Krups AUTOMATIC X52 Series Manual page 32

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n Always place the unit on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface.
n To obtain an espresso at exactly the right temperature, we recommend that you preheat your cups.
n To prolong the life of your appliance, we recommend you always use a Claris Aqua Filter System cartridge
(reference: F088) and that you descale the appliance at regular intervals.
IMPORTANT!
Before using for the first time, after a prolonged period of inactivity or after
descaling, the appliance must be cleaned as described in paragraph 5: "USING".
4. uSING
Before using your espresso machine, clean all the accessories in soapy water and dry them.
Make sure the steam knob on the right of the appliance is in 0 position.
If you are not using the Claris cartridge, please refer to the paragraph here below "RINSING
Of YOUR APPLIANCE".
A. INSTALLING THE CLARIS CARTRIDGE (to be done every time the cartridge is replaced)
n Screw the Claris filter into the bottom of the water tank.
n Fill the water tank with water and replace it (fig.2 and 3).
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Turn the appliance on by pressing the "On / Off" button (fig.4).
n As soon as the device reaches the required temperature, the "on/off" light stops flashing and the 1 cup
and 2 cups buttons light up.
n Turn the knob to the "steam" position (fig. 13).
n At the beginning, steam comes out of the steam nozzle and the four buttons flash.
n Turn the knob to the "0" position (fig. 15). The machine automatically starts 2 or 3 cycles of intermittent pumping.
n The four buttons begin to flash again.
n Turn the knob to the "steam" position: water comes out of the steam nozzle. If water does not flow from
the nozzle, repeat the operation from the beginning.
n Turn the knob to the "0" position (fig. 15).
n In this manner you can be sure that water is circulating well through the filter cartridge.
IMPORTANT:
This installation procedure must be carried out every time the cartridge is
replaced.
The Claris cartridge needs to be replaced every 2 to 3 months if it is used daily.
B. RINSING YOUR APPLIANCE (to be done on first use and after each cleaning / descaling
operation)
- RINSING OUT THE ESPRESSO CIRCUIT
Then rinse the appliance. To do so:
n Turn the machine on and fill the water tank (fig. 1, 2, 3 and 4).
n Insert the filter holder (without espresso ground coffee) in the appliance (fig.7).
n Place a container of sufficient volume under the filter holder.
n As soon the appliance reaches the right temperature, the "on/off" light stops blinking and the "1 cup"
and "2 cup" buttons light up.
n Press the "2 cups" button and let the water run out into a container (fig.9). repeat this operation 5 times.
n If necessary, stop the operation by by pressing the "2 cups" button (fig.9) to empty the container and
then resume the operation.
n Empty the container and unlock the filter holder: press the "OPEN" button on the filter holder and turn
it to the left (fig.10).
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- RINSING OUT THE STEAM CIRCUIT.
Before using the steam function for the first time, the steam circuit should be cleaned.
n Fill the water tank
n Turn the appliance on by pressing the
n Place a recipient underneath the steam nozzle.
n Press the button, it starts to flash.
n When the button has stopped flashing, turn the steam switch to position
steam is formed.
n keep the steam production going for at least 30 seconds.
5. MAkING AN ESPrESSO
In order to release all the aromas of the coffee and ensure your complete satisfaction, this machine pre-
infuses each coffee. The pump works for 3 seconds, stops the following 3 seconds and then the cycle
continues until the end of the preparation.
PREHEATING THE ACCESSORIES
For the best results, we recommend that you preheat the accessories (filter holder and cups) without
espresso ground coffee. To do so:
n Fill the water tank and turn the machine on. (fig.1, 2, 3 and 4).
n Put the filter holder in place, place the cups below.
As soon as the appliance reaches the required temperature, the "on/off" light stops flashing and the "1
cup" and "2 cups" buttons light up.
n Then press the "1 cup" or "2 cups" button (fig. 8 or 9).
n Once the cup or cups are filled with hot water, remove them.
n unlock the filter holder: press "OPEN" while turning the filter holder to the left and remove it from the
machine. (fig.10).
WITH GROUND COffEE
The type of coffee you choose will determine the strength and taste of your espresso. Always
use espresso ground coffee. Do not use instant coffee, cafetiere coffee or filter coffee.
n Fill the water tank and turn the machine on (fig. 1, 2, 3 and 4). During the preheating of the appliance,
the light flashes.
n using the measuring spoon, place the espresso ground coffee in the filter holder: one spoon (full to
the brim) per cup (fig.5).
n remove any excess espresso ground coffee from the edge of the filter.
Important: Do not tamp the coffee down in the filter holder. The coffee is automatically
tamped using the KTS "Krups Tamping System".
n Insert the filter holder in the device by turning it to the right as far as it will go, up to the stop
(fig.7).
n Put one or two cups under the filter holder.
As soon as the appliance reaches the required temperature, the "on/off" light stops flashing and the "1
cup" and "2 cups" buttons light up.
n Then press the "1 cup" or "2 cups" button (fig. 8 or 9).
n Once the cup or cups are filled, unlock the filter holder press "OPEN" while turning the filter holder to
the left and remove it from the machine (fig. 10).
n remove the used espresso coffee grounds using the ejection system by pressing the "EJECT" button
located between the two coffee outlet nozzles (fig.11). Wash the filter under running water, pressing
"EJECT" to eliminate the remnants of grounds.
The filter holder can now be filled again to prepare other espressos.
NB: It is always possible to stop the coffee flowing by pressing the "1 cup" or "2 cups" button again.
IMPORTANT: If you want a strong or light espresso, vary the amount of coffee or water (a full
spoon for a strong espresso and a less full spoon for a light espresso). But in both cases, be
button.
and let the water run until
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