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Before making your first carafe of espresso, we suggest that you let
the water brew through the machine two times without coffee, following
the instructions. This will thoroughly clean the unit.
Making Espresso Coffee
1. Make sure the function knob is in the “OFF” position. Plug the
espresso/cappuccino maker into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Remove the safety lid by turning it counter-clockwise and remove
from the appliance.
3. For espresso fill carafe to two or four cups of cold water, using the
markings on the carafe for reference. For cappuccino, fill the carafe
to for 2 cups or to the bottom of the metal band for 4 cups.
Pour water into the water reservoir.
4. Close the safety lid tightly by turning clockwise.
5. Remove the filter basket and holder from the espresso/cappucci-
no maker by turning clockwise. With the measuring spoon,
measure espresso coffee and place into the filter basket. (Do not
compress/tap the coffee.)
NOTE: Be sure to use coffee which is MEDIUM TO FINE GROUND.
6. Place the filter basket into the filter holder.
7. Pull back the tab and insert the filter holder into the brewing head
lock aligning the arrow on the filter holder with the on the
machine. Push the filter holder upward so it will be aligned with the
matching slots. Turn handle counter-clockwise until securely
locked. Place the cover on the carafe and return the carafe to the
drip plate. Align hole in lid under filter.
8. Switch the function knob to “BREW.”
9. After approximately four minutes, espresso coffee will flow into the
carafe.
NOTE: For cappuccino, refer immediately to the Making Cappuccino
section.
10. Do not open the safety lid or remove the filter holder during the
brewing process – scalding may occur.
11. When the coffee has stopped flowing into the carafe, turn the
function knob to the “OFF” position.
12. BEFORE REMOVING THE FILTER HOLDER OR THE SAFETY
LID, TURN THE FUNCTION KNOB TO AND WAIT UNTIL
NO FURTHER STEAM EMERGES FROM THE STEAM JET.
Then turn the function knob back to the “OFF” position.
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