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Coffee making tips
Care and cleaning
Tips on making the perfect espresso
Don’t just rely on your coffee maker to do all the work. Making a good cup of coffee is an art.
Water flow
If you’re making an espresso, make sure the water flows through the coffee filter at the correct rate. If it’s too slow, the coffee will be
The coffee
1 week, provided it is stored in an air tight container, in a cool, dark area. Whole coffee beans are recommended and should be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will keep up to 1 month before they begin to lose their flavour. Do not store in a refrigerator freezer.
The grind
•If using
•If grinding your own beans the coffee must be ground fine, but not too fine. It can effect the taste and the rate the water flows through it.
•If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure (this grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers).
•If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a full flavoured extraction.
Before cleaning, ensure the selector control is in the ‘OFF’ position. Switch off at the power outlet, then unplug the power cord and allow the unit to cool.
Cleaning the steam wand and froth enhancer
•The steam wand and froth enhancer should always be cleaned after frothing milk.
•Remove the froth enhancer and rinse under warm tap water.
•Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.
• Briefly set the selector control to the Steam position to clear any remaining milk from the steam wand.
•If the steam wand becomes blocked, wait for the machine to cool before using a needle or paperclip to unblock the opening.
Cleaning the filters, filter holder and brewing head
•Directly after use, remove used coffee grounds and rinse the stainless filters and filter holder under running water. Should the fine holes in the filters become blocked, then a normal dishwashing brush should be used (do not use a brush with metal bristles).
•The brewing head should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove any old espresso grounds.
•It is advisable to periodically run water through the unit with the filter in place but without any coffee to clean out any old coffee grounds.
Cleaning the housing / cup warming tray
•The outer housing can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth (do not use abrasive agents or cloths which can scratch the surfaces).
Cleaning the drip tray
•The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned at regular intervals, particularly when the water level indicator is exposed indicating the drip tray is full.
•Remove the grid, steam baffle and water level indicator from the drip tray, wash all 4 parts with water and
Do not place any of the components in the dishwasher.
Note
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PART OF YOUR BREVILLE ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
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