2INSTAllATION - cOFFEE GRINdERalways use only fresh, non-sparkling waterto fill the tank (7). Hot water or any otherliquid may damage the tank and/or the machine.Do not turn on the machine without water: makesure there is enough water in the tank.• (Fig. 24) - Remove the cover (2) and add the coffeebeans.always add only coffee beans in thecoffee bean hopper (1). pre-ground coffee,instant coffee or any other object may damagethe machine.• Replace the cover (2) on the coffee bean hopper(1).• Insert the plug into a suitable socket.• The main power button (5) is switched to -0-. Pressthe button (5) to turn on the machine. The light (23)on the control panel will turn on.• (Fig. 26) - Place a container beneath the steamspout (pannarello) (12) to prime the circuit. Turnthe knob (14) counterclockwise and wait until waterflows steadily out of the steam spout (pannarello).Turn the knob (14) clockwise to stop waterdispensing.note: Before starting the machine after longperiods of inactivity or if the water tank hasbeen completely emptied, it is advisable to primethe circuit.• After the above operations have been completedthe machine is ready for use.• To brew coffee, dispense hot water or eject steamand for a proper use of the machine, carefully followthe instructions provided.5 CoFFee GrinDerCaution! The grinder adjustment knob, insidethe coffee bean hopper, must be turned onlywhen the grinder is working. Do not pour groundand/or instant coffee into the bean hopper.Do not insert any material other than coffeebeans into the hopper. The grinder containsmoving parts that may be dangerous. Therefore,do not insert fingers and/or other objects. Turn themain power button to off and remove the plug fromthe socket before carrying out any type of operationinside the bean hopper. Do not pour coffee beanswhen the grinder is working.The quality and flavour of coffee depend on the grind,as well as on the blend used. The machine has a knob(3) to adjust the coffee grind. Turn the knob when thegrinder is working to adjust the grind. The digits onthe knob indicate the grind.The manufacturer configures each appliance on anintermediate grind setting: if the grind is too fine, rotatethe knob to a higher setting; if the grind is too coarse,turn the knob to a lower setting.The variation in grind will only be seen when three/fourcoffees have been brewed.use coffee bean blends for espresso machines.Try not to use very high or very low grind settings(e.g. 1 - 16). use different coffee blends for differentsettings. Keep coffee in a fresh place in a sealed,airtight container.The grind must only be regulated if coffee is notbrewed properly:Too fast brewing = too coarse grind > Rotate the knobto a lower setting;drip and/or absent brewing = too fine grind > Rotatethe knob to a higher setting.