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11
GENERAL OPERATION
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Check the water tank is filled with cold tap
water up to the maximum mark.
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Plug the power cord into power outlet.
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Press the POWER button. The POWER
button will flash while the machine is heating.
(Light will flash for approximately up to
40 seconds while the machine is heating.)
When the correct temperature has been
reached, the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons and
the POWER button on the control panel
will illuminate.
First Use Priming and Flushing the Machine
It is recommended to complete a water
flushing operation to ensure the machine
has been conditioned.
When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following steps.
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Place a cup under the group head and press
the 2 CUP button to run hot water through
the group head.
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Place a cup under the hot water spout. Rotate
the dial to “Hot Water” position and run water
through the hot water outlet for 10 seconds.
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Position the steam wand over the drip tray.
Rotate the dial to “Steam” position and
activate steam for 10 seconds.
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Discard the contents of the cup.
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Repeat this cycle 3 times. Discard the
contents of the drip tray and refill the water
tank up to the max line.
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Insert the portafilter into the grinding cradle,
press and hold DOSE button for 3 seconds.
Remove the portafilter and discard any grinds.
NOTE
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Top up the water daily. The water tank
should be filled with fresh, cold tap water
before each use.
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DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralized,
or distilled water in this machine. This may
affect the taste of the coffee.
FILTER BASKETS
This machine includes both single and
dual wall, 1 CUP and 2 CUP filter baskets.
Use the 1 CUP filter basket when brewing
a single cup and the 2 CUP filter baskets
when brewing 2 cups or a stronger
single cup or mug.
Adjust the grind amount and size if switching
from a single basket to a double basket,
or vice versa.
The provided filter baskets are designed for:
1 CUP filter basket = 8-11g
2 CUP filter basket = 16-19g
Single Wall Filter Baskets
1 CUP
2 CUP
Single Wall filter baskets should be used when
grinding fresh whole coffee beans.
These allows you to experiment with grind and
dose to create a more balanced espresso.
Dual Wall Filter Baskets
1 CUP
2 CUP
Dual Wall filter baskets should be used when
using pre-ground coffee and older beans that
are past the 30 day roast date.
These regulate the pressure and helps to
optimize the extraction regardless of the
grind, dose or freshness.