• 17 •English4 installationFor your own and for other people's safety, carefullyfollow the "Safety Regulations" in section 3.4.1 PackagingThe original packaging has been designed to protect themachine during transport. We recommend keeping thepackaging for future transport.4.2 installation instructionsBefore installing the machine, read the following safetyinstructions carefully:• Place the machine in a safe place;• Make sure children cannot play with the machine;• Do not place the machine on hot surfaces or near openflames.The coffee machine is now ready to be connected to the powersupply.Note: It is recommended that machine parts bewashed before their first use and/or after theyhave not been used for a period of time.4.3 machine connectionElectric power can be dangerous! It is thereforeessential to follow the safety regulationscarefully. Never use faulty cords! Faulty cords and plugsmust be immediately replaced by authorized servicecenters.Appliance voltage has been pre-set by the manufacturer.Check that the power voltage matches the indications on theidentification plate located on the bottom of the appliance.• Check that the ON/OFF button (17) is not pressed beforeconnecting the machine to the power supply.• The power cord is located inside the machine. Follow theinstructions in section 4.4 to lift the water tank.(Fig.3) - Place the power cord correctly, so that it does notinterfere with the water tank.• Fit the plug into a wall socket with suitable powervoltage.4.4 Water tank• (Fig.1) - Remove the cover from the water tank (4).• (Fig.2) - Lift the suction pipe and remove the water tank(5); make sure not to damage the water suction pipe.• (Fig.4) - Rinse the tank and fill it with fresh drinking watertaking care not to overfill.• (Fig.5) - Lift the suction pipe and fit the tank back into itshousing.• (Fig.6) - Correctly replace the water suction pipe into thetank; and place the cover back onto the tank.Only use fresh, non-sparkling drinking waterto fill the tank. warm or hot water, or anyother liquid, may damage the tank. Do not turn on themachine with empty water tank: always make surethere is enough water in the tank.4.5 Priming the Water circuitBefore starting up the machine, after a long inactivity andwhen all the water has been dispensed, the machine’s watercircuit must be primed.• (Fig.7) - Press the ON/OFF button (17).• (Fig.8) - Place a container below the steam spout. Openthe hot water/steam knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise and press the brew button (15).• Wait until a steady jet of water flows out of the steamspout (Pannarello).• Push the button (15) and close the hot water/steam knob(3) by turning it clockwise.At first use of the machine and after longperiods of inactivity, the water circuit shouldbe rinsed.4.6 Water circuit rinsingThis simple operation ensures an optimum brewing and mustbe performed:- at first start-up;- if the machine is to remain inactive for a long time.• (Fig.8) - Place a container under the steam wand(Pannarello). Open the knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise and press the brew button (15).• Dispense half the water tank content from the steam / hotwater wand. To end the operation, press again the brewbutton (15) and close the knob (3) by turning it clockwise.• (Fig.11 - 12) - Insert the Portafilter into the brew unitfrom the bottom (7) and turn it from left to right until itlocks into place.• Place a suitable container under the Portafilter.• Press the brew button (15) and dispense all the water leftin the water tank. Once the tank is empty, stop dispensingby pressing the brew button again (15).• Fill the tank again and wait until the "machine ready"brew button (15) turns on.