• 36 •• 36 •The machine is adjusted tobrew a true Italian espressocoffee. This feature may slightlylengthen the brewing time, allowingthe intense flavor of the coffee todevelop fully.Using Pre-Ground CoffeeThis function allows usingpre-ground and decaffein-ated coffee.Pre-ground coffee must be poured intothe bypass doser positioned next tothe coffee bean hopper. Only use coffeeground for espresso machines and nevercoffee beans or instant coffee.Note:• If no pre-ground coffee is pouredinto the bypass doser, only waterwill be dispensed;• If the dose is excessive and 2 ormore measuring scoops of coffeeare used, the machine will notbrew the product. In this case, themachine will run an empty cycleand discharge any ground coffeeinto the dregdrawer.To brew coffee:• Press and release the “ “ button toselect the pre-ground coffee function.• Lift the pre-ground bypass dosercover.• Add only 1 scoop of pre-ground coffeeto the compartment. Use the measur-ing scoop supplied with the machine toperform this operation. Then, close thecover.GreenGreenWarning: Only add pre-groundcoffee to the bypass doser.Other substances and objects maycause severe damages to the ma-chine. Such damages will not becovered by warranty.Press and release:the “ ” button for an espresso cof-fee;the “ “ button for a long coffee.• The brewing cycle then starts. Afterthe pre-brewing cycle, coffee beginsto come out of the dispensing head.After dispensing the product, the ma-chine defaults back to the whole coffeebean configuration.Repeat the operations de-scribed above to brew othercoffees.GreenDISPENSINGHOT WATERWarning: Dispensing may bepreceded by short spurts ofhot water and scalding is possible.The steam/hot water wand may reachhigh temperatures: Do not touchwith bare hands. Use the appropriatehandle only.• Before dispensing hot water, checkthat the following icon is displayed:When the machine is ready, proceed asfollows:• Place a container under the steam/hotwater wand (Pannarello, if supplied).