Description of parts, Preparation, Starting up

Description of parts:

FIG. 01

1Main switch

2Hot water/brew switch (pump)

3On/off light

4Steam switch (temperature)

5Correct temperature light

6Removable water tank

7Steam/hot water knob

8Turbo frother steam nozzle (removeable)

9Filterholder

101 cup filter (or coffee pod)

112 cup filter

12Basin (removable)

13“Perfect crema” device (OPTION)

14Brewing head

15Filterholder gasket

16Shower disc holder

17Shower disc

18Tamper

19Power cable and plug

20Measuring spoon

21Delivery spout

22Tank cover

23Grid (removable)

24Cappuccino maker kit (OPTION)

25Overflowing protection hole

26Anti-fingerprint cleaner for stainless steel

27Level indicator for the basin

Instructions for the power supply cord

AA short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of getting tangled up or tripping over a longer cord.

BLonger extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

CIf a long extension cord is used:

1the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electri- cal rating of the appliance.

2if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type

3the cable does not hang from the table to avoid the risk of getting caught up in it.

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Preparation:

1.Remove the water tank cover (22) and fill with cold water to the MAX line indicated on tank (6). See FIG. 2.

N.B.: Near the word MAX on the tank there is the overflowing safety hole (25) in case of tank overfilling.

The water tank can also be removed, after removing the tank cover (22) using the handle.

Re-install tank with water and cover (22).

2.Insert plug (19) into a suitable wall outlet (see point 1 under “Caution”).

3.Turn the power switch (1) to “On”. The on/off light (3) will switch on.

Make certain that the hot water/coffee switch

(2)and that the steam switch (4) are in the “Off” position.

Starting up

This procedure fills the water boiler with fresh water.

This should be done whenever the machine is switched on.

This machine, featuring a pump to brew coffee, is equipped with a self-priming system. Place an empty cup under the brewing head (14), do not insert filter holder and press hot water/coffee switch (2) (pos. “On”).

You will hear the sound of the operating pump and after few seconds, water will start to escape from the brewing head (14).

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12300 specifications

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