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of a knife or a similar tool, take off any surplus coffee powder protruding the rim
of the measuring spoon to get a level filling.
•
In the filter basket
, if required to avoid overflow and for getting an even surface,
distribute the coffee powder in portions. Then tamp the coffee powder. Getting
an even surface is crucial for making the water flow evenly through the complete
filling during the extraction process.
• Ensure that the rim of the filter basket is completely clean, before installing the
portafilter at the group head. Wipe off any surplus coffee grinds, using a clean,
dry
cloth or kitchen towel.
• Espresso pads may be used only in combination with the 1 cup filter basket. Do
not place more than 1 espresso pad at a time into the 1 cup filter basket.
• You may use E.S.E. espresso pads or soft espresso pads of sufficient size.
Always place the espresso pads in the centre of the 1 cup filter basket. Please,
adhere to the instructions given on the packet of your espresso pads.
• Ensure that the rim of the espresso pad does cover the rim of the filter basket.
The rim of the filter baskets must be left completely free. If required, fold in the
rim of the espresso pad.
THE WATER QUALITY
• De-mineralized or highly filtered water as well as mineral water with high mine-
ral content are not recommended for brewing coffee. In most cases, clear, cold
tap water is suited best.
• If the tap water in your residential area has a very high water hardness (high
mineral content of 4° - 5°, approx. 350mg/L and more), we recommend to use
low-mineral bottled water (table water). This will help you protecting your machi-
ne from excessive lime deposits and improve the taste of your coffee.
• For operation, only fill cold, clear water into the water tank of the machine. Without
any important reason (e.g. disinfection of the water is required), do not heat
or boil the water prior to filling the water tank. In all cases, always use COLD
water. The water filter of the appliance will retain most of the contaminants,
which could cause an unpleasant taste of your coffee.
• Do not leave the water in the water tank for an elongated period of time. It is
good advice to empty the water tank every day and fill it up before starting the
next coffee making session.
• Empty the water tank if the appliance will not be used for more than a few days
to avoid excessive lime deposits and the build-up of algae. Additionally, your
coffee could get an unpleasant, flat taste when using stale water.
