained in a safe place for future reference. Copies are available from your local dealer.

The information contained in this manual relating to installation and operation is not a substitute for safety
instructions and technical data affixed to the machine and/or its packaging.

The manual provides information that is current at the time of publication. The information is subject to amendment or
alteration without notice.

Your machine should only be operated in accordance with instructions contained in this manual and verbal
instructions and training provided by an authorised Rocket Espresso Ltd. dealer.

Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by technicians and service providers authorised by Rocket
Espresso Ltd.

Rocket Espresso Ltd. accepts no liability for injury and damage to person, persons or property caused by incorrect
installation, misuse, and user negligence, neglect of the machine or any other circumstances beyond its control.

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 Instructions for use
This machine has been designed for the sole purpose of producing coffee, hot water and steam for hot beverages.
All other uses are outside of the scope of this machine and, therefore, dangerous and hazardous.

The machine has been designed from safe, accessible, durable components and materials and manufactured to the
highest standards for use only in home / domestic environment.

The machine should not be exposed to elements such as sunlight, rain, snow, extreme temperatures etc.

The machine must be operated by responsible adult persons who know the use of the equipment and should not be
used by children, minors or untrained persons.

To protect against electric shock do not immerse machine, cord and plugs in water or other liquid and do never let
machine’s internal parts get in touch with liquids.

The user should be fully conversant with safety operating procedures contained in the manual and should follow the
instructions and advice provided with.

To ensure maximum performance efficiency, it is essential that technical service and maintenance is carried out
exclusively by Rocket Espresso Ltd. authorised technicians.

It is the responsibility of the user to notify the manufacturer of any defects or damages which may affect the safety of
the original installation or future safe operation of the machine.

The user must respect the safety regulations at the point of installation. The user must check the surrounding areas
to ensure safe and hygienic use is guaranteed.

The machine component’s manufacturers are responsible for the parts supplied by them. The customer is
responsible for the personal use of the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the location of the machine is hygienic, and that its continued safe
operation can be guaranteed.

When the machine is not being used for long periods of time, the hydraulic systems should be drained completely
and the machine stored in a temperature above freezing (0°C or 32°F). This will prevent the hydraulic system from
freezing which could damage internal pipes and boiler.

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All spare parts fitted to the machine must be original Rocket Espresso Ltd. components.

Before any cleaning or maintenance the machine should be disconnected from the electric supply.

Never pull the electrical supply cable.

When cleaning the machine never use caustic or abrasive cleaning chemicals.

To avoid electric shocks:

s $O NOT IMMERSE MACHINE ITSELF CORD AND PLUGS IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID AND DO NEVER LET MACHINES INTERNAL PARTS
get in touch with liquids.

s %NSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS INSTALLED WITH A PROPER EARTHGROUND IN ACCORDANCE TO LOCAL SAFETY PRACTISES CODES AND
legislation.

s 0REVENT THE POWER CABLE FROM BEING STRETCHED OR PULLED TIGHT

s !VOID USING THE MACHINE WITH WET HANDS

s .EVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH BARE FEET

Never operate the machine without ensuring the water reservoir contains water.

The machine must be operated with soft, clean drinking water. If the local water supply has a high mineral content
use a water softener. A build up of mineral deposit may restrict the flow of water within the hydraulic systems causing
damage to the machine and risking personal injury.

The machine must be switched off whenever it is left unattended.

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 Description of external components

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1. Steam valve handle. Turn left to open steam; turn right to shut.

2. Steam wand. Can become hot and cause burns. Caution!

3. Boiler pressure gauge. Boiler pressure should be around 1 Bar.

4. Machine’s on/off switch. Position “0” = off; position “1” = on.

5. Control lamp ”machine on” when illuminated and water level low when light flashing.

6. Brewing head. It’s very hot and can cause burns! Caution!

7. Filter holder. Its metal parts can become hot and cause burns. Caution!

8. Brewing head’s (or group’s) progressive infusion piston. Unloads hot water into drip tray once brewing process is
terminated. Caution: its metal parts can become very hot and cause serious burns. Attention to hot water
flow coming out beneath after brewing process is terminated!

