Cuisinart em-200 manual Using the hot water, Function, Cleaning, Maintenance

7. Angle the pitcher so that the		using the hot water
steam wand is resting on the		function
spout of the pitcher and
lower the pitcher until the tip		1. Place the cup or container
of the steam nozzle is just	34	under the steam/hot water
below the surface of the		nozzle and activate the hot
milk. This will start to create a whirlpool		water function by turning the
action in the milk (34).		steam and hot water control	38
NOTE: Do not allow the steam to spurt unevenly		dial to the hot water setting
or it will create aerated froth/large bubbles. If		(38).
this is happening, raise the pitcher so that the		2. Once you have dispensed the
steam nozzle is lowered farther into the milk.		required amount of hot water	39
8. As the steam heats and textures the milk,		into the cup or container, stop
		the hot water by turning the
the level of the milk in the pitcher will begin
		steam/hot water control dial
to rise. As this happens, follow the level of
		to the O position (39).
the milk by lowering the pitcher, always
		3. Remove the cup or container
keeping the tip of the steam nozzle just			40
below the surface.		and swing the steam/hot
9. Once the foam is created,		water wand over the drip tray to catch any
		drips of water (40).
raise the pitcher until the
		Cleaning and
steam nozzle is in the center
of the milk (35).	35	Maintenance
TIP: The amount of foam
		Always turn the espresso maker off and remove
required will vary depending on the drinks being
		the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
made. For example, a cappuccino requires more
foam than a latte.		Never immerse unit in water or other liquid. To
10. Stop the steam immediately		clean, simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and
		dry before storing.
by turning the steam and
hot water control dial to the		CLEANING THE FILTERS, PORTAFILTER
center position (36).		HOLDER AND BREW HEAD
	36	• The stainless steel filters and portafilter
IMPORTANT: Do not boil the milk.		holder should be rinsed under water
11. Remove the pitcher,		immediately after use to remove all coffee
		particles. You may also use a cleaning pin to
immediately wipe the steam
		clear the opening.
nozzle and wand with a
		• Periodically run water through the machine
clean damp cloth (37) and
		with the portafilter holder in place, but
purge a small amount of	37
		without any ground coffee, to rinse out
steam.
		any lingering coffee particles.
		• The inside of the brew head should be wiped
		with a damp cloth to remove any coffee
		particles.
		CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING/CUP
		WARMING PLATE
		• The outer housing and cup warming plate
		can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth.
		Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
		cleaners.