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Preparing the espresso machine – making espresso
Fill up the water tank up to the MAX
indicator.
Ensure that the regulaot knob (K) is in position
0 . Plug the power cord into a 230 V alternating
current mains socket.
Press button
(M)
to turn on the espresso
machine. The on/off pilot light will illuminate
(L) . The standby pilot light will start flashing
(N) .
Select a filter suitable for 1 cup or 2 cups
(depending on your preferences) and place the
metal filter (H) in the filter holder (E) .
TIP: Fill up the metal filter with ground coffee
using the measure (
G)
. Tamp the coffee lightly
with the temper, i.e. the flat part of the measuring
spoon (G) . Do not tamp the coffee too firmly.
Clean the rim of the filter holder (E) to
remove any excess coffee. This will ensure
that the filter holder (E) is properly fixed in
the brew head.
Notice: Espresso requires coffee which has
been ground more finely than regular bean
coffee.
Place the filter holder
(E)
in the brew head
(slightly to the left).
Notice: projections on the holder (E) must fit in
the slots of the brew head.
Turn the filter holder
(E) all the way to the right.
Warning: Ensure that the filter holder (E) is
correctly fixed in the brew head. If you are not
sure, do not operate the appliance, but remove
the filter holder (E) and replace it following the
procedure described above until it is properly
placed.
Place one or two cups under the two outlets
of the filter holder
(E)
.
Turn the regulator knob (K) to the left into
position as soon as the standby pilot light
stops flashing and comes off (N) . If the coffee
has been properly ground and tamped, then
obtaining espresso with the „crema” foam on top
should take no longer than about 30 seconds.
The standby light (N) is illuminated during this
process.
Turn the regulator knob (K) into position 0
again to finish the coffee brewing process.
Frothing milk
Ensure that the regulator knob (K) is in
position
0
and button is pushed in
(M)
.
The turned off pilot light (N) indicates the
standby mode of the espresso machine.
Press the hot water/steam button (B) to
set the espresso machine in the steam mode
(position ).
A SHORT GUIDE TO USING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
The pictures below are intended to help you use the espresso machine.
Each picture has its number. The content of the guide will make references
to these pictures, therefore they have been numbered to ensure they are
easy and comfortable to use.
For example : Fill up the water tank (1) with cold water – do not use
mineral water.
Each time you see such numbers, please refer to the relevant pictures.