9. Lever for brewing process control. Caution: its metal parts can become very hot and cause burns!

10. Drip tray and grid.

11. Hot water wand. Can become very hot and cause serious burns. Caution!

12. Hot water handle. Turn left to open. Turn right to shut.

13. Cups frame.

14. Cups tray. Do never pour any liquid on this tray! It will filter inside the equipment and can cause
electrical shocks and serious injuries. Danger!

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Installation
All machines are designed to ensure maximum possible user safety. It is, however, an important responsibility of the
user to observe the following safety codes to further enhance safe installation and operation.

s !LWAYS ENSURE THAT HAZARDOUS PACKING ITEMS SUCH AS PLASTIC BAGS 3TYROFOAM NAILS ETC ARE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF
to prevent accidental injury to children or other persons.

s )F THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DEFECT OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE AN AUTHORISED 2OCKET %SPRESSO ,TD DEALER OR TECHNICIAN
should be notified immediately so that remedial action can be taken...

s 4HIS MACHINE IS SAFE ONLY WHEN IT HAS BEEN CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO AN EFlCIENT EARTHINGGROUNDING SYSTEM 4HIS
should conform to local safety standards and legislation in force at the time of installation.

s )NSTALLATION OF ANY 2OCKET %SPRESSO ,TD PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY DULY AUTHORISED PROPERLY TRAINED
and qualified personnel

s $ANGEROUS OR IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND SHOULD NEVER OCCUR

s !LWAYS CHECK THE INTEGRITY OF THE COMPONENTS ELEMENTS OF THE MACHINE

s .EVER lT DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED SPARE PARTS !LWAYS REQUEST REPLACEMENT FROM 2OCKET %SPRESSO ,TD 

s "EFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO ELECTRIC SUPPLY ALWAYS CHECK THAT CAPACITY AND POWER RATING AT LEAST EQUALS THE
power requirement of the machine.

s 0ROTECT THE USER BY lTTING A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ELECTRIC SUPPLY FEEDING THE MACHINE

s .EVER ATTEMPT TO RUN THE MACHINE WITH WATER THAT IS HARDER THAN —&

This equipment is to be installed to comply with the applicable Federal, state, or local plumbing codes
having jurisdiction.

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 Technical Data
Brewing groups: 1

Hot steam wands: 1

Hot water wands: 1

Coffee portion control: Manual

Boiler water level control: Automatic

Voltage: Please see machines data plate

Frequency: Please see machines data plate

Wattage: 1300 W

Dimensions: Width 330 mm (13 inches)

Depth 425 mm (16.8 inches)

Height 350 mm (13.8 inches)

Weight: 23 kg (app. 29 lbs)

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Start up
Parts which can become hot and cause injuries. Caution!

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Never touch the following parts. They are or can become hot and could cause burns:

1. Metal parts of steam handle

2. Hot steam wand and spout

6. Coffee brewing group

7. Not insulated metal parts of filter holder

8. Infusion piston

9. Not insulated parts of lever

11. Hot water wand and spout

12. Not insulated metal parts of hot water handle

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 We assume the machine is properly installed

Before starting using the machine, please control the following:

(A)

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1. Lever (A-9) is completely down.

2. Steam handle (A-1) is closed.

3. Hot water handle (A-12) is closed.

4. On/off switch (A-4) is on position “0” =machine switched off

5. Machine is unplugged.

6. Drip tray (A-10) and its grid are properly positioned into the machine.

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Now please proceed as follows:

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1. Remove the cover from the water reservoir Fig. B-2

2. Remove the water reservoir (Fig. B-2 and clean it carefully with food quality cleaning products. It’s very important
that the water reservoir is always clean! Please repeat this operation every day and whenever necessary.

3. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water to just over ¾ full.

4. Place the tank inside the machine taking care not to spill water.

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 5. Put on the cover on top of the water reservoir.

6. Plug in the machine.

7. Turn the on/off switch (A-4) to the on position “1” and open the steam handle (A-1). Boiler water fill starts (you
will hear the pump’s noise).

8. When the boiler is properly filled with water, the pump will stop (=no more noise). Now close the steam
handle (A-1).

9. The heating up of the boiler water starts.

10. Wait till the boiler pressure gauge (A-3) reads approximately 1 bar.

11. Now open the steam handle (A-1) for 5 seconds to let out some steam. This operation is very important as
it removes possible vacuum inside the boiler which will reflect in suction of milk inside the boiler itself once
starting to steam milk. Close the steam handle (A-1) again.

