What you need to know.

The hob is the dark surface to the left of the sink.

1. Tap the on/off button on the hob (Ⓘ symbol).
2. Tap the cooking zone you want to use.
3. Slide your finger along the scale to choose the power level (0–9).
4. For quick maximum power, tap P (booster), ideal for boiling water.

Important: only works with magnetic pans (most steel/iron ones). If the pan doesn't heat up, it's not compatible.

Cleaning: the surface cools in seconds. A damp cloth is enough. Please don't use abrasive products.

The oven has two rotary knobs: the left one selects the mode (top element, bottom element, fan, grill), the right one sets the temperature.

Preheat for 5–10 minutes before putting the food in.

Add a tablet to the dispenser on the door, choose a programme and press Start.

At the end the door opens on its own. That's normal: it lets the dishes air-dry.

You'll find tablets, salt and rinse aid under the sink. Refill when the indicator blinks.

On the left, the Nespresso. On the right, the filter coffee machine.

1. Check the water tank (at the back) has water.
2. Tap one of the two buttons to turn it on. Wait until they stop blinking.
3. Lift the lever, drop in a capsule, close.
4. Place your cup and tap Espresso (40 ml) or Lungo (110 ml).

To stop earlier, tap the button again. Used capsules drop into the internal tray: empty it when it's full.

You'll find capsules in the cupboard next to it.

1. Fill the water tank with the amount you want (markings for 1–10 cups).
2. Open the filter holder and place a paper filter (in the drawer).
3. Add ground coffee, about 1 spoon per cup.
4. Close and press the on/off button.

The machine keeps the coffee warm once brewed.

In the utility area.

1. Add detergent to the top drawer (compartment II).
2. Turn the centre dial to choose the programme.
3. Press on/off and then Start/Pause.

The detergent is on top of the machine. There's no dryer, but you'll find a clothes rack on the balcony.

There's one radiator in the living room and one in each bedroom.

Control panel. The room temperature shows on the display.

1. Press the on/off button.
2. Use + / − to set the temperature you want.

How it works: the radiator always runs at the same power. Setting the temperature very high doesn't heat faster, it just keeps the radiator on for longer. Set the temperature you want in the air (say 22 °C) and it switches on and off by itself to hold that value.

Please turn off the radiators when you leave the flat.

There are two controls: the wall switch (in the living room) and the remote (on the table).

Both control:

• On/off for the fan and the light
• 6 speeds: 1 (silent) to 6 (max)
• Timer 1h–8h to switch off by itself
• Light colour: warm, neutral, cool

It's very quiet at the lower speeds, perfect for sleeping.

Each bedroom has a Xiaomi tower fan. The buttons are on the top:

• On/off
• Speed: tap to change
• Mode: direct, natural (simulated breeze), night (silent)
• Oscillation to spread the air
• Timer to switch off by itself

The night mode is almost inaudible, ideal for the night.

From 10pm to 8am, please avoid loud noise: music, TV at high volume, moving furniture. The building is quiet and the walls don't fully insulate sound.

The flat is smoke-free. You can smoke on the balcony. Please don't throw butts into the street and don't leave any behind.

If a part of the flat loses power, the fuse box is by the entrance (small white door, above the front door).

1. Open the little door.
2. Find the breaker that's pointing down (different from the others).
3. Push it up.

If it trips again, too many appliances are running at once. Try unplugging one (the radiator, for instance) and try again. If it persists, send me a message.

The bins are next to the building. You'll find all the details (colours, what goes in each) on the welcome page.

The kitchen bin bag is under the sink.

Departure by 11am. Before leaving:

• Leave the keys on the kitchen counter.
• Close the windows and doors.
• Turn off radiators, fans and air conditioning.
• No need to make the bed or do the dishes: I'll take care of that.

The building's front door closes on its own.

A light that won't turn on, an appliance that won't respond, any question at all: send me a message on WhatsApp. I'll reply as soon as I can.

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