Qilive Q.5233 2 in 1 Varista Espresso Machine User Manual

The 2 in 1 Barista Espresso Machine Q.5233 is a versatile appliance designed to brew espresso and create various coffee-based beverages. It features multiple functions and language options for user convenience.

Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:

Ensure the supply cord is intact; if damaged, have it replaced by a professional.

Always unplug the machine before cleaning or maintenance.
Avoid contact with water – keep all parts dry.

Prior to first use, clean accessories with warm soapy water and dry them thoroughly.
Supervise children when using the appliance and keep it out of their reach.

Operate the machine only with water to prevent damage.

Assembly & Set Up:

Follow the assembly instructions provided in the manual to set up the machine correctly.

Operation:

Fill the water tank with clean water.
Add coffee grounds to the filter basket.

Select the desired settings for brewing.
Start the machine to brew espresso or other beverages.

Cleaning and Care:

Regularly clean the machine and its accessories as per the instructions in the manual to maintain performance and hygiene.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter issues with the machine, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for guidance on resolving common problems.

FAQ

Q: Can children use this espresso machine?
- A: Children aged 8 years and above can use the appliance under supervision and with proper instruction on safe usage.

Q: What should I do if the supply cord is damaged?
- A: The cord must be replaced by a professional to avoid hazards.

Q: How do I prevent burns while using hot steam?
- A: Be cautious around hot steam and avoid direct contact; use handles or knobs to operate the machine safely.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using this electrical appliance, read the instructions below carefully and keep them for future reference:

WARNING: The water tank cap must not be opened during use.
WARNING: After using the appliance, the pressure in the water tank must be released before opening the water tank cap or removing the portafilter/brew basket. Follow the pressure release instructions in the “FILLING THE WATER TANK” and “MAKING ESPRESSO” sections.
Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is operating. Do not leave the appliance unattended during use or while the Control knob is in STANDBY.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, check that the local electric current corresponds to the current specified on the appliance‘s rating plate. Always plug your appliance into an earthed wall socket.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Unplug the power cable from the electricity network as soon as you stop using the appliance and prior to any cleaning, maintenance or accessory assembly work.
Never place the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
Prior to first use, clean all the accessories with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry carefully.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.

The marking of this device (symbol of a crossed-out dustbin) complies with European Directive 2012/19/EU relating to “used electrical and electronic equipment”. This marking means that this equipment, at the end of its useful life, cannot be disposed of with other household waste. The user is required to deliver it to operators who collect used electrical and electronic equipment. Collection operators, including local collection points, shops and local authorities, create an appropriate system for collecting equipment. Appropriate collection of used electrical and electronic equipment helps avoid harmful impacts on human health and the environment, resulting from the presence of hazardous components, as well as from improper storage and treatment of this equipment.
Details regarding cleaning of surfaces which are in contact with food can be found in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section.
Regarding the instructions for the use of accessories, operation times and speed settings, refer to the below paragraphs.

Take care not to burn yourself with hot steam.
Do not touch the hot parts of the appliance (such as the steam ENpipe and the metal filter). Use the handles or knobs.
Do not operate the coffee machine without water.

Do not remove the metal filter holder when the appliance is preparing coffee or when steam and hot water escape from it, and make sure you release the pressure from the water tank before removing the metal funnel.
Do not use outdoors.
Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.

There is a potential risk of injury if used improperly.
The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
WARNING: avoid spillage on the connector.

The appliance must not be immersed.
WARNING: potential injury from misuse.
Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.

WARNING: The filling aperture must not be opened during use.
The coffee-maker shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated voltage: 220-240 V ~, 50-60 Hz

Power consumption: 1350-1650 W
Working pressure: 9-13 bar
Water tank capacity (Min. – Max.): Min.: 400 ml – Max.: 2.3 L

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT

Removable water tank
Bean hopper

Top burr
Grinding chamber (grinder)
Control panel

Portafilter holder bracket (grinding outlet)
Brew head
Single shot filter, double shot filter

Double spout portafilter
Steam wand
Drip tray grid

Drip tray
Milk jug
2-in-1 spoon and tamper

Tamper
Cleaning pin
Cleaning brush

Toolbox

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging materials.
Check that the appliance has no visible damage and no parts are missing.

