User manual KRUPS ESPRESSO PLUS 969

[. . . ] Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 0 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to your nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment, or call KRUPS Consumer Service Department (see GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE) for repair procedure. 0 The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by KRUPS may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. [. . . ] Remember, espresso requires a much finer grind than regular coffee. We recommend grinding your espresso beans for approximately 60 seconds; or until it has a talcum powder appearance and texture. Before you make Your first cup of delicious espresso, make sure that the boiler chamber has water. With the water reservoir full, place a cup directly under the filter holder. Turn "on" the unit and set the pump switch to p. As soon as water begins to flow from the filter holder, the boiler is full. Set the pump switch back to the `off' position. When the yellow thermostat light goes off, you are ready to make espresso. Making Espresso Step 1 n Fill the water reservoir with fresh, cold water (figures I-3). While making espresso, water can be added to the reservoir by opening the hinged water chamber lid and adding water to the 10 water reservoir, using another receptacle to fill the container. Q CAUTION: If the water reservoir is ' empty and the pump is running, you will hear a very distinct noise, which is louder than the normal operating sound. Check water reservoir and refill as needed. As long as your "Espresso Vivo" is turned on and the water reservoir is properly filled, you can use the steaming feature. There is no need to prepare espresso before using this steaming feature. For best results, you should use the "Perfect Froth" attachment. 11 n If it is not in place, attach it now (see figure 17). KRUPS "Perfect Froth" attachment lets you froth milk perfectly for making cappuccino. NOTE: Do not bring milk to a boil (this will happen if large bubbles start forming at the surface of the milk). Do not let the "Perfect Froth" attachment touch the bottom of the pitcher. This will prevent you from frothing. the milk. Step 4 After the milk is frothed, keep the "Perfect Froth" in the milk until the steam knob has been turned to the 0 position. This will prevent any splattering from occuring. If you like very stiff froth, let the pitcher set for a few seconds. Now you are ready to add the frothed milk to the already prepared espresso. Pour the milk into the cup by holding back the froth with your spoon. [. . . ] (This may happen after a long period of use). This part can be ordered through KRUPS Consumer Service Department. If the seal has lost its elasticity, it must be replaced with a new one. Allow the appliance to cool down and then unscrew the sieve from the brewing head. [. . . ]