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INSTALLATION
• Place the appliance on a firm level surface far from
water faucets, sinks, and heat sources.
• Check that the voltage of the electrical mains
corresponds to the voltage shown on the appliance
rating plate.
Connect the appliance only to an efficiently
grounded outlet with a minimum rating of 10A only.
The manufacturer may not be considered liable for
possible incidents caused by the failure to
adequately ground the outlet.
• If the power socket does not match the plug on the
appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable
type by a qualified electrician.
• Never install the appliance in a room where the
temperature may reach 32°F (0°C) or lower (the
appliance may be damaged if the water freezes).
HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Lift the cover (Fig. 1) and remove the water tank (Fig. 2).
Fill the tank with cold clean water, being careful not to
fill above the MAX. level (Fig. 3).
Replace the tank in the appliance and press it down
gently so that the valve on the bottom of the tank opens.
You can also leave the tank in the appliance and fill by
pouring water in directly with a carafe.
ATTENTION: It is completely normal to find water in the
compartment below the tank. When this occurs, use a
clean sponge to dry the compartment.
NOTE: Never operate the appliance without water in
the tank, and always remember to refill tank when the
water level is about two inches from the bottom.
PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT
To have an espresso coffee at the right temperature, we
recommend preheating the machine as follows:
1.Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the machine (the
button lights up) (Fig. 4) and fasten the filter-holder
to the machine without filling it with ground coffee
(Fig. 5).
2.Place a cup under the filter-holder. Use the same cup
that will be used for making the coffee so as to
preheat it.
3.Wait for the “coffee ready” light (Fig. 6) on the
coffee button to come on, then press the button and
let the water run through until the light goes off, then
press the button again to stop the dispensing.
4.Empty the cup, wait for the “coffee ready” light
to come back on, and repeat the same operation
again.
HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE WITH THE FILTER-
HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE
1.After preheating the machine as described above,
place the filter for ground coffee in the filter-holder,
making sure that the filter is inserted correctly in the
base as shown in Fig. 7.
For machines with two filters, use the smaller one to
make one espresso and the larger one to make two
espressos.
NOTE: Use coffee that has been ground fine (for an
espresso machine) to get the best crema.
2.To make just one coffee, fill the filter with one
heaping measuring scoop of ground coffee, about
0.25 oz. (7 grams) (Fig. 8). To make two coffees, fill
the filter with two level measuring spoons of ground
coffee (about 0.4 oz. / 12 grams). Fill using small
amounts at a time to prevent the ground coffee from
spilling over.
IMPORTANT: For correct operation, before filling with
ground coffee check the filter to make sure there are
no coffee residues from the previous infusion.
3.Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it down
gently with the tamper (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Tamping the ground coffee is very important
for obtaining a good espresso coffee. If you tamp
excessively, the coffee will emerge slowly and the
crema will have a dark color. If you tamp too little,
the coffee will emerge too quickly and the crema will
be scarce and light in color.
4.Remove excess coffee from the edge of the filter and
attach it to the machine. Turn firmly (Fig. 5) to avoid
water leaking out.
5.Place the cup(s) under the filter-holder spouts (Fig.
10). We recommend heating the cups before making
the coffee by rinsing them with hot water or setting
them on the cup warmer tray to heat for at least 15-
20 minutes (Fig. 11).
6.Make sure the “coffee ready” light (Fig. 6) is on
(if off, wait for it to come on), then press the coffee
button. When the desired amount of coffee is
obtained, press the button again to stop dispensing
(Fig. 6).
7.To unfasten the filter-holder, turn the handle from
right to left.
CAUTION: To prevent splashes, never remove the
filter-holder while the appliance is dispensing
coffee.
8.To dispose of the used coffee grounds, block the filter
using the lever incorporated in the handle and empty
the grounds by turning the filter-holder upside down
and tapping (Fig. 12).