Welcome
This instruction will show you how to install the Animo OptiMe espresso machine.
Attention! Installation must be carried out by an authorized Animo dealer. Your dealer will install your coffee machine and carry out the initial commissioning process.
Original instructions - published 05-2020
Before you start
Carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
Intended use of the appliance
Animo appliances are exclusively designed for producing hot drinks. Accompanying accessories such as milk coolers and cup warmers are intended to be used adjacent to the appliances. All Animo appliances are intended to be installed and used indoors. All appliances are intended to be used in households and similar applications such as:
All appliances must be installed, used and maintained as described in the accompanying manuals. Only use the appliance if it is in a perfect mechanical condition and only for the purpose for which it is intended.
SAFETY
Before use, check the Animo appliances for completeness and damage. Damage must be repaired by Animo, Its dealer or other qualified professionals.
Parts of the appliance may become very hot during use. Do not touch these parts.
TECHNICAL DATA
The OptiMe is designed to process whole coffee beans, powder that is suitable for automatic devices and fresh milk for models equipped with a fresh milk module.
Check the contents of the package:
Before you start:
Attention! Only use original Animo hose-sets provided with the new machine and/or the new water filter. Do not use old hoses.
Remove the protective foil from the machine.
Place the machine on a firm, flat surface.
Note: Make sure there is enough space above the OptiMe to allow heat to escape and to fill the canisters.
Minimum clearances:
Connect the water filter to the OptiMe.
Requirements of the water supply:
Only use the supplied hose set when establishing the water connection.
Water quality:
Do you want to connect the drip tray to a drain?
Then follow: Connect the drip tray to a drain
Place the cup tray grid.
Firmly press the grid on the tray untill it is fixed.
Stick the canister labels for your configuration on the bean- and instant canisters.
Stick the same labels in the back of the machine.
For example: regular coffee beans, expresso beans, dark roast beans and creamer, chocolatte or sugar.
For special products, contact your dealer.
Connect the OptiMe to an earthed power socket..
Switch on the machine
Your OptiMe is installed and ready to use.
Do you have a cup heater or fresh milk fidge? Then continue with:
If you want to connect the drip tray to a drain you need the accessory drain hose (article No. 1007650).
Attention! Installation must be carried out by an authorized Animo dealer.
Get the drip tray from the machine.
At the back of the drip tray: Punch out the perforated part for the liquid drain.
Open the drain hose outlet on the back of the OptiMe.
Connect the drain hose to the drip tray connection.
Feed the drain hose to your waste water drain.
Instruction for drain kit with smart connection for drip tray to drain pipe, 1.5 m. Article No.: 1010082
Check the contents of the package:
- Compression spring
- Bolt
- Plastic cap
- Plastic component
- Rubber hose
Take the drip tray from the machine.
At the back of the drip tray: Punch out the perforated part for the liquid drain.
Attention: Note that the opening must be burr-free. if not, remove the burrs with a knife or sandpaper.
Open the drain hose outlet on the back of the OptiMe.
When standing in front of the machine, tilt the machine backwards
Attention: Be careful not to cut your hand on the sharp edges of the machine.
Turn the black ring a little to the right and pull it towards you. The ring will come off.
Attention: Be careful not to cut your hand on the sharp edges of the machine.
Put the plastic cube behind the steel plate. Secure the plastic cube to the machine with the two screws.
Connect the drain hose to the drip tray connection.
Attention: The hose on the picture deviates from reality.
Connect the drain hose to your waste water drain.
Attention: Make sure to place the drain hose at a downwards angle and the end of the hose is not submerged in water, so that the hose drains properly.
Push in the plastic component at the back of the drip tray.
Attention: push it in just as shown in the picture.
Push the bolt through the spring.
Push the bolt with the spring through the hole at the back.
Connect the rubber ring and the plastic bolt with each other.
Screw the plastic cap on the front of the drip tray onto the bolt.
Use the wrench 7mm and hex key to tighten the bolt.
Place the drip tray back in the machine.
You are done.
Before you start:
To fill the OptiMe with coffee beans:
Read the required bean type from label on the back of the machine.
To fill the OptiMe with instant product(s):
Turn the outlets of the instant canisters upwards.
Remove the instant canister from the OptiMe by lifting it and pulling it forward.
Attention! Use only powder that is suitable for automatic coffee machines
Place the instant canister back in the machine.
Attention: Make sure that the canister connects to the rotor on the back and falls into the hole on the front
Turn the canister’s outlet downwards into the mixer cup.
Close the door.
The OptiMe is now filled and ready to serve drinks.
Before you start using the OptiMe:
SAFETY
Place a cup below the outlet before selecting your coffee product.
