To use a Nespresso machine, follow these basic steps:
- Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water and place it back on the machine.
- Turn on the machine by pressing the power button. Wait for the machine to warm up; the lights will stop blinking when ready.
- Open the lever and insert a Nespresso coffee pod into the pod slot. Close the lever fully.
- Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
- Press the button for the desired coffee type (e.g., espresso or lungo). The machine will start extracting coffee and stop automatically when done.
- Once extraction is finished, remove the cup and open the lever to eject the used capsule into the container.
- If the water tank light blinks red, refill the tank with water.
Do not forcefully open the lever while the extraction button is blinking to avoid injury or machine malfunction. The machine is designed to automatically adjust coffee preparation based on the pod inserted (especially for Vertuo models). For detailed first-time use or specific machine models like Essenza Mini, Pixie, or Vertuo, a short rinse cycle with the lungo button is recommended before the first coffee. This process covers most Nespresso machines with capsules and buttons for espresso and lungo options. Additional hot water options or milk frother attachments may be available on some models. If more specific instructions for a particular model are needed, please specify the model. This summary is based on official Nespresso user guides and tutorials.
