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RETRO ESPRESSO MACHINE OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: EM0042-0BL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Do not use this appliance until you have read this manual thoroughly. EM0042-0BL_29601_E_IB_A.indd 1 EM0042-0BL_29601_E_IB_A.indd 1...
ESPRESSO MACHINE Before You Begin The Emeril Lagasse Retro Espresso Machine will provide you many years of reliable service. Before you begin, it’s very important that you read this entire manual, making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliance’s operation and precautions.
Table of Contents Unit Specifications IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Parts & Accessories Instructions for Use Before First Use Auto Shutoff Filling Making Espresso Steam/Hot Water Functions Tips Care & Maintenance Troubleshooting Recycling Warranty EM0042-0BL_29601_E_IB_A.indd 3 EM0042-0BL_29601_E_IB_A.indd 3 1/31/23 3:56 PM 1/31/23 3:56 PM...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. To protect yourself from fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or other liquids.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Safety Features POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
Parts & Accessories M A X M A X M IN Cup warming plate Drip tray cover 14. Measuring spoon/Tamper Status gauge: Removable drip tray 15. Cleaning tool ) - Off Drip tray full indicator 16. Water tank lid ( C ) - Preheat Steam/hot water 17.
Instructions for Use Before First Use 1. Please register your warranty at www.prodprotect.com/emeril. 2. Unpack all listed contents from the packaging. 3. Read all material, warning stickers, and labels. 4. Remove all packing materials, stickers, and labels from the appliance, and remove the plastic band around the power plug.
Instructions for Use Making Espresso Espresso can be enjoyed on it’s own or used for many popular espresso based variations such as Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, etc. Your espresso maker can make a single shot (approx. 30ml), or a double shot (60ml) of espresso. Filling the portafilter MI N MI N...
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Instructions for Use Brewing 1. Place a cup/cups on the drip tray under the outlet of the portafilter. You can make a single shot into one cup, a double shot into one cup or a double shot shared between two cups by placing two cups side by side under the outlet and preparing the portafilter with the 2 shot sieve.
Instructions for Use Steam/Hot Water Functions The steam/hot water functions can be used to heat milk, froth milk and heat drinks that have cooled. IMPORTANT: The appliance requires a short cooling period after the steaming or frothing function is completed and will not be able to brew immediately. The light will flash to indicate this. You can speed up cooling by dispensing hot water for approximately 10 seconds after steaming.
Instructions for Use Hot water 1. Move the control lever to the on position ( F ). The gauge will move to the preheat (C) position as the unit heats up. Once the temperature is correct, the gauge will move to the ( B ) position. 2.
Care & Maintenance Cleaning 1. Unplug the appliance and let it completely cool down. 2. Clean the exterior surfaces and the steam nozzle with a slightly damp cloth and then dry them thoroughly. Make sure that no water enters the product interior (for example, through the control lever opening).
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No espresso is made. Water tank empty. Fill the water tank. Portafilter or sieve is blocked. Remove and clean. Machine needs descaling. Descale the machine. Grind is too fine or coarse. Grind the coffee to the correct consistency.
Recycling To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What does your warranty not cover? (Applies only in the United States and Canada) Damage from commercial use Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number listed Products that have been modified in any way within this section.
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