The KRUPS IL 
Caffk
 Bistro
is a state of the art programmable combination 
coffee, espresso, and 
cappuccino maker that
incorporates all of these 
functions in an all in one 
space saving coffee/ 
espresso making system. 
This appliance also features
an electronic programming
panel which offers ease of
operation and flawless
performance and can be
programmed for wake-up
coffee up to 24 hours in
advance.
BEFORE YOU STAM.. .
We recommend that you 
get familiar with all the parts 
of your “IL 
Gaffe
 Bistro” 
before operating the 
machine. 
Wrth
 the unit 
unplugged, begin by inserting the filter basket (9 into
the filter holder (e), fit the
filter holder(e) into the 
brewing head, and remove 
and replace the boiler cap 
(a). Turn the selector switch 
(b) to the three different
positions, and check out all 
parts of the coffeemaker as
well. Wash all loose parts in
warm, soapy water, rinse 
thoroughly and dry.
It is also recommended 
that you operate your 
“IL 
Cat%
 Bistro” once 
without coffee using the 
instructions provided for 
espresso and coffee 
making.
CAUTION - PRESSURE 
It is important to remem-
ber to 
NEVER
 open the 
boiler cap (a) or remove 
the filter holder (e) while 
your “IL 
Caff6
 Bistro”
turnad
 “On”, or as long as
them is pressure in the
boiler.
Please follow the instruc-
tions listed below to see if
the machine is still under 
pressure. These safety precautions should be followed 
while your machine is in
use and ten to fifteen 
minutes after last use of the 
machine.
5.
6.
Turn the selector switch 
to the 
“0”
 position. 
Unplug the machine. 
Hold a pitcher with cold
water underneath the 
steam nozzle and insert
nozzle into the pitcher. 
Once the steam nozzle
is immersed in the 
pitcher of water, 
turn
 the 
selector switch to the
“@
 position. Continue 
this procedure until no 
more steam comes out 
of the steam nozzle.
Turn the selector switch 
to the 
“0”
 position.
Now you can remove
the boiler cap and filter
holder.
In case there is still water in
the boiler chamber, remove
the glass carafe and drip 
tray, and turn the machine
upside down to empty any 
remaining water in the 
chamber.
GENUINE ESPRESSO
Espresso is a far richer and 
stronger brew than regular 
coffee. It should be deep, 
dark and delicious. Most 
people find that they enjoy 
it in small quantities because 
of its richness, and for that
reason, espresso is usually
served in small 
(2-2X! 02)
demitasse cups. 
Your “IL 
Gaffe
 Bistro”, 
properly used, will always 
produce espresso that is 
deep, dark and delicious. 
Just follow the instructions 
and use fresh, well-roasted,
preground espresso or
espresso beans you grind
yourself. Remember: 
Espresso requires a finer 
grind than regular coffee.
Making Espresso
Place your “IL 
Gaffe
Bistro” near an electrical 
outlet, then plug in the 
machine.
Make sure the selector 
switch (b) is in the 
“0”
(off) position.
Place your filter basket 
(9
into the filter holder(e)
(see figure 1). The basket
is marked on the inside
indicating 2 or 4 cups.
Fill to the desired level.
Pill the filter basket with
ground espresso coffee
(see figure 2). Pack the
coffee lightly and clear
any excess coffee from 
the rim of the filter holder. 
This will ensure the filter
holder will fit properly
into the brewing head.