Read these operating instructions carefully before using the machine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi avant d'utiliser la machine MODE D'EMPLOI Diese Leer atentamente estas instrucciones de uso antes de utilizar la máquina INSTRUCCIONES DE USO FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Ideas with Passion ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any other literature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or using this appliance. 2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid. 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for examination, repair or adjustment. 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. 8 Do not use outdoors. 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11 Always turn appliance "OFF", then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn switch to "OFF", then remove plug from wall outlet. 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use. 13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam. CAUTION This appliance is for household use. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service centre. Do not immerse base in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only. 1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage. 2 Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only. 3 Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation. 4 Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water. 5 For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER SUPPLY CORD A A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of getting tangled up or tripping over a longer cord. B Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C If a long extension cord is used: 1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3 the cord does not hang from the table to avoid the risk of getting caught up in it. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 ENGLISH GENERAL INFORMATION This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using coffee beans and is equipped with a device for the distribution of steam and hot water. This elegantly styled machine is designed for household use only. It is not suitable for continuous professional-type use. Warning. The manufacturer shall accept no liability for damage or injury caused by: · improper use or use for other than the intended purposes; · repairs carried out by anyone other than an authorized service center; · tampering with the power cord; · tampering with any machine component; · use of spare parts and accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer; · mineral or scale build up and / or freezing damage. The warranty will be voided in such cases. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS · Voltage rating · Power rating · Power supply · Casing material · Size (w x h x d) · Weight · Cord length · Control panel · Water tank (removable) · Pump pressure (bars) · Boiler · Coffee container capacity See rating plate on appliance See rating plate on appliance See rating plate on appliance Metal 10.4 x 14.2 x 15.7 in / 265 x 360 x 400 mm 22.05 lbs / 10 kg 4 ft / 1200 mm Front 67.5 oz / 2 lit. 15 Stainless steel 1/3 lb / 180 g. of coffee beans 6-9g 13 Boiler pressure safety valve safety thermostat A warning triangle draws attention to the instructions that are important for user safety. Please carefully abide by these instructions to avoid serious injury! TO FACILITATE INTERPRETATION · Quantity of ground coffee · Dreg drawer capacity · Safety devices Subject to engineering and manufacturing changes as warranted by technological developments. HOW TO USE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone else who should use the coffee machine. For further information or an explanation of problems not completely or sufficiently addressed in these instructions, contact an authorized service center. Machine in conformity with European Directive 89/336/EEC (Italian Legislative Decree 476 of 04/12/92) concerning electromagnetic compatibility. The machine complies to American regulations (c UL us) FCC Part. 15 relative to electromagnetic compatibility. 4 SAFETY RULES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY Immediately unplug the appliance. - The appliance must not be used by children or by individuals unacquainted with the operating instructions. - The appliance is dangerous for children. If left unattended it must be switched off. - Do not leave the materials used to pack the appliance within children's reach. - Do not direct a jet of hot steam and/or hot water toward yourself or others: danger of scalding. - Do not introduce any objects through the openings in the appliance (Electrical hazard!). - Do not touch the plug when your hands or feet are wet. Do not unplug the appliance by yanking at the power cord. - Warning: contact with hot water, steam or and hot water/steam nozzle may cause burns. HAZARDS THE APPLIANCE MAY ONLY BE USED - In a closed place. - To prepare coffee, dispense hot water, froth milk or heat beverages using steam. - For household use. - By adults in full possession of their physical and mental capacities. NEVER USE THE APPLIANCE for purposes other than those indicated above to avoid hazards. Never place any substances in the containers other than those specified in the instruction manual. When you fill a container, make sure all nearby containers are closed. Fill the water tank only with fresh drinking water: hot water and/or other liquids may damage the machine. Do not use carbonated water. The coffee grinder may be adjusted only while it is running. Do not introduce your fingers or any material other than coffee beans into the coffee grinder. Before attempting to access the inside of the coffee