To flush the internal pipes of the machine, follow the next sections to fill the water tank, attach the portafilter with a filter into the brew head (without ground coffee), turn on the machine and wait until it enters Standby Mode to brew 2 cups of hot water from the brew head, and then dispense 1 cup of hot water from the Steam wand.
Clean the appliance and accessories following the instructions in the CLEANING AND CARE section.

ASSEMBLY & SET UP

WARNING – Moving parts! Always turn off and unplug the appliance from the power outlet before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning any parts to avoid the risk ofinjury or electrical hazards.

ASSEMBLING THE GRINDER

Turn off the machine by pressing the Power button (A) and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
Insert the top burr (3) into the grinding chamber (4) by holding the wire handle and turn it clockwise to lock it in place (Fig. 1).
ATTACHING THE BEAN HOPPER TO THE GRINDER

Align the pin on the base of the bean hopper (2) with the safety slot on the back of the grinding chamber (4) (Fig. 2), push the bean hopper down and turn it clockwise (towards )until it clicks into a grind setting between “0” and “30” to lock it securely into the grinder.
ADJUSTING THE GRIND SETTING
Make sure the grinder is in a complete stop.
Turn the hopper (2) to select the desired grind setting (Fig. 3). Use a smaller setting for a finer grind and a larger setting for a coarser grind (“0” to “30”). Adjust the setting according to the roast, bean freshness, and personal preference.

IMPORTANT: Never adjust the grind setting while the grinder is running, as this can damage the grinder.

FILLING THE BEAN HOPPER

Fill the hopper with sufficient roasted coffee beans and close the lid. For best flavour and aroma, use freshly roasted coffee beans. It is recommended to use a French roast, espresso roast, or medium to dark roast.

Do not store coffee beans in the hopper. The beans will lose their freshness and become stale. Store them in the bag or an airtight container in a cool place. Do not store roasted coffee beans in the refrigerator or freezer.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

The water tank can be filled while it is installed on the machine, or it can be removed for filling.

Press the Power button (A) to turn the machine off.
Fill the water tank up to the maximum level mark with filtered tap water or room-temperature drinking water. Do not use distilled or mineral water. Do not exceed the maximum level mark.
Refill the water tank when it is low (–> FILL WATER TANK REMINDER).

ATTACHING THE DRIP TRAY

Insert the drip tray (12) and grid (11) into the machine.
Check and empty the drip tray regularly during use.

OPERATION

WARNING – Moving parts! This appliance contains moving parts that can causefinger or hand injury. Do not touch moving parts. Always unplug the appliance from the power outlet before approaching moving parts.

CAUTION – Risk of burns:

Hot surfaces! Do not touch hot surfaces. Accessible surfaces, metal surfaces, and accessories of the appliance become hot during use and are subject to residual heat afteruse. Use handles, buttons or knobs to operate the appliance.

Hot water and steam! Do not place hands directly under the brew head or steam wand when the appliance is in use to avoid scalding or injury.

TURNING THE MACHINE ON (STANDBY MODE)

Make sure the machine is properly assembled and set up (–> ASSEMBLY & SET UP).

Make sure the Steam wand knob (E) is in the Stop position (e2).
Connect the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
Press the Power button (A) to turn the machine on. Wait until the machine entersStandby Mode to brew coffee or use the steam wand.
- After turning the machine on, the power indicator (a) will flash slowly on the control panel (5) to indicate that the machine is in Preheat Mode.
- Once the machine is preheated, it will enter Standby Mode. The power indicator (a) will turn solid, the single cup and double cup indicators will light up (c, d), and the knob (E) will be ready to use.

TURNING THE MACHINE OFF

Stop or wait until the machine ends its current operation and resumes Standby Mode.
Always return the knob to the Stop position (e2) before turning the machine off.
Press the Power button (A) to turn the machine off.

USING THE GRINDER AND FILLING THE PORTAFILTER

The Grind button (B) can be used at any time that the grind indicator (b) is lit solid on the control panel.

If the grind indicator (b) flashes, the bean hopper (2) is not properly attached to the grinder (4). Turn off the machine by pressing the Power button (A) and reattach the bean hopper to the grinder ( ATTACHING THE BEAN HOPPER TO THE GRINDER,
ADJUSTING THE GRIND SETTING).
NOTE: When the grind indicator is flashing (b), the grinder cannot be used. If the Grind button (B) is pressed, the grind indicator (b) will flash and beep 3 times.

