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7 Insert the pressurized filter holder into the brewing unit from the bottom (fig. 10).
8 Turn the filter holder from left to right as much as possible and release the filter holder handle. The
handle will automatically return leftwards again (fig. 11).
9 Place a container under the filter holder (fig. 12).
10 Turn the selection knob up to the coffee position (fig. 7).
- Let the machine dispense water until the water tank is empty.
Note: To empty the container when full, turn the selection knob to stand-by (fig. 8) to stop
dispensing.
11 Once the water tank is empty, move the selection knob back to the standby position (fig. 8).
12 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level graduation mark and wait until the
“machine ready” indicator light comes on.
13 Turn the filter holder from right to left to remove it from the coffee brewing unit and rinse it using
fresh water (fig. 13).
The machine is ready for use.
How to use the machine
Brewing coffee using pre-ground coffee
Warning: In order to avoid the risk of burns, do not turn the pressurized filter holder to remove it
while dispensing is in progress.
1 Pre-heat the pressurized filter holder before brewing coffee for the first time.
2 Insert the filter holder into the coffee brewing unit from the bottom (fig. 10).
3 Turn the filter holder from left to right in position and release the filter holder handle (fig. 11). The
handle will turn slightly to the left.
4 Turn the selection knob to the coffee position (fig. 7) until water flows out from the coffee brewing
spouts.
5 Let the machine dispense one cup of water. Turn the selection knob to the standby position (fig. 8)
to stop dispensing.
6 Turn the filter holder from right to left to remove it from the machine and pour the residual water
(fig. 14).
Note: remove any coffee residue from the edge of the filter holder.
7 Ensure that the the pre-ground coffee filter is inserted into the pressurized filter holder (fig.16).
When using the machine for the first time, it comes with the pre-ground coffee filter already inserted.
8 Use the measuring scoop found under the water tank lid, to add pre-ground coffee into the
pressurized filter holder.
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To dispense one cup of coffee, add 1-1.5 measuring scoops of pre-ground coffee.
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To dispense two cups of coffee, add 2 measuring scoops of pre-ground coffee (fig. 15).
Note: The pre-ground coffee is pressed automatically. However, for better performance we
recommend to press the coffee using the rear side of the measuring scoop.
9 Insert the filter holder into the coffee brewing unit.
10 Turn the filter holder from left to right in position and release the filter holder handle (fig. 11). The
handle will turn slightly to the left.
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