BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
CLEANING AND PRIMING THE UNIT PRIOR TO FIRST USE
Please refer to the “Diagram of Parts” section to familiarize yourself with the product.
1.Please make sure the unit is off “O” by pressing the on/off “I/O” button located on the right side of the unit. Make sure it is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove stickers and labels from the unit.
3.First remove and then wash the water reservoir, the milk reservoir, the
4.Refer to the instructions in “Placing the
5.To clean/prime the internal components of unit, follow the instructions in the “IMPORTANT - Prime the Unit” section of the manual.
IMPORTANT - PRIME THE UNIT
To prime the unit, follow these steps:
1.Fill water reservoir up to the “MAX” level.
2.Fill the milk reservoir with water up to the MAX level and slide the milk reservoir in place. Be sure to push firmly in place.
3.Select one of the filters and place it on the
4.Plug the appliance into the appropriate outlet.
5.Turn the power button on “I”.
6.The 3 control panel lights will start pulsing. Once these lights become solid, press the espresso button “” and hold it for 3 seconds, then release it. Once the pump starts, let the water flow for up to 90 seconds.
7.Press the espresso button “” once again to stop the process.
8.Press the cappuccino button“” and hold it for 3 seconds, then release it. Once the pump starts, let the water flow for up to 90 seconds.
9.Press the cappuccino button “” once again to stop the process.
10.The 3 control panel lights will turn on solid indicating that the unit is ready to be used.
Now your unit has been primed and is ready to be used.
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT CUP
Please make sure to select your cup according to the following chart:
BEVERAGE |
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Espresso | Single ( | ) | 1.25 oz |
| Double ( | ) | 2.5 oz |
Cappuccino | Single ( | ) | 6 oz |
| Double ( | ) | 10 oz |
Latte | Single ( | ) | 12 oz |
| Double ( | ) | 15 oz |
NOTE: The total amount of the beverage can vary depending on the type of milk used and Froth Control Knob setting.
SELECTING THE RIGHT COFFEE
THE COFFEE
The coffee should be freshly ground and dark roasted. You may want to try a French or Italian roast ground for espresso.
a cool, dark area. Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer. Whole beans are recommended to be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will keep its flavor for up to 4 weeks.
THE GRIND
This is a vital step in the espresso making process if you are grinding your own coffee and takes practice. The coffee must be of a fine grind.
•The correct grind should look like salt.
•If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure. These grinds look like powder and feel like flour when rubbed between fingers.
•If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a
Be sure to use a quality grinder for uniform consistency. A conical or burr mill grinder is recommended for a consistent and fine espresso grind.
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