User Guide
Step 6. Preparing to Prime Machine
• Fill Water Reservoir
  -  Open the Lid and lift upwards using the 
Handle inside.
  -  Fill with cold water from the tap.
  -  Insert the Water Reservoir into position 
& close the Lid.
• Power
  -  Ensure that the Steam & Hot Water DIAL 
is in the vertical position.
  -  Insert the Power Plug into a 120V AC 
power outlet & switch the power on.
  -  Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn on  
the machine. 
  -  The ON/OFF LIGHT will illuminate & 
pulse to indicate the Thermoblock is  
heating up.
  - The GRINDER LIGHT will be fully 
illuminated from turn on.
 -  When the ON/OFF, and READY LIGHTS 
are illuminated, the machine is in the 
READY state for EXTRACTION & DIAL 
features.
• Insert  Portafilter
  -  Insert the Two Cup Filter Basket in the 
Portafilter. 
  -  Align the Portafilter with the 'INSERT' 
position located on the left of the Group 
Head. 
  -  Insert the Portafilter flat against the 
Group Head, then turn the Portafilter 
right all the way to the center position.
Step 7. Prime Espresso Machine
  -  Press the TWO SHOT BUTTON & water 
should start flowing from the  
Group Head. 
  -  Allow water to run through until it stops.
  - 
 The machine will return to the READY state.
  -  Position Steam Wand over the Drip Tray.
  -  Turn DIAL to HOT WATER.
  -  Allow water to run through for 20 sec.
  -  Return DIAL to vertical position.
  - 
 The machine will return to the READY state.
  - Now the Espresso Machine should be 
thoroughly primed.
  -  Wash Portafilter & Filter Basket in warm 
water & dry before making your first 
coffee.
  -  If water is not flowing from the Group 
Head or Steam Wand, repeat Step 7.
  -  If water is still not running through, 
contact Calphalon Customer Care. 
Details are on the back page.
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
PLEASE EMPTY TRAY
WIPE COFFEE GRINDS
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
TOP BURR
GRINDER
COLLAR
GRINDER
INTERLOCK
HOPPER
GUIDE
2.TURN
3.HOPPER GATES OPEN
1. ALIGN
& INSERT 
CENTER
INSERT
INSERT
2.TURN
1. ALIGN
 & INSERT 
READY
CLEAN
READY
STEAM
HOT WATER
GRINDER
ON/OFF MANUAL
LOCK
1 SHOT 2 SHOT
9
Before First Use
Important: This priming step must be 
completed prior to first use.
Note: Make sure that the Water Reservoir 
is clean & free of any debris, as any fine 
particles can block the water flow.
Note: Turning the Portafilter to the 
center position might be tight for the 
first few uses.
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
PLEASE EMPTY TRAY
WIPE COFFEE GRINDS
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
TOP BURR
GRINDER
COLLAR
GRINDER
INTERLOCK
HOPPER
GUIDE
2.TURN
3.HOPPER GATES OPEN
1. ALIGN
& INSERT 
CENTER
INSERT
INSERT
2.TURN
1. ALIGN
 & INSERT 
READY
CLEAN
READY
STEAM
HOT WATER
GRINDER
ON/OFF MANUAL
LOCK
1 SHOT 2 SHOT
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
PLEASE EMPTY TRAY
WIPE COFFEE GRINDS
BARISTA MAX
GRINDER
MANUAL SHOT
CLEAN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
MAX
2.8 L
1 L
MIN
TOP BURR
GRINDER
COLLAR
GRINDER
INTERLOCK
HOPPER
GUIDE
2.TURN
3.HOPPER GATES OPEN
1. ALIGN
& INSERT 
CENTER
INSERT
INSERT
2.TURN
1. ALIGN
 & INSERT 
READY
CLEAN
READY
STEAM
HOT WATER
GRINDER
ON/OFF MANUAL
LOCK
1 SHOT 2 SHOT
Note: For the first few seconds the Pump 
will make a louder than usual noise as it 
begins pumping the water through.










