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Instruction manual MECHANIKA III
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9 Dispensing
hot
water
Place an adequate water container (with a heat-insulating handle) under the hot water dispenser and open the hot
water handle. Place the nozzle of the dispenser into the water container in order to avoid injuries or hot water
spillings. If you move the power switch to “0“, it is possible to dispense water, e. g. for tea. After dispensing water,
switch on the machine. The boiler will be refilled automatically with fresh water.
10 Dispensing steam
With the MECHANIKA III, you can generate a large amount of steam in order to heat or froth beverages, e.g. milk or
punch. It is a professional and compact espresso coffee machine with an enormous steam volume, superior to usual
household units. Therefore, within a few seconds you can prepare milk froth. Please pay attention to the instructions
noted below. Do not bring the milk to a boil, otherwise frothing milk will not be possible.
Important:
In order to get the best result when frothing the milk, open the steam handle for approx. 5 seconds to
release the condensation water in the pipe. Immerse the steam nozzle (at the end of the steam dispenser) in the
liquid. Now re-open the steam handle. Heat or froth the liquid. Always place the nozzle underneath the surface of
the liquid to avoid spillings
(danger of injury)
. After frothing or heating, release the steam into the drip tray to keep
the slots of the steam nozzle clean.
Advice:
Clean the steam nozzle and the steam dispenser after every application with a non abrasive damp cloth; thus
you can remove possible liquid residues.
Attention:
While cleaning, avoid skin contact with the steam dispenser
(danger of injury)
.
11 Cleaning
A regular and accurate care is very important for the performance, the long lifetime and the safety of your machine.
Important:
Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine (power switch in position “0”). Make
sure you have plugged the power cord from the outlet and let the machine cool down to ambient temperature (for at
least 30 minutes).
Filter holder, filters, water tank, drip tray, drip tray grid, measuring-spoon and tamper require daily cleaning. Use
warm water and / or with food safe detergent for cleaning.
Clean the net shower and the group gasket in the lower part of the group with a hard brush and remove visible dirt
without disassembling the parts.
Cleaning as necessary:
Clean the body, when
the machine is switched off and cold. Please use a soft and damp cloth.
Never use abrasive detergents!
Emptying the water drip tray:
Please
empty the water drip tray regularly and do not wait until it is full.
Cleaning and degreasing the group:
A group cleaner (in powder or tablet form) is available at your specialised
dealer. With this detergent, you can clean and degrease the group very easily. The cleaning is carried out using the
blind filter included in delivery. Follow the instructions as noted below:
1
Heat up the machine.
2
Put the blind filter into the filter holder.
3
Pour ½ spoon of detergent into the blind filter (alternatively, put a tablet into the filter holder).
4
Place the filter holder in the housing of the group.
5
Operate the group lever. The blind filter fills with water.
6
Let the detergent react, moving the group lever into the middle position (Do not move it into the lower
position.)
7
Move the lever into the lower position after approx. 1 minute. In this way, the fats and oils can be discharged by
the infusion piston.
8
Repeat points 5-7 several times, until only clear water will be discharged by the infusion piston.
9
Rinse the filter holder and the blind filter with fresh water. Then replace it.
10
Operate the group lever for approx. 1 minute. Then move it back into the lower position.
11
Remove the filter holder and repeat point 10. After this, the group is ready for use.
