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Before first use
Before using your coffee maker for the
first time or if you have not used it for some
time, rinse the machine by running water
through. Follow the procedure for making
espresso coffee below, without coffee in the
filter holder.
Espresso operation
Filling the water tank
1
Open the water tank
Á
by sliding the
tank sideways using the ribs and remove
to fill.
A
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill or carry
when full.
WARNING: Do not fill through the
top lid, only fill the tank itself.
2
Fill the water tank
Á
using cold tap
water.
B
3
Replace the water tank by sliding it back
into place.
C
IMPORTANT: Ensure the tank is pushed
firmly into place or the water will not flow.
Operating your coffee
maker
1
Plug the unit into the power outlet.
2
Switch the unit on by pressing the on/off
switch
fi
. The ‘power light’
‹
and
‘warm up light’
¤
will illuminate.
3
Select the filter
‚
and place in the filter
holder
‡
.
D
4
Using your measuring spoon
„
supplied, measure 1 spoon for one cup
and 2 spoons for 2 cups of ground
coffee into the filter. With the other end
of the measuring spoon, use the
compactor
‰
to tamp down the
coffee.
E
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to overfill the
filter with too much coffee, and wipe around
the edge of the filter to remove any coffee
grounds.
5
Place the filter holder
‡
on the brewing
head and position the handle so it points
to the left.
F
Ensure the filter holder is flat against the
brewing head and turn the handle
towards the right
G
as far as it will go.
Note: Do not overtighten.
• Hint - The spoon can be stored in the
drawer
Í
after use.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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