Krups PERFECTO XP4200 Manual page 9

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7. STEAM FUNCTION
Steam is used to foam milk (for example to make a cappuccino).
■ To produce steam, turn the switch d1 to the position
needs to be higher than when making coffee).
■ The ON/OFF button LED flashes again then remains lit. The appliance is then ready for use.
■ Put the milk into a container. For best results, we recommend you use a container with a small opening
(small jug for example).
■ Plunge the steam nozzle into the liquid.
■ Turn the switch d1 to the position
■ In order to give the milk plenty of froth, move the appliance in a circular direction from top to bottom
(fig. 18), making sure that the steam nozzle remains upright at the centre of the container. (fig. 20c).The
pump operates intermittently, this is normal.
■ To obtain a good froth on your milk, we recommend that you use fresh cold pasteurised semi-skimmed
milk, skimmed milk or UHT milk.
■ During operation, it is normal for the temperature light of the ON/OFF button to light up and then
extinguish.
■ When frothing is completed, stop the appliance device (switch d1 in position
■ When the selector d1 is in the position
down phase, the LED of the ON/OFF button flashes, and hot water runs into the drip tray. When the
optimal temperature for preparing an espresso is reached, the LED remains lit.
IMPORTANT!
Once the steam has been stopped, clean the steam nozzle immediately and
thoroughly using a damp sponge (to avoid residues from sticking) and let a little
more steam run through into free air to rinse the inside of the nozzle.
WARNING!
The steam nozzle is still hot!
Be careful not to burn yourself.
8. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
A. The appliance
■ Unplug the machine each time before cleaning and leave the appliance to cool down.
■ Clean the outside of the appliance from time to time with a damp sponge. Wash the tank, the drip tray
and its grill regularly and dry them.
■ Rinse the inside of the tank regularly.
■ When a fine white film obscures the tank, carry out a descaling operation. (see paragraph 9. DESCALING).
■ Do not use alcohol or solvent based cleaning products.
■ Once the appliance has been unplugged, clean the hot water grill and the seal regularly, using a damp
sponge.
■ Only clean with a damp cloth, do not use detergents or abrasive products.
(fig. 16) (to obtain more steam, the temperature
(steam) (fig. 17): the steam comes out into the milk.
, the appliance cools down automatically. During the cooling
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