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COFFEE MAKING TIPS
CARE AND CLEANING
The Coffee
Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavour
for 1 week, provided it is stored in an air
tight container, in a cool, dark area. Whole
coffee beans are recommended and should
be ground just before use. Coffee beans
stored in an airtight container will keep up to
1 month before they begin to lose their
flavour. Do not store in a refrigerator freezer.
The Grind
•
The coffee must be ground fine, but not
too fine (the correct grind should look
gritty, like salt or sand).
•
If the grind is too fine, the water will not
flow through the coffee even under
pressure (this grind looks like powder and
feels like flour when rubbed between
fingers).
•
If the grind is too coarse, the water flows
through the coffee too fast, preventing a
full flavoured extraction.
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HOW TO FROTH MILK FOR A
CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉ
A cappuccino is an espresso topped with
steamed and frothed milk (
1
/
3
espresso,
1
/
3
steamed milk,
1
/
3
frothed milk),
traditionally served almost luke warm in a
cup.
A latte is an espresso topped with steamed
and frothed milk (
1
/
3
espresso, topped with
steamed milk and about 10cm of frothed
milk), traditionally served in a glass with a
serviette.
•
The first step in making a cappuccino/latte
is to make a short espresso (Follow steps
in “Brewing Coffee”)
•
Fill the frothing jug
1
/
3
full with cold milk
(skim milk will be the easiest to froth).
•
Hold the frothing jug below the froth
enhancer. Immerse the froth enhancer
10mm into the milk and rotate the selector
control to the “STEAM” position. Gently
move the frothing jug in a circular motion
around the froth enhancer.
•
When the milk has begun to increase in
volume, immerse the froth enhancer
deeper into the milk to further heat the
milk. Do not allow the milk to boil.
•
Turn the selector control to the “OFF”
position to stop the steaming function
before removing the jug.
TO AVOID SPLATTERING OF
HOT MILK, DO NOT LIFT THE
STEAMING NOZZLE ABOVE
THE SURFACE OF THE MILK
WHILE FROTHING.
ENSURE THE SELECTOR
CONTROL IS IN THE “OFF”
POSITION BEFORE REMOVING
THE FROTHING JUG.
•
Add the steamed milk to each cup of
freshly brewed espresso coffee and spoon
on the frothed milk.
•
Switch the power off at the power outlet,
unplug the power cord and allow the
machine to cool.
•
Do not remove the water tank cap until
the pressure in the machine has been
released.
OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE
ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER
(CONTINUED)
It is essential to clean the steam
system after each use
•
Ensure the selector control is in the “OFF”
position and the pressure has been
released.
•
Switch off at the power outlet, unplug the
power cord and allow the unit to cool.
•
Remove the froth enhancer from the
steam nozzle for cleaning and wipe the
steam nozzle with a damp cloth (Fig 8).
•
Clean the steam nozzle by removing it and
letting water run through it for about 10
seconds in the direction opposite to the
normal steam flow. The steam nozzle is
removed by unscrewing in a counter-
clockwise direction using the end of the
measuring spoon (Fig 8a). Clean the
nozzle with a paperclip, needle or tooth-
pick if it is still blocked (Fig 8b).
•
Periodically, allow the appliance to
produce steam for another 4-5 seconds
after removing the nozzle to clear the
steam tube.
•
The nozzle must be screwed on again in a
clockwise direction. Tighten using
reasonable force with the end of the
measuring spoon provided.
•
The stainless steel filters, twin nozzle
adaptor and drip tray can be washed with
soapy water. The drip tray consists of 2
parts and can be unclipped for easier
cleaning (Fig 9).
Fig 8
Pull down
Fig 8a
Fig 8b
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