The KRUPS IL
Bistro
is a state of the art pro-
grammable combination
coffee, espresso, and
cappuccino maker that
incorporates all of these
functions in an all in one
space saving coffee/
espresso making system.
This appliance also features
an electronic programming
panel which offers ease of
operation and flawless
performance and can be
programmed for wake-up
coffee up to 24 hours in
advance.
BEFORE YOU
We recommend that you
get familiar with all the parts
of your “IL
Bistro”
before operating the
machine.
the unit
unplugged, begin by insert-
ing the filter basket into
the filter holder (e), fit the
filter holder(e) into the
brewing head, and remove
and replace the boiler cap
(a). Turn the selector switch
(b) to the three different
positions, and check out all
parts of the coffeemaker as
well. Wash all loose parts in
warm, soapy water, rinse
thoroughly and dry.
It is also recommended
that you operate your
“IL
Bistro” once
without coffee using the
instructions provided for
espresso and coffee
making.
CAUTION PRESSURE
It is important to remem-
ber to
open the
boiler cap (a) or remove
the filter holder (e) while
your “IL
Bistro”
“On”, or as long as
them is pressure in the
boiler.
Please follow the instruc-
tions listed below to see if
the machine is still under
pressure. These safety pre-
cautions should be followed
while your machine is in
use and ten to fifteen
minutes after last use of the
machine.
5.
6.
Turn the selector switch
to the
position.
Unplug the machine.
Hold a pitcher with cold
water underneath the
steam nozzle and insert
nozzle into the pitcher.
Once the steam nozzle
is immersed in the
pitcher of water,
the
selector switch to the
position. Continue
this procedure until no
more steam comes out
of the steam nozzle.
Turn the selector switch
to the
position.
Now you can remove
the boiler cap and filter
holder.
In case there is still water in
the boiler chamber, remove
the glass carafe and drip
tray, and turn the machine
upside down to empty any
remaining water in the
chamber.
GENUINE ESPRESSO
Espresso is a far richer and
stronger brew than regular
coffee. It should be deep,
dark and delicious. Most
people find that they enjoy
it in small quantities because
of its richness, and for that
reason, espresso is usually
served in small
demitasse cups.
Your “IL
Bistro”,
properly used, will always
produce espresso that is
deep, dark and delicious.
Just follow the instructions
and use fresh, well-roasted,
preground espresso or
espresso beans you grind
yourself. Remember:
Espresso requires a finer
grind than regular coffee.
Making Espresso
Place your “IL
Bistro” near an electrical
outlet, then plug in the
machine.
Make sure the selector
switch (b) is in the
(off) position.
Place your filter basket
into the filter holder(e)
(see figure 1). The basket
is marked on the inside
indicating 2 or 4 cups.
Fill to the desired level.
Pill the filter basket with
ground espresso coffee
(see figure 2). Pack the
coffee lightly and clear
any excess coffee from
the rim of the filter holder.
This will ensure the filter
holder will fit properly
into the brewing head.
