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• Try to achieve an extraction time of approx. 20-40 seconds.
• With the grinder of the machine, you should set the grind size, while the grinder
is running (see: ‘Changing the Default Settings / Setting Up the Grinder’).
THE WATER QUALITY
• De-mineralized or highly filtered water as well as mineral water with high mine-
ral content or carbonated water are not recommended for extracting espresso.
In most cases, clear, cold tap water is suited best.
• If the tap water in your residential area has a very high water hardness (high
mineral content, approx. 350mg/L and more), we recommend to use low-mine-
ral, non-carbonated bottled water (table water). This will help to protect your
machine from excessive lime deposits and improve the taste of your coffee.
• For operation, only fill cold, clear water into the water tank of the machine. Wit-
hout any important reason (e.g. disinfection of the water is required), do not heat
or boil the water prior to filling the water tank. In all cases, always use COLD
water.
• Do not leave the water in the water tank for an elongated period of time, becau-
se your coffee could get an unpleasant, flat taste when using stale water. Empty
the water tank at least every day and fill it again, before starting the next coffee
making session. Let some water run out of the tap, before filling the water tank.
• Empty the water tank and wipe dry even the interior, if the appliance will not
be used for more than a few days. This avoids excessive lime deposits and the
build-up of algae and germs.
• After leaving the machine unused for more than 1 week, flush the water system,
before performing an extraction.
• In any case, the water tank needs regular cleaning.
FILLING THE FILTER BASKET
• Pre-heat the cups and portafilter (with filter basket) before each extraction to
maintain the correct temperature of your espresso. For this, you may use the hot
water function of the appliance. After pre-heating, place cups and glasses onto
the warming plate on top of the machine for keeping them warm.
• Portafilter and filter basket must be completely dry, before filling in coffee pow-
der. Otherwise, during extraction the water may flow through at the rim of the
filter basket.