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! Do not forget to turn the steam switch (13) off after using the steam function.
If it does not work this will be signaled by the steam light that stays lit (14)
Repeat the operations indicated in paragraph 4.1 to refill the water tank:
• place a container under the water/steam nozzle (9)
• turn the knob on the water/steam tap (8) counter-clockwise
• press the hot water switch (6). Water will come out of the water/steam nozzle (9)
• press the hot water switch again (6)
• turn the water/steam knob (8) clockwise to close the tap
• wait about 3-4 minutes until the machine is pressurized and the hot water light
(7) goes off
5. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
To enjoy excellent coffee:
purchase a good brand of coffee in beans
keep the coffee in beans in a dry place
grind the coffee beans fresh when you make coffee
measure and press the ground coffee slightly to pack it more uniformly
For boiling hot coffee:
leave the filter holder with the empty filter in the coffee distribution unit at all times
rinse the filter holder and filter with boiling hot water by pressing the coffee switch
use the same boiling water to pre-heat the cups
For a delicious cappuccino:
use a tall narrow milk pitcher half full
immerse the steam/hot water nozzle 1 cm into the milk
open the tap with the knob
the milk will be covered with a creamy froth
If you just want to heat the milk:
immerse the steam/hot water nozzle all the way into the milk
open the steam/hot water tap with the knob
close the tap when the milk is hot enough
6. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
! Before performing any routine maintenance make sure the machine is unplug-
ged, without pulling the power cable, or that the main circuit breaker is off
! do not use detergents or abrasive substances to clean the machine
To ensure good upkeep of the ZAFFIRO/AMICA machine we recommend cleaning it
every day:
clean the water tank regularly
change the water in the tank frequently if the machine is only used occasionally
remove the residues of coffee by soaking the filters in hot water
clean the drip tray and cup rack with hot water
clean the steam/hot water nozzle to prevent obstruction of the holes in the end
clean the structure and all the external parts of the machine with a damp cloth.
Dry with a dry cloth to remove any halo and shine the machine
clean the funnel (bottom part of the coffee distribution unit) to remove all residues
