First start-up

Fill the tank and switch on

These are the manual's steps.

1. Remove the tank lid and fill the tank with cold water to the max mark.
2. Plug the lead into the back of the machine, then into the wall.
3. Press the on/off button. The power light comes on.

Load the circuit

The manual calls priming "loading the circuit". It fills the boiler before the heater does any work.

1. Put a cup under the group with no filter holder fitted.
2. Press the brew button. The pump runs, and after a few seconds water starts to come out.
3. After about 150 ml, press the brew button again to stop.

If no water comes, the manual blames an air bubble: see load the circuit through the wand.

Flush two tanks through

The manual asks for this when the machine is new, and again after more than 2 weeks unused. The water is not for drinking. Empty the container as it fills.

1. Rinse and fill the tank. Put a container under the steam wand.
2. Open the knob slowly, then press the brew button and the steam button.
3. Run the whole tank through the wand. Press both buttons to stop and close the knob.
4. Refill the tank. Fit the filter holder and put a container under it.
5. Press the brew button and run the whole tank through the group. Press again to stop.
6. Remove the filter holder and rinse it. The manual then calls the machine ready for use.

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