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

Install the filter into the tank using the mounting aid at the other end of the scoop. If you are not using a water filter, test the hardness of your water with the testing strips, then enter that level into your machine.

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

Pour your favourite beans into the bean hopper, or add pre-ground coffee to the dedicated chute next to the hopper. Put the lid back on.

A HEATING UP and RINSING message appears on the display.

NB, the machine will run a rinse through the dispenser each time you turn it on and off. Rinsing pre-heats the system for the ideal brewing temperature, then flushes away residue afterwards. Just remember to place an empty 0.7 L (24 Oz) container under the dispenser to catch the rinse water.

The on/off switch is at the side, just give it a press and watch your machine spring into action.

Fill and store your favourite coffee beans.

Fancy something different that's already ground? Or maybe decaf? Just skip what's in the grinder with this handy chute.

Makes at least 16 espresso shots¹ in a single fill.

Say goodbye to spills – the tray catches them. It even has an 'empty me' reminder when it gets too full.

Adjust the height of the dispenser if needed and make sure to place your cup directly under the nozzles on the drip tray.

If you're making 2 drinks at once, align the cups carefully, one under each nozzle, and select the 2 cup option.

Use the touchscreen buttons to scroll to your dream drink. Then you can personalize it by temperature, strength and size, until it's just right.

It's as easy as that! If you liked the settings you chose, you can save them to your user profile to keep. Then just keep experimenting.

If you select the Iced Espresso or Iced Coffee drink option, your machine will remind you to add ice to your cup first. These settings brew at a lower temperature that helps keep your coffee tasting smooth and balanced as it cools. Then add milk, or whatever you fancy.

If you're making a milk-based drink, fill the milk container with your chosen milk. Put one end of the hose in the container and connect the other end to the dispenser.

The shot of coffee loved the world over. Water is forced through the grounds to make 30-45 ml of pure espresso. Makes one or two cups simultaneously.

Fans of drip coffee may prefer this option, which makes a full cup of black coffee with a full and round flavour. Makes one or two cups simultaneously .

Espresso poured over ice for a bold, chilled hit – bright, intense and beautifully smooth. Add a dash of milk, a hint of syrup, or whatever you fancy. Makes one or two cups simultaneously.

Brewed coffee poured over ice – ready for a splash of milk, a swirl of vanilla, or a scoop of ice cream. Makes one or two cups simultaneously.

A ‘long’ espresso with a bit more water and less intense taste. It’s extracted more slowly and there’s more to sip. Makes one or two cups simultaneously.

Wash the drip tray when it gets full, empty used coffee from the puck container and give the machine a wipe with a damp cloth. None of the removable parts of the machine are dishwasher safe, simply rinse with warm water.

When it switches on, it gives itself a quick rinse to warm the internal pipes and brew unit, then another rinse when it shuts down

It's helpful to put an empty container under the spout, before rinses, to collect the water and prevent the drip tray from getting too full.

After you've made a milk-based drink, the display instructs you to do a milk rinse of the machine and hose, and guides you through this easy process. Again, remember to pop a container underneath the spout.

When deeper care is needed, easy on-screen alerts guide you through every process. From deep milk system cleaning and cleaning the brew unit, to using the auto-descaling program, you'll know exactly what to do, and when.

Always add ice to your cup first. Then dispense your brewed coffee over it for a perfectly chilled, refreshing sip.

Prefer it stronger, hotter, or taller? Adjust the drink settings to match your taste.

Don't ignore the prompts. Keep your machine happy and your coffee tasting great.