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Welcome to your Fully automatic espresso machine

Register your machine with us. Then explore everything you can do with it. Let’s get started.

How to set up your espresso machine

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Switch on

Once you're switched on, follow the prompts on the display. You select your language and whether you want to install the water filter now.

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Place water filter and test water hardness

Install the filter into the tank using the mounting aid. Test the hardness of your water with the testing strips, then enter that level into your machine.

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Fill the water tank

Next, fill up the water tank with fresh water from the tap, slot it into place and close the lid.

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Fill the bean hopper

Put your favourite beans in the bean hopper, locking it into place. We then recommend practising a few times before making your first real drink.

How to make your first drink

Get excited to make your first espresso! Once you’ve filled the tank with water and put in your choice of beans, you’re ready to go.

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Put your cup on the tray

Make sure to place it directly under the nozzles on the drip tray. Tip: you can pre-heat your cup on the cup warmer space at the top.

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Connect your milk container

Take your chosen milk container or carton and pop in the hose that's linked to the dispenser.

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Choose your drink

Use the touchscreen buttons to scroll to your dream drink. Then you can personalise it by temperature, strength, size and more, until it's perfect.

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Press play and watch it go

Ta da! That's it. If you liked the settings you chose, you can save them to your user profile to keep. Then just keep experimenting.

Get to know your espresso machine

Get to know all the different parts of your espresso machine.

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Power switch

Use the switch on the side of the machine to turn it on and off.

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Removable bean hopper

Simply twist and lift to easily remove the bean hopper to empty, exchange or refill with fresh beans to suit your taste.

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Pre-ground coffee bypass

Use the pre-ground coffee bypass chute to skip what’s in your grinder and get a quick change of something new.

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2.2L water tank and filter

The 2.2 L water tank makes up to 20 espresso shots in a single fill or the ability to make taller drinks without refilling often.*

*Output varies based on settings.

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Drip tray

The large capacity removable drip tray design makes cleaning easy with a built-in ‘empty me’ notification.

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Dispenser

The illuminated adjustable dispenser has a cup clearance of up to 5.4" so you can enjoy a single espresso, large americano, or anything in between.

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Milk tube

The tube attaches to the milk container so the machine can steam, heat or froth the milk for you.

What can I make with my espresso machine?

It's the ultimate way to explore espresso, like having your very own barista. Choose from 40+ drink options, with all the favourites like Ristretto and Cappuccino or Cafe au lait all on the menu. You can even go further by adding ice cream and more.

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Ristretto

Even stronger than an espresso, the Ristretto is a 'short shot' of highly concentrated coffee. Same shot, less water.

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Espresso

The shot of coffee loved the world over. Water is forced through the grounds to make 30-45 ml of pure espresso.

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Espresso lungo

A 'long' espresso with a bit more water and less intense taste. It's extracted more slowly and there's more to sip.

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Coffee

Fans of drip coffee may prefer this option, which makes a full cup of black coffee with a full and round flavour.

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Americano

Your espresso is topped up with hot water to make an Americano. For those that like their espresso diluted.

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Latte macchiato

The gorgeous '3 tier' look is achieved by the espresso being added last to give a marked tier and a robust first sip.

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Macchiato

Stained milk — macchiato is a shot of espresso with a dash of hot milk to lend a little creaminess.

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Flat white

With less foam than cappuccino, less milk than latte, the Flat white was named after its flat milk top. Plenty of coffee kick.

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Cappuccino

Known for its light frothiness, this drink is made with 3 equal parts: espresso, steamed milk, milk foam. Add sprinkles to taste!

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Café au lait

The traditional French coffee drink means 'coffee with milk' and has heated milk added, just as you'd pour from a pan.

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Caffe latte

The latte! A satisfying drink of espresso and steamed milk. It's heavier and creamier than options like cappuccino or flat white.

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Cortado

A drink with equal amounts of espresso and warm milk. The milk isn't foamed or texturised, but reduces the acidity of the shot.

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Hot water

It's convenient to dispense a cup of boiled water to use for anything you like! Drink it, add fresh mint, lemon, tea.

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Green tea

Some teas are delicate and require water below boiling (60°-80°C). Use this for green or perhaps white tea.

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Frothed milk

Milk heated with steam and volumised with tiny bubbles. You can add it to hot chocolate, for example.

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Warm milk

Milk heated with steam. It has a raised temperature, but is not texturised or volumised like microfoam.

Familiarizing yourself with the controls

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How to clean and care for your machine

To keep your espresso machine working at its best, you’ll get into a routine of care. Don’t worry, as you’ll be prompted to clean it by the indicator light when needed.

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Daily rinsing

Auto brew unit rinsing' warms the machine on start-up and quickly rinses residue. After use, the machine prompts you to do 'easy milk rinsing' to avoid any milk buildup.

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Weekly clean

Wash the drip tray when it gets full, empty used coffee from the puck container and give the machine a wipe. If you make milky drinks, wash out the milk container and frother.

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Longer-term care

It's best to change the water filter every 2 months. You'll see prompts to run 'brew unit clean' and 'descale' to remove residue. 'Milk system cleaning' gives the milk system a deep clean.

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Tweaks for taste

If you're putting in new beans, Auto Purge makes sure the taste isn't compromised by any grounds left behind. Remember that you can adjust the grind size to optimise flavour!

All your favourite coffees, unlimited

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1 or 2 cups

Espresso moments should be shared. Make 1 or 2 espressos drinks at once, by selecting "2x" and placing 2 cups on the tray.

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Beans or pre-ground coffee

Espresso is all about beans and they go in the hopper. You also have the option to add pre-ground directly into the coffee grounds shaft.

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Automatic milk drinks

Simply fill the milk container with milk or a plant-based alternative to create personalised milky drinks. Just be sure to pick plant-based mode.

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Feel good with a plant-based lifestyle

Vegan or just love oat drinks? Steam a whole lot more than just whole milk! The unique plant-based mode means you can steam non-dairy milks for your drinks too. Just choose between plant-based or dairy-milk cycles when you make your selection.

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Personalise it with up to 6 user profiles

You may like your Americano warm and your Cappuccino strong. Everyone has their own tastes. Create up to 6 profiles with shortcuts to your go-to drinks and customised favourites. Adjust the strength, temperature, size and more until it's just right.

Tips for your espresso machine

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Make 4-5 test cups

When you first use your machine, prime it by making 4 or 5 drinks.

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Buy coffee in small packs

It should be recently roasted and stored in a cool, dark, dry container.

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Adjust grind fineness

You can choose finer for light roasts and coarser for dark roasts.

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You can suit your taste

Customize the strength, temperature, order of milk or coffee, body, and volume of coffee and milk in the drink settings.