Introduction; First Time Set Up - Quick MILL Alexia Owner's Manual

Introduction

First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Alexia 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 or less of hardness is acceptable to be used in the machine.
Should your water's hardness level exceed three grains, then it is strongly
Note:
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. Using hard water in the machine
will affect its 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.
 Be sure that both silicone lines are sitting in the bottom of the reservoir like shown.
There is a notch on the right side of
the reservoir for the lines to sit in and
the float should be on the left side of
the machine.
 Make sure the silicone lines are not
pushing the float down or the heater
will not function.
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