PROGRAMMING A

CUSTOM SETTING

At ready mode, hold and press MANUAL for 3 seconds to customize the SHORT and LONG output.

1. , , are ON. If no action within 30 seconds, unit returns to preheat/ ready mode.

--OR--

2.Press or button.

a. or and LED remains on.

b.Espresso is dispensed.

c.When desired amount is dispersed into cup, press or again. That will be the programmed amount.

d.If no action during dispensing within 90 seconds, unit returns to preheat/ ready mode.

To reset to factory setting at ready mode, press and hold and or at the same time for 3 seconds.

1. ,and and LEDS flash 3 times.

2.Default setting is on and unit will return to preheat/ready mode.

STEAM

1.Remove the milk tank by holding the milk tank and cover, and pull away from the machine. Remove the cover and pour milk into the tank, above min. fill line (5 ounces) but not exceeding the max. fill line (22 ounces). Replace the cover and align the milk tank to the connector on the side of the machine, and push in to install. Place a mug on the drip tray and position the steam wand into the mug. Press the

STEAM button to start steaming, and use the steam control dial to control the air/ foam. Press again to stop steaming.

NOTE: Turning the steam control dial to the right lessens the amount of air/foam. Less air will result in a higher temperature of milk.

2.To steam using water (as a cleaning function), make sure water is in the milk tank. Press to start and stop steaming.

CAPPUCCINO or LATTE

1.Using the lever, open the brew head, insert a capsule, and close the brew head.

2.Be sure there is milk in the milk tank and tank is properly installed (see steam section).

3. Place a mug on the drip tray, and position the steam wand in the mug.

4.Use the steam control dial to select the amount of air/ froth you want.

5.Press either the Cappuccino or Latte button. The amount of foam will vary, but a

cappuccino requires more foam than a latte, while the latte will use more milk.

6.The foamed milk will be dispensed into the mug, followed by CuisinartÕs

patented Burst of Steam feature that quickly cleans the steam wand. Espresso is then immediately dispensed.

Tips for creating a perfect froth:

Milk frothing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things; it heats milk and it mixes in air to form a foamy texture. As with anything,

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EM-500 specifications

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