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use
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the ec145 coffee maker. We hope you
enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few minutes to read
these instructions. This will avoid all risks and damage to the
appliance.
Description of the appliance
(see figure on pag. 3).
The terminology below will be used repeatedly on the follow-
ing pages.
1 filter holder for ground coffee
2 Large filter for 2 cups ground coffee
3 Small filter for 1 cup ground coffee
4 Steam dial
5 Tamper
6 Drip tray
7 Power cable
8 Temperature ok light (coffee/hot water or steam)
9
light (appliance on)
10 function selector dial
11
position to deliver coffee/hot water
12 off position
13 Steam position
14 coffee measure
15 Boiler outlet
16 Steam/hot water tube
17 cappuccino maker
18 Water tank
19 Water tank lid
Installing the appliance
The following safety measures must be complied with when
installing the appliance:
• The appliance could be damaged by water infiltration.
Do not position the appliance near to water taps or sinks.
• The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains
freezes. Do not install the appliance in a room where the
temperature can fall below freezing point.
• Position the power supply cable in a way that it cannot be
damaged by sharp edges or by contact with hot surfaces
(e.g. electric plates).
Connecting the appliance
Danger!
make sure that the electric mains voltage corresponds with
that indicated on the data plate on the base of the appliance.
• Only connect the appliance to correctly installed socket
with minimum rating of 10A and efficient earthing.
• In the case of incompatibility between the socket and the
plug on the appliance, have the plug replaced by a quali-
fied technician.
• The power supply cable on this appliance must never be
replaced by the user as special tools are needed for this
operation. contact customer experience if the cable is
damaged or must be replaced, in order to avoid all risks.
Filling the water tank
1. open the water tank lid (fig. 1) and then lift the tank to
remove it (fig. 2).
2. fill the tank with fresh water but do not pass mAX. (fig. 3).
re-position the tank by pressing it lightly in a way to open
the valve situated on the base of the tank itself.
3. even easier, do not remove the tank, just fill it by pouring
in water from a jug.
Important:
Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and
always fill it when the water is a few centimetres from the
bottom.
Please note:
It is normal to find water in the compartment under the tank;
dry using a clean sponge.
How to prepare espresso coffee
First use
Upon first use, rinse the internal ducts of the device, by oper-
ating the device like one would to make coffee until at least
one water tank has been emptied; then, proceed with making
coffee.
Pre-heating the coffee machine
In order to obtain an espresso coffee at the right temperature,
it is advised to pre-heat the coffee machine in the following
manner:
1. Turn the selector dial to the
position (fig. 4) and at-
tach the empty filter-holder to the machine (fig. 5).
2. Place a cup under the filter-holder. Use the same cup
in which the coffee is to be served so that it can be pre-
heated.
3. Wait until the ok light comes on (fig. 6) and then turn the
coffee selector dial straight away (fig. 7). Allow the water
to run until the ok light switches off and then stop the
water by turning the selector dial back to the
posi-
tion (fig. 4).
