Krups Virtuoso XP442 Manual

„DESCRIPTION

1. Removable water tank
2. Cup holder tray
3. On/Off button
4. Control panel
5. Filter holder head
6. Filter holder
   1. Filter 1 cup
   2. Filter 2 cups
   3. Filter for coffee pods
7. Steam nozzle
   1. Foam nozzle
8. Drip tray grill
9. Drip tray
10. Power cord
11. Spoon-tamper
12. Knob
    1. Position O: preheat
    2. Hot water and steam preparation
13. 1 cup Espresso button
14. 2 cups Espresso button
15. Steam button

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Pump: 15 bar
• „Accessories: 3 cup filters (1cup, 2cups, and soft pod), measuring spoon/tamper
• „Steam function
• „Removable tank (1 L capacity)
• „Power: 1400W
• „Voltage: 220 - 240 V
• „Safety devices against overheating
• „Dimensions: 280 x143 x 285 mm
• „Automatic shut down after 30 minutes

Operating voltage: this appliance is designed to operate at 230 V alternating current only.
Type of use: this appliance is designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY

HELPFUL TIPS

Use of freshly roasted coffee is recommended. Contact your coffee roaster for advice. The freshness of the coffee only lasts several weeks after roasting. Good packaging can improve and prolong the flavour of the coffee. If you are unsure of the quality of the packaging, choose a recently roasted coffee.

What coffee should you choose?

• For an aromatic coffee
  Choose pure Arabica coffees or those composed mostly of Arabica coffee.
  Artisan roasted coffees are preferred as they lend a better complexity and delicateness to the flavour. For a variety of flavours, try pure origin coffees.
• For an intense coffee
  Choose coffees blended with Robusta – not specifically 100% Arabica – or Italian-roasted coffees or specific Italian-flavoured coffees.
• Keep the ground coffee in the fridge as this will lock in the flavour for longer.
• „Do not fill your filter holder to the brim; use the measuring spoon (1 spoon for a 30ml espresso, 2 spoons for 2 x 30ml espressos). Clean off any excess coffee from around the filter holder.
• „If you have not used the appliance for more than 5 days, empty and rinse the water tank.
• „Always make sure the appliance is switched off before removing the tank to fill it or empty it.
• „Always ensure the appliance is positioned on a flat and stable surface.

FIRST USE OR IF THE MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR A LONG PERIOD

Do not place heating elements on the appliance.

The safety instructions are part of the appliance. Please read them carefully before using your new appliance.

RINSING THE SYSTEMS BEFORE FIRST USE
To ensure your first cup of coffee tastes great, we strongly recommend that you rinse the espresso machine with hot water, as instructed below:

1. Remove the water tank (A) (1) and fill it (2). The water level should not exceed the "MAX" mark on the tank and should contain at least 300 ml (= equivalent to 2 large cups). Then place it back on the machine, ensuring that the cover is closed (3).
   
2. Connect the device to a mains socket (4).
   
3. Make sure the knob (L) is set to the preheat position (L1).
4. Press On button (C) (5) on control panel (D). On button light switches on, and espresso buttons lights flash white (6). The machine is pre-heating.
   
5. Place a filter (F2) (7) without coffee into the filter holder. Slot the filter holder into place and turn it to the right until it stops (8).
   
6. Place two cups under the filter holder.
7. When the temperature reaches pre-set value, espresso buttons white light will keep on. Press 2 espresso button (9), button flashes white. The machine starts to pour the water (10). When it is over, espresso buttons white light keep on.
   
8. Press steam button (11). Espresso buttons white light off, steam button orange light keep on, the machine is pre-heating.
9. Place the steam nozzle (G1) into a container filled with water (12).
   
10. Turn the knob (L) from preheat (L1) to steam position (L2) (13), steam button white light flashes, the machine starts to make steam. Let the water heat for 20 seconds, then turn the knob back to preheat position (L1) (14).
    

MAKING ESPRESSO

If the espresso function is used for the first time, the appliance must be cleaned as described in the "FIRST USE" paragraph.

To prevent splashes of hot water, check that the filter holder has been tightened until it stops before preparing the coffee. Do not remove the filter holder while the water is flowing, as the appliance is still under pressure.

