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6.8 Dispensing coffee
Do not remove the lter holder from the dis-
pensing group when coffee is being dispensed.
The coffee dispensing method is different for each machine
type;therefore,the instructions specictothemodel being
used must be followed.
Inanycase,beforedispensing,thelterholdermustbelled
as described in the next paragraph.
6.8.1 Preparing the lter holder
Before lling the lter holder, make sure it is
empty and any previous coffee residue has been
removed.
• Fillthelterwithadoseofgroundcoffee(approx.6-7g);
follow the procedures specied by the manufacturer of
the grinder-dispenser.
• Tamp the coffee with the special tamper.
• Cleantherimofthegroundcoffeelterbeforeattaching
thelterholdertothedispensinggroup.
• Hookthelterholdertothegroupwithoutclosingittoo
tightly in order to prevent the gasket from wearing quickly.
6.8.2 “ALE” version
Never perform the below-described operations
without coffee in the lter or without the lter
holder attached to the dispensing group. The
rapid upward movement of the lever may cause damage
to the appliance, individuals or property.
The dispensing time depends on the grind neness and
the amount of coffee in the lter holder.
• Place a cup/demitasse under the group’s dispensing spout.
• Pull the lever all the way down.
• Whilst the lever is down, wait a moment (3-5 seconds) for
the coffee to be pre-infused.
• Next, carefully lift the lever until some resistance is felt,
then release the lever.
• The lever will continue ascending to its idle position, dur-
ing which time the coffee will be dispensed. Wait for the
coffeetonishdispensing.
6.8.3 “EMA“ version
• Place a cup/demitasse under the group’s dispensing spout.
• Lift the lever: the machine will start dispensing coffee.
• When the desired amount of coffee has been dispensed
in the cup/demitasse, lower the lever to stop the coffee
dispensing function.