HINTS
Making good espresso and cappuccino is not dif-
ficult however it does require practice. The fol-
lowing tips will help you get the best results from
your machine:
• Warm the cups before filling with coffee.
• Use a dedicated espresso coffee for best
results. They are now widely available from
supermarkets.
• Freshly ground coffee provides the best fla-
vour. To maintain flavour, fresh coffee is best
stored in an airtight container in a cool place,
even in the fridge.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before carrying out any cleaning or mainte-
nance, switch the machine off, remove the
plug from the socket and leave the machine to
cool.
• Do not use solvents, detergents or abrasive
products to clean the machine. A soft damp
cloth is sufficient.
• Clean the filter-holder, filter and drip tray
regularly.
• Do not wash the machine in water - remember
that it is an electrical appliance.
• Never wash components or accessories in a
dishwasher.
DESCALING
If you live in a hard-water area, minerals and cal-
cium found in the water will accumulate and
affect the operation of the machine.
Approximately every six months (depending on
the hardness of the water), your espresso maker
should be cleaned with vinegar as follows:
1. Before cleaning your espresso maker, turn the
switch to OFF and remove the plug from the
wall socket.
2. Fill the carafe with vinegar and pour into the
water tank.
3. Replace the boiler cap.
4. Fit the filter and filter-holder (without any coffee).
5. Place the carafe on the drip tray.
6. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
7. Turn the switch to ON. After a few minutes,
the hot vinegar will begin to flow through the
filter-holder into the carafe.
8. Place the steam tube in a glass or mug. Open
the steam knob for a few seconds while the
vinegar flows through the filter-holder. This
will clear any milk residue from the inside of
the tube.
9. Turn on the steam knob (the vinegar will conti-
nue to flow into the carafe).
10.When no more vinegar flows into the carafe,
turn the switch to OFF and allow the machine
to cool. Remove the filter-holder, the filter and
the carafe and rinse with hot water.
12.Repeat the last two steps using cold water in
order to remove any residual vinegar. Repeat
twice.
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