The control
The control switches the element on and off and operates the valve. The
“Heating” light indicates when the element is on.
The positions are, anti-clockwise from the bottom:
Hot water for coffee: the valve directs the output from the boiler to the
brewing head to make coffee, the heater is switched on.
Off closed: the valve is closed, the heater is switched off.
Release steam: the valve is gradually opened to release residual steam, the
heater is switched off.
Steam for cappuccino: the valve directs the output from the boiler to the
steam pipe to generate steam, the heater is switched on.
Switching on
15.Turn the control to bring the mark to the “Off closed” area.
16.Plug the espresso maker into the power socket and switch the socket on if
it’s switchable.
17.Turn the control fully clockwise ` to heat the water. The “Heating” light
will come on.
18. Within a few minutes you’ll see coffee liquor dripping into the carafe. If
you’re making Cappuccino, go to point 31 on page 6.
19.When the coffee stops flowing, the process is complete.
20.Turn the control clockwise to bring the mark to the “Off closed” area.
Don’t turn it as far as the “Release steam” markings yet.
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