Miele CVA 615 operating instructions Coffee glossary

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Coffee glossary

Arabica is a high quality coffee bean. It is long and flat and with a groove running around it. The caffeine content is between 0.8 and 1.3 %. It is strong and aromatic, but less bitter than the Robusta bean.

Caffè is the Italian term for a standard espresso.

Caffè americano is a thin espresso with water added.

Caffè corretto is espresso with a dash of something stronger such as a liqueur.

Caffè freddo is iced espresso. An extended version of espresso served with ice.

Caffè latte is a double espresso in a large cup filled with hot milk, topped with little or no foam.

Caffè mocha consists of one third espresso, one third hot milk and one third cocoa.

Caffè ristretto is the strongest most concentrated espresso. The water is reduced to 2 tablespoons (30 ml) per serving.

Caffeine - the caffeine content of espresso is only a third or half the caffeine found in coffee. The stronger the roast, the less caffeine the espresso will contain.

Cappuccino is espresso with frothed milk. It is equal parts espresso, hot milk and foam.

Cappuccino chiaro is a "light" cappuccino with less espresso and more hot milk.

Cappuccino scuro is a "dark" cappuccino with more espresso and less hot milk.

Cappuccino senza schiuma is a cappuccino without the froth.

Crema is the sign of the perfect cup of espresso - a fine, nut or cinnamon brown foam on the surface of the espresso, which is only created when the pressure is sufficiently high. The crema contains foamed oils which are rich in flavor and aroma.

Espresso, see Caffè.

Espresso corto is a "short", strong espresso.

Espresso doppio is a double portion of espresso.

Espresso lungo is a longer, less concentrated version of espresso served in a standard coffee cup.

Espresso ristretto is a double strength, bitter tasting espresso.

Macchiato is espresso with a dollop of hot, foamed milk giving a dappled (macchiato) appearance.

Pre-warming the cups is recommended to prevent the espresso from cooling too quickly.

Robusta is a round and convex coffee bean with an almost straight groove. The caffeine content is around 2 to 2.5%. It is more bitter than the Arabica bean.

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Contents Operating instructions Coffee System CVA Contents Rinsing cycle Electrical safety Important Safety InstructionsInstallation Use Save These InstructionsGuide to the coffee system Guide to the coffee system Programming Program modeChoosing a language Rinsing feature Determining the water hardness Setting the water hardness Setting the drink temperatures Pre-brewing feature Pre-grinding feature Hot water feature Total coffee counter Setting the standby timer Deactivating the system lock System lockActivating the system lock Before using the coffee system Open the front of the machine Water tankFilling the water tank Filling the coffee bean container Coffee bean containerAdjusting the coffee dispensers Setting the serving sizesCoffee and espresso Hot water Pre-warming cups Making coffeePre-warming Pre-warming the systemPreparing two cups simultaneously Canceling preparationEspresso or coffee Cappuccino Making coffee Dispensing hot water To adjust the grinder setting Setting the coffee grinderAdjusting the coffee grinder To adjust the quantity setting Setting the quantityDaily care Coffee system careStainless steel colored controls Wipe up any spills of descaling solution immediatelyExterior Stainless steelDrip catch Lift the waste unit up and out Waste unitSteam valve Brew unit After cleaning press PressRemove the waste unit Rinsing cycle Degreasing the brew unitCleaning the brew unit filters Lubricating the brew unit Remove the brew unit Resetting the brew unit’s basic Change the gaskets position Open the appliance door Changing the light bulbOnly use the enclosed descaling tablets for descaling Descaling the applianceAutomatic descaling Descaling the appliance Descaling the appliance Message Possible fault Fix Fault messagesFrequently asked questions Slowly? Coffee is not What if Possible fault Fix Espresso isDispensed too Quickly?Slide won’t move? What if Possible fault Fix No water runs outGrinder setting Dispensers? There is no crema?Frequently asked questions After sales service Installation instructions Disposal of an old appliance Caring for the environmentDisposal of packing material This Appliance Must be Grounded Electrical connectionInstallation options InstallationInstallation Installation Coffee glossary Alteration rights reserved / 44 / USA/CDN
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