Insert the single shot filter for 1 cup of espresso, or the double shot filter for 2 cups (8), into the portafilter (9) and place the portafilter on the holder bracket (6) (Fig. 4). The filters are stored in the toolbox (18).
Press the Grind button (B) when the grind indicator (b) is solid, as follows:
- For single shot filter (1 cup): Press the Grind button once. The grinder will run for 9 seconds (default).
- For double shot filter (2 cup): Press the Grind button twice. The grinder will run for 13 seconds (default).
If you need to stop the grinder, press the Grind button (B) again.
Remove the portafilter from the holder bracket.

Tap the portafilter on the worktop to level the grounds, and then use the tamper (15) to press the ground coffee with a force of about 12.5 kg. When the edge of tamper is aligned to edge of portafilter, the ground coffee is the correct amount

TIP: If you prefer to use pre-ground coffee, fill approximately 13 grams in the single shot filter, or 18 grams in the double shot filter (8).

OVERHEAT PROTECTION

After 3 minutes of grinding, allow the grinder to rest for 6 minutes to prevent overheating. If the grinder is used continuously for 3 minutes and the rest time in between is less than 6 minutes, the machine will deactivate the grinding function.

When the grinder’s rest time reaches 6 minutes, the machine will automatically activate the grind function.

PREHEATING

It is recommended to preheat the cup, portafilter, filter, and brew head before extracting coffee to ensure optimal brewing temperature.

Insert the filter (8) in the portafilter (9), put a cup under the brew head (7), and follow the next section to brew one or two cups of hot water.

BREWING ESPRESSO

Make sure the Steam wand knob (E) is in the Stop position (e2).
Press the Power button (A) to turn the machine on. Wait until the machine enters Standby Mode to brew coffee or use the steam wand.
Prepare the portafilter (8, 9) with freshly ground coffee (–> USING THE GRINDER AND
FILLING THE PORTAFILTER).

Insert the prepared portafilter into the brew head (7) by aligning the handle with the mark, and then turn the handle to the right until it reaches the mark to lock the portafilter into place (Fig. 5).
Depending on the filter size used, place one or two cups under the portafilter. The double spout portafilter allows you to brew espresso into two cups at once.
Press the Single cup (approx. 50ml±10ml) button or Double cup button (approx. 100ml±10ml) (C/D) to start the espresso extraction. The machine will automatically enter Standby Mode after the extraction.

If you need to stop the brewing, press the same button again (C/D).
After brewing coffee, remove the portafilter (9) from the brew head (7) by holding and turning the handle to the left until it reaches the mark. Discard the spent coffee grounds and rinse the portafilter and filter in warm water before brewing again.

FROTHING MILK

To make cappuccino, prepare the espresso in a preheated large cup first.

Fill the milk jug (13) about a quarter full with milk (100 ml) to make cappuccino, or about a third full (150 ml) to make latte macchiato. Use whole or semi-skimmed milk, cold from the refrigerator.
Place the filled jug on the drip tray under the steam wand.
While the machine is in Standby Mode, turn the knob (E) to the Steam position (e3). The steam indicator (e3) will turn on and the steam preheat function will be activated. When the indicator starts flashing, the steam wand will begin to produce stream.
For best frothing results, let the initial steam run for 3 to 5 seconds to build up steam and turn the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2).
Hold the jug at an angle, insert the steam wand (10) into the milk about 1 cm deep, and turn the knob (E) again to the Steam position (e3) to start frothing.
When the desired milk temperature and foam consistency is reached, turn the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2) to stop the steam. Do not exceed 5 minutes when frothing to avoidoverheating the appliance.
Pour the frothed milk over the prepared espresso. Sprinkle with cocoa powder if desired and serve.

OVERHEAT PROTECTION

If the frothing time exceeds 5 minutes, the steam indicator (e3) will flash as an overheat alarm, and all functions will be deactivated.

In this event, turn the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2) and allow the machine to cool down for at least 1 minute to reset the alarm.

USING THE HOT WATER FUNCTION

The hot water function allows you to make tea, hot drinks, and to pre-warm your coffee cups.

Place a cup under the steam wand (10).
While the machine is in Standby Mode, turn the knob (E) to the Hot water position (e1). The hot water indicator (e1) will turn on, and the machine will enter hot water mode. When theindicator starts flashing, the steam wand (10) will dispense hot water.
Turn the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2) to stop dispensing hot water. The hot water indicator (e2) will stay solid and the machine will return to Standby Mode.

