Alex Espresso Machine
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Helpful Tips and Information
When turning the steam knob off, always keep the tip under the surface of the milk for
approximately 3 seconds. If you pull it out too soon, you will destroy the nice velvety
micro-foam.
After removing the steam wand from the milk, position it over the drip tray and then
open the steam valve for 1-2 seconds to clean out any trapped milk inside the tip and
then wipe it down with a damp cloth.
While texturizing the milk, if you lower the tip too far into the milk you create turbulence
rather than rolling. Turbulence will not make micro-foam.
If there are a few bubbles in the milk after you have finished, wait 5-10 seconds to allow
all the remaining bubbles to surface, then simply tap the edge of the pitcher on the
counter and swirl the milk slightly and they will disappear.
Be sure to keep your steamed milk moving/swirling until you are ready to pour since
milk has a natural tendency to separate.
Hot Water Wand Operation
The hot water wand uses the steam pressure to push the hot water out of the boiler so
the machine must be up to temperature before it is able to give any hot water.
To use the hot water wand, position the cup or pitcher under the wand and then open
the hot water knob. Once the water has reached the desired level then close the hot
water knob.
It is not recommended to remove more than 8 oz. of water at any one time until the
machine has had time to refill the boiler. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
heating element.
Warning: The water from the hot water wand is approximately 250° and exits the
boiler under force due to the steam pressure. Extreme caution is advised when
using the wand or injury may occur.
