7. Making 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. Without the
frothing sleeve, the frothing wand will steam, not froth the milk. Remove
the frothing sleeve (Fig. 4) then proceed with steaming the milk as described
in chapter 6. Pour hot, steamed milk over espresso. Follow steps 9 & 10
above in chapter 6, “Making Cappuccino” to clean and power down the
machine.
CAUTION!
After frothing or steaming milk, the frothing wand and frothing
tip will be
VERY HOT!
Do not contact metal parts! To avoid potential injury,
always make sure that all parts have cooled down completely before handling.
8. Cleaning and Maintaining Your Machine
8a. Daily Cleaning
1. Always make sure the Control Knob is in the “
"O"
” position and the machine
is powered off by pressing the Power Button on the side of the machine
so that the blue light is turned off. Unplug the cord from the outlet and
allow all of the parts to cool before cleaning.
2. Remove and wash the frothing sleeve (Fig. 4) and wipe the frothing
wand with a damp cloth.
3. The water tank, sieves and drip tray can be washed in a solution of hot
water and mild liquid soap.
CAUTION
! Do not immerse appliance in water, in any other liquid or place
in the dishwasher.
NOTE:
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive
materials to clean the machine.
8b. Cleaning the Frothing Wand
It is recommended to purge (chapter 6, point 3) and wipe the frothing wand
clean with a damp cloth each and every time immediately after frothing or
steaming milk to prevent build up. Thoroughly clean the frothing wand
before turning off the machine to ensure cleanliness.
1. Pull the black frothing sleeve down and off the frothing wand and clean
under warm running water.
2. Fill a cup with a bit of water and immerse the frothing wand.
3. Turn the Control Knob to the right towards the "Steam icon" and let
steam push into the water for a few seconds.
4. Turn the Control Knob back towards the center to the OFF position
"O"
.
5. Use a cloth to dry the frothing wand and replace the black frothing
sleeve, ensuring it is firmly pushed up onto the frothing wand.
6. If extremely clogged, the frothing tip can be unscrewed, and soaked in
warm soapy water for approximately 30 minutes. Once soaking is complete,
thoroughly rinse the tip under running water.
CAUTION!
The frothing wand, frothing tip, and frothing sleeve may be
VERY HOT!
To avoid potential injury, always make sure that all parts
have cooled down completely before handling.
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