DeLonghi ESAM4400 manual Preparing Cappuccinos Using Steam, Cleaning and Maintenance

10 PREPARING CAPPUCCINOS (USING STEAM)

•Move the cappuccino frother outwards (fig. 2).

•Place an empty container under the cappuccino frother. Turn the steam knob a half turn counterclockwi- se as far as it will go (fig. 3). The appliance displays:

STEAM

Allow the steam mixed with water to run off for a few seconds until steam only is given off.

•To interrupt steam delivery, rotate the knob clockwise as far as it will go (fig. 4).

•Empty the container then fill it with about 3.5 oz of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. In choo- sing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk doubles or triples in volume. You are recom- mended to use skim or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature.

•Dip the cappuccino frother into the pitcher containing the milk (fig. 2), taking care not to immerse the rai- sed line on the cappuccino frother (indicated by the arrow in fig. 20). Turn the steam knob a half turn counterclockwise as far as it will go (beware of burns). Steam is discharged from the cappuccino frother, giving the milk a creamy frothy appearance. To obtain a creamier froth, dip the cappuccino frother into the milk and rotate the container with slow movements from the bottom upwards. (You should not dis- charge steam for more than two minutes at a time).

•Once the required temperature is reached, interrupt steam delivery by rotating the knob clockwise as far as it will go (fig. 4).

•Prepare the coffee as described previously, using large enough cups, then fill with the frothed milk pre- pared previously. The cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and, if desired, sprinkle the froth with a litt- le cocoa powder.

IMPORTANT: always clean the cappuccino frother immediately after use. Proceed as follows:

•Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam knob. This empties any milk left inside the steam spout.

IMPORTANT: To guarantee cleanliness, you are recommended to follow this procedure each time you make cappuccino to avoid milk stagnating in the cappuccino nozzle.

•Turn the steam knob clockwise as far as it will go.

•Wait a couple of minutes for the cappuccino frother to cool down then with one hand hold the cappuc- cino spout handle firm and with the other unscrew the cappuccino frother itself by rotating clockwise and extracting downwards (fig. 21).

•Remove the nozzle from the steam spout by pulling it downwards (fig. 22).

•Carefully wash the cappuccino frother and steam nozzle in warm water.

•Make sure the two holes shown in fig. 23 are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.

•Replace the steam nozzle by inserting it and vigorously turning it upwards into the steam spout.

•Replace the cappuccino frother by pushing it upwards and turning it counterclockwise.

11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing any cleaning operations, leave the appliance to cool down and unplug from the outlet. Never immerse the coffee maker in water. It is an electrical appliance.

Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products to clean the appliance. A soft damp cloth will suffice. NEVER wash ANY of the components of the appliance in a dishwasher.

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