Dispensing Steam / Preparing A Cappuccino - Saeco Lirika Operating Instructions Manual

Note: It is advisable to also empty the drip tray
(see section 6.3).
Only when the display shows the following icons in sequence:
may the coff ee grounds drawer be inserted into the machine. Af-
ter inserting the drawer, the display shows the icon:
The machine is now ready to brew coff ee.

3.12 Dispensing Steam / Preparing a Cappuccino

The machine can dispense steam quickly and easily with the
touch of a button.
Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded
by small jets of hot water. The Pannarello may
reach high temperatures. Never touch it with bare hands.
Use the appropriate protective handle only.
Important Note: Immediately after using steam,
clean the Pannarello as described in section 6.1.
1 Fill 1/3 of a container with cold milk.
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Note: To make a good quality cappuccino, use cold
milk (~5°C / 41°F) with a protein content of at
least 3%. Whole milk or skimmed milk may be used de-
pending on individual taste.
Note: When you plan to dispense steam right after
switching on the machine or after brewing a cof-
fee, some water still present in the circuit may need to be
dispensed fi rst. To do this, press the "
dispense steam for a few seconds. Thereafter press the "
" button (18) to stop dispensing. Continue with step 2.
2 Place the Pannarello inside the container with the milk
(Fig.10, page 3). Press the "
2 The machine needs time to preheat.
3 After preheating, the machine starts dispensing steam.
4 In this phase, froth the milk as desired or heat the beverage to
the required temperature.
Note: Froth the milk by gently swirling the con-
tainer and moving it up and down.
5 To conclude the steam dispensing process, press the "
ton (18).
Note: After having pressed the "
it will take a few seconds before the machine
stops dispensing steam completely.
" button (22) to
" button (22).
" but-
" button (18)
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