INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
First Time Operation
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For first time “out of the box” operation we recommend you clean the inside of your la Pavoni machine.
Follow the simple procedures below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
FILL THE BOILER (9) WITH WATER UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL REACHES THE TOP OF THE
SIGHT GLASS (5). FOR THIS CLEANING PROCEDURE YOU MAY ADD ANOTHER
CUP
(502.) OF WATER TO THE BOILER.
ADD A COFFEE DESCALER OR IF NOT AVAILABLE ADD 2 TABLESPOONS OF SODIUM
CARBONATE.
CLOSE THE BOILER CAP (3) AND STEAM KNOB (4).
TURN THE MACHINE ON AND ALLOW IT TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE (THE
PRESSURE GAUGE (7) IN THE GREEN ZONE.) LEAVE THE MACHINE ON FOR 10 FULL
MINUTES. WATER WILL
FROM THE SAFETY VALVE, THIS IS NORMAL. PLACE A
PAPER TOWEL OVER THE BASE OR LET THE WATER DRIP INTO THE BASIN.
AFTER 10 MINUTES PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE GROUP (11) AND SLOWLY RAISE
THE LEVER (1).
DISCHARGE WATER UNTIL THE SIGHT GLASS SHOWS A
TANK OF WATER
REMAINING.
LOWER THE LEVER (1) AND SWITCH THE POWER OFF (6). YOU MAY THEN RAISE THE
LEVER (1) AGAIN AND ALLOW THE REMAINING WATER TO
WHEN ALL WATER AND STEAM HAS EXITED, REPEAT STEPS
1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & -7 AGAIN TO FLUSH
THE SOLUTION.
There are currently many coffee descalers available on the market, such as “Urnex”
coffee descaler. These are usually made of all natural citric powders. Your favorite
coffee store can advise you where to purchase these cleaners, or call us at
927-0277 for additional information on where to purchase Urnex Coffee descaler.
This cleaning procedure should be repeated 4 to 5 times a year depending on usage.
Your machine may show moisture in the sight glass, this is normal. ALL la Pavoni
machines are tested prior to packing and shipping to insure their reliability.
