5 Operation and Handing
This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to operating the device.
Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:
WARNING
Caution hot steam can escape at device. Risk of burns.
Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in operation, so that you can inter-
vene quickly in the event of dangers.
Always insert the portafi lter before you use the appliance.
Do not fi ll hot water into the watertank.
The steam wand emits hot steam / hot water when in use. Only touch the wand's
handle.
Never put your hand under the portafi lter or steam wand outlet spouts when the
appliance is in use.
5.1 Before fi rst use
Clean the appliance and accessories as described in the "Cleaning and care" section. You
should also carry out a brewing process without coff ee grounds as part of the cleaning
process.
1.
Insert the drip grid in such a way that the red fl oat can protrude out of the opening
in the drip grid.
2.
Open the water tank lid, remove the water tank using its handle, remove the red
plug on the appliance housing under the water tank and fi ll the tank with water up
to the "MAX" mark. Replace the water tank into the appliance.
3.
Place the portafi lter on the appliance's group head, align the portafi lter to the "
mark and then turn it anti-clockwise to the "
4.
Place a large cup on the drip grid. Make sure that the control knob for steam/water
dispensing is set to the vertical position ("Off " position).
5.
Plug the appliance into the power socket and press the "ON/OFF" button.
6.
An acoustic signal will sound and the buttons will fl ash. The appliance will begin to
heat up.
7.
The buttons will stop fl ashing as soon as it reaches its operating temperature and is
ready to use.
8.
Move the steam wand to the side. When doing so, only touch its handle.
9.
Place a suffi ciently large, empty container under the steam wand and turn the ste-
am/water dispensing knob downwards in an anti-clockwise direction.
10. Wait until water comes out of the wand and then turn the knob upwards to stop
steam/water dispensing.
11. Press the
button.
12. The appliance will begin the brewing process and stop automatically when the
process is fi nished.
13. Pour away the water in the cup.
14. You can now use the appliance as you wish.
PLEASE NOTE
The appliance may make some noises the fi rst time it is used. This is normal as it is
releasing any air which is trapped inside it. The noise will stop after a short time.
" position.
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