IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury the users, including the following: 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. Make sure that your outlet power supply corresponds to the one stated on the rating label of the coffee maker.
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Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use the unit under supervision or with instructions on using the appliance in a safe way and after understanding the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance should not be done by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In order to avoid possible burns to body parts and/or other injury from hot steam and water or damages to the unit, never remove the water tank or the porta-filter while your espresso/cappuccino maker is brewing coffee or frothing. Make sure the three lights are on before you can remove the porta-filter to make additional cups of coffee.
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IMPORTANT – PRIMING THE UNIT To prime unit, run the steam cycle for 90 seconds by following the steps below: 1. Fill water tank between the “Min” and “Max” levels. 2. Fill the milk tank with water between the “Min” and “Max” levels. 3.
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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.
B. FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO SINGLE SHOTS - use the double shot porta-filter basket. INSERTING THE FILTER a. To insert the selected filter basket in the porta-filter assembly, make sure to align the notch on the filter with the groove inside porta-filter...
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PLACE THE PORTA-FILTER ASSEMBLY a. Position the porta-filter assembly underneath the brew head, and attach it by first moving the retainer clip back. b. Position handle so that the handle lines up with the open lock icon “ ” on the unit and fits into the groove.
TURNING THE UNIT ON a. Make sure the unit is plugged in. b. Turn switch to “I”. The six control panel lights will start blinking during heating and until the water reaches the perfect temperature. Once six lights become solid, the unit is ready to use.
PREPARING LATTE Prior to preparing your latte, adjust the quantity of frothed milk according to your preference by turning the Froth Control Knob to the right “ ” for more froth and to the left “ ” for less froth. NORMAL FROTH LESS FROTH MORE FROTH...
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INTRODUCTION ESPRESSO A unique method of coffee brewing in which hot water is forced through finely ground coffee. Popular in Europe, it is a far richer and more full-bodied brew than regular drip coffee. Because of its richness, espresso is usually served in 44 to 59 ml (1.5 to 2 oz.) portions, in demitasse cups.
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completes this process. The appliance will enter into normal standby mode only after finishing the whole descaling process. CORRECT USE OF GROUND COFFEE FOR ESPRESSO MAKERS Do not use sugar roasted ground coffee or sugar roasted coffee beans as these will clog the filter and damage the appliance.
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Rinse with water CLEANING THE BREW HEAD, THE PORTA-FILTER AND FILTER BASKET 1. Switch the power button on the side of the unit to the off position “O” and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Some of the metal parts might still be hot. Do not touch them with your hands until they have cooled.
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the porta-filter and filter basket as shown below: CAUTION: Do not immerse the appliance in water. DELIMING Mineral deposits build-up in the unit will affect the operation of the appliance. Your appliance must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time required to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming.
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TO DELIME INTERNAL PARTS: 1. Make sure you delime the inside of the water tank first by following the “Deliming” steps above. 2. Make sure to switch the power button to the “O” position and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Fill the tank with white vinegar above the minimum level.
amount of pure water, brew two cups of Espresso continuously, then brew two cups of Latte continuously. The cleaning is now complete. The 6 indicators illuminate and the unit enters the standby mode. Once 500 cycles are over, the unit will give you a descaling alarm.
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PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1. Ground coffee is too 1. Use a finer grind. coarse. Coffee comes out too quickly 2. Not enough coffee in 2. Use more coffee. filter. 1. Using small filter for 1. Use large filter double shot double shot espresso...
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