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IMPORTANT: Check that there are no foreign
circuit as described in the PUTTING THE
bodies with the coffee beans; they might damage
APPLIANCE INTO SERVICE section.
the grinders. Tale care not to pour water straight
The water temperature is too high, the steam
into the coffee grinder, it damages the grinders!
function has been used without discharging the
Clean the appliance using a soft, damp cloth only
residual steam from the spout. Leave the appliance
and then dry. Never use solvents, detergents,
to cool for a few minutes, then proceed as
abrasives or any substances not suitable for
described in the PUTTING THE APPLIANCE INTO
contact with foods.
SERVICE - USING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME - wash
the coffee maker unit.
The steam outlet tip may be removed for cleaning
by turning it clockwise. It must be cleaned
Coffee flows out too quickly.
whenever the steam/hot water spout is used to heat
The coffee is too coarsely ground.
milk or liquids.
The coffee inside the filter has not been pressed
Never place the appliance in water; it contains
down firmly enough.
electrical parts!
There is not enough coffee in the filter.
Coffee flows out too slowly.
DESCALING
The coffee is too finely ground.
In some areas, the water contains a large amount of
scale, which is deposited in the appliance's circuit,
The coffee inside the filter has been pressed down
impairing its operation.
too firmly.
The appliance should be de-scaled every 3-4 months
Some of the holes in the filter are blocked; free them
or about every 300 coffees, proceeding as follows.
with a needle.
1). Fill the tank (1) with water, adding about 100 cc of
The coffee is not creamy.
white wine vinegar or a de-scaling product, for
The coffee is too coarsely ground.
use with foods, using the quantity stated in the
The coffee is no longer fresh.
instructions.
The blend used is not suitable for espresso.
2). Switch on the master switch (4). Proceed as if
The coffee is not hot enough.
making coffee, allowing a cappuccino cup full of
The cup, filter and filter holder have not been
water to flow out.
warmed up.
3). Then dispense hot water through the spout (9),
You have not waited for the water temperature light
allowing a cappuccino cup full of water to flow
(3) to go out.
out.
The steam/water spout does not dispense steam or
4). Turn off the master switch and leave the descaling
water.
product to act for about 15-20 minutes.
The hole in the spout is blocked by dried residues.
5). Repeat the operations described in points 2-3-4
Clean the hole with a needle.
until the water tank is empty.
It is difficult to connect the filter holder.
6). Wash the tank thoroughly and fill it with fresh
Too much coffee has been put in the filter holder.
water.
Remove a little coffee before connecting.
7). Clean the circuit as described in the PUTTING THE
There is coffee on the rim of the filter. Clean both the
APPLIANCE INTO SERVICE - USING IT FOR THE
filter and the corresponding connection zone
FIRST TIME section.
around the boiler outlet.
WHAT MIGHT GO WRONG?
OPERA - The coffee grinder does not dispense the
The indicator lights do not come on.
ground coffee.
No power.
The coffee is being ground too fine. Set coarser
Check that the plug has been connected to the
grinding.
power supply socket correctly.
If the noise indicating that the coffee grinder motor
The power supply lead is damaged. Remove the
is running is not heard, contact an authorised
plug immediately and take the appliance to an
service centre.
authorised service centre.
You are urged to check all the points listed above
The appliance does not make coffee.
before calling in an authorised service centre.
The water tank is empty or the water circuit has not
If the service centre does not find any
been primed. In both cases, an abnormal noise will
malfunctions, the expenses for these checks will
be heard, since the pump will be sucking in air
be charged to the customer.
instead of water. Switch off the appliance and leave
it to cool for a few minutes, then prime the water
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be turned any more, to ensure a secure connection.
bottom to the top of the container. The steam spout
has a special tip which aids the formation of froth
Place the coffee cups under the spouts of the filter
on milk.
holder (11) and press the coffee dispenser switch
(7). When the desired amount of coffee has been
When enough steam has been dispensed, move
the steam/hot water spout (9) back over the grating
obtained, return the switch (7) to "0".
(12), turn off the steam switch (6) by moving it
Remove the filter holder (11) by turning from right to
to”0” and press the hot water switch (13). Wait until
left and throw the grounds away. Never leave the
the water is expelled from the spout (9) and press
filter containing the spent grounds connected to the
the hot water switch (13) by moving it to “0”. This
appliance.
operation empty the steam/hot water spout from
Note: it is normal for a few drops of water to flow
the residual steam and re-prime the water circuit.
from the boiler outlet; this does not mean that the
Turn the steam/hot water tap (5) off again by
appliance is defective.
turning it clockwise.
USEFUL HINTS FOR MAKING DELICIOUS ITALIAN
Clean the steam spout and outlet tip thoroughly.
ESPRESSO
USEFUL HINTS FOR MAKING DELICIOUS ITALIAN
Always use fresh water and clean the tank often.
CAPPUCCINO
Do not make coffee until the water has reached the
First make the coffee in a cappuccino cup.
optimum temperature (indicated by the light (3),
Fill just 1/3 of the container to be used with cold
which goes out).
milk. To obtain dense froth, place the evaporator tip
Do not wash the filters and the filter holder (11) with
just below the level of the milk and turn the
detergent whenever they have been used; rinsing
container in circles until the desired consistency is
with water is sufficient. However, it is important to
obtained. Then insert the spout down to the bottom
check that coffee residues have not blocked the tiny
of the container until the milk is heated to the
holes in the filters.
temperature required.
Warm the cups, filters and filter holder before
Add the milk to the coffee and use a spoon to carry
making coffee. The cups can be warmed by placing
the desired amount of froth into the cup. The
them on the cup warmer shelf (2) with the
optimum proportion for a good cappuccino is 1/3
appliance switched on. The filters and filter holder
coffee, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 milk froth.
can be warmed with hot tap water or by connecting
Dust with cocoa powder if liked.
the filter holder containing the filter to be used
(without coffee, naturally) under the boiler outlet. HOT WATER
Press the coffee switch (7) and allow a cup full of
Make sure that the operations described in the
water to flow out. Disconnect the filter holder and
PUTTING THE APPLIANCE INTO SERVICE section
filter and dry them before adding the coffee.
have been carried out.
Do not use paper or plastic cups, as the flavour of
Wait until the indicator light (3) goes out.
the coffee is affected.
Turn on the steam/hot water tap (5) by turning it
Good quality, well roasted coffee ground to the right
anti-clockwise; a little water will come out of the
fineness is essential for making good espresso.
spout. Now press the switch (13) to obtain a
DISPENSING STEAM
continuous flow of water at a temperature of about
95°C.
Make sure that the operations described in the
PUTTING THE APPLIANCE INTO SERVICE section
When the desired amount of water has been
have been carried out.
obtained, switch off the switch (13) and turn off the
tap (5) by turning it clockwise.
Press the steam switch (6) and wait until the
water/steam temperature indicator light (3) goes
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
out.
Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
Turn the steam/hot water spout so that it is over the
operation, remove the plug from the power supply
drip tray (12). Turn on the steam/hot water tap (5)
socket and leave the appliance to cool.
slightly by turning it anti-clockwise and wait until
Clean the drip tray, the tank, the filters and the filter
only steam comes out of the spout. Turn off the tap.
holder regularly.
Turn the spout outward and insert it to the bottom of
Clean the coffee grinder container
the recipient containing the beverage to be heated.
periodically using a slightly damp cloth to remove
Turn the steam tap fully on and heat the liquid by
the coffee powder.
moving the spout in circles, working from the
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