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• Remove coffee cups and mugs before moving the product.
• Remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning and when not in use.
f) Cleaning
• Allow the appliance to cool down completely before taking off or attaching
components, or before cleaning. Hot surfaces and parts retain heat after use for
some time.
Operating elements
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2
5
4
3
7
8
9
6
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
1 Filter
2 Pressurised funnel
3 Control panel
4 Steam knob
5 Steam wand
6 Water tank
7 Drip place
8 Drip tray
9 Coffee spoon
10 Steam indicator
11 Coffee/steam control
12 Pump control
13 ON/OFF button
14 Power indicator
15 Coffee indicator
Operation
a)
Inserting the filter
1.
To insert the selected filter in the porta-filter, align the notch on the filter with the groove
inside the porta-filter.
2.
Turn the filter to the left or right to lock in place. This will help to secure the filter inside the
porta-filter.
b)
Before first use
To ensure an optimal coffee flavour, rinse the coffee maker with warm water as follows:
1. Pull out the water tank, pour water into the water tank (the water level should not exceed
the “MAX” mark in the tank), and then insert it into the coffee maker. Note: The appliance is
supplied with a removable tank for easy cleaning. The tank can be filled with water before
being inserted into the appliance.
2. Place the steel mesh into the metal funnel (with no coffee in the steel mesh), and then place
the metal funnel under the metal funnel holder (see Figure 1) and turn it anticlockwise until
it is fixed tightly in place (see Figure 2 and Figure 3).
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Metal funnel holder
Fig. 3
3. Place an espresso cup on the drip plate and make sure the steam knob is at the “O” position.
Note: The appliance does not include a cup or jug.
4. Connect to the power source and then press the ON/OFF button “
” to turn on the unit.
The power indicator (red) will illuminate.
5. Press the pump control button “
” to pump water. To turn off the pump, press the pump
control button “
” again.
6. Make sure the coffee/steam button “
” is at the higher position and wait for a moment.
The appliance will start preheating. The coffee indicator (green) will turn on when preheating
is complete.
7. Press the pump control button “
” again, and water will flow out.
8.
After the water has flowed for around 1 minute, press the pump control button “
”.
You can then pour out the water in each cup and clean thoroughly to prepare ready for
brewing.
Note: The appliance may make a noise when pumping water for the first time. This is
normal, as the appliance is releasing air. The noise will stop after around 20 seconds.
c) Preheating
To make a cup of Espresso coffee, it is recommended to preheat the appliance before making
the coffee, including the funnel and cup, so that the coffee flavour will not be influenced by the
unheated parts of the appliance.
1.
Remove the water tank and fill it with the desired amount of water (the water level should
be between the “MAX” mark and the “MIN” mark in the tank). Then insert the tank back into
the appliance.
2. Place the steel mesh into the metal funnel (with no coffee in the steel mesh), and then place
the metal funnel under the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1) and turn it anticlockwise until it is
fixed tightly in place (see Fig.2 and Fig.3).
3. Place an espresso cup on the removable cup shelf.
4. Connect the appliance to the power supply, making sure the steam knob is at the “O”
position.
5. Press the ON/OFF button “
” to turn on the unit. The power indicator (red) will turn on.
Make sure the coffee/steam button “
” is at the higher position.
6. Press the pump control button “
” so it is at the lower position. When water begins to
flow, turn off the pump immediately by pressing the pump control button “
” again so
it is at the higher position. The purpose of this step is to pump the water from the tank into
the housing.
7. When the coffee indicator (green) turns on, press down the pump control button “
”
again. Hot water will begin to flow.
8.
After water has flowed for 20 seconds, press the pump control button “
” and the
preheating process is now complete.
d) Making an espresso coffee
1. Remove the funnel by turning it clockwise.
2. Add ground coffee to the steel mesh with a measuring spoon (one spoon of ground coffee
power per cup of coffee), and then press the ground coffee powder tightly with the tamper.
3. Set the steel mesh into the metal funnel and then place the metal funnel under the metal
funnel holder (see Fig.1) and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see Fig.2 and Fig.3).
4. Pour out the hot water from the cup and place a hot beverage cup on the removable cup
shelf.
5. Make sure the steam knob is at the “O” position and the coffee/steam button “
” is at
the higher position.
6. When the coffee indicator (green) turns on, press the pump control button “
” to the
lower position and wait for a moment until coffee starts to flow.
7. When the desired amount of coffee has been obtained or the colour of the coffee weakens
considerably, press and release the pump control button “
”to the higher position.
8.
When you have finished making coffee, press the ON/OFF button “
”. The power
indicator and coffee indicator will turn off and the coffee maker will stop working. Your coffee
is now ready to drink.
WARNING: Do not leave the coffee maker unattended while making coffee, as manual
operation may be required.
Note: When brewing coffee or making steam, the coffee indicator may turn off. This is
normal and means that the appliance is heating up to keep the temperature within the
required range.
9. To remove the metal funnel, turn it clockwise and then pour out the coffee residue by
pressing the steel mesh with the press bar.
10. Allow the parts to cool down completely and then rinse under running water.