Alex Espresso Machine
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First Time Set Up – Plumbed In Mode
Before hooking the machine up to a water line test your water for hardness using the
provided test strips. If your water is above 3 grains of hardness then a softening system
should be installed to prolong the life of the machine. Even if your water is soft it is still
recommended to have either a sediment or carbon filter installed to protect your
machine from any sediment or debris that can be found in the water.
The machine comes with a braided water line that connects to a fitting on the bottom of
the machine. Connect the elbow end of the braided water line to the bottom of the
machine.
The other end of the braided water line should come equipped with a 3/8” John Guest
quick connect fitting. A 1/4” fitting can be substituted at the time of the order. If you are
not going to use the John Guest fitting then you will need a 3/8” Male BSPP fitting to
connect to the braided water line.
Connect the braided water line to your water source. If you have a filter or softener
system installed then purge a few gallons of water into the sink to prevent any carbon
dust or softening resin from getting inside of the machine. Once the filters have been
purged then connect the water line to the machine, turn on the water supply, and check
for leaks.
Pull the drip tray out to expose the 2 switches shown below. Make sure the lever is in
the “MAIN WATER” position and the alarm switch is OFF.
Before plugging the machine in, verify the steam and hot water knobs are closed and
the brew lever should be pointing straight down.
Plug the machine into a 3 prong 120V grounded outlet. A resettable GFCI outlet is
strongly recommended, but is not necessary.
Turn the power switch to the on position. The pump will come on to start filling the
boiler. After the pump has turned off then raise the brew lever until you have water
coming out of the group head and then lower the lever.
