Cordless and detachable from the base. 360 degree rotation. HOW TO Prepare THE Coffee: 1) Check that the coffee maker is cold, and then unscrew it by holding the boiler with one hand and turning the pitcher anticlockwise with the other 2) Remove the funnel and , to prepare 3 cups of coffee, fill the boiler with fresh water until reaching the safety valve ( visible inside the boiler),without exceeding it . On the other hand, to prepare 3 cups, fill the boiler with water to the mark (at round 2 centimeters) below the safety valve. Tip: use fresh and soft water. Salty or hard water will weaken the flower. Important: do not use the coffee maker without water in the boiler or alternatively using hot water for faster operation . 3) Insert the funnel filter in the boiler . To prepare 3 cups of coffee, also insert the 3 cup adapter in the funnel filter. 4) Fill the funnel filter with ground coffee, without pressing it . Fill it a little at a time to prevent spilling the ground coffee. 5) Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and remove any excess coffee from the edge of the filter. Important: Use good quality, mediumground coffee, for Moka coffee makers. 6) Tighten the coffee maker securely , without exaggerating, holding the boiler with one hand and turning the pitcher clockwise with the other, without pushing on the handle 7) Rest the coffee maker on the base . Close the lid. 8) Press the on/off switch 9) The coffee will start to be released after a few minutes. 10) When the pitcher is full, mix the coffee for uniformity before serving it . Important: the first time that the coffee maker is used, all the accessories and the internal circuits should be washed with hot water. Then make a few batches of coffee to throw away. Cleaning AND Maintence. Before performing the cleaning operations, wait for the coffee maker to have cooled down after use. . Clean the inside of the tube periodically. . Regularly check the funnel and the gasket. Replace if there are signs of wear or deterioration. Use original spare parts only. . Every so often check that the holes in the disk filter are not blocked; if necessary, clean using a pin. . Do not wash the coffee maker in the dishwasher. . When cleaning do not use solvents or abrasive detergents. Simply clean it with a sponge, keeping attention not to wet the electrical parts. Never rinse the boiler under the tap water and never immerse it in water.