OVERHEAT PROTECTION

The maximum hot water output is approximately 200 ml ± 20 ml. Always stop the hot water function by turning the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2) when the desired amount of hot water is filled in the cup. DO NOT leave the steam wand (10) dispensing hot water continuously or excessively, as this will overheat the machine.If the machine is overheated, the Hot water and Steam indicators (e1, e3) will start to flash as an overheat alarm, and the coffee brewing function will be disabled.

In this event, turn the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2) and allow the machine to cool down for at least 1 minute to reset the alarm.

SLEEP MODE

The machine will automatically enter Sleep Mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. To turn the machine on, press the Power button (A).

FILL WATER TANK REMINDER

When the water level is low in the water tank (1), the machine will remind the user to refill the water tank (–> FILLING THE WATER TANK). The power, grind, single cup, and double cupindicators (a, b, c, d) will flash along a buzzer sound. The buzzer will only sound 5 times and stop.

NOTE:

The reminder also appears when the ground coffee used is too fine and the machine cannot brew the coffee.
If no operation is performed 1 minute after the reminder, the machine will enter Standby Mode.

CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

CUSTOMIZING THE GRINDING TIME

To customize the grinding time for 1 cup on the Grind button:

Make sure the top burr and bean hopper are assembled on the grinder (2, 3, 4) and the hopper is filled with sufficient coffee beans (–> ASSEMBLY & SET UP).
Adjust the grind setting on the hopper and place the assembled portafilter on the holder bracket (6).
While in Standby Mode, press and hold the Grind button (B) until the grind indicator startsflashing and the grinder starts running (adjustable range: 4 seconds to 18 seconds).
Release the Grind button when the desired grinding time is reached. The machine will emit a confirmation buzzer and save your setting.

To reset a custom grinding time, a full reset on the machine is required. All settings in the machine will be reset to factory defaults. Press and hold the Power and Grind button (A + B) at the same time. The machine will beep and all indicators will flash 2 times to confirm the reset.

CUSTOMIZING THE COFFEE VOLUME

The coffee volume of the Single cup button and Double cup button can be customized according to your preferred cup size.

Make sure there is sufficient water in the water tank.
Insert the prepared portafilter into the brew head and place a cup below.
Press and hold the Single cup button (or the Double cup button) (C/D) until its indicator (c/d) stays solid and the machine brewing coffee (maximum adjustable volume: Single cup 125 ml, Double cup 250 ml).
Release the button when the desired coffee volume is reached. The machine will emit a confirmation buzzer and save your setting.

To reset the Single cup button (C) to the factory default, press and hold the Power button and the Single cup button (A, C). The Single cup indicator (c) will flash 2 times, and the otherindicators will turn off. The machine will emit a confirmation buzzer to confirm the reset and the machine will enter Standby Mode.
To reset the Double cup button (D) to the factory default, press and hold the Power button and the Double cup button (A, D). The Double cup indicator (d) will flash 2 times, and the other indicators will turn off. The machine will emit a confirmation buzzer to confirm the resetand the machine will enter Standby Mode.

ADJUSTING THE STANDBY TIME

To adjust the length of time before the machine enters into Sleep Mode:

Press and hold the Grind button and the Single cup button (B + C) at the same time. The power indicator (a) will flash and the last set standby time will be shown on the control panel by the indicator that is lit solidly, while the other indicators remain off:
- Grind indicator (b) lit = 10 minutes
- Single cup indicator (c) lit = 20 minutes (default)
- Double cup indicator (d) lit = 29 minutes
Press the Grind, Single cup, or Double cup button (B, C, or D) to set the desired standby time. The button pressed will illuminate solidly, and the Power indicator (a) will flash.
To save your selection, press the Power button. The machine will emit a confirmation buzzer and save your setting in the button.
- To change the standby time, repeat the above steps.

RESETTING THE MACHINE

In case of incorrect settings, you can press and hold the Power and the Grind button (A + B) at the same time to reset all the settings in the machine to the factory defaults. The machine will beep and all indicators will flash 2 times to confirm the reset.

