[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using any electrical appliance, some basic safety precautions should be observed. · Make sure the voltage of your electrical system corresponds to the voltage shown on the bottom of the machine. · To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid. · Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and do not leave appliance unattended while in operation. [. . . ] As a general rule, use one level spoonful of ground coffee (about 7 grams) for each cup (for example, 10 spoonfuls for 10 cups). However, the quantity of ground coffee used may be varied according to personal taste. · Close the filter-holder and place the carafe on the warming plate with the lid on. · Choose the desired flavor as indicated in the section "HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOR OF DRIP COFFEE". The indicator light on the button comes on and the appliance starts to make the coffee. 3); the AUTO light on the button comes on. ) · The coffee will begin to emerge after a few seconds. It is completely normal for the appliance to release a little steam while the coffee is brewing. To keep the coffee hot after brewing, set the carafe on the warming plate and leave the appliance on (drip coffee indicator light on). · To turn the appliance off, press the DRIP COFFEE ON/OFF button. HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOR OF DRIP COFFEE The coffee machine has a "flavor savor" channel inside the drip coffee filter-holder that increases the coffee infusion time, improving extraction. You can set the machine to make coffee with a strong (STRONG position) or light (LIGHT position) aftertaste by turning the AccuFlavor System knob (Fig. The AccuFlavor System only changes the strength of the aftertaste of the coffee, while the actual flavor remains unaltered. HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE 1. 14) corresponding to the number of cups you want to make, using the marks on the WATER LEVEL side of the carafe (see the table at the end of the instructions). Fill the filter with ground coffee according to the quantity shown in the table at the end of the instructions and distribute evenly without pressing down (Fig. It is important to use top quality medium grind coffee to avoid blocking the filter while the coffee is being dispensed. 9 7. To attach the filter-holder, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (Fig. 19), and push it upwards while turning the handle firmly toward the right. (Note: the quantity of water for making cappuccinos is greater than that needed for espresso. 27) up to level 2 (corresponding to two cappuccinos) marked on the inside of the reservoir. NOTE: Use reduced fat milk (or preferably fat-free milk) at refrigerator temperature. The espresso/cappuccino indicator light will illuminate to indicate the espresso coffee maker is operating. When the darker coffee (which is below the lighter colored cream) reaches level 2 on the COFFEE LEVEL side of the carafe (Fig. If the coffee goes above level 2, there will not be enough steam left afterward to froth the milk. [. . . ] · The filter is clogged. SOLUTION · Use medium grind coffee or coffee ground expressly for espresso makers. · Use reduced fat (or preferably fatfree) milk at refrigerator temperature. · Clean the splash hood thoroughly. No milk froth is formed when making cappuccino. · The milk is not cold enough. · The splash hood is dirty. The drip coffee takes longer to brew. · The drip coffee machine needs to be descaled. · Descale as described in the section DESCALING THE DRIP COFFEE SECTION. [. . . ]