SEVERIN KA5991, Instructions For Use Manual

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turning the rotary control to its neutral
position ( ).
∙ This cleaning procedure should also be
followed if the appliance has not been
used for an extended period of time.
Operation
General
Espresso is a strong coffee with its typical
froth, the ‘crema’, made from dark-roasted
coffee beans. Especially fi nely ground coffee
is necessary to make espresso.
∙ Preheating the cups and the fi lter
holder
We recommend pre-heating the cups
and the fi lter holder, as this will ensure a
higher coffee temperature.
∙ Insert the appropriate fi lter sieve for the
amount of espresso required into the
fi lter holder and push it fi rmly down until
it is heard locking into place.
∙ Fit the fi lter holder to the appliance and
place a cup underneath it.
∙ As soon as the operating temperature
has been reached, the temperature
indicator light comes on.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the symbol.
∙ When the cup is about three quarters
full, turn the rotary control to its neutral
position to switch off the pump.
∙ Put the cup aside to warm up; pour out
the water just before making espresso.
∙ Filling the fi lter sieve with ground
espresso coffee / removing the
espresso grounds
Filling with ground espresso coffee
∙ Remove the preheated fi lter holder
( Caution: the fi lter holder will be very
hot ). Pour out any residual water.
∙ Fill with fi nely ground espresso coffee:
∙ single espresso = 1 level measuring
scoop
∙ double espresso = 2 level measuring
scoops
Note: if the fi lter holder is over- fi lled, it
will not lock properly under the boiler
outlet. Do not put in more than the
quantity indicated above.
∙ Use the measuring scoop to distribute
the ground espresso coffee evenly and
press it down lightly. Any excess coffee
powder on the rim of the fi lter holder
must be removed.
Removing the used grounds
∙ After the brewing cycle is complete,
wait approximately 30 seconds until the
operating pressure has been suf fi ciently
reduced.
∙ Exercise caution when removing the
fi lter holder: it may still contain some hot
water. Pour out the water carefully.
∙ Allow the fi lter holder to cool down
suf fi ciently before tapping its side against
a vertical surface to loosen the grounds
before emptying it.
∙ The cut-outs on the fi lter holder facilitate
removing the fi lter sieve; use the fi ngers
to pull the sieve out from above. Clean
the fi lter holder and sieve thoroughly.
∙ Filter sieve - inserting and removing
espresso pads
Inserting the espresso pad:
∙ Remove the pre-heated fi lter holder
with the fi lter sieve ( Caution : the fi lter
holder will be very hot ). Pour out any
residual water.
∙ Insert an espresso pad into fi lter sieve
‘c’ (pad sieve). Ensure that the paper
rim of the ESE pad does not protrude