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GEM2052B-001_v01
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR ITS FIRST
USE (DESCRIPTION)
1. Place the espresso machine on a dry and stable surface.
2. Check that the drip tray
(I)
and the grid
(J)
are in place.
3. Fill up the water tank with water.
There are two ways of filling the tank up with water:
a) Lift the lid of the water tank; it is in the top part of the espresso
machine and using e.g. a jug, fill it up with fresh cold water or
with filtered water and close the lid.
b) Alternatively, the water tank can be taken out and filled up with
fresh cold water. To do this, lift the lid and using it as a handle,
slide the water tank out. Next, fill it up with fresh cold water or
with filtered water
(1)
. Replace the water tank and close the lid.
Warning : Before turning the espresso machine on, check that the
regulator knob
(K)
is in position
0
(off)
(2)
.
4. Plug in the connecting cord into a 230 V alternating current mains
socket. Press button (M) to turn on the espresso machine (3) . Turn
on the espresso machine by pressing button (M) . The pilot light (L)
will illuminate in red, whereas the standby pilot light will start flashing.
When the espresso machine is ready to operate, the standby pilot
light
(N)
will come off.
Warning : Remember that if the standby pilot light (N) flashes, it
indicates that the espresso machine has not reached the right
temperature for operation.
Notice : When using the appliance for the first time of when it has not
been in used for a longer period of time, it is particularly important that
the espresso machine is rinsed.
5. To do this, place a filter for one or two cups in the holder (H) . lace the
filter holder (E) in the brew head (6) .
6. Place a sufficiently large container under the two filling outlets (7) .
Check that the espresso machine is in the espresso mode, that is
that button is pushed in (M) (the on/off light is illuminated (L) ) and
the hot water/steam button
(B)
is in the “pushed out” position
(the standby pilot light (N) is off).
7. Turn the regulator knob (K) anticlockwise (8) into the espresso
position and allow the water to flow until the whole container has
been emptied. The standby light (N) is illuminated during this process.
BREWING ESPRESSO (DESCRIPTION)
Before starting preparations for brewing coffee, check that the espresso
machine is in the espresso mode, i.e. that the red power light (L) is on and
the standby light
(N)
comes off.
To obtain a flavour-rich coffee, the cups, the filter holder and the filter may
be pre-heated in the following manner:
Pre-heating the filter holder (E) with the filer (H)
1. Fill up the water tank with cold water (1) and turn on the appliance (3) .
2. Select a suitable filter (H) and place it in the holder (E) (4)
Tip : Use a smaller filter (for one cup) for one coffee, and a bigger one
for two coffees.
3. Take the filter holder (E) , hold it under the brew head and rinse it with
water by turning the regulator knob
(K)
anticlockwise to the espresso
position (8) position to start the flow of water and turn it back into
position 0 to turn off the appliance (9) .
4. Allow the filter holder to dry.
Pre-heating cups
5. Cups may be pre-heated by filling them up with hot water. Check that
the espresso machine is in the espresso mode, that is that button
is pushed in (M) (the on/off pilot light is illuminated (L) ), and the hot
water/steam button
(B)
is in the “pushed out” position (the
standby mode light (N) is not illuminated). Place the steam wand (C)
Cleaning
Remove the grid
(J)
and the drip tray
(I)
.
Clean these part in warm water with washing-
up liquid. Do not wash in a dishwasher as it
may deform these parts.
If the inner part of the rim of the filter is partially
or completely covered with ground coffee, clean
it by flowing part or all of the water tank content
through.
inside a cup. Turn the regulator knob (K) into position to start the
flow of water from the steam wand (C) . To stop the process, set the
knob into position 0 . Pour the hot water out of the cups.
Brewing coffee
6. Check if there is cold water in the tank. If there is no or little water, fill
up the tank with cold water (1) and turn on the appliance (3) .
7. Using the measure provided
(G)
, put finely ground coffee in the filter.
8. Using the other end (the flat end) of the measure (G) press the coffee
down lightly making a 90 degree turn, to fill the bottom. It will tighten
the tamped coffee.
9. Remove any excess coffee so it is level with the rim of the filter (H)
(5) .
Important : Ensure there is not too much coffee in the filter (H) .
Tip : Doses of coffee and the degree to which coffee is tamped should
be the same each time. The pouring time of brewed coffee depends
on the coarseness of ground coffee. The finer the coffee, the lower
the pouring speed.
Tip : Check that the flat end of the measure (G) is dry when tamping
coffee. If it is damp, coffee particles may stick together.
Warning:
Too finely ground coffee may block the holes of the filter
(H)
and stop the coffee flow.
10. Place the filter holder
(E)
in the brew head and turn it all the way to
the right (6)
11. Place cups under the pouring outlets of the holder (E) (7) .
Warning : Check that the espresso machine is ready to use.
Remember that if the standby pilot light (N) flashes, it means that the
espresso machine is not ready to use yet.
12. To resume the coffee pouring process, turn the regulator knob (K)
anticlockwise into the espresso (8) . The standby light (N) is
illuminated during this process. To stop the process, turn the regulator
knob into position
0 (9)
.
Tip: Perfectly brewed coffee is dark, caramel with reddish highlights.
It largely depends on the quality of coffee used. Always serve freshly
brewed, hot coffee.
After brewing
13. Turn the filter holder (E) to the left and remove it from the brew head.
14. Empty the used coffee from the filter (H) . When emptying, hold the
filter by pressing the filter lock (F) with a thumb.
Tip : After each use of the espresso machine, we recommend that
brew head is rinsed with a small amount of water. This will wash off
the used coffee which has stuck to the bottom part of the brew head.
To do this, simply turn the regulator knob into the espresso position
and run a short flow of water.
FROTHING MILK (DESCRIPTION)
The steam function is used for frothing milk. Steam performs two
functions. Firstly, it warms milk. Secondly, it mixes milk with air which gives
it a delicate, smooth appearance.
As is the case with brewing coffee, the best results with frothing milk are
achieved with time as the user gains experience.
Tip : Remember that coffee is the basis of all coffee beverages, and milk is
only an addition.
Notice : It is recommended that espresso is prepared first, and milk is
frothed afterwards.
Before the milk frothing process, check that the espresso machine is in
the steam mode, that is that button (M) is pushed in (the on/off pilot
light is illuminated (L) ), and the hot water/steam button (B) is in the
“pushed in” position (the standby mode light
(N)
is not illuminated
(10) (11) ).
1. Check if there is cold water in the tank. If there is no or little water, fill
up the tank with cold water (1) .