User Manual for Flama 1221FL Express Coffee Machine

Quick guide from the manual

This guide provides essential instructions for operating your Flama 1221FL Express Coffee Machine. Before first use, ensure all packaging is removed and the water tank is washed. The machine must be primed before its first use, after long periods of inactivity (1-2 weeks), or if the water tank has run empty.

Description

• 1. Cup heating surface
• 2. Water tank
• 3. ON/OFF switch
• 4. Coffee/steam selector
• 5. START button
• 6. Filter holder
• 7. Locking lever
• 8. 1 coffee Filter
• 9. 2 coffees Filter
• 10. Measure spoon/presser
• 11. Steam tube
• 12. Grid
• 13. Drip tray

Operation

Priming the circuit

Fill the water tank (do not exceed MAX). Connect the machine and switch it on. Keep the selector in the coffee position. Place a container under the coffee outlet. Press the START button to pump water. Repeat 2-3 times if necessary. Once water stops, the machine enters preheating mode. Wait for the START button to stop blinking.

Coffee Mode

Select the desired filter (1 or 2 cups) and place it in the filter holder. Measure ground coffee using the spoon, then press it evenly with the flat end of the spoon. Insert the filter holder into the machine from left to right until it locks. Place a cup on the grid and press the START button. The machine will perform a pre-infusion before dispensing. Dispensing stops automatically, but you can press START again to stop it manually.

Steam/milk foam function

Pour cold milk into a heat-resistant container. Place the container under the steam pipe and submerge the tube. Turn the selector to the steam position and press the START button. Move the container slowly from bottom to top to create foam. When finished, turn the selector back to the '0' position.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Important: The filter holder is not dishwasher safe. Always clean the steam pipe immediately after use to prevent clogging. If the steam pipe clogs, use a needle to clear it.

Descaling

It is recommended to descale the machine every 6 weeks. Fill the tank with descaling solution to the MAX mark. Place a container under the coffee spout and steam pipe. Turn the selector to steam and press START for 5 seconds to descale the steam system (approx. 5 mins). Then, turn the selector to coffee to descale the dispensing system (approx. 5 mins). Finally, rinse the tank, fill with clean water, and run cleaning cycles for both systems (1 minute each).