Functions of your Café Ristretto, Steam Function

Functions of your Café Ristretto™ (continued)

•For best results when making consecutive cups of espresso we recommend that you flush a small amount of water through the machine after each use. With the filter handle already removed from the brewing

head simply press the button and allow the water to run through. Once you have a

consistent flow of water, press the button again to stop. This will wash out any old or used coffee grinds stuck to the underside of the brewing head and also help ensure the correct water temperature for your next shot of espresso.

Note: Do not leave the filter handle locked in position for extended periods, or when machine is not in use. This shortens the life of the brew head rubber seal.

2. STEAM FUNCTION

The froth enhancing attachment makes it easy to produce textured milk.

Note: We recommend that you make the espresso first, then steam the milk.

•Attach the froth enhancing attachment to the end of the steam arm (19). You may also choose to steam the milk without the attachment.

Important: For the froth enhancing attachment to work you must ensure that it is pushed firmly onto the steam arm.

•Fill the water reservoir (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) with cold water.

•Turn the Café Ristretto™ ‘On’ (6). The power light will illuminate red and an amber ‘Warm-Up’ light will turn ‘On’ to indicate that your espresso machine is ‘On’ and ‘Heating’ to the required temperature.

•Swing the steam arm to the side of the machine.

•Pour cold milk into a stainless steel frothing jug to no more than 1/3 full.

Note: For best results we recommend to use refrigerated milk and a stainless steel jug that is well chilled.

•When the Café Ristretto™ is at the correct temperature the ‘Warm-Up’ light will turn ‘Off’.

Tip: Remember that if the ‘Warm-Up’ light is ‘On’ it means the espresso machine is ‘Heating’. If the ‘Warm-Up’ light is ‘Off’ then you can start using the espresso machine.

•Turn the steam dial to the ‘Pre-heat’ setting (20), the ‘Warm-Up’ light will turn ‘On’. Place the steam wand/arm into the milk, about a centimetre below the surface. Once

the ‘Warm-Up’ light turns ‘Off’, turn the steam dial to the steam ‘ ’ setting (21). Lower the jug so that the tip of the steam arm is just below the surface of the milk.

Important: Do not allow the tip of the steam arm to touch the bottom of the container because this could obstruct the passage of the steam.

•Position the tip of steam arm to one side of the jug to create a whirlpool motion in the milk. As the milk begins to rise in the jug, follow the level of milk, always keeping the tip of the steam arm just below the surface.

•Cease steaming when the frothing jug becomes too hot to continue holding the

palm of your hand against the side. Simply turn the steam dial to the‘ •’ off position and remove the jug.

Note: Do not boil the milk.

•Pour the textured milk into your espresso as soon as possible.