[. . . ] The power supply cable of this appliance must never be replaced by the user, because its replacement requires the use of special tools. If the cable should become damaged, or in case it needs to be replaced, please go to a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer. When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect the plug from the socket. INSTALLATION · Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance from taps and sinks. · Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on the appliance rating plate. [. . . ] ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five coffees without using the ground coffee. 13 HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted) 1. Preheat the machine as described in the `Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, making sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit. Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature. 2. Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into the filter (fig 13). Follow the instructions on the pod's box to pur correctly the pod oon the filter. Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol: NOTE: for safety reasons, when the boiler is hot, it is not possible to remove the cap because the threads do not grip. Therefore, to fill the boiler, it is necessary either to wait until all the water in it is used up or until the boiler has cooled. ATTENTION: it is recommended that the boiler be filled when cold and that the measuring container provided be used. If the boiler is filled while hot (for example, if the water runs out while making a cappuccino), it is recommended that only the contents of one measuring container be used. NEVER TRY TO FILL THE HOT BOILER UP TO THE MAXIMUM 170 GRAMS (6 oz. ) marked on the boiler itself (fig. 14); if this is done, the machine will not froth the milk properly on the next attempt. HOW TO PREPARE A CAPPUCCINO 1. Before making the coffee, make sure that the steam knob is closed, then press the CAPPUCCINO switch (fig. NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at refrigerator temperature. 4. When the tank has been filled up to the MAX line, you can make 2 or 3 cappuccinos. Never fill the tank over the little notch that is located just above the MAX sign (fig. 19); if the tank is too full, the milk may continue to drip from the tube after the cappuccino has been made. 5. Before starting delivery of the milk, always wait until the `CAPPUCCINO OK' pilot light (fig. This light indicates that the ideal temperature has been reached for foaming the milk. TIP: if starting with a cold boiler, in order to obtain a warmer milk, wait until the `OK' pilot light comes on twice in a row (about 5 minutes). 6. Place the cup containing coffee under the tube of the milk tank, check that the clamp of the milk tank is well hooked, then turn the steam knob in an anti clockwise direction at least one full rotation (fig. When using small size cups, in order to avoid squirts of milk it is necessary to insert the anti spray cap onto the tube of the milk tank (fig. To stop the flow of milk, turn the steam knob in a The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply and without any mess. 3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to right (fig 5). [. . . ] · The tank is inserted wrongly and the valve at the bottom is not open. The coffee cream is lightcoloured (the coffee comes out quickly from the spout). · The ground coffee has not been pressed enough. · The espresso boiler outlet is blocked. · Tamper the ground coffee down more. · Only use coffee specifically ground for espresso coffee machines. · Clean the outlet as described in "Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet" section. [. . . ]