Dispensing Steam - Gaggia KIII Operating Instructions Manual

The key ingredients for preparing cappuccino, espresso macchiato and latte macchiato are
frothed milk and freshly made espresso.
Prepare an espresso as described on page .
Note:
The reason why the espresso should be prepared first is that the temperature required
to make it is lower than the temperature required for frothing the milk, and the machine is
quicker to heat up than to cool down.
For best frothing results, use cold milk (warmed up milk will not froth). Any type of milk can
be used, depending on taste, as long as fat content does not exceed 3.5%.

Dispensing steam

Caution
Steam and hot water can cause scalding. Never aim the steam or hot water flow towards
parts of your body. Do not touch the hot parts of the coffee machine, i.e. the steam wand.
Do not use the steam function unless you have placed a suitable receptacle under the
steam wand.
• Press the button with the steam symbol. The light for
steam ready(3) will stay off and the machine will start
heating the water to generate steam (Fig.14). Once
the light turns on, the machine is ready for use.
Note:
Some drops of water may come out of the capsule
holder while water is being heated. This is perfectly
normal and will not jeopardize the operation of the
machine.
• Place a suitable container that is resistant to high
temperatures under the steam wand and hold
it by the handle. Slowly rotate the knob anti-
clockwise.(Fig.15).
A small amount of water will flow out of the steam
wand.
Note:
Steam may come out mixed with water at first This is
perfectly normal and will not jeopardize the operation
of the machine
• When the flow of hot water turns into a flow of steam,
stop the function turning the knob clockwise.
The coffee machine is now ready to froth milk.
Steam selection button
Light steam ready
Fig. 14
Fig. 15