12. Wait until the boiler pressure gauge (A-3) reaches again 1 Bar.

13. Pull the lever (A-9) completely up.

14. Allow a cup of water to come out of the coffee brewing group (A-6).

15. Pull the lever (A-9) completely down (water will stop flowing).

Now the machine is ready for operation.

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Operating Instructions
The below shown components are supplied with your machine (the one cup filter holder comes typically on special order)

(A) Tamper
A
(B) Measuring spoon B

(C) Two cups metal filter basket

(D) Two cups filter handle

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(E) One cup metal filter basket

(F) One cup filter handle

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E

Suggestion: We strongly suggest that you train how to tighten the filter holder (with the metal filter basket firmly
plugged in) into the brewing head (A-6).

It seems to be an easy operation. Nevertheless we think it may need some exercise.

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 Preparing one or two cups of espresso. For the correct espresso preparation technique see page 30

Preparing a single espresso 25ml

1. Use one cup filter handle (with 1 spout)

2. Position the metal one cup filter basket firmly inside the filter holder

3. Fill the single filter basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp the coffee until the finished height, is level
with the internal reference line in the filter basket.

4. Tamp the ground coffee gently using the tamper supplied with the machine

5. Tighten the filter holder firmly into the brewing head (A-6).

6. Put one cup under the filter holder spout.

7. Pull the lever (A-9) completely upwards.

Hot coffee flows into
the cups from the filter
handle’s coffee spouts.

8. When the MAXIMUM extraction of 25 to 30 ml of espresso has been dispensed, position the lever (A-9)
completely down to stop the coffee dispensing process.

For safety reasons and to avoid personal injury it’s extremely important that the lever (A-9) is positioned
completely down and not just to the position where the coffee stops to flow out and the pump’s noise can’t be
heard any more. Never leave lever (A-9) in the position as shown here below:

9. Remove the filter holder (A-7) from the machine and empty used coffee grounds.

10. Clean the filter holder.

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Preparing TWO cups or a double espresso coffee. 50 to 60 mls.

1. Use the two cup filter handle (with 2 spouts)

2. Position the metal two cups filter basket firmly inside the filter holder

3. Fill the single filter basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp the coffee until the finished height, is level
with the internal reference line in the filter basket.

4. Tamp the ground coffee gently using the tamper supplied with the machine

5. Tighten the filter holder firmly into the brewing head (A-6).

6. Put two cups under the filter holder spouts. Or one cup for a double.

7. Pull the lever (A-9) completely upwards.

Hot coffee flows into

the cups from the filter
handle’s coffee spouts.

8. When the maximum extraction of 50 to 60 mls, or 25 to 30 ml per cup has been achieved, position the lever
(A-9) completely down to stop the coffee dispensing process.

For safety reasons and to avoid personal injury it’s extremely important that the lever (A-9) is positioned
completely down and not just to the position where the coffee stops to flow out and the pump’s noise can’t be
heard any more. Never leave lever (A-9) in the position as shown here below:

NO!
DANGER !

9. Remove the filter holder (A-7) from the machine and empty used coffee grounds.

10. Clean the filter holder.

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 Dispensing steam to froth or heat up liquids
1. Fill a suitable ideally stainless steel pitcher (used for food only) with an insulated grip with the liquid to be heated
up or frothed.

2. Position the steam nozzle of the steam wand (A-2) just below the surface of the liquid inside the liquid in the
recipient. To avoid personal injury always ensure that the end nozzle of the steam pipe (A-2) is below the surface
of the liquid to be steamed.

3. Turn on steam valve (A-1) fully.

4. Heat up or froth the liquid inside the pitcher.

Pay attention to hot sprays! They may cause injuries.

5. When you’re done, close the steam valve (A-1).

Clean the steam wand (A-2) and the steam wand’s end nozzle carefully with a non abrasive damp cloth after each
single use without touching it directly with any part of the body to avoid injury or damage due to the hot surface of
steam wand end nozzle. Caution: Hot surface.

Example: Steaming milk. For the correct milk texturing and heating technique see page 28.

1. Use a clean, cold pitcher and fill 1/3 with cold, fresh milk.

If milk has previously been steamed and stored in the refrigerator, we suggest adding some fresh milk in order to
achieve optimum foam. Milk should be stored at a temperature around 4-5°C (app. 40°F).