grinder, switch OFF the machine and remove the plug from the electric socket. FAULTS MAINS CONNECTION Connect the coffee machine to a suitable electric socket. The voltage must match the voltage specified on the appliance rating plate. - Do not use the appliance if it malfunctions or you suspect damage, e.g. after a fall. - Repairs must be performed by an authorized service center. - Do not use an appliance with a defective power cord. Should the power cable be damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or his customer service department. (Electrical hazard!). - Switch off the appliance before opening the service door. Danger of scalding! CLEANING INSTALLATION - Choose a perfectly level supporting surface. Do not place on a hot surface! - Maintain a distance of 4 in / 10 cm from walls and electric or gas burners. - Do not keep at temperatures below 32°F / 0 °C; the appliance may be damaged by freezing. - The power outlet must be accessible at all times. - The power cord must not be damaged, secured with clamps, placed on very hot surfaces etc. - Do not let the power cord hang loosely (Warning: danger of tripping or of causing the appliance to fall). - Do not use the power cord to carry or pull the coffee machine. - Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it and allow it to cool down. - Avoid exposing the appliance to splashes of water. Do not immerge it in water. - Do not dry machine components in a conventional or microwave oven. SPARE PARTS DISPOSAL To guarantee safety, you should use only original spare parts and accessories. - The packing materials can be recycled. - Appliance: unplug the appliance and cut the power cord. - Deliver the appliance and power cord to a service center or public waste disposal facility. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 5 Water tank lid Cup plate Dose adjustment knob ENGLISH Coffee bean container Coffee bean container lid Grind adjustment knob Control panel Water tank Service door Steam knob Cleaning brush Brew group key Height-adjustable coffee dispenser Drip tray + grill ON/OFF switch Hot water/ steam wand Cartridge filter applicator "Aqua Prima" cartridge filter (optional) Power cable Tray full indicator Coffee button Knob to adjust the quantity of coffee in the cup Steam button "Aqua Prima" filter alarm reset Warning light "Aqua Prima" filter replacement light ­ see page 13. Brew group Dregs drawer 6 INSTALLATION / PRIMING The messages displayed by the machine during operation are shown on page 14. Important warning for using the "Aqua Prima Filter" can be found at page 14. Check that all components are correctly placed. Fill the coffee bean container with coffee beans. The "Aqua Prima" filter can be installed (see pg.13). (Optional; it can be purchased separately). Flashing Fill the tank with fresh water. Put the plug into the socket placed on the machine rear. See rating plate Connect the plug placed at the opposite side of the cable to an adequate socket. Move the ON/OFF switch to "I" to turn on the machine. The machine is warming up; the light is flashing. Place a container under the steam wand. Turn the knob counterclockwise to start priming the machine. Steadily lit Note: Prime the machine during initial set up, if the machine has not been used for several days, after refilling the water tank, or any time the priming indicator is steadily lit: Wait until a steady stream of water flows out from the nozzle. Turn the knob clockwise to stop the priming process. Remove the container. When the indicator lights are fixed, the machine is ready for use. Check the dater on "Aqua Prima" filter; if filter is past its date, replace it with a new one. ADJUSTMENTS 7 COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT Use coffee bean blends for espresso coffee makers. If you do not obtain the desired result, try using a different blend. Store coffee in a cool place, in an air tight container. Do not use frozen beans. You will note a change after dispensing 3 - 4 cups of coffee. The grinder can be adjusted by means of the knob. Turn counterclockwise for a finer grind. Coffee flows out more slowly. Turn clockwise for a coarser grind. Coffee flows out more quickly. COFFEE DOSE ADJUSTMENT COFFEE coffee. DOSE ADJUSTMENT - You must adjust the dose before dispensing This adjustment will have an immediate effect on the coffee brewed. You can adjust the quantity of coffee to be ground per cup from 6 (-) o 9 (+) grams. Stronger coffee (towards +). Weaker coffee (towards -). COFFEE IN CUPS COFFEE IN CUPS - You must adjust the dose before dispensing coffee. This adjustment will have an immediate effect on the coffee brewed. To adjust the quantity of coffee dispensed to the size of your cups. Short coffee. Weak black coffee. ENGLISH Adjustment may be made only while the burr coffee grinder is operating and in increments of 2. Extreme settings not recommended. 8 COFFEE DISPENSING / HOT WATER Warning! Hot water and steam may cause burns! Direct the steam wand toward the drip tray. COFFEE BEANS 1 COFFEE Steadily lit Make sure that the machine is ready. Position a warm coffee cup under the coffee dispenser. Press the button once to distribute 1 coffee. To stop brewing sooner, press the button or turn the knob. When the machine stops making the coffee, remove the cup. COFFEE BEANS 2 COFFEES Steadily lit Make sure that the machine is ready. Position the warm coffee cups under the coffee dispenser. Press the button twice to distribute 2 coffees. To stop brewing sooner, press the button or turn the knob. Should the distribution of the 1st coffee be interrupted, the 2nd coffee will not be distributed. When the machine stops making the coffee, remove the cups. HOT WATER Place a container under the s ...