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* Always check water level before turning the machine on, because if there is
no water the heating element might get damaged. Never fill the boiler above
the maximum level of 3/4.
A) Fill tank # 2 with cold, drinkable water, after lifting cover # 1.
B) To turn the machine on press the main switch # 6
(To turn it off press the same button the other way).
C) Press immediately button # 7; by doing this the machine takes water from tank # 2
and fills up the boiler # 3.
D) Check the boiler is correctly filled by means of the boiler water level glass # 5. Water
should get to 3/4 of the level glass and not fill it completely in order to avoid overloa-
ding the boiler.
E) Check the water load in tank # 2 again and, if needed, fill it at least over half of total
capacity.
F) Wait for the machine to reach the ideal temperature for perfect output, checking boi-
ler pressure with gauge # 4, whose needle will have to be between the green and
the red mark. Also check warning light # 17 which will come off only when optimum
operating pressure is reached.
G) To help reaching optimum pressure, turn knob # 9 to blow off for a second and then
bring the knob again in the normal/closed position.
* While reaching operating pressure, the machine might make soft boiling
sounds which decrease once the pressure is reached
H) After choosing the filter for one or two cups (# 13 or # 14), put it in filter holder # 11,
fill it with coffee with doser # 15 and press it with press # 16. Fill the filter until about
3mm underneath its rim.
I) Insert filter holder # 11 in its place. It will close tightly by turning it slightly.
L) Place one or two cups under the spouts of filter holder # 11
M) Press button # 8 which controls the pump.
N) When you have obtained the desired amount of coffee in the cup you must press
button # 8 again to disconnect the pump.
The coffee is perfectly ground when the drink comes out in drops for approximately
25-30 seconds.
O) The machine is equipped with a steam spout # 10 to make cappuccino, punch,
hot chocolate and tea.
P) To obtain steam turn knob # 9. Let any condense run off first, after which steam will
flow with force giving the desired result.
* All parts are baked with transparent glaze.
* Warning: The machine should be cleaned only with a soft and damp cloth
* Store the packaging in a safe place.
* In case of removal or service the machine should be moved only in its ori g i n a l
packaging to avoid any accidents during transport.
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