b. Insert the portafilter into the machine and turn to the right as far as it will go.
c. Place the desired cup(s) underneath the portafilter spouts, and push the
desired "Single Cup" or "Double Cup" button for 3 seconds. The selected
cup button will start flashing, indicating that the machine is in programing
mode as espresso starts to flow into your cup.
d. Once the desired volume has been reached, push and release the selected cup
button and the flow of the espresso will stop. The machine will now produce
the newly programmed amount each time the selected button is pushed.
Note:
The maximum programmable volume for both the "Single Cup" button
and the "Double Cup" button is 6 oz. To reset the machine back to its original
settings, unplug the machine from the wall outlet for 2 minutes, and then
plug the machine back in to the wall outlet.
7. Preparing Cappuccino
Important:
During and after using the steam wand to make frothed milk or hot
water, the metal parts of the steam wand can become very hot. Place fingers
on the black grip when moving hot steam wand. Take care when handling the
steam wand to avoid injury.
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).
Frothing Milk
Always start with 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. First prepare your espresso (see chapter 5), but use larger, preheated
cappuccino cups instead of espresso cups.
b. Press "Steam" button and the steam indicator light illuminates. During
preheating, the Power light flashes and "Single Cup", "Double Cup" and
"Hot Water" lights will turn off. Position the steam wand so that it points
away from the machine. Pour 2 to 3 oz (1/4 – 1/3 cup) of fresh milk in a
small, stainless steel frothing pitcher that is short enough to fit under the
steam wand. Make sure that there is enough space left in the pitcher for the
milk and milk froth to expand. Both the milk and the container should be
cold for optimal results.
Tip!
Although it is recommended to use a stainless steel pitcher to froth
milk, porcelain or ceramic cups can also be used.
c. As soon as the Power light stops blinking, plunge the steam wand about two
thirds into the milk pitcher. Turn the steam knob (Fig. 1, G) counterclockwise
to the "steam" icon. 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.
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