7. Place the Filter Basket into the Filter Holder
(see FIGURE 3). Make sure that the Filter
Basket Clip is open and resting back along
the Filter Holder handle.
8. Position the Filter Holder beneath the water
outlet so that the handle is aligned with the
“
” (UNLOCK) symbol. Lift the Filter Holder upwards so that it
evenly fits into the water outlet; then slide the handle to the right until
it is positioned securely beneath the “
” (LOCK) symbol.
9. Place the Carafe Lid onto the Carafe; then slide the Carafe onto the
Drip Tray so that the fill-hole in the Carafe Lid is positioned directly
beneath the Filter Holder spout.
10. Plug the Espresso Maker into a 120V AC electrical outlet and flip the
Power Switch to the “I” (ON) position. The Power Switch will illumi-
nate indicating that the unit is on.
11. To begin brewing, slide the Function Control to the desired “
”
(BREW) setting -- adjust along the Brew Strength Scale according to
taste. As the water begins to heat, espresso will start to flow through
the Filter Holder spout.
NOTE:
Pressure building inside the machine may be heard during
the brewing process. This is not uncommon.
WARNING: DO NOT open the Boiler Cap or remove the Filter
Holder during the brewing process -- scalding may occur.
WARNING: Never operate the Espresso Maker without water in
the Water Tank.
12. WATCH AS THE CARAFE IS BEING FILLED. Once the level of
espresso reaches the desired cup marking on the Carafe, slide the
Function Control to the “
” (STEAM) position.
WARNING: The Espresso Maker WILL NOT shut off automati-
cally. DO NOT leave the unit unattended during use to prevent
overflowing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
B
efore brewing the first time:
Follow the instructions
described below in the “Brewing Espresso” section, using water only.
Then repeat the process a second time. Wash all removable parts in
warm, soapy water. Rinse, dry and assemble as instructed.
Brewing Espresso
1. Before filling the Water Tank, make sure the Power Switch is in the
“O” (OFF) position and the unit is unplugged from the electrical out-
let.
2. Make sure that the Steam Control Knob is turned all the way clock-
wise so no steam escapes the Frother.
3. Remove the Boiler Cap by turning it counterclock-
wise while lifting.
4. To fill the water tank, use the Carafe and pour
fresh cool water into the Water Tank Opening until
the water level reaches the Maximum Fill Tab
(see FIGURE 1). DO NOT OVERFILL.
5. Replace the Boiler Cap by aligning the cap arrow
with the “ ” (OPEN) symbol; then turn the Boiler
Cap clockwise until the cap arrow reaches the “ ”
(CLOSE) symbol (see FIGURE 2).
NOTE:
Be sure to allow the Boiler Cap to drop into
place midway between the “ ” (OPEN) and “ ”
(CLOSE) symbols.
6. Add the desired amount of espresso grounds into
the Filter Basket using the Measuring Scoop provided. Refer to the
markings on the inside of the Filter Basket for the correct levels to
make 2 or 4 demitasse cups of espresso.
Once the espresso grounds are filled to the desired marking, use the
Tamper side of the Measuring Scoop to lightly tamp the grounds
then remove any excess grounds from the edge of the Filter Basket.
DO NOT add more espresso grounds to the Filter Basket after
tamping.
IMPORTANT:
Only use MEDIUM to FINE espresso grounds.
If making cappuccino/latte/coffee drinks requiring the use
of the Frother, skip ahead to the “Frothing Milk” section
and proceed as instructed…
FIGURE 1:
Maximum Fill Tab
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