Unpack all parts and check the items supplied for completeness (see the "Items Supplied and
Device Overview" chapter) and transport damage. If you fi nd any damage to the components,
do not use them (!), but contact our customer service department.
Cleaning Before Initial Use
1. Clean the device in the manner described in the "Cleaning and Storage" chapter.
2. Before you use the espresso maker for the fi rst time, we recommend that you carry out
1 – 2 brewing operations and dispose of the coffee in order to rid the device completely
of any production residues. Note the instructions provided in the "Use" chapter before
you start using the espresso maker.
Use
CAUTION!
❐ Do not operate the espresso maker when it is unattended! The espresso maker does
not switch off automatically!
❐ Do not unscrew the espresso maker and take it apart before it has been disconnected
from the mains power and cooled down.
❐ Do not open the lid before the brewing process has completed. Hot steam will escape!
❐ Before each use, check that the rubber seal on the bottom of the espresso pot is in good
working order.
❐ Only ever use pure espresso/coffee powder which is not ground too fi ne. Coffee
substitute or coffee extract contain sticky substances which can block the sieves of the
espresso maker.
❐ Only ever operate the device with water! You should never pour milk or other liquids
into the water reservoir!
❐ Fill the water reservoir no higher than the MAX marking!
❐ Never use the espresso maker without water in the water reservoir!
To enjoy the best espresso, we recommend a medium grinding fi neness of espresso
powder. Espresso powder which is ground too fi ne can clog up the sieve insert!
1. Place the base station on a fl at, stable surface.
2. Unscrew and take apart the espresso maker by turning the upper half of the pot and the
water reservoir in opposite directions.
3. Remove the funnel-shaped sieve insert from the water reservoir.
4a. If you want to brew 6 cups of espresso, pour water into
the water reservoir up to the MAX marking.
4b. If you want to brew 3 cups of espresso, pour slightly
less water into the water reservoir (up to approx. 2 cm
below the MAX marking).
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