User manual BOSCH TAS 4011DE1/07

[. . . ] Turn control switch to OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before pulling on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the machine. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center for repair. [. . . ] Popular in Europe, it is a far richer and more full-bodied brew than regular American coffee. Because of its richness, espresso is usually served In l-112 to 2 oz. Most espresso drinkers outside of Europe prefer cappuccino, a drink made of about one third espresso, one third hot milk, and one third foam. Preparing espresso or cappuccino is very different from brewing regular drip coffee. To ensure your safely and the long life of this appliance, please read all inslruclions, cautions, notes, and attentions. Inside the Espresso machine water is heated up. This water will expand and as a result some drops may leak from the frothing nozzle and/or the waler outlet opening. Do not forget to move the frothing nozzle backwards into a position over the grid if you do not wish to use it. The Espresso machine is protected against damage due to overheating. If the pump operates for too long it will automatically turn off. If this happens, switch the appliance completely off and let it cool down for approximately 45 minutes. After this you can use the Espresso machine again. HELPFUL HINT: BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Wash the removable water tank, the coffee filters and the filter holder In hot soapy water. *Use the wider special "Cappuccino" cups for the same quantity of coffee. To prepare frothed milk, first switch the appliance on by pressing "On/Off" button ( ) (Figure 15). `the appliance is cold, both pilot lights will now come on. If the appliance is already hot, only pilot' light "On" will now come on. Orange pilot light "Temperature" will come on (Figure 16). After some time the orange pilot light will go out (Figure 17). The appliance is now ready for making steam. Fill a frothing pitcher about half full with cold milk. You can swing the frothing nozzle to bring it into the most suitable position (Figure 18). Keep the pitcher under the frothing nozzle. Please note: the tip of the frothing nozzle should remain under the milk level (Figure 19). [. . . ] With normal household use the following rule applies: *If you use soft water delime two or three times a year. *If you use hard water delime four or five times a year. Your water supply company can inform you about the hardness of your water. Operate the appliance twice as indicated in section`Espresso". [. . . ]