Using The Machine For The First Time Or After A Period Of Inactivity; Important To Know - Gaggia MILANO Operating Instructions Manual

Using the machine for the first time or
after a period of inactivity
This simple operation ensures an optimum brewing and must
be performed:
- at first start-up;
- when the machine remains inactive for a long time (more
than 2 weeks).
NOTE: Dispensed water must be emptied into an adequate
drain. It is not suitable for food use. If the container fills
up, stop dispensing water during the cycle and empty it
before resuming the operation.
A (Fig.02) - Rinse the tank and fill it with fresh drinking
water.
B (Fig.03) - Place a container under the steam wand
(Pannarello). Open the knob (8) slowly by turning it
counter-clockwise. Press the hot water/coffee button (2)
and the steam button (4).
C Dispense the whole water tank from the steam/hot
water wand. To stop dispensing, press the hot water/
brew button (2) and the steam button (4) again. Then
close the knob (8) by turning it clockwise.
D (Fig.02) - Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.
E Insert the filter holder into the brew unit from the bottom
and turn it from left to right until it locks into place.
F Place a suitable container under the filter holder.
G Press the brew button (2) and dispense all the water in
the water tank. Once the tank is empty, stop dispensing
by pressing the brew button again (2). At the end, empty
the container.
H Remove the filter holder from the unit by turning it from
right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water.
I The machine is ready for use.
For further information on how to dispense hot water, please
refer to sections "How to brew a good Espresso
Coffee" and "Making Hot Water".

Important to know

1. The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics
of the beans from which it is made, the type of bean,
where it was grown and processed. The coffee beans
that are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher
temperatures will be much darker in colour.Darker beans
will produce a richer cup of coffee than the lightly-roasted
beans.
2. A variety of dark roasts are available from which you
can choose to brew your espresso. Each of these roasts
is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific
temperature producing a specific type of flavour.
There are decaffeinated beans that have up to 98% of
the caffeine content removed.
The next time you purchase coffee for your espresso
maker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee
being sold. You may just find that it tastes better than
the blend you have been using.
3. A fine "espresso grind" for pump-driven machines must be
used. Be sure to ask for this when buying coffee or when
having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder
because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an
irregular grind.
4. The mark of real espresso is its dark color, rich taste and
the light brown, natural froth called "crema" in Italian.
5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot,
frothy milk.Cappuccino is usually topped with cinnamon,
nutmeg or cocoa powder.
6. Espresso Coffee should be served immediately after it is
made.
7. Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse cups.
A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used for cappuccino
8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately
before using. Remember, it must be an "espresso grind"
for pump-driven espresso machines.
9. It's best to store ground coffee or beans in an airtight
container in the freezer of your refrigerator. Ground coffee
tends to absorb food odours.
Warning! Never brew coffee when the steam
function is on, as the temperature is too high and
there is a risk of burns.
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