Topping Up The Boiler With Water; Dispensing Steam - La Pavoni Esperto Manual De Uso

• To obtain steady coffee delivery,
the pressure exerted on the
lever must be proportional to the
resistance met by the lever when
the coffee is dispensed.
• Before dispensing the first cup
of coffee, we suggest that you
lift the lever (1) completely and
dispense a cup of hot water. This
will heat the group head (11), the
filter holder and the filter.
• It is normal for water to drip
from the filter holder after the
coffee has been dispensed.
• Do not remove the filter holder
immediately after dispensing
coffee. Wait a few seconds to
allow any residual pressure
between the filter and the shower
screen to discharge.
• After a coffee has been
dispensed, the filter holder (10-22)
should be slowly removed from
the group head (11), moving it
from left to right and exerting a
light downwards pressure, to help
release any residual pressure and
avoid possible burns.
4–6. TOPPING UP THE BOILER WITH
WATER
Once the water in the boiler has run out,
refill it as follows:
• Place the switch (6) in the off position
before unscrewing the cap (3).
• Slowly turn the steam knob (4)
anticlockwise and wait for all the steam
in the boiler to be discharged from the
specific pipe (12).
• Remove the filter holder (10-22) and
slowly lift the lever (1). Keep the lever
raised to allow the steam and water
contained in the boiler to discharge
through the group head.
• We recommend that you use a
container to collect the steam and
water and that you take great care
since the steam and water that are
discharged are very hot and may cause
scalding.
• When the steam and water stop
discharging, slowly unscrew the boiler
(3). Then fill the boiler.
• Before screwing the boiler cap (3)
back on, move the lever (1) to the rest
position and close the steam knob (4)
by turning it clockwise.
• Do not open the boiler cap (3)
when the machine is in operation
or still under pressure in order to
avoid possible burns.
• Regularly check the amount of
water in the boiler through the
level glass (5). The lack of water
when the machine is in operation
may cause the heating element to
burn out.
4–7. DISPENSING STEAM
• After having made sure that there
is the correct amount of water in
the boiler and having followed the
procedure for bringing the machine
to the correct pressure, make sure
that the lever (1) is in the down (rest)
position and leave it in this position.
Before heating any drinks:
• Place a container under the steam pipe
(12).
• Turn the steam knob (4) anticlockwise
to eliminate any condensation that has
formed in the boiler.
• Then open the steam knob further to
allow the required amount of steam to
be dispensed (Fig. B).
• When finished, close the steam knob
by turning it clockwise.
• To obtain a large amount of
steam, the level of the water in the
boiler should be about halfway up
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