HOW TO MAKE COFFEE
Put the Thermocream® Disc (H), the perforated silicone disc (I) and the Thermocream® Filter (L) into the filter
holder in the order indicated (Fig. 5). Measure out the coffee in the filter and lightly press with the specially pro-
vided presser. Completely fill two measures for two cups of coffee, and fill only one for one cup. Insert the filter
holder into its seat.
Warning!
Tighten well by turning it from left to right while making sure you have hooked it properly onto the flange
(Fig. 6).
If too much ground coffee is put inside the filter, turning the filter holder may prove difficult and/or you may
get leaks from the filter holder when the coffee is being dispensed.
It is advisable to let the filter holder heat up a few minutes in its seat before making a cup of coffee so that the
first cup is piping hot, too. This will not be necessary for the cups of coffee that follow.
To start dispensing, press the switch (R). The coffee will start coming out of the spouts of the filter holder. Press
the switch (R) again to stop it.
The minimum serving of coffee is 1 ½ ounces (50 ml).
Warning!
Like in professional coffee machines, do not remove the filter holder when the dispensing switch (R) is
on; danger of burns!
Warning!
Wait about ten seconds after the coffee has been dispensed before removing the filter holder. To remove
it, turn it slowly from right to left so as to prevent splashes or spurts of water or coffee.
When the machine is in stand-by, the lamp (S) will turn on and off periodically. This shows that the boiler thermo-
stat is tripping, which serves to keep the water temperature optimum.
If small puffs of steam come out of the filter holder coupling seat, this phenomenon is to be considered
absolutely normal.
It is a good idea to start dispensing the coffee only when this indicator lamp (S) is off.
How to make coffee with a pod
To make coffee with pods you must use the specific pod filter holder (U) that came with the coffee maker as
described below:
1 Put the drain pan (V) and pod filter (W) inside the filter holder (U) (Fig. 13).
2 Place the pod in the filter ring (Fig. 14).
3 Push the pod towards the bottom of the filter with your fingers (Fig. 15).
4 The pod must be well centred and placed inside the filter.
5 Now it is possible to put the filter holder in its seat. Tighten the filter holder while making sure you have hooked
it properly onto the flange (Fig. 6).
6 The pod could remain stuck in the upper part of the machine after making the coffee and when removing filter
holder. To remove it, tilt the filter holder (Fig. 16) so the pod can fall onto it.
In order to always get an excellent cup of coffee, buy the pod that bears the E.S.E. compatibility mark.
If the pod is not inserted well, or if the filter holder is not tightened firmly, a few drops of water could leak
from the filter holder.
Filling the water tank during use
No special operation is necessary when the water in the tank runs out as the machine is equipped with a special
self-priming device. Just unplug the machine, pull out the tank and fill it with fresh cool water again.
HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO
To prepare a cappuccino or hot chocolate or to heat any other beverage, press the switch (T); the indicator lamp
(S) turns on. When it turns off, the machine will be ready to generate steam.
When warming up, your appliance may release small puffs of steam from the filter holder; this is per-
fectly normal.
Now open the steam dispensing cock (P) anti-clockwise, having the foresight to position a cup underneath the
Maxi Cappuccino device (E) Fig. 8: at first a little water will come out, immediately followed by a strong jet of
steam.
Plunge the wand all the way into the pot of milk (Fig. 9) and open the dispensing cock (P) again until you get
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