Smeg EGF03BLUS Instruction manual - Page 17

EN Use 4.4 Preparing espresso coffee (Fig.A, B, C, D) For excellent coffee tasting, it is recommended to pre-heat the cup by rinsing them with hot water or dispensing hot water into the cup via the wand (22). At every switch-on, it is advised to rinse the circuits of the dispensing unit (21) and of the filter-holder (20) dispensing a double coffee without the presence of coffee in the filter. • Check the level of water in the tank (7) and, if necessary, add water paying attention not to exceed the "Max" level. • Check that there are coffee beans in the beans container (3). • Select the filter (30a, 30b, 31a, 31b) suitable for the type of dispensing necessary and put it into the filter-holder (20) . For more details regarding the different filters supplied, see the "Description of the parts/ accessories" paragraph. • Position the filter-holder (20) with relative filter introduced onto the relevant support (19). • Press the key (11) to grind the dose for one coffee or (12) to grind the dose for two coffees. • After grinding, position the filter-holder (20) on a surface as shown in figure C. • Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it using the tamper supplied (23). For correct dosing of the coffee into the filter and correct tamping, the upper edge (23a) of the tamper must be aligned with the upper edge (20a) of the filter-holder. • Remove the excess ground coffee from the filter-holder, attach it to the dispensing unit (21) and then turn it anti-clockwise until it is tight. • Position the cup or cups under the filterholder nozzles (20). • Select the desired beverage and press the relative key (13 or 14). When the quantity set is reached, dispensing will end automatically. The manometer (16) allows the user to check whether the coffee is dispensed excellently as indicated in Fig. D. Coffee extracted correctly Fig.D1. Coffee under-extracted Fig.D2. Coffee over-extracted Fig.D3. To avoid spraying, do not remove the filter holder during dispensing: wait for a few seconds after dispensing has stopped. BURNS HAZARD! • After dispensing, remove and clean the filter-holder by turning it clockwise. After approx. 5 minutes of no use, the machine goes into Energy Saving function. The stand-by time can be modified as indicate din the "Auto power-off setting" paragraph. EN - 11