17Minimum and maximum water level indicator (mod. SYSTEM).

Visual control of water level in boiler.

18Green lamp (excluding mod. SYSTEM)

Lamp on indicates that the water level is above minimum.

19Orange lamp (excluding mod. SYSTEM)

Lamp on indicates that the water level is below minimum and that the autolevel has been activated.

If the lamp stays on, this means that the autolevel has not been activated. Ensure that the water supply tap is open, otherwise the machine must be switched off and authorized personnel must be sonsulted

20Control window (models with gas heating). Visual control of lighting and functioning of the flame of the gas burner.

21Cup-warmer on/off switch (optional).

7.3. Starting up

Model S24 Fig.9

Open the lid on the water-tank and check that the softener 22 has been inserted in the dip pipe 23;

Ensure that the air trap 24 has been inserted in the appropriate housing;

If the air trap is not properly positioned, the machine may not heat or properly indicate the lack of water in the tank.

Fig. 9

Fill the tank with 2 litres of water and close the lid;

Turn on main switch 1/1; the boiler is filled and the heater is activated;

Wait for the machine to reach its working pressure, gauge needle 15 Fig.8 on green area, and to reach the correct thermal balance.

Model S26 - S27 Fig.8

Turn on the water supply tap 2 Fig.6;

Turn on the main switch 1/1 Fig. 8, the boiler is filled and the heater is activated;

Wait for the machine to reach its working pressure, gauge needle 15 Fig.8 on green area, and to reach the correct heat level.

Model MIDI - TECNA - SYSTEM Fig.8

Turn on the water supply tap 2 Fig.6;

Turn the main switch 1 Fig.8 in an anticlockwise direction; the pump is activated, filling the boiler;

When the water reaches the correct level, the pump stops; turn the main switch 1 Fig.8 in a clockwise to position 2 to begin heating the water in the boiler then turn aech one until water begins to flow from them;

Wait for the machine to reach its working pressure, gauge needle 15 or 16 Fig.8 on green area, and to reach the correct thermal balance.

Model SYSTEM with gas Fig.8

Turn on the water supply tap 2 Fig.6;

Turn on the gas tap 3 Fig.6;

Turn the main switch 1 Fig.8 in an anticlockwise direction to position 1; the pump is activated, filling the boiler;

When the correct level is reached, the pump stops. Turn the main switch 1 Fig.8 in a clockwise direction to position 2;

Turn the gas tap 13 Fig.8 to the vertical open position and hold down the incorporated button, at the same time repeatedly pressing hard on the piezelectric button 14 until the spark lights the gas flame (carry out this operation looking through window 20 Fig.8). Hold the tap button 13 down for approx. 30 seconds to allow the safety system to keep the flame alight.

If the flame goes out, repeat the operation.

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S20 specifications

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