I love this espresso machine ! It makes a great cup of coffee and espresso drinks. I’ve also been using coffee pads, and it works great. It arrived with a quick start guide, but there are also some YouTube videos out there that show how to set up the machine for first use, and how to operate it. It took me a little while to figure out the right way to brew my coffee and to foam the milk. In order to get my perfect cup, I usually select the double espresso button, and hold it until it starts brewing. This way it’s a longer brew cycle and I get my full cup :-) Steaming the milk is a quick process, and turns it into a nice Latte.  You can add a bit of syrup for delicious flavour.. You want a white chocolate mocha ? No problem !! I have great fun using this machine and exploring new ways to make a tasty coffee. The machine also looks beautiful on the counter and is easy to clean. I highly recommend this machine !!