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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: • Read all instructions carefully. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • To protect against risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cord or plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
Index Page Introduction ............................... 4 Guide to the instructions ........................4 Symbols ..............................4 Warranty conditions ..........................4 General warnings ............................4 Technical specifications ........................... 5 Technical data ............................5 Description ............................6 Priming ............................... 7 Filling the water tank ..........................7 Turning on the machine ........................
Thank you for selecting one of our products. Warranty conditions This ESPRESSIONE coffee machine by Grimac will allow you to enjoy a delicious cup of espresso coffee or cappuccino right in your own home.
• Remember to switch off the machine after use. • Save the original packing, which was designed to protect the machine during eventual transport. Grimac will not be held responsible for dam- age to persons or property due to the non-observ- ance of these warnings.
Description Upon receiving the product, check that all the above parts are included. Advise the dealer im- mediately if any problems are noted. Main switch Machine indicator on light Coffee switch Heating light (temperature) Steam switch Steam light on Steam/hot water knob Water tank lid 8bis Upper surface for cups Water tank...
• Rinse the tank with water (do not use cleansing Priming products). • Fill the tank with fresh water and fit it back into its Before using the machine for the first time, remove housing. the protective film on upper surface 8bis and on the •...
Loading the circuit • Wait for the water to flow out, then press the cof- fee button again; turn the hot water/steam knob clockwise to stop the flow. After the machine is turned on, proceed as follows: • Point the steam tube towards the cup grid and Important! place an empty cup under the hot water/steam Load the circuit in the following cases:...
• Place a cup under the filter holder and press the Coffee dispensing coffee switch. (with single-serving pod) After turning on and pre-heating the machine, pro- ceed as follows: • Insert the pod in the filter holder. • Reposition the filter holder as indicated in the pre- heating phase.
Coffee dispensing Hot water dispensing (with filter holder) (preparation of hot beverages) After turning on and pre-heating the machine, pro- ceed as follows: After turning on and pre-heating the machine, pro- ceed as follows: • Position the steam tube with nozzle turned towards •...
• Immerse the tube into the cup, taking care not to Steam dispensing clog the hole on the pannarello (advanced frothing (preparation of cappuccino) wand). Move the cup in a circular motion to heat it up evenly. After turning on and pre-heating the machine, pro- ceed as follows: For a correct use of the advanced frothing wend , •...
Maintenance Maintenance and cleaning operations should be performed when the machine is cold and discon- nected from the wall socket. To clean the machine, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use sharp objects or cleansing products. Cleaning instructions •...
• Water filter: clean filter B every three months. Decalcification Decalcify the machine every three months using Grimac product or equivilent descaling agent for espresso machines. • Mix the descaling agent with water according to the instructions on the package and pour the mixture inside the tank.
• Clean the edge of the filter holder. dirty. • Filter holder support seal is • Clean the seal and if neces- sary, contact a Grimac service dirty or worn. center for replacement. • Replace the blend with fresher The espresso is not creamy.