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C
LEANING
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E
SPRESSO
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APPUC CINO
M
AKER
1. Turn the unit to “OFF” and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. The frothing tube may still be hot, do not touch it with your hands until it has cooled.
Remove frothing aid and wipe frothing tube with a damp cloth. Using the wrench built into
the measuring spoon, unscrew the frothing aid and clean valve with a needle or toothpick.
3. The carafe, carafe lid, filter, brew basket and drip tray can be washed with soapy water
or placed on the top rack only of your dishwasher.
C
AUTION
:
Do not immerse appliance
in water. Do not remove reservoir cap or brew basket while appliance is under pressure.
See Section
“C
AUTION
: P
RESSURE
”
on Page 6.
4. After the pressure has been released, remove reservoir cap. Discard the remaining water
through the top opening of the water reservoir by turning the appliance upside down
over the sink. Always empty the water reservoir between uses. Do not immerse appliance
in water. Screw the reservoir cap back in place.
5. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads
as they will scratch the finish.
6. Do not store the filter holder in the brew head.
This can adversely affect the seal
between the brew head and the filter holder while brewing espresso.
D
ELIMING
Mineral deposits built-up in the Espresso Maker will affect the operation of the appliance.
Your Espresso Maker must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time
to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming. Also, you may notice a build up
of white deposits on the surface of the brew head.
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used. The following table
gives the suggested cleaning intervals.
Y
OUR
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SPRESSO
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APPUC CINO
M
AKER
M
AY
B
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D
ELIMED
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SING
W
HITE
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OUS EHOLD
V
INEGAR
, A
S
F
OLLOWS
:
T
O
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ELIME
W
ATER
R
ESERVOIR
:
1. Make sure the control knob is in the “OFF” position and that the power cord is disconnected
from the electrical outlet.
2. If the appliance is cool and the pressure has been released,
(See Section
“C
AUTION
:
P
RESSURE
”
on Page 6)
remove the reservoir cap and fill reservoir with fresh,
undiluted white household vinegar.
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S
UGGESTED
C
LEANING
I
NTERVAL
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water (Filtered Water )
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water (Tap Water )
Every 40 Brew Cycles
4. If making 2 servings, stop brewing espresso at the 2- and 4-cup mark. Turn the control knob
to the
position. If making 4 servings, stop brewing espresso at the 4-cup mark.
Turn the control knob to the
position.
5. You are now ready to froth and steam your milk. Hold the pitcher under the frothing tube
so that the frothing aid is slightly immersed in the milk. Turn the control knob slowly to the
position. Gently move the pitcher in a circular motion around the steam nozzle for about
45 seconds.
R
EMEMBER
:
The milk and the pitcher should be very cold prior to frothing.
6. When the milk has doubled in volume, or, if you are using a beverage thermometer, when the
milk has reached 100°F, insert the frothing aid deeper into the milk to further heat the milk.
Do not heat milk above 150°F.
To avoid splattering of hot milk, do not let the frothing aid go above the surface of the milk.
After frothing is completed, turn the control knob back to the “OFF” position.
7. You are now ready to make cappuccino.
R
EMEMBER
:
It is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk
and 1/3 frothed milk. Pour the espresso into a cup which has the capacity of at least 5 ounces.
Then add the steamed milk to the espresso and spoon on the frothed milk.
8. Follow the instructions on Page 6 under section marked
“C
AUTION
: P
RESSURE
”
to flush out
any residual milk from the frothing tube.
It is important to properly clean your frothing tube after each use
to ensure it continues to work properly. (See Step 2 on the next page)
9. Unplug the power cord and allow the machine to cool.
Do not remove the reservoir
cap or brew basket until the pressure in the machine has been released.
Follow procedures in section marked
“C
AUTION
: P
RESSURE
”
on Page 6
to relieve the pressure.
