IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 9. Do not operate any appliance with a 2.
Parts and Features cup Storage/ Removable Water Espresso Espresso/Pod Reservoir cup Warmer Filter holder Filter holder Ground Espresso/Pod Filter holder Frothing Nozzle and cover Filter holder Locking Lever Removable Drip Tray Frothing Nozzle Wrench Measuring Scoop with Tamping Tool ON/OFF Button Amber ON Light Green Ready Light (for BREW and STEAM)
Before First Use (Priming the Pump) NOTIcE: Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water. No parts may be washed in a dishwasher. The water pump must be “primed” before first use to work properly. Operating without water in the reservoir can permanently damage the appliance. Fill the removable water reservoir to Plug in the unit and press the ON/OFF the MAX fill line with cold water and...
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Before First Use (cont.) Place a container under brew head— Turn control knob back to the it should be wide enough to catch STANDBY position. water from both spouts. Turn the control knob to BREW and dispense any remaining water from reservoir. Press ON/OFF button to turn the unit Wash all parts again with warm, off.
How to Use NOTE: Ensure there are no grounds on the rim of the filter holder. This prevents a proper seal from forming and may damage the machine. Fill the removable water reservoir with Align raised dimple on the exterior of desired amount of cold water and espresso/pod filter holder with cutout replace securely on the back of unit.
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How to Use (cont.) Holding handle securely, align lock- Pull down on the lever handle to lock ing tabs of filter holder with the brew the filter holder into place. The lever head opening. Insert filter until it will be locked when it is slightly below slides all the way to the back and horizontal and cannot be pushed cannot be pushed in any further.
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How to Use (cont.) Push ON/OFF button to OFF. Unplug Turn control knob back to the unit from outlet. STANDBY position. Wait about 1 minute before unlocking the lever and removing filter holder. This will allow any water still flowing through the pump to finish.
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How to Use (cont.) To empty espresso grounds and/or Keeping thumb on handle lever, an espresso pod from the filter holder, dispose of espresso grounds and/or flip the plastic lever located on the pod filter. handle of the filter holder and hold the lever open.
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How to Steam and Froth Milk WARNING Burn hazard. Vapor and water emitted from frothing nozzle are hot. Ensure there is water in the removable Plug unit in; press ON/OFF button to water reservoir and move the frothing begin heating water. The ready light nozzle to the right of the unit.
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How to Steam and Froth Milk (cont.) TO STEAM: Milk is steamed when the Turn the control knob to STEAM Steam will begin to flow from the cup becomes warm to the touch. nozzle. TO FROTH: Making sure there is always milk covering the nozzle, move cup up and down until desired consis- tency is reached.
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Recipes Espresso Brew one or two cups at a time following directions. Optional: Add sugar to taste. Mix 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and Cappuccino 1/3 frothed milk. Top with ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, powdered chocolate, or vanilla to taste. Mix 1/2 espresso with 1/2 steamed milk.
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Cleaning (cont.) Turn control knob back to STANDBY Allow unit to cool completely; then position; then press ON/OFF button to remove cover of frothing nozzle and turn unit off. Unplug the unit. wipe down nozzle with a cloth. Every other use: Remove nozzle tip with wrench on tamping tool and wash in warm, soapy water.
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Tips for Making Espresso • For best results, use fresh-ground, dark, espresso roast coffee. • If espresso preground coffee is used, store the unused portion in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dark area for up to one week. •...
Troubleshooting Espresso will not flow out. • Is the water reservoir empty? • Is the water reservoir properly fitted into position? • Make sure that the coffee grounds are not overpacked in the filter. • Is filter holder properly fitted into the espresso maker? •...