5.3
Programming the Quantity of Coffee
It is possible to preset the quantity of coffee to be brewed
by pressing the buttons (15) or (16).
The quantity of coffee can only be programmed
for the button (15) (min. 25cc, max. 180cc).
By pressing the button (16), you will have twice the
quantity programmed by the button (15).
• To start programming, insert coffee into the portafi lter as
shown in Sections 5.1 and 5.2.
• Place a cup under the brew unit (10).
• (Fig. 14) - Press the coffee brew button (15) for a few
seconds. After 3 seconds, the machine will start brewing
coffee.
• When the desired quantity of coffee is in the cup, release
the button (15).
Programming is complete. From now on the machine will
brew:
• The same quantity as the one previously selected by
pressing and releasing the button (15).
• Twice the quantity as the one previously selected by
pressing and releasing the button (16).
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TIPS FOR CHOOSING COFFEE
As a general rule any type of coffee available on the
market can be used. However, coffee is a natural product
and its fl avour changes according to its origin and blend;
it is therefore a good idea to try different types of coffee
in order to fi nd the most suited to your personal taste.
For best results, we recommend using blends which are
expressly indicated for espresso coffee machines. Coffee
should always be dispensed by the pressurized portafi lter
without dripping. The speed of coffee dispensing can
be modifi ed by slightly changing the amount of coffee in
the fi lter and/or by using a different coffee grind. Saeco
recommends using single-dose coffee pods marked ESE
for a tasty coffee and easier cleaning and preparing.
BEFORE USING THE HOT WATER/STEAM JET,
MAKE SURE THAT THE CAPPUCCINATORE IS
POSITIONED OVER THE DRIP TRAY.
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HOT WATER
Danger of scalding! When brewing starts, spurts
of hot water may come out. The spout can reach
high temperatures: do not touch it with bare hands.
• (Fig.3) - Press the ON/OFF button (2).
• Wait for the buttons (15 - 16) to be permanently on.
• (Fig.18) - Place a container or a teacup under the
cappuccinatore.
• (Fig.5) - Open the knob (4).
• (Fig.6) - Press the button (17)
• When the required amount of hot water has been
dispensed, press the button (17) again.
• (Fig.5) - Close the knob (4).
• Remove the container with hot water.
By pressing the buttons (15) or (16), the machine
will brew the same quantity of hot water as the
one programmed in Section 5.3.
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STEAM / CAPPUCCINO
Danger of scalding! When brewing begins, spurts
of hot water may come out. The spout can reach
high temperatures: do not touch it with bare hands.
• (Fig.3) - Press the ON/OFF button (2).
• Wait for the buttons (15 - 16) to be permanently on.
• (Fig.19) - Press the button (18).
• Wait for the button (18) to be permanently on. The machine
is now ready for steam ejection.
• (Fig.18) - Place a container under the cappuccinatore.
• (Fig.5) - Open the knob (4) for a few seconds, so that
remaining water fl ows out of the cappuccinatore. In a
short time only steam will come out.
• Close the knob (4) and remove the container.
Use cold milk to get a better result.
• (Fig.20) - Immerse the cappuccinatore suction pipe in the
milk container.
• Place the cup under the cappuccinatore.
• (Fig.5) - Open the knob (4) by turning it anticlockwise.
A maximum steam ejection of 60 seconds is
recommended.
• (Fig.21) - Adjust the froth quantity by using the pin. Lift it
gently to get a greater quantity of froth.
• When brewing ends, close the knob (4) and remove the
cup with the frothed milk.
After preparing the cappuccino, immerse the suction
pipe into a container with fresh clean water and eject
steam. The cappuccinatore is clean when clean water is