2. Insert steam nozzle (A-2) into the centre milk just below the surface of the milk.

3. Open steam valve (A-1) rapidly.

4. Steam will come out of the nozzle and froth the milk. The milk volume will increase rapidly. Please lift the pitcher
progressively to make sure that the steam nozzle is always right below the surface of the milk.

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5. When enough foam is achieved, submerge nozzle (going sidewise) and keep it in that position finishing heating
milk until the pitcher is too warm to touch.

Please remember that milk should never be steamed over app. 76°C (168°F). Milk steamed to over this
temperature is scalded.

6. Close steam valve (A-1) rapidly, then remove milk pitcher from steam wand.

7. Wipe the steam wand (A-2) immediately after using with a non abrasive clean damp towel without touching the
steam wand (A-2) directly with any part of the body to avoid injury or damage due to the hot surface of steam
wand end nozzle. Use a towel that is designated for the steam wand only. Do not cross contaminate kitchen
towels by using the same towel for cleaning the steam wand and i.e. kitchen tops.

Do not let the milk bake onto the steam wand.

Clogged wands and steam valves can be expensive to repair or to replace.

8. Burp your steam wand (A-2) immediately after using opening and closing immediately after the steam valve (A-1).
Caution: Hot steam will come out of steam wand (A-2).

Burping the wand will remove the milk residue from the inside of the nozzle.

9. Finish espresso drinks with correct portions of milk and foam.

10. Clean steam pitcher and store for next drink.

Dispensing of hot water

1. Position the end nozzle of the hot water wand (A-11) inside a suitable pitcher used for food only.

2. Open the hot water valve (A-12).

3, Hot water will be dispensed into the pitcher.

4. Close the hot water valve (A-12) when you’re done.

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How to make great espresso.
This is the one method of making coffee that Your Espresso machine needs to be
borders on being an art form. The better the CLEAN, VERY, VERY CLEAN. Use
machine you have (yes, often the more expensive) filtered water if you can and fresh
the better result you will achieve. In my opinion you water if you can’t. Use a conical burr
are better serving great Stove Top Espresso grinder and grind your coffee really
or Plunger than bad Espresso. fresh ie; just seconds prior to use.
So how do you master the art of making the If your beans are getting old throw
best tasting Espresso cup after cup? Simple, them out and buy a fresh batch. Buy
follow our 4 step guide. Put your heart and soul and use a professional quality tamp.
into the process and you will be the equal of any
professional barista.

TROUBLE SHOOTING. Fill the handle of the machine with your

freshly ground coffee to within 3mm of the
Thin and dirty tasting coffee. top of the basket. Use a FIRM tamp, by firm
Your grind setting is too fine or it’s too tightly I mean a decent push but no more than that.
packed. The water is struggling to flow through The tamp pressure must be the same, cup
the coffee. The resulting coffee tastes dirty and is after cup. Along with the grind setting, this
overly dark. This is known as over extracted coffee. controls the rate at which the water flows
To fix it, make your grind setting more coarse, so through the ground coffee.
you extract 50/60ml of coffee over the 25 to 30 THIS IS THE SECRET TO GREAT ESPRESSO.
second time frame.

Sharp and metallic tasting coffee.

Your grind setting is too coarse or it’s too loosely Fit the coffee filled handle
packed. The water is flowing through too fast. to the machine and start the
The resulting coffee looks thin with little or no extraction process. The time
crema. This is under extracted coffee with a sharp, of the extraction (the pour)
metallic taste. To fix it, make your grind setting should be no more than 25 to
finer – remember 50/60ml over 25 to 30 seconds. 30 seconds before you turn
A dirty machine will always lead to poor results. the machine off. You’re looking
for a good heavy, viscous pour,
we call it a mouse tail.
www.rocket-espresso.com

Now you should have 50 to 60 ML of

fine dark, oily espresso. PERFECT.
Remember that 50 to 60 ml is the
maximum amount of your extraction,
from this point on there is no flavour
left in the ground coffee. For milk
based coffee, simply add the hot 50 –
milk to the desired amount, or for 60ml

a long black add hot water.

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How to texture milk.
If making espresso is an art form this is like learning a craft, The milk texture that you are aiming for is best described as
but once mastered it’s easy enough. velvet. That means it’s about 70°C with a nice fine bead of
The heat and texture of the milk you add to your espresso base bubbles.
will determine the quality and the temperature of your finished Follow the 4 steps and you’ll be producing great milk every
coffee. time.

