Kamira Espresso Maker

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ISSUES CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

THE WATER DOES NOT PASS THROUGH

THE WATER TANK TO THE BOILER.

LEVER (G) LIFT UP IN THE HORIZONTAL

POSITION.

TURN THE LEVER (G) TO THE VERTICAL

POSITION.

THE COFFEE DOES NOT BREW. LEVER (G) REMAINED IN THE VERTICAL

POSITION.

TURN THE LEVER (G) TO THE HORIZONTAL

POSITION.

WATER POURS OUT FROM

THE FILTER HOLDER.

THE GASKET (D) WORE OFF. CHANGE THE GASKET.

SAFETY VALVE (I) WHISTLES

OR FUMES SQUIRTING STEAM.

LA MISCELA NEL BRACCETTO

È STATA PRESSATA TROPPO.

PUT ONLY THE RIGHT QUANTITY OF COFFEE

BLEND, WITHOUT PRESSING TOO MUCH.

THE SUPPLIED COFFEE IS TOO

LIQUID AND THIN.

THE QUANTITY OF BLEND IS POOR. CORRECTLY FILL UP THE FILTER HOLDER.

THE COFFEE IS NOT DISTRIBUTED

EQUALLY INTO THE TWO CUPS.

THE STAND MAY BE TILTED. PUT THE APPLIANCE ON A LEVEL SURFACE.

EXCHANGE THE CUPS TO EQUILIBRATE.

THE AIR DOES NOT COME OUT FROM

THE BOILER.

PUT THE APPLIANCE ON A SOURCE

OF HEAT JUST FOR FEW SECONDS.

THE FILTER OF THE HOLDER IS CLOGGED UP. CAREFULLY CLEAN THE FILTER.

THERE IS NO WATER IN THE BOILER. PUT WATER IN THE BOILER.

COFFEE HAS REMAINED ON THE FILTER

HOLDER BORDERS .

PAY ATTENTION TO CLEAN WELL

THE BORDER.

THE BLEND IS TOO FINE. USE ONLY BLEND FOR NORMAL

COFFEE MOKA POT.

EXCESSIVE WATER IN THE BOILER. REDUCE THE WATER.

THE QUANTITY OF THE WATER IS EXCESSIVE. POUR ONLY THE SUGGESTED WATER.

THE APPLIANCE IS TOO HOT. TURN THE LEVER (G) TO THE VERTICAL

POSITION AND COOL THE APPLIANCE

DOWN UNDER THE WATER JET.

THE SUPPLIED COFFEE IS TOO RICH ,

BROWN-COLORED AND TASTES

BURNED.

THE QUANTITY OF THE BLEND

IN THE FILTER HOLDER IS EXCESSIVE.

PUT THE RIGHT QUANTITY OF COFFEE.

THE QUANTITY OF WATER IS POOR.

PUT THE RIGHT QUANTITY OF WATER.

The ecological espresso maker for a creamy coffee

THERMO HANDLE (A)

LID (B)

WATER TANK (C)

FILTER HOLDER (E)

LEVER VALVE (G)

BOILER (H)

LOADING AND

UNLOADING VALVE (F)

SAFETY VALVE (I)

GASKET (D)

Kamira di Buscari Nazzareno · Via Francesco Crispi 452 · 98028 Santa Teresa di Riva (ME) · Italy

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WARRANTY . Kamira is warranted for five years from the date of purchase from any defects and compliance

with the directive 99/44 CE; with the exception of the attachments that are subject to use such as gaskets,

valves, levers, handles, links etcetera.

WARRANTY VALIDITY . The expected conditions are valid only if: a) the appliance has not been tampered

with; even if only in part (safety valve included); b) all the instructions of this booklet have been fulfilled

during its use; c) the appliance has not been subjected to damage caused by negligence, wreckage, limestone

deposit or other external reasons.

Costs of transport for service work and the restitution of the appliance are up to the customer.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage deriving from a use that is different from the ones

described in the instructions. There is no compensation for direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the

appliance or the use suspension.

INFORMATION FOR USE

FIRST USE

First time use or after a period time of inactivity,

clean the water circuit to flavor the appliance: this

is as easy as preparing a coffee (proceed to the

normal preparation of espresso), do it twice or three-

times putting on the filter holder and not much coffee.

FOR A WARM AND

CREAMY ESPRESSO

Every time you first use the appliance making a cup

of coffee is enough to pre-heat the machine: put

Kamira on the stove leaving the valve (G) in the

horizontal position and the cup under the coffee tube

distribution. Do the operation for 10-15 seconds

setting the burner to maximum.

TO PREPARE SEVERAL CUPS OF

CREAMY COFFEE CONSECUTIVELY

To prepare several coffees consecutively, it is

necessary to cool down the bottom chamber each

time holding it under the water jet. Warning: before

doing it, turn the valve (G) to the vertical position.

PREPARATION WITH FILTER

HOLDER FOR 2 CUPS

With the filter holder for 2 cups you can

prepare two coffees simultaneously or

simply obtain a double coffee.

The preparation of the coffee is the

same as the filter holder for 1 cup, but

in this case you have to top-off the

water tank.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

MAINTENANCE

• Regularly check that all the elements of Kamira

are undamaged, in particular the gasket (D).

• Clean the appliance, only externally, using a normal

dishwashing liquid.

• Keep the location of the gasket clean.

• It is recommended to periodically remove the

limestone that can be in bottom chamber after a

period of using the appliance. You can pour some

vinegar (2 cups) in the bottom chamber through

the water tank. Leave the vinegar for 5-6 hours,

bring the valve lever (G) to the horizontal position

and turn the bottom chamber of the Kamira drain

upside down, at the end repeat the procedure for

the first use.

• Use only original Kamira spare parts.

