INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
First Time Operation | I |
For first time “out of the box” operation we recommend you clean the inside of your la Pavoni machine. Follow the simple procedures below:
1.FILL THE BOILER (9) WITH WATER UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL REACHES THE TOP OF THE SIGHT GLASS (5). FOR THIS CLEANING PROCEDURE YOU MAY ADD ANOTHER l/2 CUP (502.) OF WATER TO THE BOILER.
2.ADD A COFFEE DESCALER OR IF NOT AVAILABLE ADD 2 TABLESPOONS OF SODIUM CARBONATE.
3.CLOSE THE BOILER CAP (3) AND STEAM KNOB (4).
4.TURN THE MACHINE ON AND ALLOW IT TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE (THE PRESSURE GAUGE (7) IN THE GREEN ZONE.) LEAVE THE MACHINE ON FOR 10 FULL MINUTES. WATER WILL EXIT FROM THE SAFETY VALVE, THIS IS NORMAL. PLACE A PAPER TOWEL OVER THE BASE OR LET THE WATER DRIP INTO THE BASIN.
5.AFTER 10 MINUTES PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE GROUP (11) AND SLOWLY RAISE THE LEVER (1).
6.DISCHARGE WATER UNTIL THE SIGHT GLASS SHOWS A l/4 TANK OF WATER REMAINING.
7.LOWER THE LEVER (1) AND SWITCH THE POWER OFF (6). YOU MAY THEN RAISE THE LEVER (1) AGAIN AND ALLOW THE REMAINING WATER TO EXIT.
WHEN ALL WATER AND STEAM HAS EXITED, REPEAT STEPS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 &
There are currently many coffee descalers available on the market, such as “Urnex” coffee descaler. These are usually made of all natural citric powders. Your favorite coffee store can advise you where to purchase these cleaners, or call us at 800/
This cleaning procedure should be repeated 4 to 5 times a year depending on usage.
Your machine may show moisture in the sight glass, this is normal. ALL la Pavoni machines are tested prior to packing and shipping to insure their reliability.