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6 - PREPARING AN ESPRESSO
IMPORTANT!
If the espresso machine is being used for the first time, the
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appliance must be cleaned as described in Paragraph 5: USING
FOR THE FIRST TIME
In order to release all the aromas of the coffee and ensure your
complete satisfaction, this machine pre-brews each coffee. The pump
works 3 seconds, stops the following 3 seconds and then the cycle
continues until the end of the preparation.
PREHEATING THE ACCESSORIES
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For the best results, we recommend that you preheat the
accessories (filter holder and cups) without ground coffee. To do
so:
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Fill the water tank and turn the machine on
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Put the filter holder in place, place the cups below.
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As soon as the appliance reaches the required temperature, the
light stops flashing.
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Then turn the selector dial to the
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When the cups are filled with hot water, turn the selector dial to
the "off" position
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Remove the cups.
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Unlock the filter holder: press the
filter holder to the left and remove it from the appliance
Note: When the appliance is hot, the espresso cups can be preheated
on the cup warming plate.
With ground coffee
The type of coffee you choose will determine the strength and
taste of your espresso: the finer your coffee is ground, the stronger
the espresso.
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Before removing the removable tank, place the selector dial
in the
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Fill the tank with cold water and fit it back into the appliance
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Switch on the appliance by pressing the on/off button
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The light flashes during the preheating phase and then remains
lit. The appliance is then ready for use.
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9).
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position "coffee"
button while turning the
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