FILTER HOLDER FOR ONE CUP FILTER HOLDER FOR TWO CUPS

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The Kamira is an ecological espresso maker designed to produce creamy coffee. It is intended for household use and is a pressure appliance.

Function Description:

The Kamira operates by heating water in a boiler and forcing it through ground coffee in a filter holder to produce espresso. The process involves several steps:

Water Loading: Water is poured into the water tank (C).
Water Transfer to Boiler: The lever valve (G) is moved to a vertical position to allow water to drain from the water tank (C) into the boiler (H). If water does not drain, the Kamira may need to be placed on a heat source for a few seconds.
Coffee Preparation: Ground coffee is placed into the filter holder (E) and lightly tamped, leveled, and the border cleaned. The filter holder is then inserted into the appliance by pushing it clockwise.
Heating: The Kamira is placed on a stove, and the burner is set to medium heat.
Brewing: As the water heats, it creates pressure, forcing hot water through the coffee. When the coffee starts brewing with beads of cream, the burner is set to high for 8 to 10 minutes.
Completion: When the coffee cup is half full, the burner is turned off, allowing the coffee to continue brewing. To stop brewing and flush residual pressure, the lever valve (G) is slowly turned to the vertical position.

The Kamira can prepare single or double coffees depending on the filter holder used. For two cups, the water tank needs to be topped off.

Important Technical Specifications:

Components:
- Thermo Handle (A): For safely holding the appliance.
- Lid (B): Covers the water tank.
- Water Tank (C): Holds water for brewing.
- Gasket (D): Ensures a seal in the system.
- Filter Holder (E): Holds ground coffee. Available for one or two cups.
- Loading and Unloading Valve (F): Part of the mechanism for water flow.
- Lever Valve (G): Controls water flow from the tank to the boiler and releases pressure.
- Boiler (H): Heats the water.
- Safety Valve (I): A safety feature that releases steam if pressure is too high.
Pressure Appliance: The Kamira operates under pressure, requiring careful handling, especially when draining the bottom chamber.
Heat Source: Designed for use on a stove.

Usage Features:

First Use/After Inactivity: Before first use or after a period of inactivity, the water circuit should be cleaned and flavored by preparing coffee twice or three times with the filter holder on but using little coffee.
Pre-heating: To ensure a warm and creamy espresso, pre-heating the machine by making one cup of coffee is recommended before the first actual brew of the day.
Consecutive Cups: To prepare multiple cups consecutively, the bottom chamber needs to be cooled down under a water jet each time. Before doing this, the lever valve (G) must be in the vertical position.
Coffee Type: Only common blend coffee used for traditional moka pots should be used. Coffee blends that are too fine (specific for coffee bar machines) are not suitable.
Safety:
- Do not remove the filter holder (E) before draining the bottom chamber (as shown in Fig. 14) to prevent severe burns.
- After brewing, turn the lever of the drain valve (G) very slowly to avoid hot water spillage and burns. Keep the tank top (B) closed and hands away during this operation.
- Always hold the appliance by the thermo handle (A).
- The safety valve (I) may occasionally splash steam or whistle, which is normal and indicates an overburden of coffee, use of a non-blend moka, or too much water in the bottom chamber. Do not damage the safety valve.
User Capabilities: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed by a responsible person. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Warranty: The Kamira has a five-year warranty from the date of purchase, covering defects and compliance with directive 99/44 CE, excluding attachments subject to wear (gaskets, valves, levers, handles, links). The warranty is valid only if the appliance has not been tampered with, all instructions have been followed, and it has not been damaged by negligence, wreckage, limestone deposit, or other external reasons.

Maintenance Features:

Regular Checks: Regularly check that all Kamira elements are undamaged, especially the gasket (D).
Cleaning: Clean the appliance externally using a normal dishwashing liquid. Keep the gasket location clean.
Descaling: Periodically remove limestone from the bottom chamber. This can be done by pouring two cups of vinegar into the bottom chamber through the water tank. Leave the vinegar for 5-6 hours, then bring the lever valve (G) to the horizontal position and turn the bottom chamber of the Kamira upside down to drain. Repeat the first-use procedure afterward.
Spare Parts: Use only original Kamira spare parts.
Storage: Leaving Kamira on the stove for extended periods can damage gaskets and non-metallic parts.
Troubleshooting (Issues and Solutions):
- Water not passing through tank to boiler:
  - Cause: Lever (G) lifted in horizontal position; air not coming out from boiler.
  - Solution: Turn lever (G) to vertical position; put appliance on heat source for a few seconds.
- Coffee not brewing:
  - Cause: Lever (G) remained in vertical position; no water in boiler; filter of holder clogged.
  - Solution: Turn lever (G) to horizontal position; put water in boiler; carefully clean filter.
- Water pouring out from filter holder:
  - Cause: Gasket (D) worn off; coffee remained on filter holder borders.
  - Solution: Change gasket; clean borders well.
- Safety valve (I) whistles or fumes squirting steam:
  - Cause: Coffee blend pressed too much; excessive water in boiler; blend too fine.
  - Solution: Use correct quantity of coffee blend without pressing too much; reduce water; use blend for normal coffee moka pot.
- Supplied coffee too liquid and thin:
  - Cause: Quantity of blend is poor; quantity of water is excessive; appliance too hot.
  - Solution: Correctly fill filter holder; pour only suggested water; turn lever (G) to vertical position and cool appliance under water jet.
- Coffee not distributed equally into two cups:
  - Cause: Stand may be tilted.
  - Solution: Put appliance on a level surface; exchange cups to equilibrate.
- Supplied coffee too rich, brown-colored, and tastes burned:
  - Cause: Quantity of blend in filter holder is excessive; quantity of water is poor.
  - Solution: Put the right quantity of coffee; put the right quantity of water.