Use the touchscreen to select a recipe and dispense the beverage.
Check whether the taste and quantity is as desired.
If the taste or quantity is not as desired, inform your dealer.
Repeat the previous steps for every recipe to ensure all recipes are as desired.
If the taste or quantity is not as desired, inform your dealer.
To place a glass or thermos jug below the outlet:
Tea water can be obtained from the right outlet.
This instruction shows the steps for daily cleaning:
Before you start, carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
Remove the drip tray.
Remove the cup tray grid.
Clean the cup tray with a damp cloth.
Open the machine with the key.
Remove the waste container.
Empty, clean and rinse the waste container.
Remove the outlet cover:
1. lift the tab on the inside of the machine.
2. Pull the outlet cover out from the door
Clean and rinse the outlet.
Place all parts back in the machine.
Clean the back cover behind the cup tray with a damp cloth.
If you have accessories like a cup warmer or Milk Cooler, then clean them with a damp cloth as well.
The machine is now ready to use.
If you have a Milk Cooler continue with Fresh Milk system cleaning before refill .
This instruction shows the steps for weekly cleaning:
Before you start, carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
On the touchscreen: Select the machine menu ☰
Select CLEAN MACHINE.
The steps on the screen will guide you through the cleaning procedure.
Open the machine with the key.
Open the lid.
Remove the instant canisters by lifting them and pulling it forward.
Turn the mounting ring counterclockwise to unlock the mixer bowl.
Remove the mixer bowl.
Remove the hose from the mixer bowl.
Remove the hose and coffee splitter
Remove the coffee hose from the coffee splitter.
Remove the mixer fan.
Remove the dust tray.
Clean the canister area using the brush.
Place the dust tray back.
Carfully position the mixer fan and press it firmly until it fits.
Place the instant canister back in the machine.
Make sure that the canister connects to the rotor on the back and falls into the hole on the front.
Rotate the canister outlets downwards into the mixer bowl.
Close the lid.
Remove the bean funnel.
Clean the funnel and the grinder entrance using the brush.
Click the bean funnel back in its position.
At this point the instruction on the screen may ask you to add a cleaning tablet to the brewer.
Note: cleaning the brewer is asked depending your previous cleaning history.
Get one cleaning tablet from the package.
Caution: Only use cleaning tablets approved by Animo (Art. No. 1008750 ) and follow the protective instructions on the packaging.
Drop one cleaning tablet in the brewer.
The machine is now ready to use.
This instruction shows the steps for monthy cleaning:
Before you start, carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
Open the door with the key.
Remove the instant canister(s) by lifting it and pulling it forward.
Pull the bean canister's slider forward to close the bean outlet.
Remove outlet of the instant canister(s).
Remove the ring that locks the auger, on the back side of the instant canister(s)
Pull the auger out of the instant canister(s).
Clean all parts:
Dry all parts.
Reassemble the canister parts.
In the machine, clean the area of the instant canister(s) and bean canister(s) using the brush.
Note: The cleaning brush is found on the left side in the machine.
Place the bean canister(s) back in the machine.
Push the bean canister's slider backward to open the bean outlet.
Fill the instant bean instant beans as indicated on their labels.
Fill the instant canister(s) with instant product as indicated on their labels.
Attention! Use only powder that is suitable for automatic coffee machines
Place the instant canister back in the machine.
Make sure that the canister connects to the rotor on the back and falls into the hole on the front.
Close the door.
The OptiMe is now ready to use.
This instruction shows the steps for (re)using your machine after a long period of storage:
Before you start, carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
If your machine has been out of operation for several weeks / months, the contents of your instant canisters may be clumped if they were not preventively emptied during decommissioning:
We advise you to clean and to renew the content of the instant canisters.
Clean and renew the content of the the Bean canister(s).
Switch on the machine
Follow the instuctions "OptiMe daily cleaning "
On the front display select MENU to start.
Select CLEAN MACHINE
Carefully follow all instructions shown on the screen.
The machine is now ready to use.
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With the professional OptiMe cup warmer of Animo you can pre-heat your cups. This keeps the coffee at the perfect taste and temperature longer.
This instruction will show you how to install the Animo Cup warmer.
Original instructions - published 04-2020
Before you start
Carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
SAFETY
TECHNICAL DATA
The OptiMe Cup warmer is designed for preheating coffee cups and glasses used with the Animo coffee machine .
Check the contents of the package:
Remove the protective foil.
Place the cup warmer on a flat surface
Connect the cup warmer to a 230 V mains power source with the provided power cable.
Attention: Make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with the cup warming tray which becomes very hot when in use.
