•When using the 2-Cupbutton the machine will automatically double the selected amount of coffee.
Coffee Strength MILD – NORMAL - STRONG
Push the 1-Cup button once, the display shows MILD. Push the 1-Cup button twice, the display shows NORMAL. Push the 1-Cup button three times, the displays shows STRONG. You can also push and hold the 1-Cup button until the desired strength is shown in the display.
Grinding times (approx.) MILD .......... 6 to 7 seconds.
NORMAL ... 7.5 to 8.5 seconds. STRONG..... 9 to 10 seconds.
AROMA-setting "STANDARD" has the shorter grinding times. AROMA-setting "ROBUST" has the longer grinding times. When using the 2-Cup button the grinder will always grind between 9 and 10 seconds. For AROMA setting see chapter 18a. Please note:
When using the 1-Cup button, the display will first show the strength setting. When the pre-brew cycle starts, it will show the actual cup size. At this time you can still change the cup size by turning the Dial.
When using the 2-Cup button, the display will first show
2 CUPS. When the pre-brew cycle starts, the display shows the cup size for one cup. At this time you can still change the cup- size by turning the Dial.
Please note: After the pre-brew cycle you can always stop the brewing process by pushing the 1-Cup or 2-Cup button. This will not affect your cup size setting for the next brew cycle. Important: Never try to pull out the tray while the machine is
grinding, brewing, or discarding the used coffee. Always wait until the display shows READY.
11. USING PRE-GROUND COFFEE
You can also use pre-ground coffee, bypassing the grinder. This comes in handy if someone requests decaf, sugar coated or flavored coffee.
•Open the lid for the ground coffee funnel (Fig. 1.8). The display shows FILL POWDER. Fill the funnel with one or two scoops of ground coffee.
Important: Do NOT fill this funnel with instant coffee and do not use more than two level scoops of coffee.
•Close the funnel lid. The F7 will tamp the ground coffee.
SELECT CUP BUTTON.
•Push the 1-Cup or 2-Cup button. The display shows the cup size. As long as the Dial (Fig. 3a) is illuminated, you can still change the cup size.
Please note: If you accidentally open the funnel lid, just close it again. The display shows NOT ENOUGH POWDER and then returns to READY.
Please note: After use of sugar coated or flavored coffee through the pre-ground coffee funnel you may experience some flavor transfer when switching back to your regular coffee.
•Push the Rinse Button (Fig. 3g) The display shows RINSING. The F7 performs a rinse cycle and returns to READY.
12. USING HOT WATER
READY – 1 OZ. to 16 OZ. – CLOSE TAP - READY
The hot water feature allows you to make a cup of tea, soup or add hot water to your coffee, making it less strong.
