correctly then fold the carrying handle downwards.
5. Insert the small or large brewing filter into the filter holder. DO NOT fill any espresso powder into
the brewing filter for the first run-through.
6. Fit the filter holder into the espresso machine. Angled the lever towards to the left, then turn the
lever to the right until it locks. Release the grip, the filter holder must seat securely in the bracket
and point forwards at a 90° angle (refer to
Fig.2
).
7. Place a large cup center it underneath the coffee spout on the filter holder.
8. Turn the steam controller all the way to the right (0 position) to close the steam nozzle.
9. Insert the supply cord plug into a mains power outlet and press the ON/OFF button. The power
indicator will light up Red.
10. Afterwards, press the Espresso brewing button immediately. The pump/heating system will now
fill with water. As soon as the pump has sucked in sufficient water, cold water will run into the cup.
11. Stop the water discharge by pressing the espresso brewing button.
12. Wait until the indicator lamp for the espresso brewing indicator lights up Green. You can track the
heating-up of the water by referring to the temperature indicator. As soon as the display is in the
red range, espresso can be prepared. But it is still crucial to wait until the lamp for the espresso
brewing indicator lights up Green.
IMPORTANT! The Espresso indicator will only light up if the Steam button is in the OFF
position, i.e. not pressed.
13. Press the espresso brewing button again and let hot water run through for a total of approx. 60
seconds to flush out the espresso machine.
14. If the cup is nearly full, stop the water discharge by pressing on the espresso brewing button
again.
15. Then, continue the flushing for another approx. 60 seconds.
• When the green lamp goes out during this process, this indicates the system is heating up.
• When the green lamp lights up again, this means the correct temperature has been reached for
espresso preparation.
Fig.2
Heating up prior to use (pre-heating)
To prepare a good hot espresso, it is recommended that you heat up the espresso machine prior to
each use.
Preconditions:
• The water tank is filled sufficiently (above 1/4 tank full).
• The supply cord plug is connected to mains power.
