Grind
If the coffee flows too quickly (coarse grind) or
too slowly (fine grind) into the cup, adjust the
coffee grinder:
Recommended grind level: position 5
Grind too coarse = adjust to a lower value (for
instance from 5 to 3)
Grind too fine = adjust to a higher value (for
instance from 5 to 7).
Adjust the grind level only when the c o f f e e
grinder is running.
Avoid extreme adjustment (for instance, on position
1) whenever possible. It is preferable to try another
coffee blend, because not all coffee blends are
suitable.
Coffee
Make sure coffee is fresh. An espresso roast is
preferable.
In order to obtain a strong and aromatic espresso
coffee, use special blends suitable for espresso
coffee machines and special cups with thick sides.
Keep coffee in a cool place, in an hermetically
sealed container.
Water quality
In addition to blend, grind and water temperature,
the water quality is of the utmost importance for the
brewing of a good coffee. Thus, the use of a
decalcifier to remove limescale and eliminate any
unpleasant taste and organic impurities from
water, is strongly recommended. Furthermore a
water decalcifier partially eliminates limescale
from water, thus protecting the machine heating
system from chemical buildup and prolonging its
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working life.
The water tank must be emptied daily and filled
with fresh water.
Operation time
The machine may be kept on all day long.
However, it is advisable to activate the energy
saving mode after the last use. Press the Energy
saving switch. If the timer has been programmed,
the machine switches on automatically. See page
39.
Should the machine not be used for a prolonged
period (e.g. during the night) it is advisable to
switch the main switch (4) off.
Switching off the machine
Switch the machine off only after the coffee cycle
has been concluded.
Brewing
Cup level filling
This machine allows the precise dosage of the
coffee quantity according to the cup dimension.
By means of the 3 selection keys
the
desired coffee quantity can be chosen. The
display shows the selected quantity.
Cup level adjustment
To set the quantity of coffee to be dispensed,
press the selection key corresponding to the right
quantity and keep it pressed while the coffee is
dispensed into the cup. Release the key only
when the right level has been reached (max.
250 ml approx.). As soon as the dosage
programming mode gets activated, the display
shows:
"1 SMALL COFFEE "
"PROGR. QUANTITY "
Warning!
If activated, the pre-brewing function
will be performed.
Double quantity of coffee
i.e. 2 cups of coffee
If one of the three selection keys (no matter which
one) is pressed twice before coffee brewing, the
machine will brew a double quantity of coffee.
Coffee beans
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This machine grinds a portion of fresh coffee for
each cup; for two cups, it grinds two portions of
coffee, one after the other thus ensuring optimum
coffee quality.
Before any use, make sure the steam/hot water
knob is closed.
Adjust the desired grinding degree: the
recommended average value is 5.
The grinding degree must be adjusted only when
the coffee grinder is operating, otherwise it may
be damaged.
Place one or two preheated cups on the grill (3)
under the dispenser (6). Press the relevant selection
key. The machine will automatically dispense the
selected coffee.
The coffee flow may be stopped at any moment
by pressing any selection button (except the
standby switch), for instance when an excessive
quantity of water has been selected. Should you
interrupt the coffee flow after the first of two
coffees has been brewed, the second is not
dispensed.
Pre-ground coffee
Make sure to use pre-ground coffee only (medium
ground). Never use whole beans or soluble
coffee!
Right before making coffee, fill the container with
freshly ground coffee. Remember that ground
coffee ages soon, thus losing its quality.
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Use the measuring spoon supplied to fill the
container (14) with ground coffee.
Use a full
measure only.
Then, press the pre-ground coffee selection
button
and the desired selection key (regular,
espresso or tall coffee) to obtain a cup of coffee.
It is not possible to obtain a second cup of
coffee.
The coffee flow may be stopped at any moment
by pressing any selection button (except the
standby switch), for instance when an excessive
quantity of water has been selected.
Hot water
Hot water dispensing is accomplished through
an independent water circuit which ensures
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