Just ordered my new Silvia... what next?
Yes & yes. Steaming doesn't use the pump, so obviously if you do enough steaming and/or leave it on for long enough, the water in the boiler will be depleted and you'll burn out your heating element. Running the pump (via the brew or water switch) after steaming is a good way to refill the boiler.
It's also worth pointing out that you should check the steam knob every time you turn the machine on: often after cooling it's loose, and this can lead to water leaking from the steam wand while it's heating. I usually run the pump after turning on anyway, just to prime the boiler again and make sure it's completely full. :-)
Originally posted by MrSnrub
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It's also worth pointing out that you should check the steam knob every time you turn the machine on: often after cooling it's loose, and this can lead to water leaking from the steam wand while it's heating. I usually run the pump after turning on anyway, just to prime the boiler again and make sure it's completely full. :-)

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