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PREPARING YOUR
ESPRESSO MACHINE
1. Place the espresso machine on a dry, stable
countertop or other surface where you will be
using the machine.
IMPORTANT: For first time use or if the
machine has not been used for some time, it is
important that the machine is rinsed as follows:
2. Insert the plug into a power outlet. Press the
power button once to turn the espresso
machine on. The light around the power
button is solid; this
is to indicate that your
espresso
machine is on. The manual
and
buttons will flash to indicate that your
espresso maker is heating up.
NOTE: Before turning on the espresso machine
ensure that the steam and hot water control dial
is in the O position.
If not, the manual and steam buttons will flash
until the dial is returned back to the O position.
3. Make sure the drip tray and grate are in
place.
4. To fill the espresso machine with water,
simply lift the lid of the water reservoir at the
top of the espresso machine, (1) and fill with
fresh cold water or filtered water (2) or remove
the reservoir and place the water reservoir
down firmly until the reservoir cover is flush
with the top of the espresso machine (3).
Important: The unit will not function unless
the water reservoir is properly in place.
5. Fit the portafilter holder with either the one
cup, two cup or pod filter basket (4). Secure
the portafilter handle to the brew head (5) (6).
6. Place a sufficiently large container under both
pouring spouts. (7).
7. Press the manual button and allow the water
to run through for approximately 5 to 10
seconds.
8. Place cups on the warming plate.
NOTE: If the water reservoir is empty, the unit
will not function and the manual
and
buttons will flash until the reservoir is filled.
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