Start Up Guide - Steam Single

Start Up Guide - Steam Single

Steam Single Start Up Guide - Updated 5/19/2025


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Please review start up guide prior to plugging in machine! SLAYER Steam Singles arrive completely empty and require ~two full reservoirs of water to saturate brew tank and complete steam tank fill cycle.
  1. Fill water reservoir to Max Level.
    1. Water reservoir o-rings are stiff when new! Press firmly to fully engage water reservoir.
  2. Plug in machine to properly rated circuit per machine's specifications.
  3. Turn ON machine.
    1. Pump will activate for a brief moment.
  4. Firmware and machine data will flash on display.
  5. <OFF> will appear:
    1. Scroll display encoder knob to the right to digitally turn machine ON.
  6. Actuate brew group to Full-Brew (far left position):
    1. Allow water to fully saturate group - this may take 45s to a minute.
  7. Once water is flowing freely from group.
    1. Brew tank and group is fully saturated.
  8. Remove and refill reservoir to Max Level.
  9. Scroll left using the display encoder knob and enter Technical Menu using the password: 80000
  10. Scroll to the right for Heater Control:
    1. Turn ON <Brew> and <Steam> heaters.
  11. Once steam heater is turned ON - steam tank autofill circuit will activate (pump kicks on!).
    1. Steam tank autofill circuit may take 45s to a minute to complete.
  12. Both tanks will begin heating and arrive at set temperature and pressure in 15 minutes. 
  13. Enjoy!


AlertSLAYER recommends all service be performed by an experienced SLAYER Espresso trained technician. For a technician reference near you, please contact SLAYER Support at (206)-284-7171 (#1 in Directory) or email support@slayerespresso.com.

Resources & Troubleshooting:
  1. Steam Single User Manual
  2. Steam Single Error Codes
    1. E015 Reservoir Error


Questions or concerns? Please contact support@slayerespresso.com or call 206 284 7171 (#1 in Directory).

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