Using The Steam Wand - BORETTI BARISTA Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Steam Wand

Making Steam
To make steam for warm drinks, place the cor-
rect wand into the pitcher that contains the
drinks to be heated. Turn the knob in a coun-
terclockwise direction and heat the drink to the
required temperature.
WARNING: Although the boiler is fitted with a
vacuum-release valve, always open the steam
valve before introducing it into the drink to be
heated to prevent possible back flows inside
the boiler.
Milk Frothing
Due to the Barista's limited steam capacity
(compared to the bigger units), the steam
wand is fitted with a smaller four-hole steam
tip to extend the steaming time rather than the
steaming flow-rate.
In this way, the machine's heating element can
produce faster steam pressure recovery. A
few basic rules:
1. Always use whole milk.
2. Milk should always be cold (just taken out
of the fridge).
3. The steam tip should be placed in the milk
approximately 1-2 cm deep.
4. The steam arm should be tilted in such a
way that the steam wand moves in circles
in the milk while taking in some air from
the top.
5. The steam valve knob should be opened
proportionally to the amount of frothing
required.
WARNING: Risk of burns!
Handle holders and containers with care when
steaming drinks.
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Hot Water Preparation
To prepare hot water in a pitcher, pot or cup,
rotate the knob of the hot water wand in a
counter-clockwise direction until you have at-
tained the requested quantity.
WARNING: Risk of burns!
Keep hands away from areas covered by the
hot water outlet. Use the relevant control knob
only after the drink container has been appro-
priately placed on the drip-tray (12).