MCE Touch AEP Series - Preparation of the Machine; Putting the Machine into Operation; Grinding and Dosing

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Before starting the machine, make sure that the level of water in the boiler is higher than the minimum level on the
level-check window (1). If there is no water (first installation or after boiler maintenance), it is necessary to fill the boiler
in advance, so as to prevent overheating of the heating element. Proceed as follows :
• Open the water tap of the water mains and of the softener;
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Using manual fill (2), fill the boiler with water until the waterlevel is above the minimum;
Turn the main switch to position “1” and wait for the machine to warm up completely.
• During the machine's warm-up phase (roughly 20 minutes), the anti-eddy pressure valve will release
steam for a few seconds until the valve itself closes.
• Before using the machine, run deliveries dry with the filter-holder attached for a few seconds to
release any air which may be in the circuit, so that the delivery groups are completely heated.
• Before constant use of the machine, dispense a few servings of coffee to test the grinding and to
check the operating pressure of the machine.
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4. Putting the machine into operation
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The preparation of the machine and its installation must be carried out by authorized personnel.
Use of the machine without all the installation operations carried by authorized personnel could
seriously damage it.
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Preparation of the machine
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5. Grinding and dosing
To prevent the short term seal wearing, clean the edge of the filter before attaching the filter holder on the
dispensing unit. Do not excessively tighten the filter holder to the brewing group.
Place the grinder-doser in a convenient place near the machine. Grinding and dosing coffee must take place in
accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the grinder-doser. To obtain a high quality espresso coffee we
suggest the following:
Do not keep large amounts of coffee in the hopper. Observe the sell-by date indicated by the producer;
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Grind the volume of coffee based on use, place the amount the doser contains and if possible use it before the end of the day;
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If possible, never buy coffee that is already ground as it expires quickly. If necessary, buy it in small vacuum-sealed
packages.
Fill the filter with the needed dose of ground coffee and press it with the tamper. Attach the filter holder to the dispensing
group.
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