• 1 Steel cup warmer
• 2 Steam switch
• 3 Coffee switch
• 4 On/Off switch (I/O)
• 5 On/Off pilot light
• 6 Right temperature pilot light
• 7 Steam valve
• 8 Filter- holder housing
• 9 Steam outlet (Cappuccino)
• 10 Cold water tank
• 11 Drip grill
• 12 Drip plate
• 13 Filter- holder
• 14 Thermometer
• 15 Intake pipe
• 16 Plate

SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs or machine in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from power socket when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorised service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.

12. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

E.S.E.

The X1 expresso machine uses the EASY SERVING ESPRESSO (E.S.E.) system: for it to operate properly it is necessary to use the E.S.E. servings, which are easily recognizable from the brand name printed on the packets, the same one that is shown on the espresso machines. The E.S.E. system guarantees a series of benefits: the quality of the espresso coffee always remains constant, irrespective of the consumer's skill in making it. It is easy to use and very fast, and the system is extremely easy to clean.

It is very important that you keep the E.S.E. servings in a closed container in a dry, well-aired environment.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

General Rules for Using the Machine

The machine must be kept clean by frequently rinsing the drawer (12), the filter-holder (13) and the tank (10).

VERY IMPORTANT: never immerse the machine in water or put it in a dishwasher.

The water contained in the tank (10) must be regularly changed. After changing the water, check that the intake pipe (15) is positioned inside the tank (10).

It is recommended that every three months you use a mixture specially designed for espresso machines to remove limescale. To enjoy a perfect espresso, you are advised to keep the cups warm using the cup-warmer (1) incorporated in the machine.

Operating the Machine

Installation

A) Check that the voltage of the supply current is correct by looking on the plate (16): if so, connect the machine to the socket.

B) Half-fill the tank with cold water (10), ensuring that the intake pipe (15) is immersed in the water. Place a recipient under the filter-holder (8).

Turn on the general switch (4) and make the water circulate around the internal circuit by turning on the coffee switch (3).

C) Fill the tank again (10), checking that the intake pipe (15) is immersed in the water.

How to obtain the first coffee after installing (or turning off) the machine

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 (4) and make sure the starting pilot light (5) is on: if the temperature of the machine is not sufficiently high, the temperature pilot light (6) will come on.

Place the filter-holder (13) in its housing. Wait for the temperature pilot light (6) to go off. Place a cup under the filter-holder (13) and turn on the coffee switch (3). Allow the hot water to come out. Empty the hot water from the cup.

At this point the machine and the cup are ready for a perfect espresso.

E) Take out an E.S.E. serving and place it in the filter-holder (13) with the printed side facing downwards.

F) Place the filter-holder (13) in its housing, rotating until it is firmly fitted making a good seal.

G) Make the coffee by turning on the switch (3): once you have the desired quantity of coffee (extra strong or mild), turn off the switch (3).

H) Remove the filter-holder (13) from its housing, by repeating the operation described in point F) in reverse. Dispose of the used E.S.E serving.

Subsequent preparation of other coffees

I) If the machine is on, always wait for the temperature pilot light to go off (6) before making another espresso.

J) To make other coffees, repeat operations E to H.

How to obtain steam (making a cappuccino)

K) Ensure that there is no serving in the filterholder. With the steam valve (7) in a closed position, turn on the steam switch (2). If the temperature pilot light (6) was not already on, this operation will make it come on. After about 10 seconds, or, when the pilot light (6) has gone out, turn off the steam switch (2).

L) Half-open the steam valve (7) by turning anti-clockwise and wait for the water to come out. When steam begins to come out, close the valve (7).

M) Turn the steam switch on again (2).

Place a recipient with the milk under the steam-cappuccino pipe (9) so that part of it is immersed. Then open the steam valve (1) to obtain the steam.

A special hole at the top of the nozzle makes it possible for a small amount of milk to be absorbed, and this is thus transformed into foam for cappuccino. If this does not occur, alter the level of the milk until the desired result is obtained. It is preferable to use very cold milk. If you note a reduction in the supply of steam, close the steam valve (7) and turn on the coffee switch (3) until water comes out of the filter-holder (8).

Then repeat steps K and L.

It is very important to turn the steam switch off when you have finished steaming the milk.

N) It is very important to avoid making an espresso immediately after the steam is supplied, as the machine is still too hot. To reduce the temperature of the machine quickly and obtain a perfect espresso, follow the instructions below:

- Ensure that there is no serving in the filterholder.

- Turn on the coffee switch (3) and put a recipient under the filter-holder

(14) enabling the hot water to come out until the temperature pilot light comes on (6).

- Turn off the coffee switch (3), thus interrupting the flow of water and wait for the temperature pilot light to go off: the machine is now again ready to make another espresso.

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