∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Operation
Multiple-function rotary control
The multiple-function control has the
following settings:
Espresso: hot water outlet open,
heating element switched on.
Pause: the heating is switched off, but
the appliance is still under pressure
Off: The appliance switches off and
the pressure is released
Steam: steam nozzle open, heating
element switched on.
Indicator light
The red indicator light is lit when the heating
element is switched on and brewing is in
progress.
Before using for the fi rst time
Unpack the appliance completely and
remove all packaging materials. But do
not remove the safety sticker. Clean all
detachable parts as described in the section
Cleaning and care.
Before making espresso for the fi rst
time, let the appliance go through two or
three fi ltration cycles using the indicated
maximum amount of water as described in
the section Making espresso, but without
using any coffee. This should also be done
if the appliance has not been used for an
extended period of time.
Making espresso
∙ Open the screw-in lid by turning i t anti-
clockwise.
∙ Fill the container with cold tap water. The
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glass carafe shows level marks for two
or four cups. Only the required amount of
water should be used for each brewing
cycle (min 2 cups - max 4 cups).
∙ Replace the lid and close it by turning
clockwise.
∙ Place the fi lter insert inside the fi lter
holder.
∙ Use the measuring scoop to fi ll the
fi lter insert with the desired amount of
espresso coffee; reverse the spoon
and lightly press the coffee down. The
corresponding markings for the correct
amount of espresso coffee can be found
inside the fi lter insert.
∙ Remove any excess coffee from the rim
of the fi lter holder.
∙ Fit the fi lter holder to the hot water outlet
with its handle facing left. To lock, turn the
handle fi rmly to the right until it locks into
place underneath the lock symbol (
∙ Slide the glass carafe with its lid in place
onto the drip tray under the fi lter holder.
∙ Ensure that the lid opening is properly
positioned underneath the fi lter holder.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet
and turn the rotary control to the espresso
symbol (
). The red indicator light
comes on.
∙ After a short time the water will start to
boil and will then be forced by pressure
through the fi lter insert into the glass
carafe.
∙ Wait until all the water has passed
through before turning the rotary control
to the
position. The indicator light goes
out.
∙ The carafe can now be removed from the
appliance.
∙ To release excess pressure from the
water container and depressurise the
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