8.2. Coffee preparation

Detach the portafilter (13) from its slot by turning it in a clockwise direction and pulling in a downward motion.

Using the measurement scoop (17) supplied, fill the filter with either one or two measurements of coffee according to the inserted filter (14/15).

Press the coffee using tamper (16).

Re-connect and tighten the portafilter (13) in its slot by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction.

Position your espresso cup(s) under the exit outlets of the portafilter (13).

Press the coffee delivery switch (3); delivery will begin after a few seconds. On obtaining the requi- red amount turn off switch (3).

Check frequently the water level in tank (8) in order to avoid causing the pump to pull in air during coffee delivery (which is noisy). If this should happen, immediately switch off the coffee delivery switch (3), fill the water tank and repeat the “starting up” operations.

It is recommended to pay attention to the hot parts of the machine, especially the delivery group and the steam outlet steam wand. Never put your hands under the group or under the steam outlet while the machine is working.

Silvia is designed for installation of our

ADAPTABLEPOD coffee pod kit. For further information, please contact your dealer accordingly.

8.3. Steam delivery

Press the steam switch (5), wait a few seconds and then open the steam tap (6) to allow any condensed water to be expelled from the steam wand (7). Close the tap (6) again.

Wait about 30 seconds, then immerse the steam wand (7) in the liquid to be heated. Open the steam tap (6), the steam will come out and heat the liquid to the desired temperature.

Never deliver steam longer than 4-5 minutes without filling the boiler water

Once the heating of the liquid is complete, dischar- ge a little steam to clean out the sprayer hole in steam wand (7).

Turn off the steam switch (5 )and clean the steam wand (7) with a damp cloth.

Fill up the water in the tank (see relative paragraph 8.6)

8.4. To steam milk

Fill a steam pitcher approximately half-full with milk

Immerse about half of the steam wand (7) in the liquid, open steam tap (6) and heat the milk to the desired temperature.

Close steam tap (6), remove steam wand (7) from container.

Restore the water level in the boiler (see relative paragraph 8.6).

8.5. Hot water delivery

Position a container under the steam wand (7).

Open the steam tap (6) and discharge any steam present in the boiler.

Press water delivery switch (4) and take the ne- cessary amount of water.

Close steam tap (6) and turn off water delivery switch (4) .

8.6. Refilling water in the boiler

Check that switches (4) and (5) are off and that the portafilter (13) is disconnected;

Press coffee delivery switch (3) and wait for the water to come out of group head (12)

Turn off coffee delivery switch (3).

In the event of a dangerous situation immediately turn off all the switches including main power and unplug the machine from the power source.

8.7. Pump pressure adjustment (Fig.5)

Warning! This operation must strictly be conducted only by qualified technical per- sonnel.

To adjust the water pump pressure, unplug the machine so that it powers down completely.Wait until it has completely cooled down, then remove the top cover element by screwing out the relative lock screws. Once machine is open, proceed as follows:

1Loosen the lock nut.

2Act on the flexible hose connector fitting as illustra- ted i.e. screw it in to increase pressure or screw it out to decrease pressure. Take care to screw the connector fitting either in or out by maximum one turn.

3Once the adjustment operation is complete, screw the lock nut back on again to close the connecting nozzle into position. Place the top cover element back on and lock the relative screws back in again.

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