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Always start with fresh cold milk.
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Fill the jug just below the “V” at the bottom
of the spout.
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Position the steam wand tip over the drip
tray and turn the STEAM/HOT WATER
dial to the STEAM position.
The STEAM/HOT WATER light will flash
to indicate the machine is heating to create
steam. During this time, condensed water
may purge from the steam wand. This is
normal. When the STEAM/HOT WATER
light stops flashing the steam wand is ready
for use.
NOTE
When the machine creates steam,
a pumping noise can be heard. This is the
normal operation of the 15 bar Italian pump.
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Before inserting the wand into the milk,
pause the steam by returning the dial back
to the STANDBY position. Then within
8 seconds, insert the steam wand tip
1–2cm below the surface of the milk,
close to the right hand side of the jug at
the 3 o’clock position and quickly turn the
dial back to the STEAM position. Pausing
the steam avoids the milk splashing out
of the jug (this pause function lasts for
8 seconds only).
•
Keep the tip just under the surface of the
milk until the milk is spinning clockwise,
producing a vortex (whirlpool effect).
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With the milk spinning, slowly lower the
jug. This will bring the steam tip to the
surface of the milk & start to introduce air
into the milk. You may have to gently break
the surface of the milk with the tip to get the
milk spinning fast enough.
•
Keep the tip at or slightly below the surface,
continuing to maintain the vortex. Texture
the milk until sufficient volume is obtained.
•
Lower the tip beneath the surface, but keep
the vortex of milk spinning. The indicator
strip on the milk jug will change colour
to highlight the exact milk temperature.
We recommend milk temperature to be
between 60–65°C.
•
Turn off steam BEFORE taking the tip out
of the milk.
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Set the jug to one side. Immediately wipe
the steam wand with a damp cloth. Then,
with the steam wand tip directed over the
drip tray, briefly turn steam on to clear any
remaining milk from inside the steam wand.
•
Tap the jug on the bench to collapse
any bubbles.
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Swirl the jug to “polish” and re-integrate
the texture.
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Pour milk directly into the espresso.
•
The key is to work quickly, before the milk
begins to separate.
TIPS
Water is automatically released into the drip
tray after the steam and hot water functions
to ensure the thermocoil is at the optimal
temperature for extracting espresso. This
is normal. If you find water around the front
of the machine, ensure the drip tray is firmly
pushed in place after using the steam and
hot water functions.
HINTS & TIPS
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Use freshly roasted coffee beans,
with a ‘roasted on’ date and use within
2 weeks of ‘roasted on’ date.
•
Grind beans immediately before brewing
as ground coffee quickly loses its flavour
and aroma.
•
Store coffee beans in a cool, dark and dry
container. Vacuum seal if possible.
•
Buy coffee beans in small batches to reduce
the storage time and store no more than
one weeks supply at any time.
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