4
Operation and use
4.1 Before First Use
After carefully unpacking your es-
presso machine, wash all remov-
able parts with warm soapy water
and rinse thoroughly. Familiarize
yourself with the appliance and
read the instruction manual. Plug
the power cord into a grounded
wall outlet according to the safety
instructions. Turn the machine on
by pressing the Power Button (11)
on the side of the appliance.
The Power Button will light solid
blue while the indicator light on the
Control Knob (5) will start to blink,
indicating the machine is heating
up.
Rinse the internal components be-
fore making espresso. Fill the water
tank and pump a few ounces of
water through the brew head (6)
and the frothing wand (10). Follow
the procedure in chapter 4 for
"Warming Internal Components &
Cups" to rinse the machine before
first use.
Manual Espresso Machine
4.2 Filling the Water
Tank
Remove the water tank (3) by lift-
ing up on the handle (2). Open the
lid (1) and fill the water tank with
fresh cold water between the MIN
and MAX markings.
Close the lid (1) and replace the
water tank by pushing down firmly,
to ensure the tank is properly en-
gaged.
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