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ounces) turn off the switch (2).
H) Remove the filter-holder (7) from
its housing (8) by repeating the
operation described in point F in
reverse. Dispose of the used E.S.E.
serving.
Preparation of additional cups of
espresso:
I) To make more cups of espresso,
repeat operations E through H.
Ground Coffee Kit (Using pre-
ground coffee to prepare
espresso)
A Ground Coffee Kit is available as
an option with your X3. You will need
this kit if you want to use pre-ground
coffee (not E.S.E. Servings) to make
espresso. The Ground Coffee Kit
contains a filter-holder, which
must be fitted with one of two filters
provided with the kit. The smaller
filter should be used to prepare one
cup of espresso, and the larger filter
for two cups of espresso. The kit
also includes a measuring spoon,
which will also be used to measure
the correct amount of coffee per
serving, and also to tamp or press
the coffee firmly into the filter-holder.
The Ground Coffee Kit is used as
followed:
J) Select the one or two cup filter,
depending on the number of
espressos that you would like to
prepare, and press it firmly into the
filter-holder.
K) Take the measuring spoon and
measure one spoonful (7 grams) of
coffee for the one cup filter and two
spoonfuls (14 grams) for the two cup
filter. For each cup that you want to
you will need to grind coffee or have
pre-ground coffee.
How to produce steam (making a
cappuccino)
In order to make steam for a
cappuccino, it is necessary to
increase the temperature of the
machine, as follows:
L) Make sure that there is no serving
in the filter-holder. With the steam
valve (4) in the closed position, turn
on the steam switch (3). If the
temperature pilot light (5) is not
already lit, this operation will
make it come on.
M) The pilot light (5) will go off when
the correct temperature has been
obtained. When the light goes off,
open the steam valve (4) slightly, by
turning it counter-clockwise, and
allow the residual water to flow from
the pipe (9) until the steam comes
out of the steam outlet. When
steam starts to come out, close the
valve (4).
N) Place a container of milk under
the steam outlet pipe (9) so that a
small part of the pipe is immersed.
Then open the steam valve (4) to
obtain steam. A special hole at the
side of the nozzle brings in air, which
mixes with the milk to make the
foam for cappuccino. If this does
not occur, change the position of the
container so that the air hole (16) is
not covered by the milk. It is
preferable to use very cold milk.
After you have steamed the milk,
turn off the steam switch (3).
After a few minutes, the machine will
return to the correct temperature for
making espresso.
Troubleshooting for cappuccino:
If you notice a reduction in the
supply of steam, close the steam
valve (4) and turn on the coffee
switch (2) until water comes out of
the filter-holder (7). Then repeat
steps K and L.
O) It is very important to avoid
making an espresso immediately
after using the steam function,
as the machine will be too hot.
To reduce the temperature of the
machine quickly in order to make a
perfect espresso, follow the
instruction below:
- Make sure that there is no coffee
serving in the filter-holder.
- Turn on the coffee switch (2) and
put a container under the
filter-holder (7). This will remove
some hot water from the boiler. Do
this until the temperature pilot light
(5) comes on.
- Turn off the coffee switch (2) to
stop the water flow and then wait
again for the temperature pilot light
(5) to go off: the machine is now
ready to make another espresso.
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO MAKE
MODIFICATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
VOLTAGE: 220/230 V
(110/120 V US - 110 V J)
POWER: 1.050 W
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
General Rules for Using the
Machine
It is important to keep the machine
clean by frequently washing the drip
plate (11), the filter holder (7), and
the water tank (10). The steam
outlet pipe (9) and the air absorption
hole (16) should also be kept clean.
VER
Y IMPORTANT: never immerse
the machine in water or put it in a
dishwasher.
The water contained in the tank (10)
must be changed regularly. After
changing the water, check that the
intake pipe (14) is positioned inside
the tank (10).
Depending on the hardness of the
water in your area, it is
recommended that you occasionally
use a special de-scaling product for
coffee machines (do not use vinegar)
to remove scaling inside the
machine.
De-scaling: Follow the directions on
the package for recommended
strength. Mix, as per package
instructions, enough de-scaling
solution to fill the water tank (10)
two-thirds full, and put tank in
machine.
Turn on the machine, but do not wait
for it to heat. Immediately, open the
steam valve (4) and let all but one
third of the solution run through the
steam outlet (9) into a container.
Close the steam valve (4). Then turn
on the coffee switch (2) and let the
remainder of the solution run
through the filter holder (7) into a
container. When the water tank is
empty, turn off the coffee on/off
switch immediately (1).
Rinsing: Wash the water tank (10)
with soap and rinse thoroughly. Refill
the water tank with fresh cold water
and replace in the machine. Open
the steam valve (4) and let the full
tank of water run through the steam
outlet (9) into a container. Close the
steam valve (4). Refill the water tank
with fresh cold water and replace it
in the machine. Turn on the coffee
switch (2) and let all of the water run
through the filter-holder (7) into a
container. When the water tank is
empty, the cleaning process is
complete. After refilling the tank, you
can begin to make coffee again. If
you use your machine frequently, and
live in a area with hard water, you
may want to repeat this process
once every two months. If your water
is not hard, or if you use the
machine less frequently, you can de-
scale every six months to one year.
(If you want proof that all of the
cleaning solution is out of the
machine, steam some milk as
explained in the section on making
cappuccino. The milk will curdle if
any solution is left in the machine.)
In order to enjoy a perfect piping hot
espresso, keep the cups warm by
storing them on the cup warmer
(12) on top of the machine.
Operating the Machine
Installation
It is only necessary to do the
following before using the
machine for the first time.
A) Check that the voltage plate of
the supply current of your machine is
correct by looking on the plate (15)
before plugging it into the electrical
socket.
B) Fill the tank half-full of cold water
(10), ensuring that the intake pipe
(14) is immersed in the water. Place
a container under the filter-holder (7).
Turn on the main on/off switch (1)
and activate the water flow through
the internal system by turning on
the coffee switch (2).
C) Fill the tank again (10), checking
that the intake pipe (14) is
immersed in the water.
How to make the first espresso
after installation (or after the
machine has been turned off).
To make sure the machine is in the
ideal condition to make a perfect
espresso, follow the instructions
below:
D) Turn on the main switch (1) and
make sure that the on/off pilot light
(6) will come on automatically,
indicating that the machine is
heating.
E) Take out an E.S.E. serving and
place it in the filter-holder (7) with the
printed side facing down.
F) Place the filter-holder (7) in its
housing (8), and rotate until it fits
firmly, making a good seal.
G) Make the coffee by turning on the
switch (2): once you have the
desired quantity of coffee (extra
strong-one ounce, or mild-two
