Introduction
First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new QM67 Dual Boiler
Espresso Machine. It combines classic beauty, value, and great performance for making the
best espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes you've ever tasted! These instructions include tips
that will help bring out the Barista that's hidden within! Enjoy your new machine!
First Time Set Up
• Before using your machine, test your water for hardness using the provided test strips. Fill
a glass with cold tap water; dip the tip of the test strip into the water for one second, then
pull the strip out of the water and hold it horizontally for fifteen seconds. After fifteen
seconds, compare the color of the strip to the chart on the side of the package to
determine how many grains of hardness is in your tap water. Three grains/50 ppm or less
of hardness is acceptable to be used in the machine.
Should your water's hardness level exceed three grains/50 ppm, then it is strongly
Note:
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recommended that an in tank softener be used or a different source of water that has
been tested for hardness. Some bottled water can be extremely hard and should always
be tested before using. Using a Brita or PUR style pitcher or faucet filter does NOT
remove any hardness from the water and should only be used in the machine if your
water source is under 3 grains of hardness.
performance and may cause damage to the machine which is not covered under
warranty.
• Open the hinged reservoir door on the top of the machine and remove the water
reservoir. Rinse the water reservoir out and fill with cold softened water and then install it
back into the machine being careful not to spill any water inside the machine.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
Using hard water in the machine will affect its
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