With ground coffee

The type of coffee you choose will determine the strength and taste of your espresso: the finer your ground coffee, the more intense your espresso will be.

1. Fill the water tank with drinking water (2) and refit it on the appliance, making sure that it is correctly in place (3).
2. Connect the device to a mains socket (4).
3. Turn on the machine by pressing On button (C) (5), On button light switches on, and espresso buttons lights flash white (6). The machine is pre-heating. When the temperature reaches pre-set value, espresso buttons white light will keep on.
4. Add the ground coffee to the 1 cup or 2 cups filter (F1, F2) using the measuring spoon (K, 1 spoon = 1 measure = 1 espresso) (15, 16), then pack it using the tamper (17), turning it using a circular motion. Once packed, the coffee measure should not exceed the MAX level. For best quality, pack the coffee effectively. Clean off any excess coffee from around the filter holder (18).
   
   
5. Slot the filter holder into place then turn it to the right until it stops (19).
   
6. Place a cup or two cups under the filter holder.
7. Press 1 espresso button or 2 espresso button (20), according to the number of cups you want to taste (15). Selected button white light will flash, the machine starts to make coffee (21). When coffee is done, espresso buttons white light keep on. Your coffee is ready.
   
   
8. Unlock the filter holder by turning it to the left (22) and remove it from the appliance. Do not touch the filter as it will be hot. Empty the filter. Remove the filter from the filter holder.
   
9. Wash the filter and filter holder under running water to remove the rest of the coffee (23).
   

With coffee pods

The device is compatible with all common coffee pods (F3). Note: For larger coffee pods, we recommend using the 1 cup filter. For espresso pods, use the pod filter.

1. Insert the filter for coffee pods into the filter holder.
2. Place the pod as centrally as possible in the filter holder. Follow the instructions on the packaging of the coffee pods for correct placement of the pod in the filter holder.
3. In order to start the brewing process, prepare the device by carrying out steps 1–3 under "With ground coffee" and press the or button.

STEAM FUNCTION

Making Cappuccino

1. Make espresso as described above using big enough cups.
2. Press steam button (11). Espresso buttons white light off, steam button orange light keep on, the machine is pre-heating.
3. Fill a container with approximately 60 to 100 ml of cold milk.
   Note:
   • For the best results, use a narrow and relatively small container that can be slipped under the steam nozzle.
   • When choosing the size of the milk container, keep in mind that the milk volume will increase by two to three times.
   • We recommend using pasteurized or UHT milk at fridge temperature, and to avoid using non-pasteurized or skimmed milk.
4. Place the steam nozzle (G1) into a container filled with milk.
5. Turn the knob (L) from preheat (L1) to steam position (L2) (25), steam button white light flashes, the machine starts to make steam.
   
   Note: For best results, foam the milk near the bottom of the container for approximately 10 seconds, taking care not to touch the bottom. Then slowly tilt the container and move the nozzle upwards until it is almost at the surface of the milk. Make sure that the nozzle does not leave the milk. To get a great foam, move the container in circular motions (26).
   
6. Once you have achieved the best foam turn the knob back to preheat position (27).
   
   Note: To prevent overheating the milk, do not use the steamer for more than 45 seconds (for 100 ml of milk).
7. Spread the milk froth over the cup(s) of espresso.
   Note:
   • If you wish to make more than one cappuccino, first make all the espressos, then make the milk froth.
   • Clean the steam nozzle immediately after use to ensure it does not get clogged up with milk residue. See "Cleaning the steam nozzle".

To prevent the milk from spattering, do not lift the nozzle out of the milk when using "steam" mode.

The steam nozzle is still hot! Be careful you do not burn yourself!

After switching off the steam function, clean the nozzle immediately and carefully, as set out in the section: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Hot water preparation

1. The machine is in standby mode.
2. Place a container under the steam nozzle.
3. Turn the knob to the position (L2) (25). Espresso buttons white lights turn off, steam button white light flash. Machine starts making hot water and it will stop when turn the knob back to the position pre-heating (L1) (27).
4. Espresso buttons white lights keep on, steam button white light off.

