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Pre-wash Espresso Coffee Machine
• Plug the appliance into the wall socket (remember the safety instructions).
• Fit the filter to the filter-holder (fig. 3).
• To fit the filter-holder to the machine, place the filter-holder underneath the boiler nozzle (fig. 4); push
the filter-holder upwards and, at the same time, turn it to the right.
The handle of the filter-holder does not have to be straight when it is attached to the machine. What
is important is that it is inserted securely.
• Place the carafe under the filter-holder. Ensure that the spout is aligned with the hole in the carafe lid
(fig. 5).
• Turn the flow regulator towards the "LIGHT" position.
• Press the "Espresso/Cappuccino ON/OFF" switch. The pilot lamp will light (fig. 6).
• Check that the steam knob is in the closed position.
The water is heated in about 2 minutes, and will then begin to flow from the filter holder nozzle.
When all the water has been delivered, press the "Espresso/Cappuccino ON/OFF" switch to turn
the machine off.
IT IS IMPORTANT BEFORE UNSCREWING THE WATER TANK CAP TO CHECK THAT
THERE IS NO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE BOILER. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PLEASE
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
• Wait 5 minutes after the appliance is switched off, then remove the filter-holder,
move the flow regulator to "LIGHT" and let any remaining water and steam flow.
• When no more steam is released, move the flow regulator to "CAPPUCCINO" and
release any remaining steam from the milk tube by turning the steam knob.
DO NOT REMOVE THE WATER TANK CAP UNTIL THE STEAM CEASES TO ESCAPE FROM
THE MILK TUBE.
To ensure perfect pre-washing, repeat this procedure several times.
The machine is now ready for use.
HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT ESPRESSO COFFEE
For best results, we recommend the use of coarse-ground coffee.
Espresso coffee is served in "demitasse" cups (2 - 2
• Unscrew the water tank cap by turning it counter-clockwise and pulling it upwards.
• Pour the desired quantity of water into the water tank using the glass carafe. Follow the instructions
in the paragraph "Filling the water tank" (see table, page 12).
• Close the tank cap carefully by turning it clockwise.
• Place the desired quantity of coffee in the filter (fig. 8). Spread the coffee evenly and press down
lightly with the bottom of the measuring spoon. Special marks on the inside of the filter show the
appropriate levels for 2 and 4 cups of coffee.
• Remove any excess coffee from the edge of the filter (fig. 9).
• Position the filter-holder underneath the boiler nozzle. Attach to the machine by pushing it upwards
and, at the same time, turning to the right (fig. 4) as far as it will go.
The carafe should be placed under the filter-holder in such a way that the nozzle is aligned with the
hole in the lid of the carafe (fig. 5).
• Position the flow regulator according to the type of coffee desired: from "LIGHT" to "STRONG" (fig. 10).
• Press the"Espresso/Cappuccino ON/OFF" switch. The pilot lamp will light.
• Check that the steam knob is in the "closed" position.
The coffee will start to flow from the filter holder nozzle after about 2 minutes (fig. 11). Wait until all
the water in the water tank is delivered.
• Set the "Espresso/Cappuccino ON/OFF" switch to OFF.
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