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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY MODEL NO. RHCM46 CAFÉ BARISTA ONE TOUCH AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER...
- Page 2 COFFEE MAKER The Russell Hobbs Café Barista is a barmen style coffee maker which lets you prepare coffee with flair and just the way you like it. It is very easy to use and will give you perfect results time and time again! The best feature of this machine is its patented one touch technology for brewing a Single Shot or Double Shot of Espresso, Cappuccino or Latte at the touch of a button.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
For domestic use only 1 year warranty NOTE: PLEASE REMOVE THE RED SAFETY PLUG IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESERVOIR BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. - Page 4 12. Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always the unit to cool and unplug it when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing parts. 13.
- Page 5 will be hot. There may also be hot water floating on the top of the filter. Hold it only by its handle and dispose of the brewed coffee grounds by using the filter retention clip. 27. Caution should be taken when moving any appliance containing or in contact with hot liquids.
- Page 6 ensure to switch the unit OFF by pressing the red button on the side of the unit to the OFF position “0”. PARTS DIAGRAM Water reservoir lid Removable water reservoir (located on the back of the unit) Espresso/ Custom button with indicator light Cappuccino/ Froth button with indicator light Latte/ Clean button with indicator light Frothing tube lever...
- Page 7 Proper care and maintenance will ensure the long life of the Russell Hobbs Café Barista One Touch Automatic Coffee Maker and its reliable/ consistent operation. Save these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning and care tips.
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Page 8: Before First Use
BEFORE FIRST USE Before using your appliance for the first time, take the coffee maker out of the box and take off any protective wrappings. REMEMBER: DO NOT LEAVE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING LYING AROUND, AS IT COULD BE DANGEROUS AROUND INFANTS. Place the appliance on a dry, level surface. -
Page 9: Selecting The Right Coffee
Select one of the crema filters and place it onto the porta-filter. Attach the porta-filter onto the coffee maker ensuring it is properly locked into the brew head then place a cup under it. Make sure that the tip of the frothed milk dispensing tube is inside the cup. Plug the appliance into the appropriate power outlet. -
Page 10: Filling The Water Reservoir
or freezer. Whole beans are recommended to be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will keep its flavour for up to 4 weeks. THE GRIND This is a vital step in the espresso making process if you are grinding your own coffee and takes practice. - Page 11 CHOOSE THE CORRECT CREMA FILTER FOR A SINGLE SHOT– use the shorter crema filter for a single shot of espresso. FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO SINGLE SHOTS - use the taller crema filter. FILLING WITH COFFEE Place the selected crema filter on the porta-filter as follows: a.
- Page 12 ATTACHING THE PORTA-FILTER TO THE BREW HEAD a. Position the porta-filter underneath the brew head. Now attach the porta-filter by first moving the retainer clip back into its original position. b. Position the filter handle so that the handle lines up with the open lock icon “ ”...
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Page 13: Preparing Espresso
SELECT THE DESIRED FUNCTION PREPARING ESPRESSO 1. Press the Espresso button once to brew one single shot. 2. OR press the Espresso button twice to brew a double shot. 3. OR press and hold the Espresso button for 3 seconds to customize the brewing amount to your preference. - Page 14 TIP: Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder. PREPARING LATTE Prior to preparing your cappuccino, adjust the quantity of frothed milk according to your preference by turning the Froth Control knob to the right for more foam and to the left for less foam. 1.
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Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE This appliance is for household use only and is not user-serviceable. Do not open or change any parts by yourself. Please refer to a qualified electrical service department or return to the supplier if servicing is necessary. Always remember to unplug the unit from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. -
Page 16: Cleaning The Water Reservoir
3. Remove the porta-filter and discard the coffee grounds. Wash both the porta-filter and crema filter with warm soapy water, rinsing them well. Do not wash the porta-filter or crema filters in the dishwasher. 4. Wipe the lower part of the brew head in the coffee maker with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove any coffee grounds/ residues that may be left over. - Page 17 hardness of the water used. The following table will provide you with a guideline for suggested cleaning intervals. TO DESCALE THE WATER RESERVOIR: 1. Fill the water reservoir with fresh, undiluted white household vinegar. 2. Allow the coffee maker to sit overnight with the vinegar solution in the water reservoir. 3.
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Page 18: Storing The Appliance
7. Repeat steps 1 – 7 as necessary using only tap water to rinse any remaining traces of vinegar out of the coffee maker. STORING THE APPLIANCE Ensure that the unit is switched to the OFF position. Unplug the coffee maker from the power outlet. -
Page 19: Changing The Plug
appliance should be returned to an approved Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited service centre. Servicing outside the warranty period is still available, but will, however, be chargeable. CHANGING THE PLUG Should the need arise to change the fitted plug, follow the instructions below. This unit is designed to operate on the stated current only. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Coffee does not dispense 1. No water in water 1. Add water. from the porta-filter. reservoir. 2. The coffee grind is too 2. Replace the ground fine. coffee with medium ground coffee. 3. There is too much 3. - Page 21 frothing or it is not coming of steam. water in the water out of the frothing tube. reservoir. 2. The milk is not cold 2. Chill milk and the milk enough. frothing/ storage container prior to making cappuccino. 3. The frothing tube is 3.
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Page 22: Recipes To Get You Started
RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED “Iced” Latte Double shot of espresso 90ml fruit flavoured syrup Cold Milk Begin by filling up a 355ml (12-ounce) glass with ice. Then add the espresso, syrup and cold milk. # This is a great alternative to hot drinks for summer time. Café... - Page 23 Café Latte Double shot espresso 118-148ml steamed milk A café latte has no frothed milk, just velvety smooth steamed milk. Flavours can be added to vary the taste. # In the summer, you may want to add raspberry syrup, while caramel or hazelnut flavours may be a nice addition for a cup of latte on a wintery day.
- Page 24 IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED. W A R R A N T Y Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty period”).