User manual SOLAC C304G2

[. . . ] Steam and water may emerge from the coffee outlet at certain times. This is not a symptom of a fault or malfunction. This espresso coffee-maker is a professional high pressure model (up to 18 bar) and has a built-in electric pump to draw out the maximum flavour and aroma from the coffee. [. . . ] Fit the filter you want to use, for 1 or 2 cups (13 or 14), in the filter holder (11). Place the filter holder (11) in the guides for dispensing the coffee and slide the dispenser lever (19) forwards, until you hear a click, once or twice depending on the filter you are going to use. Press the filter coffee down lightly with the tamper (18). If you would like to use coffee tablets, open the single-serving bag. Make sure the filter holder is securely closed by pushing the handle firmly from left to right, otherwise it may drip (fig. 3) · Fit the cup-holder tray (15) according to the size of the cups you are going to use (Fig. Place one or two cups below the coffee outlet holes (12). When the coffee output pilot light comes on, press the switch (2) and coffee will start to issue. When the desired amount of coffee has run out, turn off the switch (2). If this switch is not turned off, coffee will go on running out and your cup will overflow. If the filter remains stuck to the coffee-maker when you release the filter holder, you can free it instantly by pressing the coffee output switch (2) for a moment. If you have used ground coffee, clean the grounds by placing the filter holder under running water. If you have used the coffee tablet, remove the bag and put it in the trash. To heat any type of liquid using the supersteamer: · press the switch (1) to position I and the main switch pilot light will come on. Then turn the steam switch (3) on and wait until the steam switch pilot light comes on. When the pilot light comes on, insert the steamer (8) into the liquid to be heated and gradually open the supersteamer control (7). Take always the steam nozzle (8) on its protector (20), to avoid getting burns. When you have finished, do not forget to turn off the steam switch (3). [. . . ] Fit the steamer on its spindle and screw it up in a clockwise direction. It is best to de-scale the appliance once a year with a special product for coffee machines so as to maintain the coffee-maker in perfect condition. To flush out the circuits, fill the reservoir again with water only, switch on the coffee-maker, fit the filter holder without coffee, and carry out once or twice all the steps described in the "Operation" section. [. . . ]