holder correctly, point the handle to the left, press the filter holder onto the percolation head, then turn the handle to the right until the lock position (2).
•Place as large an empty container as possible under the filter holder.
•As soon as the appliance reaches the right temperature, the temperature control indicator light (c) will come on. Turn the function selector (b) to the position «
» and allow all the water contained in the tank to run through the machine.
•If necessary, interrupt this operation by turning the function selector (b) to the position O to empty the container then resume the operation.
Using the various functions of
your espresso
1. ESPRESSO FUNCTION
•For best results, preheat the accessories (filter holder, filter and cups) by running water directly into the cups (see «Before first use»).
•When the cup are full of hot water, reset the function selector (b) to the position O.
.Preparing an espresso with ground coffee:
•Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1).
•Set the «on/off» switch (h). The indicator light (h1) will come on.
•Put the filter for one cup in the filter holder.
•Put some ground coffee in the filter, firmly pressing down the ground coffee with the back of the spoon (1 measuring spoon = 1 cup) (3).
•Clean the edges of the filter holder.
•Put the filter holder in place (2).
•Place one espresso cup under the filter holder.
As soon as the appliance reaches the correct temperature, the indicator light (c) comes on.
•Then turn the function selector (b) to the position « ».
•When the cups are full, reset the function selector (b) to the position O.
•Take the filter holder out of the appliance, and remove the ground coffee, holding the filter in place with the gripper clamp (4).
The filter can now be refilled to prepare more espressos.
2. STEAM FUNCTION
The thumping noise which occurs while steam is being produced comes from the intermit- tent regulation of the pump and has no effect on the proper working of the appliance.
Caution : during and after use of the machine, the metallic parts of the steam nozzle can become extremely hot.
.Preparing frothed and steamed milk for a cappuccino, a latte or hot chocolate :
If you are making a cappuccino or latte, you will need at least a 5 oz. cup (150 ml).
.Cappuccino is made using 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk.
.Café latte is made using 1/2 espresso, 1/2 steamed milk, and topped with a bit of frothy milk.
.Hot chocolate: heat the milk if you are using powdered chocolate. Then simply mix the powder in the heated milk.
Please note : the sliding part (g2) of the nozzle must be in the down position (5).
•Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1).
•Set the «on/off» switch (h). The operating light (h1) will come on.
•Move the nozzle towards the outside of the appliance.
As soon as the appliance reaches the appropriate temperature, the temperature control indicator light (c) will come on.
•Place an empty container under the nozzle. Return the nozzle to the inside and hold the container by its handle or place it on the grid
(i) (6).
•Then turn the function selector (b) to the position « » until to obtain some steam then reset it to the position O and remove the container.
•Immerse the tip of the nozzle in the milk to be heated. Return the nozzle to the inside and hold the container by its handle or place it on the grid (i) (6).
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