THE MILK.
We’ll assume you can make an excellent espresso (the base
for latte’s and flat whites), so now let’s talk milk. Using a
stainless steel jug, fill the milk to around half way, refrigerated
or room temperature milk is fine.
Place the steam wand of your espresso machine under the
surface of the milk and turn the steam tap fully on.

STRETCHING AND TEXTURISING.

Now gently lower the milk jug so the If the noise is too loud then the milk
tip of the steam wand is just under surface is too far away from the tip of
the milk’s surface. Keeping the jug as the steam wand and rather than a fine
steady as possible allow the steam bead of bubbles you will see a very
wand to gently gasp the air right on the frothy texture being created.
surface of the milk. Try for an effect similar to that of
Slowly change the angle between beating cream, gently folding air
the surface of the milk and the steam through the milk. At all times keep a
wand until you create a whirlpool steady hand, do not jiggle the jug up
effect. Listen for the gentle sound of and down. Once textured, the volume
the air being drawn into the milk. of milk should have almost doubled.

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HEATING.
Once you have the milk texture temperature of approximately 90°C.
correct, lower the steam wand into When you heat your milk it will be
the milk and complete the heating about 70°C - any hotter and it will
process. scorch, ruining the taste.
If you can hold your fingers against So how do you now add the milk
the bottom of the jug for around 3 to the espresso without making
to 4 seconds, the milk temperature the resulting latte or flat white
will be around 70°C.That’s the milk stone cold? You MUST heat the
texture taken care of. Now let’s talk cups. If your espresso machine
espresso temperature and why has a facility to heat cups, great,
it’s important. The espresso when if not heat them with hot water
it is extracted into your cup has a prior to use.

THE POUR.
Once you have heated and textured Remember to watch what’s
the milk, you’re ready to pour it into happening at the lip of the jug, as
your espresso base. this determines the quality of the
With a spoon, gently groom the milk going into your espresso.
surface of the milk, skimming off any If the milk becomes too thin or thick,
overly frothy milk. The milk surface stop the pour, gently bang the jug on
should now be glossy and have a the counter top, groom the surface
nice fine bead of bubbles. again with your spoon until it’s shiny
Gently bang the bottom of the jug on and resume the pour. This all sounds
the bench top to settle the milk. Very more difficult than it actually is. Try
slowly, with the jug close to the top it. You will throw out a few coffees to
of the cup, allow the milk to slowly begin with, but once you’ve mastered
roll off the lip of the jug and into the the craft of making lattes and flat
cup. Continue the pour in a gentle whites, you’ll enjoy some of the most
continuous motion. luxurious coffees to be had.

TROUBLE SHOOTING.
Overly bubbly and frothy milk is or using milk that has previously
caused by allowing too much air been heated. If you are still having
into the milk as you heat it. Thin flat problems bring in a pint of milk and
milk is the result of not introducing we will be happy to show you how
any air into the milk as you heat it, it’s done.

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How to clean your Giotto or Cellini.
The importance of a clean espresso machine can not be under flavour of the espresso you make, if they are allowed to build
estimated when trying to produce great espresso. up and become rancid when exposed to the environment.
You have the key ingredients with which to make great Whilst cleaning can be a chore it is an essential part of
espresso, a quality espresso machine, a quality burr grinder espresso preparation.
and of course, fresh and well roasted coffee. REQUIREMENTS
Yet with these 3 essential ingredients, all your hard work will Nylon brush, small screwdriver or teaspoon, head shampoo
come undone should your espresso machine not be clean. and back flush cap
Coffee is full of oils, these oils give espresso that lovely The cleaning procedure can be broken down into two main
viscous feel in the mouth, but will also severely taint the areas, the handle and the group.

THE HANDLE.
The easiest part to clean. With a small screw
driver or teaspoon, flick out the filter basket
from the handle.
Once you have the filter basket out, clean both
the filter basket and the internal surface of the
handle with a pot scourer until both surfaces
are clean from the black coffee oils.
Should the oils in the handle have built up to Remove filler basket with
teaspoon or small srewdriver.
excessive amounts, it may be necessary to
soak the handle in hot water with a cap full of
head shampoo for 30 minutes or so and then
rinse thoroughly in fresh water.

