Important Tamped, Preparation of cappuccino, Ascaso

Versatile (pod/ground) (versatile mobile system)

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Versatile (pod/ground) (versatile mobile system)

Pod coffee:

Points 1 and 2 as in the above section.

Use the specific filter holder 10 or Pod filter (option). (See picture 4)

Points 5, 6, 7 and notes as in the above section.

Ground coffee:

For ground coffee, fill the coffee filter basket up to the rim (see picture 2B). To tamp and fill the coffee again. Points 1.2.4.5.6 and 7 as in the above section.

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Pod

(fixed holder-pod only).

Points 1 and 2 as in the section on ground coffee.

Place the pod in the filter holder and

turn it gently to the right as far as it will go. Do not exert force. Close gently.(see picture 5) Points 5, 6, 7 and notes as in the section on ground coffee. Careful: Do not remove or turn the filter holder while the water is passing through as the appliance is at low pressure at this moment.

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!Notes:

1 .The filter holder should always be placed in the machine so that it

remains warm. Closed position. 2 .Place the cups on the cup warmer

9 . The right temperature (optimum 40ºC/105ºF) will improve the espresso. (see picture 6)

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ARC
BASIC

3 .If the coffee does not come out very

hot, press steam switch 3 for 10 seconds. This will raise the temperature of the machine.

4 .Coffee will continue to drip from the spouts for a moment after the coffee swich is turned off.

5.It is normal for the coffee grounds to be very wet or a soup-like consistency if the filter holder is removed within one to minutes after brewing.

!THERMOMETER

The thermometer will mark you the machine temperature. It has to be in between 80ºC/180ºF and 110ºC/230ºF for coffee and above 100ºC/212ºF degrees for steam

! Important: Tamped

The best espresso result are obtained when the ground coffee is firmly tamped.

5-. Preparation of cappuccino

Mobile filterholder

1 - .Press general switch 1 . Pilots 13

and 6 (Dream) and 1 and 6 (Arc, Elipse, Basic) will come on.

2 . -When pilot 6 goes out, press steam

switch 3 . Pilots 6 (all models) and

12(Dream) will go out.

3.-Wait for light 6 to go out. This indicates that the coffee machine has reached its ideal temperature.

4-.Turn the hot water/steam knob 4 to open and allow the first drops of water to come out. In a few moments, only steam will come out.

5-.Put the tube 5 into the milk to heat it so that the milk covers exactly half the absorption hole (never totally cover it). Do this for the whole process. (see picture 7)

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ABSORTION ORIFICE A

IN THE UPPER SIDE

OF THE TUBE B

CLEAN IT AFTER USE.

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6.-Liquid is absorbed through the hole and cream forms automatically. The recipient should be lowered gradually while the milk emulsifies.

7.-Turn the water/steam knob 4 to closed - and turn off the steam switch

Fixed filterholder

1 - .Press general switch 1 . Pilots 13

and 6 (Dream) and 1 and 6 (Arc, Elipse, Basic) will come on.

2 . -When pilot 6 goes out, press steam

switch 3 . Pilots 6 (all models) and

12 (Dream) will come on simultaneously and the pump will be pressed at short intervals.

3 . -Wait for approximately 15” and then

open side knob 4 and let the first drops of water run out. After a moment only steam will come out. Points 5, 6 and 7 are the same as in the previous section.

If you want a creamy cappuccino, use cold, fresh, whole milk.

If you want hot milk (without emulsifying) the hole must be completely covered.