4. Control Panel
a. The ON/OFF switch turns the machine on and off. The red light in center
of control panel illuminates, indicating that the machine is on. Push the switch
again, to turn the machine off. When the machine is ON, the thermoblock
heating system heats up (at this time the red indicator light is blinking). The
initial heat-up time is under one minute at normal room temperature. Once the
thermoblock is heated, the red indicator light will stop blinking.
b. The SELECTOR DIAL has three positions:
• LEFT ( ) brewing coffee,
• MIDDLE ( ) standby, brewing and steaming stops,
• RIGHT ( ), steam production through the steam wand
Note: During brewing or steaming the white indicator light will be blinking,
indicating the heating system is on, maintaining the proper temperature.
Note: Always turn the Selector Dial to the MIDDLE ( ) position
before turning off the machine.
5. Warming Internal Components and Cups
Before making espresso, it is important to pre-warm all the internal components
in the appliance and the cups. This short procedure will add 10° to 15° F to the
first cup of espresso.
a. Make sure the Selector Dial is in the middle position.
b. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The red indicator light illuminates
and will blink as the thermoblock heats up.
c. Fill the water tank with fresh, cold water.
d. Place the sieve inside the portafilter (without coffee). See Fig. 3 for proper
inserting the sieve.
e. Make sure the thumbguard does not cover the sieve.
f. Align the portafilter at the inscription ( ), push the portafilter up and turn it
firmly to the right towards the inscription ( ) until it feels tight.
Note: In the beginning it might not be possible to turn the portafilter all the way
to the LOCK position. Just make sure the portafilter is firmly placed. Over time
the portafilter can be moved closer to the LOCK position.
g. Place one or two espresso cups underneath the portafilter. At this time the red
indicator light will stop blinking.
h. Turn the Selector Dial to the left (cup symbol). Hot water will be pumped
through the filter into the cups.
i. Turn the Selector Dial to the middle position to stop the flow of hot water.
j. Empty the cups and remove the portafilter. All parts are now pre-warmed.
Caution: Never leave the machine unattended during brewing or steaming. You
always must turn the Selector Dial to the middle position to stop brewing and/
or steaming.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