CLEANING AND CARE

WARNING – Moving parts and hot surfaces! To avoid the risk of injury or burns, always unplug the appliance from the power outlet and allow it to cool down completely before cleaning.
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, never immerse the appliance, power cord or plug in water or any liquid. Never rinse them under the tap.
IMPORTANT: Never use solvents, chemical or abrasive cleaning agents, wire brushes, sharp objects or scouring pads to clean the appliance or accessories.

GENERAL CLEANING

Clean the machine and accessories after each use.
Reverse the steps in the ASSEMBLY & SET UP section to disassemble the machine and accessories for cleaning.
Clean the surfaces of the machine with a soft, moist cloth. Dry completely with a soft, dry cloth.
Clean the water tank (1), bean hopper (2), drip tray (12), grid (11), tamper (15), and 2‑in‑1 spoon and tamper (14) in soapy water with a soft sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.The accessories are not dishwasher safe.
Clean the portafilter (9), filters (8), and milk jug (13) in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
To access the toolbox (18), remove the drip tray from the machine and pull out the toolbox from the right corner (Fig. 6). The toolbox stores the cleaning pin (16), cleaning brush (17), single shot filter, and double shot filter (8).
Use the cleaning brush (17) to clean the grinder (–> CLEANING THE GRINDER). The flat end of the cleaning brush can be used to remove the filter from the portafilter.
Use the cleaning pin (16) to clean the steam wand (10) and filters (8). The thicker pin is for cleaning the steam wand, and the thinner pin is for the filters.
Allow the machine and all parts to dry completely before reassembling.

CLEANING THE GRINDER

Clean the grinding chamber (4), burr wheels, and grinding outlet (6) at least once every 2 weeks. When using the coffee grinder, the grinding chamber (4) may become clogged or slowed down by coffee beans, pasty residues, or coffee particles between the burrs.

Clean the grinder promptly in the following events:

When there is a reduction in ground coffee. The grinding chamber (4) and burr wheels need cleaning.
When the grinder is used to ground coffee to a fine grind. Clean the grinding chamber (4) and grinding outlet (6).
The machine is equipped with an anti-static system that helps prevent coffee powder from spreading outside during grinding. If coffee powder floats out of the portafilter (8, 9) during grinding, the grinding outlet (6) needs cleaning with the cleaning brush (17).

METHOD TO CLEAN THE GRINDER

Empty the bean hopper (2) and reassemble it on the grinder (4). Press the Grind button (B) once and allow the grinder to spin a few seconds to make sure the grinder is working properly and no coffee grounds come out of the grinding outlet (6).
Turn off the appliance by pressing the Power button (A) and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
Turn the bean hopper (2) anti-clockwise (towards ) to remove it from the grinding EN chamber (4).
Turn the top burr (3) anti-clockwise to remove it from the grinding chamber (4).
Use the cleaning brush (17) to remove coffee grounds and clean the top burr (3), grinding chamber (4), built-in bottom burr, and gears.
IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, do not clean the burrs with water. Never rinse the grinding chamber (4) with any liquid to avoid damage to the machine.
Use the cleaning brush (17) to clean the grinding outlet (6) and anti-static device.
Do not install the top burr (3) at this time. Reattach the empty bean hopper (2) by aligning the pin on its base with the safety slot on the back of the grinding chamber (4) (Fig. 2), push the bean hopper down and turn it clockwise (towards ) until it clicks into a grind setting between “0” and “30” to lock it into the grinder.
Press the Grind button and let the grinder run to sweep the ground coffee residue into the grinding chamber. (If the coffee dust inside is not completely removed, unplug the appliance and repeat steps 5 to 8).
Then remove the bean hopper anti-clockwise, and install the top burr (3) and bean hopper (2) clockwise. Cleaning is complete.

DESCALING

It is recommended to descale the machine every 4-6 months.

DESCALING REMINDER

The machine is designed with a descaling reminder and descaling function. When the flow rate of steam and brews have reached 15 litres, the single cup, double cup, steam, and hot water indicators (c, d, e1, e3) will flash at the same time to remind you to descale the machine.

Before starting the descaling and rinsing process, prepare and observe the following:

Empty the drip tray and install it in place.
Insert the double shot filter (8) into the portafilter (9).
Insert the portafilter into the brew head (7) and lock it into place.
If the descaling process does not start within 1 minute, the machine will exit the descaling cycle and return to Standby Mode.
NOTE: If you need to exit the descaling process, press the Power button (A) at any time to exit.

