Espressione CE4550 Instructions For Use Manual

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1 IMPORTANT

 Please read these instructions before using the coffee maker.
 Do not switch the coffee maker on without making sure that the voltage

stated on the specifications plate matches that in your home.

 Do not operate the coffee maker without water in the tank.
 Steam and water may come out of the coffee output 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
flavor and aroma from the coffee. It is therefore normal for the electric
pump to make a little noise and vibrate when it comes into operation.

 If the power lead is damaged, it should be replaced by the

manufacturer or by an authorized after-sales service shop or similar
qualified personnel to prevent possible hazards.

 VERY IMPORTANT! Do not get the appliance wet or submerge it in

water.

 Keep out of the reach of children.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experienc e and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

CAUTION! When you want to dispose of the appliance, NEVER throw
it in the rubbish bin. Take it to your nearest CLEAN POINT or the waste
collection centre closest to your home for processing. You will thus be
helping to take care of the environment.

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2 MAIN COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)

1 Switch with mains pilot light
2 Coffee extraction and de-pressurization selector
3 Switch with steam warning light
4 Comfort Clean filter holder
5 Selector for filter position and emptying dregs
6 Filter holder flap
7 Lower plastic filter holder base
8 Water tank
9 Steam nozzle control
10 Steam nozzle
11 Steam nozzle protector
12 Water level viewer
13 Coffee outlet holes
14 Cup-heater tray
15 Cup-holder tray
16 Tank lid
17 Sugar cube container
18 Dispenser spoon

3 TIPS

 Before using the coffee machine for the first time, we recommend

allowing the equivalent of 8-10 cups of water to run through th e filter
holder (with no coffee in the filter). This completely cleans the entire
system.

 Use the dispenser spoon (18) to adjust the correct amount of coffee.

One spoonful is equivalent to one cup of coffee.

 If the coffee seems to be coming out too slowly, the grind is too fine.

We recommend that you avoid using extra-fine ground coffee.

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4 OPERATION
A. COFFEE

A. Preparing coffee

1. Fill the water tank. To do this, remove the tank (8) from the rear of the

coffee maker or open the lid (16) and pour the water in.

2. Plug the coffee maker into the mains and press the switch (1). The

orange pilot light will come on and change to green once the appliance
is ready to make the coffee.

3. If you want to make sure your first cup of coffee is hot, insert the filter-

holder without coffee in it and let one or two cups of hot water run out in
order to warm the components of the coffee-maker. We also
recommend that you put the cups to be used on the cup-heater tray (14)
so as to warm them up during this operation, providing creamier coffee.

This coffee maker includes the filter holder Easy Clean (4), which does not
require any accessories for making 1 or 2 cups, using ground coffee or
single-dose pods.

4. To make t wo cups of coffee, set the selector (5) to position 1 (fig 2).

The filter will move downwards allowing you to add two doses of
ground coffee. Use the dispenser spoon to do this, without exceeding
the spoon level.

5. To make just one cup, set the selector (5) to position 2 (fig.3). The filter

then moves up to the intermediate position allowing you to add one
dose of ground coffee or a single-dose pod.

6. Lightly compress the ground coffee.

B. Starting the coffee maker

7. Next, place the filter holder (4) in the coffee-maker.

8. Make sure the filter holder is securely closed, pushing the h andle firmly

from left to right, as it may drip otherwise (Fig. 3).

9. Install the cup-holder tray (15) acco rding to the size of the cups you ar e

going to use (fig. 4):
A. Small cups
B. Large cups

10. Place one or two cups under the coffee outlet holes (13).

11. When the mains pilot light (1) turns green, turn the coffee extraction

selector (2) to the left until the selector mark points to the cup icon

(fig.5). The coffee will start to come out.

12. Once the required amount of coffee has come out, turn the selector (2)

back in the opposite direction to the de-pressurization position (fig. 6) to

stop the coffee from coming out and vent the residual pressure in the

filter holder.

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C. Cleaning

 To remove the coffee dregs or single-dose pod, turn the selector (5) to

position 3 (fig 7). The entire filter will move to the edge of the filter

holder so that the dregs can easily be expelled.
 If you used a single-dose pod, remove the bag and put it in the rubbish.

B. STEAM

To heat any type of liquid using the steam nozzle (10):

1. Plug the coffee maker into the mains and press the switch (1). The

orange pilot light will come on and change to green once the appliance

is ready to make the coffee.

2. Next, press the steam s witch (3) and wait until its pilot light comes on.

3. When the pilot light comes on, insert the steamer (10) into the liquid to

be heated and gradually open the steam nozzle control (9). Always

handle the steam nozzle (10) by the protective handle (11), to avoid

potential burns.

4. After using, we recommend you clean any traces of dirt on the inside.

To do this:

5. Place an empty container beneath it, turn on the steamer switch (9)

again and let the steam out.

6. Turn off the steam switch (3).

7. If you are going to use the steamer (10) continually to heat a large

amount of liquid (more than around 100 ml), proceed as follows: once

the steam has lost pressure (there is no force), close the steam nozzle

(9) control and turn the coffee extraction selector (2) until a little water

comes out of the coffee outlet area. Then, wait until the steam switch

pilot light (3) comes back on. Repeat these steps as often as you

consider necessary.

8. If you want to make coffee after using the steam nozzle, it is advisable

to allow two cups of water to run out through the filter holder (with no

coffee in the filter) to ensure that the next cup of coffee comes out at

the right temperature.

• The maximum steam draw-off time is about 1 min.

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5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

 Unplug the coffee maker from the mains.
 Clean the tank and filter holder regularly. We recommend allowing 1- 2

cups of water to run through the filter holder (with no coffee in the filter),

to clean the filter holder.
 Do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasive products to clean the coffee

maker or tray, just a soft damp cloth.

Cleaning the filter holder

Clean the filter holder (4) thoroughly from time to time. To do so, proceed
as indicated below (fig. 8):

1. Press the filter holder flap (6) downwards and remove the lower plastic

base (7).

2. Clean both parts of the filter holder with water. Move the filter selector

switch (5) to different positions to ensure all the coffee remains trapped

in the filter holder are eliminated.

3. Replace the plastic base in t he filter holder, fitting the projecting part

into the opening of the filter holder handle.

Cleaning the steamer

1. If you use the steam nozzle to heat milk, clean it as soon as possible

for easy cleaning. Wait for the steam nozzle to cool down and wipe it

with a damp cloth.

2. Every now and again, for more thorough cleaning of the steamer,

proceed as follows: wait until the steamer cools down and unscrew its

cylindrical part anticlockwise. Wipe the steamer spindle with a damp

cloth and soap the cylindrical part. Make sure that the small hole at the

top of the steamer is clean before refitting the part. Fit the steamer on

its spindle, screwing it clockwise.

The appliance has an automatic de-pressurizing system that channels some
of the water from the dregs into the tray. It is advisable to remove the water
from the cup-holder tray regularly.

Limescale Removal

We recommend de-scaling the appliance once a year using a special
product for coffee machines so as to maintain the coffee maker in perfect
condition. We recommend the Espressione de-scaling agent.

1. Follow the instructions that come with the de-scalin g product.

2. To flush out the circuits, fill the tank again with water only, switch on the

coffee maker, fit the filter holder without coffee, and carry out all the

steps described in the 'Operation' section twice. During this process,

press the switch (3) and let steam out for 1 minute.

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