10PRELIMINARY CHECKSControls after transportAfter removing the packaging, make sure theproduct is complete and undamaged and that allaccessories are present.Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged.Contact the Customer Service Center if productseems damaged in any way.Installing the applianceImportant!When you install the appliance, you shouldrespect the following safety warnings:• The appliance gives off heat. Leave a freespace of at least 1 inch around the sides andback of the appliance and at least 6 inches atthe top, otherwise the heat could be trappedand damage the machine.• Water penetrating the appliance could causedamage. Do not place the appliance near tapsor sinks.• The appliance could be damaged if the waterit contains freezes. Do not install the appli-ance in a room where the temperature coulddrop below freezing point.• Arrange the power cable in such a way that itcannot be damaged by sharp edges or contactwith hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot plates).Connecting the applianceImportant! Check that the mains powersupply voltage corresponds to the value indicatedon the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance.Connect the appliance to an properly groundedand correctly installed socket with a minimumcurrent rating of 10A only. If the power socketdoes not match the plug on the appliance, havethe socket replaced with a suitable type by a qual-ified professional.Using the appliance for the firsttimeNB!• Coffee has been used to factory test the appli-ance and it is therefore completely normal forthere to be traces of coffee in the mill. Themachine is, however, guaranteed to be new.• You should customize water hardness assoon as possible following the instructions inthe section "Setting water hardness" on page19.• Some models are fitted with a water softenerfilter which reduces the build up of limescalein the appliance. To install, see the instruc-tions in the section "Installing the filter" onpage 12.1. Plug appliance into electrical outlet.You must first select the language (the languagesscroll through at intervals of about two seconds):2. When English appears, press the but-ton for three seconds (fig. 1). Once the lan-guage has been saved, the message "EnglishInstalled" is displayed.Follow the instructions indicated by the appliance:3. "FILL TANK!": remove the water tank, fill to theMAX line with fresh water then replace in theappliance (fig. 2).4. "INSERT WATER SPOUT AND PRESS OK":Check that the hot water spout is inserted onthe nozzle and place a container underneath(fig. 3).Press the button (fig. 1). "Please Wait..."is displayed and the appliance begins to runoff hot water.The appliance ends the first start up procedure,then the message "Turning Off, Please Wait..." isdisplayed and the appliance goes off.The coffee maker is now ready for normal use.NB! When using the appliance for the firsttime, you need to make 4 to 5 cups of coffee and4 to 5 cappuccinos before the appliance starts togive satisfactory results.