j) Rinse sieve and portafilter under warm water and make sure the holes are
free of coffee deposits. Dry the portafilter and sieve with a clean cloth.
You are ready to prepare the next espresso.
TIP:
We recommend purging the brew head, (Fig. 4) with hot water after
removing the portafilter to ensure all coffee residue is removed from the
brew head. Place a large cup under the brew head and turn the Selector
Dial to the left towards the cup symbol " " and let water flow for 5 to 10
seconds then turn the Selector Dial to the center position "•".
7. Preparing Cappuccino
Frothing Milk
For best results always start with fresh, cold milk (about 34°F). The ideal end
temperature for frothed or steamed milk is between 140°F-160°F. Any type of
milk can be used when frothing. Whole milk will produce good microfoam
(small bubbles) while low-fat and fat-free milk with produce large, airy bubbles
in the froth. Non-dairy milks will not hold the froth as well but can be steamed
and heated for lattes.
a) Prepare espresso first into a large, pre-heated cup as described in chapter 6.
Ensure Selector Dial is in the center position "•" once the espresso has
finished brewing.
b) Press the Coffee/Steam button until the white indicator light starts flashing
to indicate you have switched to the " " steam/frothing function. Wait for
the Coffee/Steam indicator to illuminate solid white showing that the machine
has reached the right temperature to steam.
c) Fill a stainless steel pitcher with 3 to 4 oz. of cold milk for each cappuccino
to be prepared.
NOTE:
In choosing the size of pitcher ensure there is enough room for the
milk to increase in volume by 2 to 3 times.
d) Using the black silicon frothing grip for the tips of your fingers, move the
frothing wand down toward the hole in the drip tray and turn the Selector
Dial to the right, steam/frothing " " position to release steam for about 10
seconds in order to clear the internal tubing. Turn the Selector Dial back to
the "•" position.
CAUTION!
Never touch the metal part of the frothing wand, use the black
silicone grip.
10.
Frothing grip
Frothing wand
O ring
Frothing tip
Fig. 5
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 8).
NOTE:
When frothing, the sieve
and portafilter should be
assembled in the "LOCK"
position.
