Use and Care Manual

b) Remove the water tank and open the tank lid to fill it with fresh water, the

water level should not exceed the "MAX" mark on the tank. Then place the

tank into the appliance properly, pushing down firmly to engage the base

valve. Make sure the two hooks on the back of the water tank are inserted

into the openings in the back of the machine.

c) Switch "ON" the machine. The "ON" button indicator will illuminate orange.

Make sure the Coffee/Steam switch is pressed to the left in the Coffee

position " ".

d) Place the sieve inside the portafilter (without coffee). See Fig 2 for proper

inserting of the sieve.

e) Align the portafilter at the inscription "INSERT", push the portafilter up and

turn it firmly to the right towards the inscription "LOCK" until it feels tight.

NOTE: In the beginning it might not be possible to turn the portafilter all the

way to the "LOCK" position. Just make sure the portafilter is firmly placed.

Over time the portafilter can be moved closer to the "LOCK" position.

f) Place cup(s) underneath the portafilter. At this time the green indicator light

illuminates next to the Coffee/Steam switch showing the machine is ready to

brew.

g) Turn the Selector Dial to the left towards the " " icon. Hot water will be

pumped through the filter and into the cup(s).

h) Turn the Selector Dial to the center position "•" to stop the flow of hot water.

i) Empty the cup(s) and remove the portafilter. Dry the cup(s), sieve and

portafilter well. All parts are now pre-warmed and the machine has been

purged.

CAUTION! Never leave the machine unattended during brewing or steaming.

You always must turn the Selector Dial to the center position "•" to stop

brewing and/or steaming.

TIP: Place espresso cups upside down on the warming plate on top of the

machine. As long as the machine is on, the internal heater will keep the top

plate warm.

5. Filling and Inserting the Portafilters

The EC PRO includes two espresso portafilters – one for convenience, one for

control. Choose the one that’s right for you.

a) Double Spout Portafilter

The double spout portafilter is convenient and easy to use, even if you’re brewing

Bottomless portafilter with 1-cup

bottomless sieve

Double spout portafilter with 2-cup sieve