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PREPARING YOUR
ESPRESSO MACHINE
1. Place the espresso machine on a dry, stable
countertop or other flat, sturdy surface
where you will be using the machine.
IMPORTANT
: For first-time use or if the
machine has not been used for some time,
it is important that it is rinsed as follows:
2. Remove the lid of the water reservoir.
Using the handle, lift the water reservoir off
the base and fill with fresh, cold drinking
water. Replace the water reservoir on the
base, and cover with the lid. Using the
tracks as a guide, slide the water reservoir
back into position and push down firmly
to engage.
Important
: The unit will not function unless
the water reservoir is properly in place.
3. Insert the plug into a power outlet. Press
the power button once to turn the espresso
machine on. All of the controls on the front
of the machine will flash while it’s pre-
heating. Lights will turn steady when the
unit is in ready mode (approximately
1 minute).
4. Make sure the drip tray and grate are in
place.
5. Place a mug on the drip tray.
6. Press the Manual button and allow the
water to run through for approximately 5 to
10 seconds. Press once more to stop.
7. Place espresso cups on the warming plate.
8. The machine is now in preheat/ready mode
and ready to use.
NOTE
: If the water reservoir is empty or not
properly positioned, the unit will not function. The
Short , Long , Manual , and Steam
LEDs will flash. Turn off the machine, fill the water
reservoir, and turn the machine back on.
USING YOUR
ESPRESSO MACHINE
Always make sure you have water in the
reservoir, a capsule in the brew head, and
that the appropriate tray is being used.
NOTE: This machine is designed
exclusively for use with illy’s iperEspresso
capsules. Any other type of capsule, pod,
or coffee cannot be used.
Short or Long Pre-Programmed Espresso
1. Using the lever, open the brew head, insert
a capsule, and close the brew head.
2. With an espresso cup on the espresso cup
tray, select either a SHORT (1.2 ounces)
or LONG (3 ounces) espresso. (The
selected function and Hotter temperature
setting LEDs remain on, while all the other
LEDs are off. Once all LEDs are on again,
the machine is ready for the next cycle.)
For optimal results, we recommend using the
long button with the blue "Lungo"
iperEspresso capsule. Using this setting with
other iperEspresso varieties will alter the taste.
NOTE
: As part of illy patented technology in the
iperEspresso capsule, the brewing process is
completely self-contained in the capsule and
does not get into the brew head. So there is no
need to rinse in between cycles as there will be
no transfer of flavor.
CAUTION:
Scalding may occur if the brewing
head is opened during brewing cycle.
Manual/Adjustable Strength Control
Programming
1. Using the lever, open the brew head, insert
a capsule, and close the brew head.
2. For adjustable strength control, use the
MANUAL button to adjust the length of
time espresso is dispensing – the longer
