Cuisinart EM-200 EM-200 Manual - Page 6

PREPARING YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE 1. Place the espresso machine on a dry, stable countertop or other surface where you will be using the machine. IMPORTANT: For first time use or if the machine has not been used for some time, it is important that the machine is rinsed as follows: 2. Insert the plug into a power outlet. Press the power button once to turn the espresso machine on. The light around the power button is solid; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on. The manual and buttons will flash to indicate that your espresso maker is heating up. NOTE: Before turning on the espresso machine ensure that the steam and hot water control dial is in the O position. If not, the manual and steam buttons will flash until the dial is returned back to the O position. 3. Make sure the drip tray and grate are in place. 5. Fit the portafilter holder with either the one cup, two cup or pod filter basket (4). Secure the portafilter handle to the brew head (5) (6). 6. Place a sufficiently large container under both pouring spouts. (7). 7. Press the manual button and allow the water to run through for approximately 5 to 10 seconds. 8. Place cups on the warming plate. 4 5 6 7 1 2 NOTE: If the water reservoir is empty, the unit will not function and the manual and buttons will flash until the reservoir is filled. 3 4. To fill the espresso machine with water, simply lift the lid of the water reservoir at the top of the espresso machine, (1) and fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (2) or remove the reservoir and place the water reservoir down firmly until the reservoir cover is flush with the top of the espresso machine (3). Important: The unit will not function unless the water reservoir is properly in place. 6