4. Warming Internal Components and Cups/Purging the Machine
Before making espresso, it is important to pre-warm all the internal components
in the appliance and the cups by purging the machine. This short procedure
will add 10° to 15° F to the first cup of espresso.
a) Make sure the Selector Dial is in the center position "•".
b) Remove the water tank and open the tank lid to fill it with fresh water, the
water level should not exceed the "MAX" mark on the tank. Then place the
tank into the appliance properly, pushing down firmly to engage the base
valve. Make sure the two hooks on the back of the water tank are inserted
into the openings in the back of the machine.
c) Turn the machine "ON". The "ON" button indicator will illuminate blue.
Make sure the Coffee/Steam indicator light has illuminated solid blue to
indicate the machine is ready to brew.
d) Place the sieve inside the portafilter (without coffee). See Fig 2 for proper
inserting of the sieve.
e) Align the portafilter at the inscription "INSERT", push the portafilter up and
turn it firmly to the right towards the inscription "LOCK" until it feels tight.
NOTE:
In the beginning it might not be possible to turn the portafilter all the
way to the "LOCK" position. Just make sure the portafilter is firmly placed.
Over time the portafilter can be moved closer to the "LOCK" position.
f) Place cup(s) underneath the portafilter.
g) Turn the Selector Dial to the left towards the " " icon. Hot water will be
pumped through the filter and into the cup(s).
h) Turn the Selector Dial to the center position "•" to stop the flow of hot water.
i) Empty the cup(s) and remove the portafilter. Dry the cup(s), sieve and
portafilter well. All parts are now pre-warmed and the machine has been
purged.
CAUTION!
Never leave the machine unattended during brewing or steaming.
You always must turn the Selector Dial to the center position "•" to stop
brewing and/or steaming.
TIP:
Place espresso cups upside down on the warming plate on top of the
machine. As long as the machine is on, the internal heater will keep the top
plate warm.
5. Filling and Inserting the Portafilter
7.
Double spout portafilter with 2-cup sieve
Bottomless portafilter with 1-cup bottomless
sieve
