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e) Once the steam wand is purged and the steam control knob is in the closed
position, plunge the steam wand about two thirds of the way into the milk pitcher
(Fig. 5). Turn the steam control knob to the open position. For optimal results, start
frothing from the bottom of the pitcher and slowly move upward. Keep the steam
wand close to the bottom of the pitcher without touching for about 25 seconds.
Then gradually lower the container so that the steam wand moves up towards the
surface of the milk. Do not allow the tip of the steam wand to come completely out
of the milk or allow the milk level to cover the black rubber finger grip at the top of
the wand.
Important: To avoid difficult cleaning of the steam wand, make sure milk froth
does not cover the black finger grip at the top of the steam wand.
f) Once milk has developed froth or reached the temperature of 160°F, turn the steam
control knob to the closed position to stop the flow of steam from the steam wand.
g) Pour the milk froth over the espresso and enjoy!
h) It is important to clean the steam wand after each use to prevent milk from
hardening and drying inside the wand. To clean the wand, place the steam wand
in a small container filled with water and repeat above procedure for at least
30 seconds.
NOTE: For thorough cleaning of the steam wand see chapter 14.
Caution:
The steam wand will be HOT after frothing. Only reposition the
steam wand using the black finger grip, especially after frothing or steaming milk or
preparing hot water.
i) After cleaning the steam wand, press the Steam indicator to transition back to
brewing espresso or preparing hot water.
j) If you would like to prepare an espresso immediately after steaming milk, place
a cup under the steam wand and turn the steam control knob to the open position
to release steam. Once all steam has been released from the steam wand, turn the
steam control knob to the closed position. Once the steam icon stops flashing and
all the icons come back on, espresso or hot water can now be prepared.
NOTE: If you do not release the steam from the steam wand and try to prepare an
espresso or hot water, you may receive an error, the indicator lights will start to flash
rapidly indicating the machine is too hot.
12. Preparing Latte
Latte is the combination of one or two shots of espresso with an equal or larger amount
of hot steamed milk with very little, or no froth.
NOTE: Without the frothing sleeve, the steam wand will steam, not froth the milk. Remove
the frothing sleeve (Fig. 6). Then proceed with steaming the milk as described in chapter
11. Pour hot steamed milk over espresso.
Caution:
The steam wand will be HOT after steaming. Only reposition the
steam wand using the black finger grip, especially after frothing or steaming milk or
preparing hot water.
