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Latte:
1 1/2 to 2 oz. of espresso coffee with 3 to 4 oz. of steamed milk (very
little or no milk froth).
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Frothing:
Foamy layer of milk froth on top of hot milk.
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Which kind of milk?
Skim milk and 1% milk will produce more milk froth
than 2% or regular milk.
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Markings on Glass Carafe:
The markings on the glass carafe help you in the
preparation of brewing and frothing.
Upper rim of metal band:
Maximum capacity of boiler (approx. 10 oz.).
For best results always fill the boiler with 10 oz. of fresh cold water.
4 cup marking:
Maximum amount of espresso you should brew (approx.
8 oz.). If you brew more than 8 oz. the coffee will taste burnt. Depending on
the coffee roast you might even want to brew a little less to avoid a bitter aroma.
2 cup marking:
(approx. 4 oz.), guide line for a double shot of espresso.
Bottom line marking:
Once the coffee has reached this level there is enough
pressure in the boiler for steaming and frothing.
6. PREPARING ESPRESSO
Caution
: Do not leave the machine alone during brewing.
Keep children away during brewing.
1. Make sure the machine is plugged in and turned off. The glass carafe is
removed from the drip tray.
Important:
The selector knob (fig. 7) must be in the off position.
2. Fill the basket with ground coffee, using the measuring scoop (fig.1, 8). The
basket is marked on the inside indicating "2 cups" and "4 cups". Never
overfill the basket. Clear any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.
Important:
It is not necessary to tamp (press down) the coffee.
3. Insert the basket into the filter holder (fig. 2), then insert the filter holder into
the machine (fig. 3).
4. Turn filter holder to the right until it reaches the "locked" position (fig.1, 6).
5. Fill the glass carafe to the upper rim of the metal band (approx. 10 oz.)
with fresh, cold water.
6. Unscrew the boiler cap. Using the glass carafe, fill the boiler with water
(fig. 4) and close the boiler cap securely.
7. Place the carafe lid on the carafe so that the opening on the lid points
towards the pouring spout of the carafe (fig. 6). Place the carafe on the drip
tray as shown in fig. 1.
8. Turn the selector knob to the coffee brewing position (fig. 7). The indicator
light illuminates and the machine starts heating the water.
9. After approx. 2 1/2 to 3 minutes hot water will start forcing its way through
the filter holder into the carafe. When you have enough espresso in the
glass carafe turn the selector knob to the off position to stop the flow of
coffee. Remove the carafe and serve. Add a bit of sugar and enjoy.
Tip:
To avoid a "burnt taste" never process all the water through the coffee.
Once the brewing noise increases and steam develops, stop the brewing.
10.
Important:
Do not open the boiler cap. Do not remove the filter holder. First
depressurize the machine. See chapter 3.
11. After depressurizing remove the filter holder by turning it to the left to the
"open lock" symbol. Then push the thumb-guard of filter holder over the hot
rim of the basket. Dump the used coffee (fig. 11) and rinse the basket and the
filter holder under running water. Return the selector knob to the off position.
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