Coffee Flow; Using The "Crema" Filter Holder; Using The Brass Filter Holder; Advice On Choice Of Coffee - Saeco RI9343/11 Operating Instructions Manual

and steam have run out, it is necessary to
prime the machine.
• Turn on the main switch (3), the light on
the inside will be on.
• Point the steam tube ("Pannarello") over
the drip tray.
• Open the "hot water/steam" knob (6),
turning it in an anti-clockwise direction
and press the coffee switch (4).
• Wait until a steady stream of water flows
from the tube ("Pannarello").
• Press the coffee switch (4) again and close
the "hot water/steam" knob (6), turning
it in a clockwise direction.
The machine is now ready to make a perfect
cup of coffee.
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COFFEE FLOW

Warning! Do not remove the filter
holder by turning it manually in a
clockwise direction while the machine is
producing coffee. Danger of burning.
• During this operation the „machine on"
light inside the coffee switch (4) will go
on and off. This is perfectly normal.
• Before using the machine, make sure that
the "hot water/steam" knob (6) is closed
and that there is sufficient water in the
tank.
• Turn on the machine. If the coffee maker
is not working the light on the inside of
the main switch (3) will light up.
• Wait for the coffee switch, „machine
ready" light (4) to come on. Now the
coffee maker is ready.
5.1 Using the "Crema" filter
holder
• Place the filter (12) inside the "Crema"
filter holder (11).
• Insert the "Crema" filter holder (11)
COFFEE FLOW
in the dispenser unit (7) from below,
turning it from left to right until it locks
into place.
• Let go of the filter holder handle.
Automatically the handle will move slightly
to the left. This movement guarantees the
perfect functioning of the filter holder.
• Place a cup under the filter holder.
To warm up the filter holder and the cup,
press the coffee switch (4); water will begin
to drip from the filter holder (this operation
is only necessary for the first cup of coffee).
• When the cup is sufficiently full, press the
coffee switch (4) again.
• Remove the filter holder from the
machine by turning it to the left and pour
out any water that is left inside.
• With the special "Crema" filter holder (11)
supplied with the machine, it is not
necessary to change the filter to obtain
one or two cups of coffee.
• To make one or two cups of coffee,
add 1 or 2 even measures of ground
coffee to the filter.
• Clean the edges of the filter holder from
any excess of coffee grounds.
• Insert the "Crema" filter holder (11)
in the dispenser unit (7) from below,
turning it from left to right until it locks
into place as directed above.
• Position two warmed cups under the
filter holder, making sure that they are
directly under the coffee spouts.
• Press the coffee switch. Wait until the cups
are sufficiently filled.
• Press the coffee switch again to stop the
coffee flow.
• When the coffee flow has ceased,
remove the filter holder and empty out
the excess coffee grounds.
CHOICE OF COFFEE - HOT WATER JET
Cleaning hint: always keep the
"Crema" filter holder clean by
removing it and washing it with drinking
water.

5.2 Using the brass filter holder

• Place the filter (14 or 15, single or twin
cup, depending on the number of
coffees you wish to make) in the brass
filter holder (13).
• Fit the filter holder into the coffee
outlet socket (7), pushing it upwards
and turning it to the right until it locks
into place.
• Place a cup under the filter holder.
• To warm up the filter holder and the cup,
press the coffee switch (4); water will
begin to drip from the filter holder (this
operation is only necessary for the first
cup of coffee).
• When the cup is sufficiently full, press the
coffee switch (4) again.
• Remove the filter holder from the
machine by turning it to the left.
• To make one or two cups of coffee,
add 1 or 2 even measures of ground
coffee to the filter, depending on whether
you are using the single or twin cup filter.
• Tamp the coffee down lightly using the
press included with the coffee maker and
brush off any excess coffee from the edge
of the filter holder.
• Fit the brass filter holder (13) into the
coffee outlet socket (7), as explained
above, pushing it upwards and turning it
to the right until it locks into place.
• Position two warmed cups under the
filter holder, making sure that they are
directly under the coffee spouts.
• Press the coffee switch. Wait until the cups
are sufficiently filled.
• Press the coffee switch again to stop the
coffee flow.
• When the coffee flow has ceased,
remove the filter holder and empty out
the excess coffee grounds.
Cleaning hint: when cleaning the
filter take it right out of the filter
holder and rinse thoroughly.
6 ADVICE ON CHOICE OF
COFFEE
Practically any type of ground coffee on the
market can be used with this machine.
Coffee is a natural product and its taste
varies, depending on its origin and blend.
It is therefore advisable to try a number of
different types to discover your own perso-
nal preference.
For best results use blends specifically
ground for espresso machines.
The coffee flow should be constant and
should not drip.
The speed of the coffee flow can be
regulated by changing the dosage, the
fineness of the grinding and/or by how
heavily you tamp down the coffee in the
filter.
BEFORE USING THE HOT
WATER/STEAM JET, MAKE SURE
THAT THE STEAM TUBE ("PANNA-
RELLO") IS POSITIONED OVER THE
DRIP TRAY.
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HOT WATER JET

Danger of burning! When water
begins to flow out, it may be very
hot. The steam tube does get very hot,
so avoid touching it in any way.
• If the machine is not already on, turn it on
at the main switch (3) which will light up.
• Wait for the coffee switch, „machine