- Fill the container with (non-
carbonated) cold water while
observing the ‘Max’ marking on the
water container.
- Once filled, replace the container in
the appliance by its handle and push it
down in order to open the valve in the
bottom.
- Close the lid on the water container.
● The water level must be frequently
watched and, if necessary, the
container must be refilled in good
time.
● Should the pump have started sucking
in air from the empty water container,
fill the water container first with the
indicated maximum amount of water.
When ‘bleeding’ the system
afterwards, it may take a few
moments before water is emitted
again.
● Deposits of dirt and lime may cause
the seals in the outlet at the bottom of
the water container and the seals
around the valves to leak. Check the
seals carefully each time the water
container is inserted and, if necessary,
carefully remove any existing
deposits.
-
Inserting/removing the filter holder
- The filter holder is fitted to the
appliance by means of a bayonet type
locking socket. When attaching the
filter holder, its grip handle must be
facing to the left of the boiler outlet
(picture I). To lock, turn the filter
holder firmly as far as possible to the
left, i.e. in an anti-clockwise direction
(picture II).
- To unlock and remove the filter
holder, turn it to the right, i.e.
clockwise.
● Do not remove the filter holder while
the appliance is in use, since the filter
holder is under pressure.
-
Preheating the cups and the filter holder
We recommend pre-heating the cups
and the filter holder, as this will ensure a
higher coffee temperature.
- Insert the appropriate filter sieve for 1
or 2 cups into the filter holder.
- Fit the filter holder to the appliance
and place one or two cups underneath
the holder.
- As soon as the operating temperature
has been reached, the green
temperature indicator light comes on.
- Turn the valve selector control to the
symbol.
- Let the cup(s) fill up to approximately
3
/
4
, and then turn the valve selector
control to its neutral position in order
to switch off the pump.
- Put the cup(s) aside to warm up and
pour out the water just prior to
making espresso.
The cups may also be placed on the
warming top to pre-heat them.
-
Filling the filter sieve with ground
coffee / removing the coffee grounds
- Filling with ground coffee
- Remove the preheated filter holder
(Caution: the filter holder is hot).
- Fill with finely ground coffee:
- 1 cup = 1 level measuring scoop
- 2 cups = 2 level measuring scoops
Note: if the filter holder is over-
filled, it will not lock properly under
the boiler outlet. 2 level measuring
scoops is the maximum quantity.
- Use the measuring scoop to
distribute the ground coffee evenly
and press it down lightly. Any
excess coffee powder on the rim of
the filter holder must be removed.
- Removing the used grounds
- After the brewing cycle is complete,
wait approximately 10 seconds until
the operating pressure has been
sufficiently reduced.
- Exercise caution when removing
the filter holder: it may still contain
some hot water.
● Please note that, when preparing 2
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