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(fig. 6) and immediately afterwards press the coffee
delivery switch (fig. 7). Let the water exit until
the “ESPRESSO OK” light goes off; then stop the
delivery by pressing the coffee delivery switch again.
4.Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes
on again and repeat the whole operation one more
time.
Use the following directions to prepare the coffee:
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE WITH THE
FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE
1.After carrying out the preheating of the machine as
described in the preceding section, in order to make
just one cup of espresso coffee, insert the 1-cup filter
(the smaller of the two provided) into the filter holder
(Fig. 8) and fill it with one level measuring spoon of
ground coffee – about 7 grams (Fig.9). If you wish to
prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cup
filter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with
two less-than-level measuring spoons of ground
coffee (about 6+6 grams).
2.Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it
lightly with the tamper (Fig. 10).
3.Remove any excess coffee from the filter holder rim
and hook the filter holder onto the machine, as
always, rotating it as far as it will go (fig. 5).
4.Place the cup or cups (better if preheated by rinsing
them under hot water) under the spouts of the filter
holder (fig. 11).
5.Make sure that the ESPRESSO OK pilot light (fig. 6)
is turned on (if it is off, wait until it turns on), then
press the coffee delivery switch (fig. 7) on the
machine’s control panel until the desired quantity of
coffee is obtained. To stop the flow, press the coffee
delivery switch again.
NOTE: After having prepared the coffee it is
completely normal for some water to drip from the
outlet.
6.To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right
to left.
ATTENTION: to avoid squirts, never detach the filter
holder while the machine is dispensing.
7.To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with
the special lever that is built into the handle and let
the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter
holder (Fig. 12).
8.To turn off the coffee maker, press the ESPRESSO
switch (fig. 4).
HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER
HOLDER FOR PREFILLED ESPRESSO PODS (IF FITTED)
1.Preheat the machine as described in the
“PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT” section.
2.Press the filter holder button and insert the pod onto
the filter (fig. 24).
NOTE: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard:
this will be indicated on the packaging by the
following symbol:
The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading
manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be
prepared simply and without mess.
3.Hook the filter holder onto the machine, as always
rotating it all the way (fig. 5).
4.Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 of the preceding
paragraph.
5.In order to remove the pod, press the filter holder
button and take it out.
6.To turn off the coffee maker, press the ESPRESSO
switch (fig. 4).
If you use “illycaffè” coffee pods in your espresso
machine, use the special filter holder; insert the
coffee pod ensuring the name ‘illy’ is facing down
and the long side of the pod is parallel to the handle
(see illustration).
HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE
FILLING THE STEAM BOILER
• Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it in an anti-
clockwise direction.
• Fill the water measuring device up to the 170 gram
(6 oz.) line (fig. 13).
• Slowly pour the water into the boiler (fig. 14), first
making sure that the CAPPUCCINO switch is
turned off and the steam knob is closed. When the
boiler is full, it holds enough water to make 15 to 20
cappuccinos.
• Close the boiler cap by turning it in a clockwise
direction.
NOTE: for safety reasons, when the boiler is hot, it is
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