This function allows you to brew pre-ground coffee e.g. decaffeinated coffee.
Note: You must only use the supplied measuring spoon, and never put more than 2 level measuring spoons of pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground coffee receptacle.
Note: Make sure that no pre-ground coffee has remained in the receptacle, and that no foreign bodies enter the receptacle. The pre-ground coffee receptacle is not a storage container. The pre-ground coffee must be fed directly into the coffee brewing unit.
If the brewing unit is overfilled, the espresso machine indicates a fault; the display then shows <<CLEAN BREWING UNIT>> and <<SWITCH OFF UNIT>> alternately.
For instructions on cleaning the brewing unit, see section “Cleaning the coffee brewing unit” on page 35.
Do not put any water-soluble or freeze-dried instant powders or any other drink powder into the pre-ground coffee receptacle.
Note: Ensure that the pre-ground coffee receptacle is dry. If it is moist from steam, wipe dry before adding any pre-ground coffee.
Filling the pre-ground coffee receptacle
•Turn the hopper so that the arrow on the base of the hopper is aligned with the 
pre-ground coffee arrow and the brewing mechanism sets to the required function. See Figure 20.
Note: When using pre-ground coffee the “Coffee strength/quantity” function is inactive, so none of the indicators will illuminate and the display shows <<PRE-GROUND>>.
•Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee receptacle and fill with fresh pre-ground coffee. See Figure 21.
Figure 20
Figure 21
Note: Do not add pre-ground coffee during the brewing process. Only put in pre-ground coffee for the next cup when the brewing process has completely finished and the espresso machine is ready.
•Leave the lid of the pre-ground coffee receptacle open.
Note: Only leave the pre-ground coffee receptacle lid open when using the pre- ground coffee function. When using the whole coffee beans ensure that the lid to the pre-ground coffee receptacle is closed.
