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. Let 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 The X4 espresso machine uses the EASY SERVING ESPRESSO (E.S.E) system: for best results, we recommend using the E.S.E. servings, which are easily recognisable by the E.S.E. logo on the package. The E.S.E. system guarantees several benefits: the quality of the espresso coffee remains constant regardless of the user's experience. The system is very easy to use, quick, and extremely easy to clean. It is very important, however, that you store E.S.E. servings in a closed, airtight container so that they remain fresh. NB: The X4 also uses pre-ground coffee, if you have the ground coffee handle. x4 SHO R T I N S TRUCTION S x4 G E N E RAL I N F O RMA TION S x4 SHO R T I N S TRUCTION S x4 G E N E RAL I N F O RMA TION S General information for using the unit Short instructions We recommend that the grill (9), the drip tray (7), the water 1 Fill the water tank (11). tank (11), the steam nozzle and air intake opening (8) are cleaned regularly. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: never immerse the appliance in water or clean in a dishwasher. The contents of the water tank (11) should be changed regularly. After changing water, ensure that the suction hose (14) reaches into the inside of the water tank (11). 2 Connect the plug to the electrical supply. It is recommended that the machine be decalcified regularly (depending on the hardness of the water) using a decalcification agent specifically developed for espresso machines. (Use no vinegar!) For perfect espresso enjoyment, it is recommended that the cups are warmed in advance on the cup warmer (13). Press the On/Off button (1). The display will illuminate. The X4 will carry out an 3 1 On/Off switch automatic check of the water level in the 2 Temperature button 3 Button for coffee heating tank: If there is insufficient water, 4 Button for steam the machine will switch on the water pump. 5 Display The lettering H2O will appear in the display. 6 Filter-holder guide 7 Filter-holder After the water filling process is complete, 8 Steam nozzle for hot water the current water temperature in the and cappuccino heating tank will be displayed. 9 Grill 10 Drip tray 11 Water tank 4 Press the temperature button (2) to 12 Steam knob activate the machine. Wait until the 13 Cup storage (heated) 14 Water-intake tube machine has reached the required temperature. After the cup symbol on the display ceases to flash, the machine is ready to make coffee. NB: the machine will not make espresso if it is not in the correct temperature range. 5 Place a single E.S.E. portion, with its logo face down, into the filter-holder (7). Next, twist the filter-holder holder firmly into the infusion head (6). Place a cup onto the perforated plate (9). 6 Now press the coffee button (3) once to prepare an espresso. The programmed preparation will take 15 seconds; if the coffee button (3) is pressed twice in succession, the programmed preparation will take 25 seconds and you will receive a long espresso. Afterwards, you can enjoy your espresso. Factory settings for the machine are: 22 temperature, 98 degrees C and extraction 23 time, 15 seconds and 25 seconds respectively. 11 14 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 x4 C APPUCCI N O x4 S T E AM AN D W A TE R x4 C APPUCCI N O x4 S T E AM AN D W A TE R Steam The X4 can generate steam or hot water for the preparation of cappuccino or tea. In order to generate steam, the TEMPERATURE must appear on the display. Press the steam button (4). The cup symbol will disappear from the display and the steam symbol will appear. The machine will now automatically increase its operating temperature. The machine is ready when the steam symbol ceases to flash. Turn the steam knob (12) in an anti-clockwise direction to regulate the exit of steam. Press the steam button (4) once again to switch off the STEAM function. Hot water To make hot water, the TEMPERATURE must appear on the display. After the cup symbol has ceased flashing, turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction while keeping button (3...