Steaming And Frothing - Expobar Control Instructions Manual

semi-automatic button, which means you must manually stop the flow of water by pushing the button a
second time.
MODEL: LEVER: Fill the portafilter with ground coffee and lock it into the group head (FIG 2).
Dispense the coffee by pushing the brew lever (9) up. To stop the flow of coffee and release the pressure
in the brew group, push the lever (9) all the way down.
Note:
It is important to remove the portafilter and knock out the coffee as soon as you are done brewing to keep
the coffee from clogging the shower screen inside of the brew group. You should also turn on the pump
for a couple of seconds when the handle is out of the group to rinse the shower screen. Always put the
portafilter back into the group head to keep it hot for the next shot.
Note:
A commercial style machine may have a small amount of steam that comes through the brew group when
the brew button is pushed. To make sure that this steam does not hit the coffee, run the pump to purge any
steam before you put the handle with coffee into the group.
Fig. 2
CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE PORTAFILTER IN THE GROUP.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
THE GROUP GASKET
MAY NEED REPLACING
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STEAMING AND FROTHING

Put the steam arm (4s) above the drip pan (5) and open the steam knob (4) so that any build-up of
condensed water is expelled. Close the steam knob. Put the steam arm into the liquid you'd like heated
and open the steam knob.
BEFORE TAKING THE STEAM ARM OUT (4S) OF THE LIQUID MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE THE
STEAM KNOB.
When you finish the process, put the steam arm over the drip pan and open the knob to clean out the
inside of the steam arm. Close the knob and wipe the steam arm with a soft damp cloth.
FROTHING TECHNIQUES
What is frothed milk?
When you froth milk you inject air into it while steaming. The thickness and texture of the froth will vary
with the technique used. Frothing is best done when the milk is at its coldest and by keeping the tip near
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