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Pre-Warming Cups
For the optimal espresso temperature, it is recommended to warm the espresso cups.
Simply place them on the warming plate on top of the unit when the machine is in use,
or fill them with hot water prior to use, then empty.
Brewing Fresh Espresso
1. Press the ESPRESSO/STEAM button to the highest ESPRESSO position ( ).
2. Make sure the ON/OFF button is in the OFF position (O) and the control dial is in
the OFF ( ) position. Plug the Espresso Maker into an electrical socket. All indicator
lights should be OFF.
1. Grasp the water tank handle at the back of the Espresso Maker and lift it up
and off the unit. (See Figure 3.)
2. Fill the water tank with cold water. Never fill the water tank past the MAX indicator line.
Ensure water level is above the MIN indicator line.
3. Replace the water tank to its original position.
4. If the filter holder is locked into the Espresso Maker, grasp the handle firmly and turn it
to the left until the handle faces the
▲
position to remove. The filter holder handle will
drop down and out of the Espresso Maker.
5. Place the 1 or 2 cup filter into the filter holder depending on how many shots of espresso
you would like.
Fig. 4
2 cup
filter
1 cup
filter
Fig. 5
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