User Manual
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1.  Fill the reservoir with fresh, undiluted white household vinegar.
2.  Allow appliance to sit overnight with the vinegar solution in the water 
reservoir.
3.  Discard vinegar by removing the reservoir and turning it upside down 
over the sink.
4.  Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly with tap water by filling tank half full 
with water and then pouring the water back out into the sink, repeating 
this step twice.
TO DELIME INTERNAL PARTS:
1.  Make sure you delime the inside of the water reservoir first by following 
the “Deliming” steps above.
2.  Make sure to switch the on/off button to the off “O” position and the 
power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet. Fill the reservoir 
half way with white vinegar.
3.  Insert the porta-filter (with filter and no coffee) and place jar/carafe or 
regular cup on top of the drip tray and under the porta-filter.
4.  Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
5.  Press the on/off button to switch the unit on “I”, once the 3 control 
panel illuminates solidly, press the the Espresso/Custom Button twice. The 
vinegar will start flowing through the unit and it will stop automatically. 
6.  Place a pitcher or large cup (with at least 325 mL/ 11-ounce capacity) 
under the tube. Fill the milk reservoir with water and place it back on 
the unit. Turn the Froth Control Knob clockwise to the clean position “
” then press the latte/clean button for 3 seconds to activate the clean 
function. The unit will start releasing steam through the frothing tube for 
30 seconds. When done, throw the contents of the cup away.
7.  Repeat Steps 1 – 6 as necessary using only tap water to rinse any 
remaining traces of vinegar out of the machine.
3.   Wipe the lower part of the brew head where the porta-filter is attached 
to the unit with a damp cloth or paper towel. This will remove any 
espresso grounds that might remain.
4.   Attach the porta-filter (without any filter) back onto the unit. 
5.   Make sure there is water in the water reservoir. 
6.   Place a large empty cup under the porta-filter. 
7.   Plug unit in and turn unit ON (“l”) using the On/Off switch. 
8.   Once the Espresso button “ ” stops pulsing and remains illuminated, 
press and hold the Espresso button “ ” until pump starts, then release 
it. The unit will dispense water for about 50 seconds and then stop 
automatically. To stop the process yourself, press the Espresso button 
“ ” again. 
NOTE: When completed, do not store the porta-filter by leaving attached to 
the unit. This can adversely affect the seal between the brew head and the 
porta-filter when brewing espresso.
CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR
Discard the remaining water by removing the reservoir and turning it upside 
down over the sink. It is recommended to empty the water reservoir 
between uses. Wash the water reservoir with soapy water, rinse it well and 
wipe it dry. Do not wash the water reservoir in the dishwasher.
CLEANING THE UNIT
1.  Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or 
scouring pads, as they will scratch the finish.
2.  Do not store the porta-filter in the brew head. This can adversely affect the 
seal between the brew head and the porta-filter while brewing espresso.
CAUTION: Do not immerse appliance in water.
DELIMING
Mineral deposits built-up in the unit will affect the operation of the appliance. 
Your appliance must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the 
time required to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming. Also, 
you may notice a build-up of white deposits on the surface of the brew head.
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used. The 
following table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.
SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVALS
Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water (Filtered Water) Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water (Tap Water) Every 40 Brew Cycles
TO DELIME WATER RESERVOIR:
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