User manual CLATRONIC ES 2494 2

[. . . ] Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories. Do not operate the machine without supervision. [. . . ] Please remove carefully all obsolete coffee from the filter rim. Insert the filter into the brew head and turn the handle towards LOCK (the filter is properly locked in place, when the handle is positioned in the middle of the machine). place the espresso cup(s) under the brew head. When the readiness lamp lights up press the pump button and espresso start running into the cup(s). When the readiness lamp switches off, release the pump button to stop the procedure. After brewing please wait several seconds, before removing the filter. Turn the handle of the filter (from right to left) to release it. To empty the filter, please use the small special lever to hold the filter in place. Turn the filter upside down and tap out the used coffee grain. To produce further espresso please refill the filter and wait until the readiness lamp switches on again and proceed as described above. Press the steam button and wait until the steam and readiness lamp lights up. In case the steam control lamp switches off or no steam is being produced, the water tank is possibly empty. Press the pump button and as soon as water runs out the brew head release the pump button. Please Note: Whilst using the steam function water can spill out the steam valve, this is entirely normal. However caution should be taken to avoid scalding. It is also very easy to produce tea or other liquids. Please check whether there is enough fresh water in the tank. press the pump button to refill the water supply. As soon as the water flows through the brew head release the pump button and wait until the readiness lamp lights up. As soon as the required amount of hot water is reached, release the pump button and close the steam valve entirely. If the readiness lamp switches off before the required amount of water is in the jug, release the pump button and close the steam valve entirely. Please wait until the readiness lamp lights up again. [. . . ] Additionally to preheating the system ventilation after each use is playing a major role. This reduces the collection of coffee grain in the brew head. It is of major importance to use only coffee made for household espresso machines. The ideal amount of coffee is about 1 measuring spoon per cup. [. . . ]