1INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEMODEL: EUROPICCOLAEPBB-8EPC-8EPG-8First Time OperationFor first time "out of the box" operation we recommend you clean the inside of your la Pavonimachine. Follow the simple procedures below:1.FILL THE BOILER (9) WITH WATER UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL REACHES THE TOP OFTHE SIGHT GLASS (5). FOR THIS CLEANING PROCEDURE YOU MAY ADD ANOTHER 3TO 4 OZ OF WATER TO THE BOILER. THE LEVER (1) SHOULD BE IN THE DOWNPOSITION.2.ADD THE COFFEE DESCALER ENCLOSED OR IF NOT AVAILABLE ADD 1 TEASPOON OFSODIUM CARBONATE. THE ENCLOSED PACKET OF DESCALER IS ENOUGH FOR TWOCLEANINGS.3.CLOSE THE BOILER CAP (3) AND STEAM KNOB (4).4. PLUG THE MACHINE IN, TURN THE POWER SWITCH ON. ALLOW IT TO REACHOPERATING TEMPERATURE SIGNIFIED BY THE GREEN PRESSURE SWITCH LIGHTTURNING OFF. (7)5. LEAVE THE MACHINE ON FOR 10 MINUTES. SOME WATER MAY EXIT FROM THESAFETY VALVE, (2) THIS IS NORMAL. PLACE A PAPER TOWEL OVER THE BASE ORLET THE WATER DRIP INTO THE BASIN (8).5. AFTER 10 MINUTES PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE GROUP (11) AND SLOWLYRAISE THE LEVER (1).6. DISCHARGE WATER UNTIL THE SIGHT GLASS SHOWS A 1/4 TANK OF WATERREMAINING.7.LOWER THE LEVER (1) AND SWITCH THE POWER OFF (6). YOU MAY THEN RAISE THELEVER (1) AGAIN AND ALLOW THE REMAINING WATER TO EXIT.WHEN ALL WATER AND STEAM HAS EXITED, REPEAT STEPS1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & -7 AGAIN TO FLUSH OUT ALL THE SOLUTION.There are currently many coffee descaler available on the market, such as "Urnex" coffeedescaler. These are usually made of all natural citric powders. Your favorite coffee store canadvise you where to purchase these cleaners, or call 800-927-0277 for further information onwhere to purchase. Use rubbing alcohol to remove any stains caused by the descaler.This cleaning procedure should be repeated 2 to 3 times a year depending on usage.Your machine may show moisture in the sight glass, this is normal. ALL la Pavoni machinesare tested prior to packing and shipping to insure their reliability.