on the warming plate, the coffee will be man-
tained at an ideal drinking temperature.
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE
1. Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it in an anti-
clockwise direction.
2. Using the water level indicators printed on the
small carafe (fig. 8) fill with water according to
the number of cups of espresso coffee that are
required (see the chart page 10).
3. Pour the water into the steam boiler (fig. 9).
4. Replace the boiler cap by turning firmly in a
clockwise direction.
5. Insert the filter for espresso coffee into the filter
holder (fig. 10).
6. Fill the filter with the ground coffee, using the
measures indicated in the chart page 10 and
pack it evenly in the filter (fig. 11). It is impor-
tant to use high quality ground coffee with a
medium
grind in order to avoid blocking the
filter during the brewing. Remove any excess
coffee from around the edges of the filter (fig.
12).
7. To attach the filter holder to the appliance,
position it under the boiler outlet with the han-
dle towards the left (fig 13). Push upwards,
and at the same time, turn the handle as far
right as possible. It does not matter if the filter
holder is not centrally aligned with the
machine. It is important that the filter holder is
firmly attached to the appliance.
8. Place the small carafe under the filter holder,
the filter will slot inside the carafe lid (14).
9. Position the “Vario System” selector knob
according to the type of espresso coffee
desired: “LIGHT” for a weaker coffee and
“STRONG” for a stronger tasting brew (fig.
15).
10. Make sure that the steam release knob on the
side of the machine is closed. (eg to close turn
in a clockwise direction until tightened)
11. Push the ON/OFF switch for espresso/cap-
puccino. The ON indicator light for espres-
so/cappuccino will turn on (fig. 16).
12. After approximately two minutes, the espresso
coffee will begin to flow out (fig. 17).
ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, do not
detach the filter holder while the machine is
brewing coffee.
13. When the coffee no longer flows out from the
filter holder, push the espresso/cappuccino
ON/OFF switch to turn off the steam boiler
(fig. 16). The coffee can then be served into
cups.
14. To remove the used coffee in the filter, detach
the filter holder, from the machine hold the fil-
ter in place with the special lever incorporated
on the handle and let the coffee fall out by
turning the filter holder upside down and
knocking gently. (fig. 18).
NOTE
:
Before removing the filter holder, it is important to
eliminate all of the residual steam from inside the
steam boiler. Allow the steam to blow out com-
pletely by rotating the steam release knob in an
anti-clockwise direction (fig 19).
NOTE
:
For safety reasons, when the steam boiler is hot, it
is not possible to remove the steam boiler cap this
is a safety feature. If for any reason it is necessary
to remove it, it is important always to release the
steam in the steam boiler by turning the steam
release knob.
HOW TO USE THE TWO CUP ATTACHMENT
The attachment must be used every time coffee is
dispensed directly into a cup. To mount it, simply
insert the attachment into the lower part of the fil-
ter holder (fig 20).
HOW TO PREPARE CAPPUCCINO
• Prepare the espresso coffee as described in the
paragraph “How to prepare espresso coffee”
from points 1 to 12; using, the quantity of
water required to obtain 2 cappuccinos as
indicated in the chart page 10. Note that the
quantity of water required for making cappuc-
cinos is greater that the amount necessary for
making espresso coffee: the extra water is
used for producing steam for frothing the milk.
• Pour cold milk into the milk tank (fig. 21). For
a really good froth try using semi-skimmed
milk at refrigerator temperature. With the tank
filled to the MAX line, there will be enough milk
to make 2 or 3 cappuccinos. Never fill beyond
the MAX line otherwise once the cappuccino
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