Optionally: use magnets (accessory 1008139) to attach the cup warmer to the machine.
Your Cup warmer is now installed and ready to use.
Welcome
In this instruction we will show you how to install the Animo Milk Cooler. The milk cooler may only be used to keep milk cool in combination with the Animo OptiMe coffee machine.
Attention! Installation must be carried out by an authorized Animo dealer. Your dealer will install your Milk Cooler together with your OptiMe coffee machine.
Original instructions - published 04-2020
Before you start
Carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
SAFETY
TECHNICAL DATA
The OptiMe Milk Cooler is designed to keep milk cool while preparing coffee drinks with a coffee machine equipped with a fresh milk module.
Check the contents of the package:
Place the Milk Cooler on a firm, flat surface next to the coffee machine.
Place the Milk Cooler with at least 5 cm (2 inch) of space at its back and top, to allow warm air from condensation to escape.
Remove the protective foil.
Remove the green cover from the nozzle on the right side of the machine
Position the Milk Cooler next to the OptiMe coffee machine.
Optionally: use magnets (accessory, Article No. 1008139) to attach the Milk Cooler to the machine.
Connect the Milk Cooler to a 230 V mains power socket with the provided power cable.
Note: Make sure that a the power supply has a capacity of at least 45 W.
Do you have a ingredient box in your package? Place it on top of the Milk Cooler.
Attention: If you have a Milk Cooler with a cup warmer on top, than the ingredient box is not included and must not be used!
Your Fresh Milk Fridge is now installed and ready to use.
Switch on the Milk Cooler.
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This instruction shows you how to place a bracket under the milk cooler. Using the bracket can prevent damage to the milk hose if the refrigerator is moved regularly.
This bracket (Article No. 1010325) is not supplied as standard with the machine, but must be ordered separately.
Unpack the package and check the contents:
Empty the milk cooler.
Gently tilt the refrigerator back. Max 45 degrees!
Turn left feet out.
Slide bracket between right foot.
Mount bracket with adjustable foot to the milk cooler.
Tilt milk cooler back on buffet
Slide milk cooler back against OptiMe coffee machine. Notch of bracket falls around adjustable foot of the OptiMe.
The machine and milk cooler are ready for use.
Make sure the Milk Cooler is clean:
Before you start, carefully read the " Safety instructions and environmental information" provided with the machine.
On the front display select MENU to start.
Before you start, wash your hands thoroughly or wear gloves.
The machine will flush and fill the milk system. Please wait..
All drinks with fresh milk are now available to use.
Clean the Milk Cooler before every refill.
Before you start:
Empty the milk canister.
Clean the canister carefully with a standard dishwasher detergent and a dish washing brush.
Rinse the milk canister with clean water.
Clean the lid of the milk canister carefully with a detergent and a dish washing brush.
Dry all parts
Clean the inside and outside of the Milk Cooler with a damp cloth.
Place the clean parts back into the Milk Cooler.
Close the door of the Milk Cooler.
Clean the Milk System daily after use. Cleaning the milk system takes about 8 min.
For the cleaning process you will need:
Select the machine menu ☰
Choose CLEAN MILK SYSTEM.
Before you start:
Open Milk Cooler.
Fill a measuring cup with 500 ml of clean tap water.
Attention! Other cleaning agents may leave residue in the milk system!
Place empty container below the outlet.
Caution: Hot steam/liquid comes out the outlet during cleaning process.
Wait while the system cleans the milk system. This will take about 4 minutes.
Clean the measuring cup with dishwashing detergent.
Fill the measuring cup with 1 liter of clean tap water.
Wait while the system flushes the milk system.
This will take about 4 minutes.
Caution: Hot steam/liquid comes out the outlet during cleaning process.
The cleaning process is stored in the HACCP cleaning schedule.
Tap X to continue.
You can also download the HACCP form
Clean the milk container.
See Fresh Milk system cleaning before refill for a detailed instruction.
Clean the drip tray and the cover behind the cup tray.
The coffee machine is ready for use.
E1 Airbreak level error
Water level error message:
E2 Airbreak level error
Water level error message:
E3 Airbreak fill error
Water level error message:
E5 Brewer error
Brewer (espresso group) error message:
E6 Temperature hot water boiler to high
The boiler with is used for the coffee and tea is to high, the heater is disabled:
E8 Mixer error
Mixer motor stalled. The control has disabled the mixer output:
E9 Milk pump error
The Mixer pump transports the cold milk from the fridge to the steam nozzle during the milk dispensing.
This manual may help you to solve the following errors:
This manual may help you to solve the following errors:
E17 MDB error
Open door and press reset