Normal Operation; Gauges; Lights; Switches - Quick MILL Alexia Owner's Manual

Normal Operation

Gauge
 The gauge is for your pump (brew) pressure. When sitting idle the gauge is reading
trapped pressure and may vary. To get an accurate pump pressure reading install
the backflush disc in the portafilter and lock it into the grouphead and raise the brew
lever. After a few seconds the pressure should rise to about 9-10 bar. When you
make espresso the pressure will be slightly less which is normal. This can be helpful
in setting your grind. If your pressure is 9-10 bar with the backflush disc, but when
you make espresso it is less than 8 bar then you need to go finer with your grind
which will create more resistance to raise the pressure. Should you need to adjust
the pump pressure please refer to the maintenance section of the owner's manual.

Lights

 On the front of the machine there are 3 indicator lights. The green power light on the
left will illuminate when the machine is in either the "I" FILL mode or "II" ON mode.
 In the center of the machine is the red heating light. The light will illuminate every
time the heater comes on and will cycle on and off to maintain temperature.
 On the right side of the machine is the red steam mode indicator light. This light will
stay illuminated whenever the steam mode switch is activated.

Switches

 There are 3 switches on the front of the machine. On the left is a 3 position power
switch. The "I" position is for filling the boiler. This enables the pump to work, but
keeps the heater off to protect it during filling. This position is only for the first time
set up or if the boiler has been drained. The "O" position is off and the "II" position is
the "ON" mode for normal operation.
 The center toggle switch is to activate the pump if you want to use the steam wand
to get hot water for tea or Americano's.
 The switch on the right is to activate steam mode. This allows the machine to heat to
a higher temperature to generate steam for steaming milk. When in steam mode the
water in the boiler will expand so it may be necessary to open and close the steam
knob a few times to get rid of the excess water before steaming milk.
Alexia Espresso Machine
NOT TO BE USED IN STEAM MODE.
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