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PRODUCING HOT WATER

1.Turn on the coffee unit by pressing the ON/OFF

switch (fig. 3). Wait until the ‘OK’ pilot light comes

on (fig. 5).

2.Position a container under the cappuccino maker.

3.Press the coffee delivery switch and at the same time

turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction;

hot water will come out from the steam tube.

4.To stop the flow of hot water, turn the steam knob in

a clockwise direction and press the coffee delivery

switch.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out any cleaning operations of the

exterior parts, switch the machine off, remove the plug

from the socket and leave the machine to cool.

CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND

COFFEE

About every 300 coffees, clean the filter holder for

ground coffee as follows:

• Remove the filter with the frother;

• Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a

dishwasher.

• Unscrew the cap of the frother (fig. 22) by rotating in

the direction indicated by the arrow on the cap.

• Remove the frother from the container by pushing it

from the cap end.

•Remove the gasket.

• Rinse all components and clean the metal filter

thoroughly in hot water using a brush (fig. 23). Make

sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If

necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 24).

• Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as

shown in figure 25. Make sure to insert the pin on

the plastic disk into the hole in the gasket indicated

by the arrow in fig. 25.

• Replace the assembly into the steel filter container

(fig. 26), making sure the pin is inserted into the hole

in the support (see arrow in fig. 26).

• Finally, screw on the cap.

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the

guarantee.

CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (IF

SUPPLIED)

About every 300 coffees, clean the filter holder for

pods as follows:

• Push the filter holder button, remove the filter (fig. 27)

and the frother if fitted. Clean the inside of the filter

holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.

• Clean the filter thoroughly in hot water using a

brush. Make sure the holes in the metal filter are not

blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 23).

• Replace the filter.

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the

guarantee.

CLEANING THE ESPRESSO BOILER OUTLET

At least twice a year, the espresso boiler outlet must be

cleaned as follows:

• check that the coffee machine is not warm and the

plug is detached from the mains;

• using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw that holds the

outlet of the espresso boiler (fig. 28);

• clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 14);

• clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a

brush. Make sure the holes are not blocked. If

necessary, clean with a pin (fig. 24).

• rinse the outlet under the tap, still scrubbing it;

• replace the outlet of the espresso boiler, making sure

the gasket is correctly repositioned.

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the

guarantee.

OTHER CLEANING OPERATIONS

1.Do not use solvents or detergents in cleaning the

coffee maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.

2.Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash them

periodically

ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the

unit in water – it is an electrical appliance.

DESCALING

It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine

every 300 cups of coffee. It is recommended that

specific (store-bought) products for descaling of

espresso coffee machines be used. If such products are

not available, it is possible to proceed as follows:

1.Fill the tank with water using 1 liter of water;

2.Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid

in the water (available from chemists);

3.Press the ON/OFF switch and wait that the OK pilot

lamp switches on.

4.Check that the filter holder is not attached and place

a container under the outlet of the machine;

5.Press the coffee delivery switch, let the water flows

for half water tank and turn the steam lever to let

some water to flow out from the steam tube. Then

press the coffee delivery switch to interrupt.

6.Allow the solution to act for about 15 minutes, then

start up the flow again until the tank is completely

empty;

7.To eliminate the remains of the solution and the

calcium, rinse the tank well, fill it with clean water

and replace. press the coffee delivery switch to

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