Francis Francis X1 Manuel D'instructions page 8

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PREPARING ONE OR TWO CUPS OF COFFEE
Foreword: the X1 machine for ground coffee has been designed to provide the best coffee using Illy ground espresso coffee (fig 7).
Make sure that the machine ready light (E) comes on and switch (C) is in coffee position (up) (fig. 8).
Insert a one-cup filter (T1) or a two-cup filter (T2) in filter-holder (G) and attach the corresponding spout (U1 or U2).
Place one level measure of coffee (W) in the filter or two measures if a two-cup filter is being used. Press the coffee down with the tamper (V) (fig. 10) so that it is
level. Fit filter-holder (G) in the brewhead (H1) and turn to the right.
Flip switch (B) downwards and once you have the required amount of coffee, flip switch (B) back in up position.
When the operation has been completed, take care that there may still be some residual pressure in the filter-holder for a few seconds more.
Empty the filter-holder by turning it upside down and tapping on the rubber edge of the used coffee tray (X) (fig. 11).
To prepare other coffees, repeat the entire sequence.
Before switching off the machine or after each use, empty the filter-holder, flush it with hot water so as to remove any residue and put it back in the brewhead.
Caution: Should you forget to switch the water off, the machine will automatically switch the pump off after about two minutes and an acoustic signal will come
on every second; to reset operation, simply flip coffee switch (B) upwards.
Do not used distilled or demineralised water to prepare coffee.
Caution: If the machine has been on for several hours without preparing any coffee, and you have a problem getting it restarted (button B). Simply open
the steam knob (I) for a few seconds, after pressing the coffee button (B), and the machine will restore its normal operation.
STEAM GENERATION TO MAKE A CAPPUCCINO
To make a cappuccino, after having prepared the coffee, pour some cold milk into a metal receptacle and follow the instructions below.
Make sure that the filter-holder has no coffee in it.
Flip switch (C) to steam position; the machine ready light (E) will switch off and the thermometer temperature indicator (F) will start to go up (fig. 12).
When the machine is ready, a short acoustic sound will be given and the green light will come on again; turn the steam knob (I) anti-clockwise, allow the residual
water to flow out of the steam wand until steam is released, then close the steam knob.
Place the milk receptacle under the steam wand (J) (fig.13) and turn the steam knob (I) anti-clockwise.
The small hole (K) on the steam wand will take in the necessary amount of air to create a froth for the cappuccino; therefore make sure that it is not covered by
the milk.
Once the desired amount of froth has been achieved, close the steam valve and flip switch (C) upwards (fig.14). If froth is not hot enough, position the steam
wand lower in the milk for a few seconds. This will heat the milk quickly.
Pour the milk and froth in the cup containing the coffee (fig. 15).
Clean all milk residue (fig. 16) from the cappuccino spout (K ) avoiding direct contact with the hands at all times.
CAUTION: Contact with the wand (J) may cause serious burns.
COFFEE PREPARATION AFTER STEAM DISPENSING
It is very important to avoid making an espresso immediately after steam has been dispensed, as the machine is still too hot and this could compromise the
flavour.
Flip selector switch (C) from steam position (down) to coffee position (up); the light (E) goes off for a few minutes giving the machine a little time to cool down;
when the boiler has reached a suitable temperature, the light comes on again and coffee can be prepared once again.
If you wish to reduce the temperature of the machine quickly and obtain a perfect espresso, follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure that the empty filter-holder is inserted in the brewhead and switch (C) is in coffee position (up). (fig.14)
2. Turn on coffee switch (B), so that the water flows into a receptacle until a brief acoustic signal is given and the green light comes on again. (fig. 17)
3. The boiler has again reached a suitable temperature to prepare an espresso coffee.
The machine is fitted with a pressure regulating valve in the boiler that causes slight dripping from the filter-holder when the temperature increases (switching
on and when switching from "coffee" to "steam").
CAUTION: If switch (C) is in steam position (down), coffee switch (B) does not work (fig. 18).
HOT WATER DISPENSING
Hot water is dispensed through the steam wand (J).
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that coffee switch (B) and steam switch (C) are in up position and the machine ready light (E) is on
2. Place a receptacle under the steam wand
3. Turn the steam knob (I) anti-clockwise and flip the water/coffee switch (B) downwards (fig. 19)
4. Dispense the required amount of hot water
5. Flip water/coffee switch (B) upwards and turn steam knob (I) clockwise (fig. 20).
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