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WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water
in the compartment under the tank; as a result, this
compartment should be dried using a clean sponge.
Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in
the tank and always remember to fill the tank when
theater level goes below the MIN level
PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE
To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right
temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated.
Turn the selector knob so that the intended line on the
selector knob points to the boiler on function (fig.5)
at least half an hour before making the coffee, making
sure that the filter holder is hooked to the machine
(always make sure that the steam knob is closed).
1.Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the
machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with
the handle towards the left (fig 6). Push upwards
and at the same time turn the handle as far right as
possible. It does not matter if the handle is not
centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the
filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.
2.Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup that
the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated.
3.Wait until the orange “OK” light comes on (fig 7)
and turn the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig. 8) Allow water to flow until the
orange “OK” light goes out, then stop the flow of
water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on
function (fig 5)
4.Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes on
again and repeat the whole operation one more time.
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE:
1.After carrying out the preheating of the machine as
described in the preceding section,
place the filter for
coffee powder with creamer in the filter holder, making
sure the tab is correctly inserted in the corresponding
slot, as shown in Fig. 9
.
To prepare just one cup of coffee, fill the filter with 1
even measuring spoon of ground coffee, around 7
grams (Fig. 10). To prepare two cups of coffee, on the
other hand, use the filter with the creamer and fill it with
two scant measuring spoons of ground coffee (around
6+6 grams). Fill the filter in small doses to avoid spilling
the coffee.
Note: use high quality, finely-ground coffee for
espresso coffee makers.
2.Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it
lightly with the pressing pad (Fig. 11).
3.Remove any excess coffee from around the edges of
the filter.
4.Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing
under hot water) on the black part of the removable drip
tray (fig 12). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the
dispensing holes on the filter holder.
5.Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 7) and turn
the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig 8). Allow water to flow until the desired
quantity is reached, then stop the flow of water by
turning the selector knob to the boiler on function
(fig 5)
6.To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right
to left.
ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, never detach the
filter holder while the machine in brewing coffee.
NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order
to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too
hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be
of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come
out too fast and cream will be a very light color.
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. 13).
8.To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on
the appliance to the OFF position “O” (fig. 14).
ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is
necessary to wash all of the accessories and the
internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five
coffees without using the ground coffee
HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER
HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted):
•Preheat the machine as described in the
‘Preheating the Coffee Machine’ section, making
sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit.
Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is
delivered at a hotter temperature, as well as
guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder
gaskets is more effective.
•Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into
the filter (fig 15).
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
coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee
to be prepared simply and without any mess.
EC190/200 GB 2-01-2003 10:24 Pagina 8