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This user manual applies to HD8920.
The machine is made for preparing espresso co ee using
whole co ee beans and for dispensing steam and hot water.
In this user manual you will nd all the information you need
to install, use, clean and descale your machine.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT..................................................................................................... 4
Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................4
Warning ....................................................................................................................................................4
Caution .....................................................................................................................................................5
Compliance with standards ......................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 6
Product overview ......................................................................................................................................6
General description ...................................................................................................................................7
PREPARING FOR USE ........................................................................................ 8
Machine Packaging ...................................................................................................................................8
Machine Installation .................................................................................................................................8
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................................................12
Automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle ........................................................................................................12
Manual rinse cycle...................................................................................................................................12
Measuring and Programming Water Hardness ........................................................................................14
“INTENZA+” Water Filter Installation ......................................................................................................16
Replacing the “INTENZA+” Water Filter ...................................................................................................19
ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Co ee Grinder ...................................................................................................................19
Adjusting the "Aroma" - Amount of Ground Co ee .................................................................................20
Cup-Warming Surface .............................................................................................................................21
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout ..............................................................................................................21
Adjustment of Co ee Length ..................................................................................................................23
ESPRESSO, COFFEE AND AMERICAN COFFEE BREWING .......................................24
Espresso, Co ee and American Co ee Brewing Using Co ee Beans ........................................................24
Espresso and Co ee Brewing Using Pre-Ground Co ee ...........................................................................25
CAPPUCCINO BREWING ...................................................................................27
HOT WATER DISPENSING .................................................................................29