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BREWING ESPRESSO
1. Make sure unit is plugged in.
2. Press down the power button in centre. The power indicator light ( ) will become
solid red while the unit is on.
3. When the Ready Light “ ” becomes solid green, press down
the Brew “ ” button. This will initiate the brewing process and
espresso will begin to flow in just a few seconds.
4. When the cup/carafe is filled to the desired level, press the Brew
button to stop brewing. Using less water will provide a stronger
espresso taste.
CAUTION: Do not leave unit unattended while brewing
since the brewing process requires to be manually stopped.
This will avoid overflow, spillage and potential hazards and
damages. The unit requires to be turned off manually.
5. Once you have prepared the desired amount of espresso, press the power button to
switch off and unplug the unit. Allow the unit to cool down before removing parts and
accessories prior to cleaning.
6. After the unit has cooled down, remove the porta-filter from the brew head. Using the
filter retention clip to secure the filter in the filter holder, porta-filter upside down to
remove the used espresso grounds. Rinse the filter and porta-filter with water.
7. If you wish to brew additional espresso, repeat the process by following the above
steps.
CAUTION: The metal parts of the porta-filter might still be very hot. Make sure
to use the filter retainer clip when discarding the grounds. Cool these parts by
running under cold water.
8. For cleaning instructions, please refer to “CLEANING YOUR ESPRESSO/
CAPPUCCINO MAKER” section.
NOTE: If the unit has not been used for several days, it is recommended to
prime the unit for 30 seconds according to the previous section.
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PREPARING CAPPUCCINO
Cappuccino is espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk. Frothing milk for
cappuccino takes practice. Do not be discouraged if it is not perfect the first time. The
milk should be half steamed (bottom of pitcher) and half froth (top of pitcher). It may take
a few times before you perfect this process.
For best results, we recommend frothing the milk in a separate pitcher and pouring the
steamed milk into your coffee. The milk and pitcher should be cold. Do not use a pitcher,
which has just been washed in warm water. We also recommend a stainless steel
frothing pitcher and a beverage thermometer, if you own one, for preparing the best froth
and steamed milk.
1. The first step in making cappuccino is to make espresso. Therefore, fill the water
reservoir with cold water. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.
2. Follow the steps in the “BREWING ESPRESSO” section.
3. Fill a small stainless steel or ceramic pitcher 1/2 full with cold milk and set next to
machine. Skim or 2% milk will be the easiest to froth.
4. You are now ready to froth and steam your milk.
Wait until the Ready Light “ ” becomes solid
green, press down the STEAM “ ” button. Hold
the pitcher under the frothing tube (which can be
swiveled) so that the tip of the frothing tube is slightly
immersed in the milk. Turn the Steam knob on top
counter-clockwise to the increase the steam level
towards “+” position. Hold the pitcher for about 50
seconds (for 120ml of milk) or longer if warmer milk
is desired. REMEMBER: The milk and the pitcher
should be very cold prior to frothing.
5. When the milk has doubled in volume, or if you are using a beverage thermometer,
when the milk has reached 38°C (100°F), insert the frothing tube deeper into the milk
so that the top of the frothing tube cap is just under the surface of the milk. This will
draw the froth back through the frothing tube cap creating a finer textured froth. Do
not heat milk above 65°C (150°F). To avoid splattering of hot milk, do not let the tip of
the frothing tube go above the surface of the milk. After frothing is completed, rotate
the Steam Knob on top to minimum “-” position, then press the Steam button to stop
steam output.
NOTE: If you choose to run an espresso brew cycle immediately after steaming
milk, it is normal for the unit to run briefly and a small amount of steam to
appear from the drip tray.
6. You are now ready to make cappuccino. REMEMBER: It is 1/3 espresso, 1/3
steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk. Pour the espresso into a cup, which has the
capacity of at least 150 ml. Then add the steamed milk to the espresso and spoon on
the frothed milk.
7. IMPORTANT CLEANING TIP: When you are finished steaming milk, follow the
previous instructions to flush out any residual milk from the frothing tube. It is
important to properly clean your frothing tube and wash its cap after each use to
ensure it continues to work properly.
8. Press the power button to switch off, unplug the power cord and allow the machine to
cool.
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