User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EA150

[. . . ] The appliance must be stable when standing. The appliance may only be connected to a mains supply which has a voltage, electricity type and frequency that complies with the specifications on the rating plate (see underside of the appliance). Please pay particular attention to the safety instructions. A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W On/off switch Water/steam selection switch Power indicator light Temperature indicator Cup storage area Water tank (at the rear) Selector dial for coffee, steam and hot water Steam nozzle (with attachment) Rating plate Measuring spoon Maintenance tool Ground coffee presser 1-cup filter 2-cup filter Filter for prepacked portions Filter holder Finger protector Drip tray Drip grating Fill level indicator Filter in brew head (inside) Brew head with filter holder retainer Never bring the electrical cord in contact with hot components of the appliance. [. . . ] The water will now be forced through the espresso grounds under high pressure. 0 When the desired amount of espresso has been brewed, turn the selector dial left again to the "· The hot steam can be used to froth milk for a cappuccino or to heat liquids. Fill a large coffee cup from ½ to ¾ full of espresso. Sprinkle a little cocoa over the milk froth. 0 Switch on the appliance using the on/ off switch (figure 1/A). Wait until the appliance has attained its operating temperature and the orange temperature indicator has gone out (figure 1/D). 0 After the desired amount of hot water has been obtained, turn the selector dial for coffee, steam and hot water (figure 1/G) to the "· 0 Pour some milk or other liquid to be heated into a heat-proof container. 0 Immerse the steam nozzle into the milk or liquid to be heated (figure 11). 0 Turn the selector dial (figure 1/G) to the left onto the symbol. The appliance will now begin to create steam. At the beginning some drops of water may drip out of the nozzle as well. Important: So as not to prevent the steam from exiting, the steam nozzle must not touch the base of the container. 0 Stop steam from being emitted by turning the selector dial (figure 1/G) back to the right into the "· " position. 0 Place the steamed liquid to one side and turn the steam selection switch back to the symbol for a couple of seconds. This will remove any milk residue or residue from other liquids out of the nozzle. We recommend that, each day prior to the first and after the last espresso, you rinse out the system for approx. 10 seconds without espresso grounds in order to prevent particles coffee from becoming lodged in the appliance. Proceed as for making an espresso, but without using espresso grounds. 0 Afterwards , turn the selector dial (figure 1/G) briefly to the position. 0 Pour any remaining water out of the water tank. To achieve a fine, creamy milk froth it is best to use cool low-fat milk. Prior to cleaning the appliance, switch it off and disconnect the power plug. [. . . ] 0 Fill the water tank with fresh water and allow half to flow over the brew head and the other half to flow over the nozzle. Repeat the procedure if there is a lot of limescale. The espresso temperature is too low: ­ Carry out the brewing procedure without using espresso grounds, but using the filter and filter holder, in order to preheat the system. The flow speed decreases noticeably: ­ Do not press the espresso grounds too firmly into the filter. [. . . ]