Dispensing Steam - Wega ALE Use And Maintenance Manual

6.9 Dispensing steam

The steam dispensing method is different for each machine
type; therefore, the instructions specific to the model being
used must be followed.
To optimally froth the milk, follow these simple rules:
• Only heat the amount of milk that you intend to use; once
heated, it will have to be completely poured out of the jug
and cannot be reheated.
• Froth the milk which should be at a temperature of around
4°C.
In any case, before proceeding to dispense steam, the follow-
ing precautions must always be followed.
Carefully move the steam nozzle using the specific
anti-scald rubber grip (1).
Do not direct the steam towards hands or other
parts of the body. Do not touch the steam nozzles with bare
hands; use the appropriate PPE.
Before using the steam nozzle, the condensation
draining operation must always be carried out for
at least 2 seconds.
To keep the steam nozzle tips in perfect working
order, it is advisable to carry out a brief dry dis-
pensing run after each use. Keep the tips clean at
all times using a cloth dampened in lukewarm water. Only
leave the steam wand immersed in the milk for the time
needed to heat it.
Do not open the steam valve with the steam wand
immersed in milk and the machine switched off, as
the latter would suck milk into the pipes.
TECHNICIANS' manual
Control knob version
6.9.1
• Immerse the steam nozzle into the liquid to be heated.
• Rotate the valve knob anticlockwise.
• The quantity of steam dispensed will be proportional to
how open the valve is.
• To stop dispensing, turn the valve's knob clockwise.
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Lever knob version
6.9.2
• Immerse the steam nozzle into the liquid to be heated.
• Move the valve lever horizontally to start dispensing steam
(it can be moved in any horizontal direction, as shown in
the figure).
• The quantity of steam dispensed will be proportional to
how far the lever has been moved.
• To stop dispensing steam, release the lever; it will auto-
matically return to its central position.
OFF
Automatic Automatic
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