c) When the blue ready light illuminates, turn the selector dial to the cup
symbol on the right side.
d) When the desired amount of espresso is brewed, stop the flow by turning
the selector dial to the center position "•".
Note
: It is normal for the blue ready light to turn red during brewing indicating
the thermoblock is heating the water as it flows through
Note
: After stopping the flow of espresso, the EC50 automatically creates a
bit of steam and pushes the remaining water from the thermoblock into the
tray underneath. This ensures that there will be no rest-water in the heating
system. After preparing a few cups of espresso carefully pull the tray out of
the machine, empty and replace.
e) Remove the cup(s) and enjoy. Within seconds the blue ready light will
illuminate, indicating that the EC50 is ready for the next brewing cycle.
f) Remove the portafilter from the appliance.
g) Lift the thumb-guard over the sieve and hold it down.
h) Turn the portafilter upside down and tap out the used coffee grounds.
i) Rinse sieve under warm water and make sure the holes are free of coffee
deposits.
You are ready to prepare the next espresso.
8. Preparing Cappuccino
Cappuccino is the combination of one or two shots of espresso with an equal
or larger amount of hot milk and milk froth (for Latte see chapter 10).
Frothing Milk
Always start with fresh, cold milk. Skim or Fat-free milk will produce the most
froth and provide a stronger espresso taste. 1% and 2% milk will produce less
froth, and whole milk will produce less than half the amount of froth of skim milk.
a) Fill a stainless steel pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of milk, this will provide enough
froth for two to three cups of cappuccino. Make sure that there is enough
space left in the pitcher for the milk and milk froth to expand.
TIP!
Although it is recommended to use a stainless steel pitcher to froth
milk, porcelain or ceramic cups can also be used.
b) First prepare your espresso (see chapter 7), but use larger, pre-heated
cappuccino cups instead of espresso cups.
c) Swivel the frother to the right and immerse the black frother sleeve about
two thirds into the milk inside the pitcher. Make sure the black sleeve does
not hit the bottom of the pitcher during frothing.
d) Turn the Selector Dial to the steam symbol on the left side. Within 10 to 15
seconds the EC50 will start releasing hot steam into the milk. During the
steam release, the EC50 pump will make an intermittent noise indicating
that droplets of water are inserted into the heating system to be converted
into steam. During frothing the blue ready light will turn to red, indicating that
the system is heating.
e) To stop dispensing steam, turn the Selector Dial to the middle position and
remove the pitcher.
f) Set the pitcher aside for a few seconds to allow the froth to thicken.
g) Spoon the frothy milk over the espresso and then fill the remainder of the
cup with warmed milk.
h) Garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate sprinkles if desired.
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