7. It is now safe to remove the filter holder.
Caution:
Never try to remove the filter holder with the carafe in place. Pressure
could force the filter holder down, smashing the carafe and causing severe
injuries. Always remove the carafe first.
Caution:
The steam pipe will be EXTREMELY hot. Always wait for the steam
pipe to completely cool down before handling.
Caution:
Never leave machine unattended when it is turned on (indicator light
is illuminated). Always turn the selector knob off when finished.
Important:
A safety release hole (Fig. 14) will allow excess steam to be
released if the boiler cap is opened before depressurizing.
It is still EXTREMELY
important to ALWAYS follow the depressurizing instructions before opening
the boiler cap.
Never use your thumb or finger to cover the safety release hole
at any time.
Severe injury can occur if the above instructions are not followed.
4. BEFORE INITIAL USE
Carefully unpack your machine and remove all packing materials. Wipe the
machine with a damp cloth. Clean the filter holder, the basket and the carafe
with water and wipe dry. The filter holder, the basket, the glass carafe and lid
are dishwasher safe (upper rack, away from any heating element).
Caution:
Do not immerse the machine in water or any other liquid. The boiler
cap is not dishwasher safe. Make yourself familiar with the various parts: insert
the basket into the filter holder (fig. 2) and insert the filter holder into the
machine (fig. 3). Open and close the boiler cap. Make sure the machine sits
firmly and flat on an even surface.
5. HELPFUL HINTS
•
Espresso Drink:
An espresso is a far richer drink with a more intense taste
than regular brewed drip coffee. An espresso is normally 1 1/2 to 2 oz. of
strong coffee. Espresso should be served immediately after brewing. If the
espresso is too strong, you can add hot water. Add sugar to taste.
• Preparing espresso is different than preparing regular drip coffee. The machine
works under pressure, bringing the water to a boil and then forcing it through
the ground coffee in a short period of time.
•
Important:
The water in the boiler of the machine will get hotter during the
brewing process. Towards the end of the brewing process the water will be
so hot that it would burn your espresso. Therefore you never want to process
all the water through the coffee as this will result in a burnt taste.
•
Which Coffee?
Any coffee labeled "espresso" is suitable for your machine.
Any coffee with at least 80% Arabica beans is ideal for espresso preparation.
Check with your local coffee store.
•
Which Grind?
Steam boiler espresso machines, do not require a fine espresso
grind. For maximum flavor and aroma we recommend a medium espresso
grind or a fine drip grind. If you grind your own coffee we recommend using a
burr or disk/burr grinder. Small blade grinders can create "coffee dust".
Coffee dust can dramatically slow down the water flow during brewing
resulting in bitter and overheated coffee taste.
•
Cappuccino:
1 1/2 to 2 oz. of espresso coffee with 3 to 4 oz. of steamed
and frothed milk on top. Sprinkle chocolate shavings or cinnamon on top of
the milk froth. For a stronger taste increase the amount of coffee. For a
milder taste increase the amount of milk.
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