Kamira Espresso Maker - Coffee Machine for a Creamy Espresso Manual

OVERVIEW

INFORMATION FOR USE

FIRST USE

First time use or after a period time of inactivity, clean the water circuit to flavor the appliance: this is as easy as preparing a coffee (proceed to the normal preparation of espresso), do it twice or three times putting on the filter holder and not much coffee.

FOR A WARM AND CREAMY ESPRESSO

Every time you first use the appliance making a cup of coffee is enough to pre-heat the machine: put Kamira on the stove leaving the valve (G) in the horizontal position and the cup under the coffee tube distribution. Do the operation for 10-15 seconds setting the burner to maximum.

TO PREPARE SEVERAL CUPS OF CREAMY COFFEE CONSECUTIVELY

To prepare several coffees consecutively, it is necessary to cool down the bottom chamber each time holding it under the water jet.

Before doing it, turn the valve (G) to the vertical position.

MAINTENANCE

• Regularly check that all the elements of Kamira are undamaged, in particular the gasket (D).
• Clean the appliance, only externally, using a normal dishwashing liquid.
• Keep the location of the gasket clean.
• It is recommended to periodically remove the limestone that can be in bottom chamber after a period of using the appliance. You can pour some vinegar (2 cups) in the bottom chamber through the water tank. Leave the vinegar for 5-6 hours, bring the valve lever (G) to the horizontal position and turn the bottom chamber of the Kamira drain upside down, at the end repeat the procedure for the first use.
• Use only original Kamira spare parts.

PREPARATION

Follow these instructions carefully and you will discover how quick and easy it is to prepare excellent rich espresso with Kamira.

You will soon get familiar with Kamira, just a bit of practise and the condition of use (how to use) will be instinctive.

1. Bring the lever (G), that is under the water tank, to the horizontal position.
   
   
2. Lift up the water tank lid.
   
   
3. Fill the tank with water; half tank for one coffee, top-up for two coffees.
   
   
4. Bring the valve to a vertical position so the water drains into the boiler*.
   
   
5. Close the water tank cover.
   
   
6. Remove the filter holder by pushing it counter-clockwise.
   
   
7. Place the desired coffee tamp it lightly, level off and clean the border.
   
   
8. Insert the filter holder push it clockwise.
   
   
9. Bring the valve back to the horizontal position.
   
   
10. Put the cup on the boiler.
    
    
11. Place Kamira on the average stove, set the burner to medium.
    
    
12. When the coffee starts brewing with beads of cream, set the burner to high for at least 8 to 10 minutes.
    
    
13. When the coffee cup is half full turn off the burner and let the coffee keep brewing.
    
    
14. Turn the valve slowly to the vertical position to flush the residual pressure and stop the brewing.
    

* If the water should not drain, put Kamira on a source of heat for at least 3-4 seconds.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance has been designed for household use only. The manufacturer is not responsible for commercial usage. Improper usage or failure to conform to the following instructions would render the warranty invalid. Do not use the appliance for other purposes.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Kamira is a pressure appliance: do not take off the filter holder (E) before draining the bottom chamber (Fig. 14). Lack of the operation described above could cause severe burns to your hand.

After making the coffee, very slowly, turn the lever of the drain valve (G) to avoid spillage of hot water from the water tank (C) and danger of burning. During this operation keep the tank top (B) closed and keep your hand away from it.

Do not use coffee blends that are too fine (specific coffee for the coffee bar machine), use only the common blend coffee used for the traditional coffee moka pot.

The appliance is equipped with a safety valve (I); occasional splashes of steam and whistling are normal and are caused by an overburden of coffee and the use of a non-blend moka or too much water in the bottom chamber. Splashes of steam and whistling are normal occurrences of the safety valve; do not damage the safety valve to avoid the conditions described.

Always hold the appliance by the thermo handle (A).

Should there be problems with the appliance, avoid repairing the appliance on your own and contact the service center. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for this type of failure.

Leaving Kamira on the stove for extended periods of time can cause damage to the gaskets and the non-metallic parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY. Kamira is warranted for five years from the date of purchase from any defects and compliance with the directive 99/44 CE; with the exception of the attachments that are subject to use such as gaskets, valves, levers, handles, links etcetera.

WARRANTY VALIDITY. The expected conditions are valid only if:

1. the appliance has not been tampered with; even if only in part (safety valve included);
2. all the instructions of this booklet have been fulfilled during its use;
3. the appliance has not been subjected to damage caused by negligence, wreckage, limestone deposit or other external reasons.

Costs of transport for service work and the restitution of the appliance are up to the customer. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage deriving from a use that is different from the ones described in the instructions. There is no compensation for direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the appliance or the use suspension.

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