Clean internal surface of handle

with a pot scourer.

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THE GROUP.
With a small hard brush, give the inside of the
group a good scrub.
Scrub inside of group.
The group should be back flushed Regularly.
This means after each day, firstly, remove the filler
basket and then fit the blind filter into the handle.
Next fit the handle into the espresso machine.
NOTE: This filter basket has no holes so the
water pressure will build up and the water is
very hot.
Turn the brewing lever on and then off after about
15 seconds or so.
The purpose of this is too push fresh brewing Remove filler basket with

water back through the head of the machine teaspoon or small srewdriver.

and back out through the exhaust solenoid thus

cleaning the head or group of the machine.
Repeat this procedure several times, and each time
you turn off the machine, remove the handle and
empty the water sitting in the blind filter. Repeat
until the discarded water is clean and fresh.

Next or weekly, put a small amount of head

shampoo into the blind filter and repeat the process
Fit blind filter.
as above. Repeat this process until the shampoo
runs clean into the drain tray via the exhaust
solenoid.
Ensure that you back flush the machine once again
so the shampoo residues are washed away.
Refit the correct filter basket back into the handle Back flush machine.
and taste the difference in the flavour of the coffee,
job well done.
Additionally, make sure that the steam nozzles are
wiped clean and check that the steam tip holes are
not blocked. Likewise polish the exterior of your
machine with a clean cloth or better a stainless
steel cloth.

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 How to disassemble/dismantle the machine
The machine has to be disassembled and dismantled by an authorized technician.

Disassembling of the machine:

Operations to be effected with machine in working conditions at operating temperature.

1. Place a recipient (with insulated grip) under the hot water wand (A-11).

2. Open the hot water valve (A-12) and let hot water flow in the recipient.

3. When no more hot water comes out, close the hot water valve (A-12).

4. Put on/off switch (A-4) to position “O” (machine off).

5. Unplug the machine from the electrical mains.

Operations to be effected with machine switched off and cooled down to room temperature.

1. Empty the fresh water reservoir and clean it carefully before replacing it back into the machine.

2. Make sure that the lever (A-9) is completely down.

3. Store the machine in a safe, dry place.

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How to disassemble/dismantle the machine
Simple, routine care of your espresso machine is your best defence against poor quality shots, as well as
preventing breakdowns or, even worse, personal injuries.

After each use:

1. Wipe the steam wand (A-2) immediately after using with a non abrasive clean damp towel without touching it
directly with any part of the body to avoid injury or damage due to the hot surface of steam wand end nozzle.

Do not let the milk bake onto the steam wand.

Clogged wands and steam valves can be expensive to repair or to replace.

2. Burp your steam wand (A-2) immediately after using opening and closing immediately after the steam valve (A-1).
Caution: Hot steam will come out of steam wand (A-2).

Burping the wand will remove the milk residue from the inside of the nozzle.

3. Knock used coffee grounds from filter holder and rinse. Re-use or store in brewing head (group) to keep the filter
holder warm. (Please remember to take out filter holders when machine is not operating for some hours (i.e. at
night).

Throughout the day:

1. Wipe the screens inside your group head with a damp clean towel to remove excess grounds.

Before shutting down the machine (i.e. at night):

Caution: For the following operations the machine has to be switched off, unplugged and completely cooled down

1. Clean showers, group gaskets and group flange with a clean brush (to be used only for this purpose).

2. Wash metal filter baskets and filter handle in warm water adding a special detergent product following the
instruction’s of the specific product. It has to be food quality and for this specific use with coffee machines.

3. Clean the drip tray (A-10) and grid with a non abrasive damp cloth.

Make sure to empty the drip tray (A-10) before it flows over.

4. Wipe down surface of machine with non-abrasive clean cloth. Do never use aggressive cleaners or scouring
powders! This operation has to be done when necessary.

5. Remove the water reservoir (B-4) and clean it carefully with food quality cleaning products. It’s very important that
the water reservoir is always clean! Please repeat this operation every day and whenever necessary.

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 Espresso Glossary and recipes
Please use for the following, properly ground and portioned espresso coffee. Please use app. 6, 5 to 7 grams for
each shot. You should consider a brewing time of app. 25” for a proper shot of espresso (or the part of espresso in a
latté or other espresso based beverage.

