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16. Automatic shutdown function
The machine will turn itself off automatically, if it is not used for over 30
minutes. To turn it on again press the power on/off button
(A)
– you
should hear a sound signal afterwards.
17. Emptying the drip tray
When the drip tray
(8)
is filled with water,
its red emptiness gauge
(9)
will rise above
the drip tray grid
(7)
. Pull out the drip tray
(8)
with the grid
(7)
out of the espresso
machine and pour the water out
(Fig. 10)
.
Place the accessories back in the machine.
15. Making steam (foaming milk)
In order to foam milk you have to use the steam mode. The function of the
steam is twofold. The steam heats up and mixes the milk with air, giving it
a smooth, velvet look. Similarly as in coffee brewing, foaming milk needs
some experience and you will achieve better results in time.
Tip:
Remember that coffee is the basis for all coffee-based beverages and
milk is only an addition.
Remark: It is advisable to make coffee first, then start foaming milk.
The steam mode may be used for heating up beverages.
15.1. Make espresso according to
paragraph 11
or
paragraph 13
.
15.2. Estimate the amount of milk needed on the base of the number of
cups of coffee or the size of a pot for milk.
●
Tip:
Remember that the amount of milk increases during
foaming.
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Pour in cool milk into a stainless pot, filling it up to 1/3 or 1/2 of
its capacity.
●
Tip:
Keep the stainless pot with milk in a refrigerator for it to be
cool. Remember not to rinse the pot with hot water before use.
15.3. Press the steam mode select button
(E)
. You will hear a sound
signal. The display panel will indicate
informing you that it is
now in steam mode.
15.4. The
indicator on the display panel will begin to whirl, signalizing
that the espresso machine is heating up.
15.5. When the
indicator stops whirling, you will hear a sound signal
informing you that the machine is ready for use (has reached the
right temperature).
15.6. Rinse the steam/hot water nozzle
(10)
by placing an other container
apart from the pot with milk and acting according to
paragraph
6.2.5.
The steam nozzle will be rinsed.
15.7. Place the steam nozzle
(10)
in the milk pot
(Fig. 8)
in such a way
that the nozzle is about 1/2 cm below the level of milk and activate
the steam trigger turn the steam control
(12)
to position
, i.e.
turn it counterclockwise, so the sign
will cover the casing of
the espresso machine.
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Tilt the pot in such a way that the steam nozzle is placed in the
pot and gradually lower the pot until the nozzle is below the level
of milk. This will result in foaming milk.
●
Important:
Do not allow for steam to go out unevenly, as milk
in such a case will not be foamed appropriately. To avoid such
a situation pick up the pot in such a way that the nozzle is placed
deeper in the milk. Remember that a foam should be ideally light
and soft.
●
When the milk is heated and foamed, its level will rise. When it
happens, lower the pot keeping the end of the nozzle under the
level of milk.
●
When the foam is done lift the pot in such a way that the nozzle
is placed in the middle of milk.
●
Tip:
The amount of foam differs depending on the type of
prepared beverage. For example, cappuccino needs more foam
than an espresso-based coffee beverage served with foamed
milk.
●
Close off steam as soon as milk is heated up to 60–65°C turn the
steam control
(12)
to
OFF
position, i.e. turn it clockwise, so the
sign
OFF
will cover the marker on the casing of the espresso
machine.
●
Tip:
If you have not got a thermometer, a good way to measure
the temperature is to touch the side of the pot. If the milk is hot
enough, you will not be able to hold your hand for more than
3 seconds..
●
Important:
Do not boil the milk up.
●
Remove the pot. Immediately wipe the steam nozzle
(10)
and
its ending with a clean, wet cloth, as well as rinse it with a small
amount of steam as before the process of milk foaming.
●
Holding the pot in hand tap it on the table to release air bubbles
and then move it in circles till the milk is shiny and there are no
air bubbles visible. This will help to get a uniform consistency of
milk and foam.
15.8. Add the foamed milk to the espresso prepared earlier. Your
cappuccino is now ready.
15.9. To end working with the hot water mode on, press power on/off
button
(A)
. You will hear a sound signal. The
indicator will
go off from the display panel, informing that the espresso machine is
back to the coffee brew mode.
CAUTION! If there is not enough water in the water tank (1), the nozzle
(10) will not produce hot water. The indicator
will flash on the
display panel and you will hear a repeating sound signal informing
you about the necessity to fill in water. Make sure to turn the water
off turn the steam control (12) to
OFF
, position, i.e. turn it clockwise,
so the sign
OFF
will cover the marker on the casing of the espresso
machine. Open the water tank cover (1) and pour in the water. After
replenishing water, the sound signal will stop. To continue with the
hot water mode turn the steam control (12) to position
, i.e.
turn it counterclockwise, so the sign
will cover the casing of
the espresso machine.
CAUTION! Moving the steam/hot water nozzle (10) is possible only by
means of a special attachment (Fig. 9). The steam/hot water nozzle
(10) is extremely hot.
18. Removing limescale
Limescale is a mineral residue, which forms a natural deposit on all
devices responsible for heating up water. This is why limescale needs
to be removed from the espresso periodically. When a certain amount of
water is used by the machine (this amount depends on its hardness level
set in the machine) the display panel should indicate a flashing
. If you
see this highlighted on the control panel, you have to descale the device.
ATTENTION! Descale your coffee maker at least every 3 months. The
damages which are caused by failure to descale the appliance are
not subject to warranty repairs.
Descaling solutions
Traditionally, the following agents are used for removal of scale from coffee
makers:
●
Citric acid solution
Dissolve 2 spoonful (ca. 30 g) of citric acid in 1 l of water.
●
Specially designated liquids or tablets.
Hint:
For liquids and tablets, follow the instructions shown on the packaging
of these products.
18.1. Unplug the espresso machine from the power supply.
18.2. Make sure that the espresso machine has cooled off.
18.3. Remove the water tank
(1)
and the drip tray
(8)
together with its grid
(7)
from the espresso machine
(Fig. 11)
.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
