SEVERIN KA5989 Instructions For Use Manual page 16

its neutral position ( ) to switch the pump
off. During frothing, the milk will heat up,
but must not be allowed to reach boiling
point.
– Once the valve selector is in the neutral
position, a slight noise will be heard. This is
due to technical processes and perfectly
normal.
– If no further steam is required, push the
selector button so that it returns to its raised
position.
– The steam nozzle and milk frother should
be cleaned immediately after use.
Making cappuccino
Generally, cappuccino is made using espresso,
hot milk and milk froth in equal parts.
Pre-heat a suitable tall cup and pour the
espresso in. Froth up the milk, pour the hot
milk into the cup and, using a spoon, spread the
froth over it.
General Care and Cleaning
 Before cleaning the espresso maker, ensure
it is disconnected from the power supply
and has cooled down completely.
 To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
 Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
 All removable parts may be cleaned with
warm, soapy water.
 Empty the drip tray daily and clean the tray
and drainer with warm, soapy water.
 The exterior housing may be wiped with a
dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
 The boiler outlet may be wiped with a moist
cloth.
 The gasket area around the boiler outlet (at
the bayonet locking socket) should be
cleaned using a brush. A hard brush is
recommended.
 Empty out any residual water from the
container daily and clean it in hot soapy
water at regular intervals.
 The steam nozzle and the milk frother
should be cleaned immediately after the
frothing process. Wiping the nozzle with a
wet cloth should suffice; the frother should
be cleaned with hot soapy water.
 If the steam nozzle becomes blocked,
proceed as follows:
- Pull the milk frother off the steam nozzle.
- Unscrew the nozzle from the steam tube,
using the smaller hex key on the
measuring scoop as a tool.
- Insert a fine pin or needle into the steam
nozzle to remove the blockage. Rinse the
steam nozzle afterwards under running
water.
- Screw the steam nozzle back onto the
tube.
- Push the milk frother back onto the
nozzle.
Descaling
Depending on the water quality (lime content)
in your area as well as the frequency of use, all
thermal household appliances using hot water
need descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits) on
a regular basis to warrant proper functioning.
For descaling, any commercially available
citric-acid-based descaling agent for coffee
makers may be used.
– Pour the descaling solution into the water
container.
– Proceed as described in the section Making
espresso, but without any ground espresso
and no filter sieve fitted; switch the
appliance on and let it run, cup for cup,
through the filtration cycles. Allow 5
minutes between each cycle for the
descaling agent to take effect.
– To clean the appliance after descaling, fill the
water container twice with clean water and
let each filling run through its filtration
cycles until the container is nearly empty.
– Rinse the filter holder thoroughly with
warm water.
 Do not pour descalers down enamelled
sinks.
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