Espresso
25 ml for a single or 50ml for a double, served in a small pre-warmed espresso cup. Brewing time is around 25
seconds. Ideally served in a 70ml cup.

Cappuccino
125 ml. Consists of 1 part espresso (25ml) and 4 parts of frothed milk (100 ml). Serve in a 190ml cup.

Caffe Latte
A single (25ml) or a double espresso (50ml) topped with heated and textured, but not frothed milk.
Served in a 190ml glass.

Americano / ong Black

Depending on the desired strength, a single or a double espresso topped with hot water, generally served in a 150 to
190 ml cup.

Caffe Mocha
1 part of chocolate syrup, 1 part of espresso, 5 parts of topped with a Caffé Latté.

Caffé Macchiato
A single espresso (25ml) with a stain of heated milk. Generally served in a 70 ml cup.

Espresso con Panna

1 shot of espresso topped with whipped cream.

Flavoured Latte
A Caffe Latté with 25ml of flavoured syrup (i.e. almond, hazelnut etc.)

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Trouble Shooting
Problem Possible causes Solutions

Light flashing Low water level in the reservoir Add water

No water / coffee from the group Coffee grind is to fine and/or Use a coarser ground coffee and reduce
or coffee pouring slowly coffee is tamped too much tamping pressure

Group shower screen is clogged Clean the screen with a clean damp towel
or contact your authorized service rep. for
replacement of the screen

Group restrictor is clogged Contact your authorized service rep.

Blind filter (special order feature Remove the blind filter

for some markets) is in the filter
holder

No steam from steam wand Steam nozzle is clogged with Unscrew nozzle and clean.
dried milk

Boiler pressure is too low Check pressure at approximately 1 bar.

If pressure is low, check on/off switch is
“on”

Boiler is overfilled Contact your authorized service rep.

Boiler is empty Contact your authorized service rep.

Heating element defective Contact your authorized service rep.

No water from hot water nozzle Boiler pressure is too low Check pressure at approximately 1 bar.
If pressure is low, check on/off switch is
“on”

Boiler is overfilled Contact your authorized service

Water leaking from machine Several causes. I.e. boiler is Switch machine off and unplug machine.
overfilling. Contact your authorized service

Pump is making loud noise Pump is running without water Switch machine off and unplug machine
and contact your authorized service rep

On/off switch is off Turn switch on

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 Trouble Shooting
Problem Possible causes Solutions

Pump is not running Pump is faulty Switch off and unplug machine and
contact your authorized service rep

Water from water nozzle is brown Milk in boiler Switch off and unplug machine and
and smells bad contact your authorized service rep

Steam pressure is low to recover Low voltage at power supply Verify proper voltage to machine

Heating element damaged Contact your authorized service rep

Hard water build up in boiler Contact your authorized service rep.

Steam flow from wand is low Steam pressure is low Verify boiler pressure is at approximately
1 bar. If pressure dropped during
steaming, allow pressure to recover.

Steam nozzle partially clogged Remove and clean steam nozzle

Milk in steam wand and/or valve Contact your authorized service rep.

Shots pouring too fast Coffee grind too coarse Use finer coffee grind

Shots taste bad Coffee is not fresh or not freshly Ensure your coffee is fresh and freshly
ground ground

Group and/or filter holders and/ Please provide or contact your

or filter baskets and or group authorized service rep.
showers/screens need to be
cleaned or replaced

Coffee grind is incorrect Use properly ground coffee

Grindstones are dull Contact your authorized service rep.

Boiler pressure is to high or to low Contact your authorized service rep.

No “Crema” on espresso Grind to coarse Please use properly ground coffee

(“Crema”= emulsion on top of the
espresso) Coffee is not fresh Use fresh and freshly ground coffee

Filterholder won’t fit in group Gasket need to be replaced Contact author. service rep

Too much coffee in filter Use correct portion

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(The following declaration is applicable for machines distributed in the European Community only)
Declaration of CE conformity

Manufacturer:
Rocket Espresso Limited Italian Branch
Viale Delle Industrie 26
20090 Settala
Milano
Italy

This is to confirm that the Giotto series of espresso machines has been manufactured according to the following
standards:

DIR. 89/336
s %.  
s %.    
s %.    
s %.  

DIR. 73/23
s %.  
s %.   

DIR. 89/392
s %. 
s %. 

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