User manual KRUPS 894

[. . . ] KR u PS Superiore Model #894 Instructions for Use Warranty Guarantee of Performance 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: 0 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any other literature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or using this appliance. 0 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 0 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 0 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. [. . . ] Press the release key on the function lever and then pull the lever upwards to the stop. Turn the drum counterclockwise until the measuring spoon symbol - appears in the symbol panel. A click will be heard when the correct position has been reached (12). Put in the coffee grounds (131: for one cup = 1 level measuring spoonful for two cups = 2 level measuring spoonfuls NOTE: If more than two level measuring spoonfuls are put in, the excess will be automatically thrown out into the discarded coffee grounds holder during the ensuing operation. If you are making a single cup, however, a little more coffee meal can be added if it suits your taste. Pr ration of steam Now start the frothing operation as follows: Hold the pitcher beneath the frothing aid in such a way that the nozzle dips completely into the milk. n Set the steam knob to the Q?3 position. Hold the pitcher steady during the frothing operation (22). Steam can be used for frothing up milk for cappuccino and also for the heating of liquids. Since a higher temperature is required for the production of steam than is necessary for making espresso, the espresso should always be prepared first, as the coffee grounds might otherwise get burnt. A CAREFUL: After each time steam has ' been used, the heating system must be refilled with water (see `Filling the heating system with water'). Note that the residue of steam issues from the steam nozzle first. NOTE: When the steam knob is on symbol Q!5, the pump cannot be switched on. The nozzle should not touch the bottom of the pitcher, so as not to impede the flow of steam. When the frothing operation is complete, turn the steam knob to 0 and remove the pitcher. for a moment to blow out any residual milk from the steam nozzle, putting a small container underneath to catch the drops. Clean the frothing aid and also the steam nozzle with a moist cloth immediately after the frothing operation. Frothing-up milk for cappuccino After you have prepared the espresso, froth up the milk for cappuccino. Make sure that the heating system is filled with water (see `Filling the heating system with water'). The separate frothing aid should be used in order to assure an optimum result. n Push the frothing aid onto the steam nozzle (21). Heating liquids Pull the frothing aid off the steam nozzle. Make sure that the heating system is full of water (see `Filling the heating system with water'). As soon as the yellow indicator lamp goes out, turn the steam knob to @5, whereupon a small amount of water will run out of the steam nozzle and should be caught in a separate container. As soon as steam issues, turn the steam knob to the C position. Place the container with the liquid to be heated below the steam nozzle and dip the latter into the liquid. n Turn the steam knob to the GV position (23). Q CAREFUL: The frothing aid is to be ' used ONLY for the frothing-up of milk. [. . . ] N Water container not properly inserted. H Coffee old or too dry, so that the pump can only develop a low pressure. N Heating system not filled with water. N Milk is too warm - it should be at refrigerator temperature. N Container is unsuitable - preferably use a coffee-pot or pitcher. [. . . ]