Wega Polaris 1GR User Manual

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Polaris
User manual
7.4 Electric + gas heating
(if gas system is present)
t Proceed as indicated in paragraph 7.3 “Gas heat-
ing”;
t after conrming that the ame has ignited, turn
the main switch (18) to position 2. In this way the
boiler heating element is powered and operating
pressure will be reached more quickly;
t wait for the operating pressure indicated on the
pressure gauge to reach the working value of
1-1.2 bar.
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During the machine’s warm-up phase (roughly 20
minutes), the negative pressure valve will release
steam for a few seconds until the valve itself closes.
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t For reasons of safety, gas heating must be
shut down during long periods of disuse of
the machine (during the night or when the
establishment is closed).
t It is not advisable to put cloths or other objects on
the cup heater, as this obstructs normal air ow.
t Do not operate the gas burners when the boiler
is empty. During the machine’s warm-up phase
(roughly 20 minutes), the negative pressure
valve will release steam for a few seconds until
the valve itself closes
8 Preliminary operations
8.1 Grinding and dosing
It is important to have a dosing-grinding device
next to the machine for the purpose of grinding the
coee used daily.
The grinding and the dosing of the coee must
be done according to that indicated by the manufac-
turer of the dosing-grinding device. The following
points are also to be kept in mind:
t to obtain a good espresso it is recommended not
to keep large stocks of coee grains. Observe the
expiry date indicated by the producer;
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To prevent the seal from wearing too soon, clean
the edge of the lter before engaging the lter
holder on the delivery group. Do not excessively
tighten the lter holder to the dispensing group.
8.3 Lighting
Brewing compartment
To turn the work area lighting on and o, press
the switch (A) located on the front beneath the
control panel on the left.
Sides
To turn the side lighting on and o, press the
switch (B) located at the rear beneath the control
panel on the left.
B A
t never grind large volumes of coee, it is advisable
would be to have the quantity contained in the
dosing device and use it if possible by the end
of the day;
t if possible, never buy coffee that is already
ground as it expires quickly. if necessary, to buy
it in small vacuum-sealed packages.
8.2 Preparing the lter holder
t Fill the lter with a dose of ground coee (circa
6-7 gr.) and press it with the press;
t hook the lter-holder to the unit without closing
it too tightly in order to avoid excessive wear of
the gasket;
t for the same reason it is recommended to clean
the edge of the lter before attaching the lter
holder to the dispensing unit;
t follow the procedures specied by the manufac-
turer of the grinder.

Wega Polaris 1GR Specifications

General

Brand	Wega
Model	Polaris 1GR
Category	Coffee Maker
Language	English