11EnglishINSTALLATION - COFFEE GRINDERliquid 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.4.3 Turning on the machine forthe first time• 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 water dispens-ing.• (Fig.26) - After carrying out the operation above,empty out the water in the tank.1 Place a container under the steam wand(Pannarello) (12) and turn the knob (14)anticlockwise.2 After 30 seconds (or when the container is full)stop the dispensing by turning the knob (14)clockwise.3 Wait about 60 seconds. Repeat the operationsfrom step 1 until emptying out the tank.• (Fig.25) - When the procedure is complete, fill thewater tank again.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 ground and/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/four coffees have been brewed.Note: If the value has been changedexcessively - by turning the knob to verylow settings - the "no coffee" alarm might beactivated. Press the coffee brew button again toreactivate the machine and to complete the coffeegrinding cycle.Use coffee bean blends for espresso machines. Trynot to use very high or very low grind settings (e.g.1 - 16). Use different coffee blends for different set-tings. Keep coffee in a fresh place in a sealed, airtightcontainer.