GOOD TO KNOW – PRACTICE AFTER USING STEAM

• If you want to make an espresso after using the steam function, you need to cool down your coffee machine to avoid burnt coffee.
• Press steam button , if espresso buttons orange light flash, it means the temperature in boiler is too high, please do not make coffee right now. You need to lower temperature.
• Immerse the steam nozzle in a container filled with 60 ml of water.
• Turn the knob from preheat (L1) back to steam position (L2) (25) to make hot water. Stop make hot water until temperature goes down to pre-set value, then turn the knob from steam to preheat position. Espresso buttons white light keep on.

SETTING THE COFFEE VOLUME

1. The machine is in standby mode.
2. Press or for 3 seconds. Selected espresso button orange light flashes.
3. Release the button and start set coffee volume.
4. Press the button as soon as the desired volume is reached.
5. Both espresso buttons orange lights flash 3 times to confirm the new setting.
6. The machine goes back to the standby mode.

Note: Programmable quantity for espresso 1 cup (15-65 ml, default volume 30 ml), 2 cups (30-130 ml, default volume 60 ml).

RECOVER DEFAULT COFFEE VOLUME

1. The machine is in steam pre-heat status.
2. Press for 3 seconds. 2 espresso buttons orange light flash one time.
3. Water pump work one time.
4. Default coffee volume is now recovered.
5. The machine goes back to steam pre-heat status.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug (J) before each clean and let the appliance cool down first.

• Machine: Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp sponge when you think it necessary. Do not use detergent or abrasive products. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the coffee machine.
• Water tank: Rinse the inside of the tank regularly. When a fine white layer appears in the tank, descale the appliance (refer to the section on descaling).
• Drip tray: Clean the drip tray (I) and its grid (H) using water and a little mild detergent (30-31). Rinse and dry.
  
• Filter holder, filters: Using a damp cloth, clean the filter holder mount regularly in order to remove possible coffee residues stuck to the surface. In order to prolong the useful life of the watertight seal on the brewing head, do not put the filter holder back in place if the coffee machine has not been used for extended periods. To remove any deposits that could block the flow of your 1 or 2 cup filter, you may use the needle.
• Steam nozzle: To prevent milk from drying inside the nozzle, please clean it after each use. To do this, follow the steps for foaming the milk, replacing 100 ml of milk with 60 ml of water. After turning off the steam, quickly and carefully clean the steam nozzle using a damp sponge (in order to remove any residue). Pull the tube of the steam nozzle downwards. Carefully clean the steam nozzle with lukewarm water (28) (29). Fit the tube back onto the steam nozzle.
  
  

Do not clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.

DESCALING

The machine can be descaled at any time, even if the descaling light is not on. However, the coffee machine auto counts the use cycles and gives the alert when the machine must be descaled: when the 1 cup espresso button white light and orange light flash in turn and 2 cups espresso button white light keep on, the machine needs to be descaled.

1. Prepare the descaler in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, add to the water tank and fill with approx. 750 ml drinking water (2). Place the tank in the machine (3).
2. Place a receptacle with a capacity of at least 1 liter underneath the spouts.
3. Insert the filter holder without filter.
4. Press 1 cup and 2 cup espresso buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to go to auto descaling program. white light and white light flash in turn. Release the buttons, machine will go to descaling status automatically. Water pump works 10 seconds, stops 120 seconds, keeps it in cycles until water tank will be empty.
5. Once descaling finishes, 2 espresso buttons white light keep on.
6. Pour drinking water in the tank and rinse the whole water flowing system (without using coffee, repeat making coffee steps, making hot water and steaming).

After descaling, rinse 2-3 times using clean water (no coffee), as described in the "FIRST USE" paragraph. Do not forget to rinse the nozzle. The appliance is now descaled and ready for use again.
No repairs on the coffee machine will be covered by the guarantee in case of:

• no descaling carried out,
• limescale build-up,
• accessories cleaned in a dishwasher.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If it is not possible to determine the cause of the fault, consult an approved retailer. Never disassemble the appliance! (if the appliance is disassembled, this will void the guarantee).
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