User manual KRUPS ESPRESSO GUSTO 880

[. . . ] Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. [. . . ] Put the filter basket for one or two cups into the filter holder (11). . Place some ground coffee in the filter basket, at the same time tamping it down firmly; the coffee should reach the lip of the filter (12) (13). . Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the rim of the filter (4). . Replace the filter holder into the machine. Turn the filter holder until it is firmly locked into place (15). Place one or two espresso cups beneath the filter holder. As soon as the appliance reaches the correct temperature the orange indicator light will go out. . Then turn the selector tot he . !:e setting (10). . When the cups are full, reset the selector to the 0 setting. . Remove the filter holder with the filter basket from the machine, The filter basket can be refilled to make more espressos. and remove the coffee grounds (17). If you are preparing more than one cup of espresso, disregard the orange thermostat light. It simply indicates that the thennostat is regulating the temperature. Steam function For Preparing Cappuccinos and Lattes The thumping noise which occurs while steam is being produced comes from the intennittent regulation of the p'lmp and has no effect on the proper working of the appliance. Then turn the selector to the ~ setting (20) until the Jiquid is hot enough, then reset the selector to the 0 setting and remove the container. For liquids other than water, turn the selector to the nnr setting (19) for the following cleaning operation in order to prevent any blockage of the opening of the steam nozzle: . - Place an empty container below the steam nozzle. - Select the ~. setting again (20) to remove the residue of the liquid. - Turn the selector to the setting O. - Clean the steam nozzle with a damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning of the nozzle, please refer to the section on « Cleaning the Machine ». Click here to see steps 20 - 27. Cleaning the Machine . Never wash your espresso machine accessories in the dishwasher. After use, the water container must be emptied. . Removable drip tray After using the appliance, remove the overflow grid and empty the removable drip tray (21) (22). If several espressos are being prepared one after the other, the drip tray should be emptied from time to time (about once every 7 espressos). If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid (21) (22) with water and a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry. When reassembling the machine, ensure that the plastic baffle lining is in the right place (23). -8 . The brewing head, the filter basket and the filter holder These must be cleaned after each use. All you need to do is wipe a damp cloth over the brewing had of your appliance and to wash the other accessories in water and a little nonabrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry. If the brewing head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the strainer using a coin, clean it and refit it, pressing down firmly (24). When your espresso machine is not being used, do not leave the filter holder on the appliance to prevent wear on the gasket. . The cup warming dry (25). plate: remove this to clean it with water and a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and . Steam nozzle: wipe with a damp cloth after each use. [. . . ] Lots of water on the coffee grounds Grounds not properly tamped down Insufficient quantity of ground coffee Recipes Savor your espresso just as you like it: when you want to relax or to top off a good meal. Here are a few recipes which you will be able to create with your espresso machine. . Original espresso Take one measuring spoonful of good quality well roasted espresso coffee, and make an espresso directly into a pre-heated cup. If you use good, finely ground coffee, the cup will be crowned by a fine head of golden froth (crema). . . [. . . ]