INSTALLATION
• Place the appliance on a flat work surface at a
safe distance from taps and sinks.
• Check that the voltage corresponds to that indi-
cated on the appliance rating plate. The appli-
ance must always be connected to a well-
earthed socket rated at 10 A minimum. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage caused
by inadequate earthing of the appliance.
• In the event of incompatibility between the plug
on the appliance and the socket, have the plug
replaced by a qualified professional. If the
cable is damaged or requires replacing, con-
tact a service centre authorised by the manu-
facturer only.
• Never install the machine in an environment
which can reach a temperature of less than or
equal to 0°C (if the water inside the machine
freezes, the machine might be damaged).
INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE PREPARATION
This coffee maker is designed to make filter coffee,
espresso coffee and cappuccino. Filter (drip) cof-
fee is a “long” relatively mild coffee, which can be
enjoyed throughout the day. Espresso is a strong
dark coffee with a distinctive caramel coloured
froth, known as the “crema”. Espresso coffee is
best served in small “demi-tasse” cups. Cappucci-
no is a creamy, smooth coffee which can be
enjoyed at any time. The perfect cappuccino is
1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 frothed milk.
USING THE FIRST TIME
Before making coffee for the first time it is neces-
sary to wash all of the accessories and the internal
circuits of the machine as follows:
• For the filter coffee - make at least two carafes
of coffee, without using the ground coffee in
the filter (follow the instructions in the para-
graph “How to prepare filter coffee”).
• For the espresso coffee - make at least four
cups of espresso coffee without using ground
coffee in the filter (follow the instructions in the
paragraph “How to prepare espresso coffee).
HOW TO PREPARE FILTER (DRIP) COFFEE
• Raise the lid and remove the water reservoir
(fig. 1).
• Fill the tank with cold, clean water, up to the
level indicated on the tank corresponding to
the number of cups of coffee that are desired
(fig. 2).
• Replace the tank into the machine by pressing
down firmly. If desired, the tank can be left in
the machine and the large carafe can be used
to fill it with water. The carafe also has water
level indicators on it (fig. 3).
• Open the filter holder by pulling it towards the
left (fig 4) using the plastic tab under”open”.
• Place the paper filter (if supplied) into the filter
holder (fig. 5).
• Put the ground coffee into the filter by using the
measuring spoon included with the machine
and level off the grounds evenly (fig. 6). As a
general rule, use one level measuring spoonful
of coffee (about 7 grams) for each cup of cof-
fee (for example, use 10 measures to make 10
cups of coffee). In any case, the quantity of
ground coffee to use can vary according to the
strength desired and personal taste. Use high
quality ground coffee, with a medium grind
produced for filter coffee makers.
• Close the filter holder and place the large
carafe complete with lid onto the warming
plate.
• Select the filter coffee strength by turning the
“Flavour system” knob (fig 8). The coffee can
be programmed for a strong aftertaste
(STRONG position), or a weaker flavour
(LIGHT position). The “Flavour system” feature
changes the aftertaste of the coffee, while the
true taste of the coffee remains unchanged.
•Press the “ON/OFF” switch for drip coffee (fig.
7). The ON/OFF indicator light for drip coffee
above the switch itself indicates that the filter
machine is functioning properly.
• The brewed coffee will begin to drip out after
a few seconds. It is completely normal that
during the percolation of the coffee, some
steam may escape from the machine.
• If the “ON/OFF” switch for drip coffee is
pressed after the percolation, and the carafe is
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