Cleaning unit after brewing coffee
Make sure the units is unplugged and turned off. Open the steam valve and let the steam and pressure out of the machine.
Let it cool. Now you are ready to clean the unit.
Open the unit, empty coffee grounds and rinse machine out thoroughly after use. Never immerse unit in water. Do not let
milk build up on steam jet (5). After you have made a few pots of espresso, it is a good idea to run a cycle of steam through
the coffee valve and steam valve. To do this, simply follow the instructions outlined in Step 1 of PREPARATION OF
ESPRESSO COFFEE. Only this time, leave out the coffee. You can add a few tablespoons of distilled vinegar to the water to
clean any deposits that may have but up in the valves. (Do not add vinegar when you are making coffee.)
For easier cleaning, wipe off both the coffee and steam valves immediately after use.
Never place anything other than water and coffee into the unit, with the exception of vinegar used in cleaning as described
above. NOTE: Neither soap nor scouring will be necessary if you follow the above cleaning instructions.
PREPARATION FOR ESPRESSO
COFFEE
Making espresso the CXE-25 way can be
accomplished in 3 easy steps.
First decide how many cups of espresso you
would like to brew.
STEP 1
Remove the top lid (2) and take out the
coffee brew basket (11). Fill tank with clean
cold water to the desired water level mark
(16) on the inside of the tank for 3, 6, or 9
cups. The water level should never cover the
safety valve hole.
STEP 2
Fill the basket to capacity for 9 cups of
demitasse coffee (basket holds
approximately 1/3 of a cup or 2-1/2 oz. of
coffee).
For 3 or 6 cups place adapter (13) in existing
brew basket, then fill with coffee. (Note: the adapter works by decreasing the depth of the brew basket. Coffee goes on top
of the adapter). Number of cups on adapter indicates proper position for 3 or 6 cups.
Use a fine drip grind (not a powder or very fine grind) of dark roasted coffee.
Do not pack down the coffee.
STEP 3
Place the coffee basket back in the tank (make sure to
remove any excess coffee around the rim of the coffee
basket and rubber "O" ring in order to guarantee a
tight seal).
Replace the top lid and knob Tighten knob as
securely as possible to get a perfect seal.
WARNING: SCALDING MAY OCCUR IF TOP IS
NOT TIGHTENED DOWN COMPLETELY OR IF
TOP IS TAKEN OFF BEFORE MACHINE IS COOL
AND ALL STEAM HAS BEEN RELEASED.
Open the coffee valve (3) completely (turn left,