PART I – DESCALING PROCESS

The descaling process takes about 10 minutes.

Remove the water tank and add ONE of the following descaling solutions to the water tank:
- A. Coffee machine descaling tablets – Fill the water tank with 1 litre of water. Add the descaling tablets and wait for the descaling tablets to dissolve.
- B. Liquid descaler – Add half cup of liquid descaling agent into the water tank, then add 1 litre warm water to the water tank.
- C. White vinegar and warm water – Add 1.5 tablespoon of white vinegar into the water tank, then add 1 litre warm water.
Mix the solution thoroughly and insert the water tank into the machine.
Place a 1-litre container under the brewing head and another 1-litre container under the steam wand.
Make sure the knob (E) is in the Stop position (e2), then press the Power button (A) to turn on the machine and allow it to enter Standby Mode.
In Standby Mode, press and hold the Grind, Single cup, and Double cup buttons (B + C + D) at the same time for 5 seconds to start the descaling process. The power indicator (a) will flash, the single cup and double cup indicators (c, d) will turn off, and the hot water and steam indicators (e1, e3) will illuminate solidly.
Turn the knob (E) to the Steam position (e3). The steam and power indicators (e3, a) will flash at the same time.
The pump will start to work. Hot descaling water will start to pass through the brew head (7) and steam wand (10) in cycles. When the descaling solution runs empty in the water tank, the appliance will emit 8 buzz alerts and then a long buzz.
Turn the knob (E) to the Stop position (e2) to pause and mute the alert. The power indicator (a) will continue to flash and the hot water and steam indicators (e1, e3) will remain solid.
IMPORTANT: To avoid exiting from the descaling cycle, please complete the following steps within 5 minutes and continue with the Rinse Process. (If the machine has exited the descaling cycle, repeat step 5 to re-enter the descaling cycle and continue with the Rinse Process).
Remove the water tank, rinse and wash it thoroughly. Fill the tank with tap water up to the maximum mark, and reattach it to the machine.
Empty the two containers and put them back in the machine.
PART II – RINSING PROCESS
Turn the knob (E) to the Steam position (e3) to continue. The steam and power indicators (e3, a) will flash at the same time. The pump will start to pump water from the water tank again through the brew head (7) and steam wand (10) in cycles.
When the water tank is empty and the hot water dispensing stops, the power (a), grind (b), single cup (c), double cup (d) indicators will illuminate solidly at the same time.
Turn the knob to the Stop position (e2). The machine will exit from the descaling cycle and return to Standby Mode.
Your machine is ready to use

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible cause	Possible Solution
The appliance does not turn on.	■ Loose power cord connection. ■ No electricity from the power outlet.	■ Insert the plug firmly into the main outlet. ■ Try another power outlet.
The grind indicator is flashing on the control.	The bean hopper is not installed.	Install bean hopper on the grinder.
There are watermarks on the bottom of the machine	■ The drip tray is full. ■ The water tank or the drip tray is not installed in place.	■ Empty the drip tray. ■ Ensure the water tank and drip tray are properly installed. ■ If the problem persists, do not disassemble the appliance yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for repair.
There is a ticking sound after turning on the machine, and a hissing sound after brewing the coffee.	This is a normal operating sound of the pressure control valve when it is working.
Coffee does not come out of the portafilter / Coffee comes out of the portafilter drop by drop / The portafilter cannot be installed correctly in the portafilter holder.	■ Too much ground coffee in the filter. ■ Too fine coffee powder. ■ Too much pressure.	■ Try the recommended dosage: 13 grams for a single shot, and 18 grams for a double shot. ■ Adjust to a coarser grind setting. ■ Do not tamp coffee repeatedly or with excessive force.
No steam is produced.	■ The steam function is not preheated. ■ The steam wand is blocked.	■ The steam wand can only produce steam after the machine finishes preheating with the knob in the Steam position. ■ Descale the machine, and use the included cleaning pin to clean the steam wand.
Brewing coffee and hot water cannot be used immediately after steaming, and the the machine will pump water automatically.	After steaming, the machine needs to release pressure to reduce the internal temperature. At that time, no other operations can be performed. The water-pumping operation cools down the heating element quickly.	It takes 20-30 seconds to release the pressure and cool down. Once the pressure is released and cool down is completed, the indicators on the control panel will activate, and coffee or hot water can be prepared as usual.

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