This process cools the machine sufficiently to prepare additional cups of espresso.
Heating Liquids
The steam nozzle can also be used to heat liquids, without frothing, such as tea and instant soup. To heat liquids:
Set the pump switch to the off position.
Swing out the steam nozzle and remove the “Perfect Froth” attachment
Make sure there is enough water in the water reservoir
Turn the unit “on”. Initially, a small amount of water and steam will emerge from the steam nozzle.
As soon as the yellow thermostat light goes out, place the cup or container under the steam nozzle. Turn the steam knob slowly to the max position.
Once liquid is heated, slowly return the steam knob back to the 0 position and remove the cup from under the steam nozzle.
NOTE:
If you wish to prepare espresso immediately after using the steam feature, it is essential to allow the machine to adjust to the proper temperature. Insert the empty filter holder and place a cup directly underneath. Turn the pump switch to the Q’ position and allow water to run through until the yellow thermostat light illuminates. Return the pump switch to the off position and prepare espresso.
Cleaning the Perfect Froth Attachment
It is strongly advised that you wipe off the milk residue which may have collected on the “Perfect Froth” and steaming nozzle after the frothing process is completed.
nFor a thorough cleaning of the “Perfect Froth” attachment, remove the separate parts A, B, & C (see figure 22).
All parts should be rinsed in warm, soapy water. If the small section of part A is clogged, it can be opened using a fine sewing needle.
Use caution when removing the “Perfect Froth” from the steaming nozzle as it may still be hot.
Use a damp cloth to clean the steam nozzle.
Use caution when cleaning or removing the steaming nozzle as it may still be hot.
Cleaning the Machine
nAfter preparing espresso five times, the drip tray and grid may need to be emptied and cleaned (see figure 20).
The water reservoir, drip tray, baffle grid, filter holder, and “Perfect Froth” attachment should be washed and rinsed in warm, soapy water on a regular basis.
The warming tray can be removed and wiped with a damp cloth for easy cleaning.
Do not place any loose pieces in the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT:
Clean the steam nozzle each time you have immersed it in milk, otherwise the inside of the nozzle becomes clogged with milk particles. Allow the steam to escape into a wet cloth for one or two seconds after frothing milk. This will flush out any milk residue.
A CAUTION: Do not try to disassemble the main body of the machine.
W If necessary, the steam nozzle can be removed using the hexagonal key located on the measuring spoon (see figure 21).
When replacing, do not overtighten.
Do not attempt this while steam nozzle is hot.
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