Before brewing the first time, follow the instructions described in the section: BREWING ESPRESSO, but use water only. Then, repeat the process a second time. Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse, dry and assemble as instructed.
BREWING ESPRESSO
1.Before filling the Water Tank, make sure the Espresso Maker Function Control Knob is turned to the OFF position and the unit is unplugged from the electrical outlet. Unscrew the Pressure Cap on top of the machine by turning it counterclockwise. Lift and turn to remove the Lid.
2.To fill the Water Tank, use the Glass Carafe to measure the volume of fresh cold water required. Do not overfill. The Glass Carafe is marked with water levels for 2 cup (minimum) and 4 cups (maximum). Care should be taken to ensure that the correct amount of water is placed in the Tank, as the Espresso Maker always uses all the water.
3.Close the Pressure Cap tightly by turning it clockwise.
4.Place the Filter Basket into the Filter Holder (see
Figure 2). Add the desired quantity of espresso |
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coffee to the Filter Basket using the Measuring |
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Scoop provided (see Figure 3). Spread the |
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espresso coffee evenly in the Filter Basket and |
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lightly press it down. Special marks on the | Figure 2 | |
inside of the Filter show the correct espresso | ||
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coffee levels for 2 and 4 cups. Remove excess |
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espresso coffee from the edge of the Filter. |
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5. Make sure the Filter Handle Clip is unfolded |
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and resting back along the Filter Holder |
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Handle. Position the Filter Holder beneath the | Figure 3 | |
water outlet, under the arrow marked “open” | ||
and fit it onto the machine. Push it upwards and |
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turn to the right to lock to the “close” position. |
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NOTE: With one hand on the Pressure Cap, push |
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the Filter Holder firmly to the right to lock in | open close | |
position. The Handle will be locked when it is |
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positioned under the arrow marked “close |
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(see Figure 4). | Filter Holder | |
6. Place the Lid on the Carafe with the arrow | Spout | |
Figure 4 | ||
pointing opposite the Pour Spout. |
7.Slide the Glass Carafe with Lid onto the Drip Tray directly under the Spout of the Filter Holder (see Figure 1).
8.Plug the Espresso Maker into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
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