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Connecting the appliance
Danger!
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that
indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance.
Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed and correctly
installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only. If
the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance,
have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified
professional.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Open the water tank lid (fig. 1), then take out the tank by
pulling upwards (fig. 2).
2. Fill the tank with fresh clean water, taking care not to
exceed the MAX level. (fig. 3). Replace the tank, pressing
lightly to open the valve located on the bottom of the tank.
3. More simply, the tank can also be filled without removing
it, pouring the water directly from a jug.
Important:
Never operate the appliance without water in the tank or with-
out the tank.
Please note:
It is normal for there to be water in the space under the tank.
This should therefore be dried regularly with a clean sponge.
SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the
switch (fig. 4).
The light on the switch comes on.
2. Insert the required coffee filter (1 or 2 cups) (fig. 5) in the
filter holder.
3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine without filling it
with ground coffee (fig. 6).
4. Place a 0.5 litre container under the boiler outlet and
another 0.5 litre container under the cappuccino maker
(fig.7).
5. Wait for the light on the
button to come on (fig.
8), then immediately press the coffee button (fig. 9) and
deliver about half a tank from the boiler outlet.
6. Then turn the steam dial anti-clockwise (fig. 10) and dis-
charge all the water remaining in the tank from the cap-
puccino maker.
7. Close the steam valve and to interrupt delivery of hot
water, press the coffee button again.
8. Empty the two containers and replace them under the
boiler outlet and the cappuccino maker and repeat points
5-6-7.
The appliance is ready for use.
Auto-off
If the appliance is not used for a certain period of time (which
varies according to the model), it turns off automatically (the
power light turns off).
Tips for a hotter coffee
To make espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee
maker should be preheated as follows:
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (the
ON/OFF light comes on) (fig. 4) and attach the filter holder
to the appliance without adding pre-ground coffee (fig. 6).
2. Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup as will
be used to prepare the coffee in order to preheat it.
3. Wait for the light on the
button to come on (fig. 8),
then immediately press the coffee button (fig. 9) and deli-
ver water until the light goes off. Then interrupt delivery by
pressing the coffee button again.
4. Empty the cup. Wait until the light on the
button
comes on again then repeat the same operation.
(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given
off when removing the filter holder).
HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PRE-
GROUND COFFEE
1. After preheating the appliance as described in the previous
paragraph, place the pre-ground coffee filter in the filter
holder. Use the smaller filter to make one coffee or the
larger filter to make two coffees.
2. To make just one coffee, place one level measure of pre-
ground coffee (about 7 g) in the filter. (fig. 10). To prepare
two coffees, place two loosely filled measures (about 6+6
g) of pre-ground coffee in the filter. Fill the filter a little at
a time to prevent the pre-ground coffee from overflowing.
Important:
for correct operation, before filling with pre-ground coffee,
make sure there are no coffee residues left in the filter from the last time you made
coffee.
3. Distribute the pre-ground coffee evenly and press lightly
with the presser (fig. 11). Correct pressing of the pre-
ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. If
pressing is excessive, coffee delivery will be slow and the
froth will be dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery
will be too rapid and the froth will be skimpy and light
coloured.
4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder
and attach to the appliance. Rotate the handle firmly to-
wards the right (fig. 6) to avoid water leaking out.
5. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts (fig.
12). You are recommended to heat the cups before making
