User manual GAGGIA CLASSIC COFFEE

[. . . ] Instructions Mode d'emploi lnstrucciones de us0 READ THIS FIRST! For GAGGIA~~~presso/Cappuccino Makers BEFORE making espresso the first time, you MUST prime the pump!Plug the electrical cord into a live outlet. Place an empty filter into the black handled filter holder. Attach the filter holder to the machine. [. . . ] Equal amounts of espresso, froth and hot milk are recommended. Cappuccino is usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate shavings. Espresso Coffee should be served immediately after it is made. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before using. Remember, it must be an "espresso grind" for pump-driven machines. It's best to store ground coffee or beans in an airtight container in the freezer of your refrigerator. Ground coffee readily picks up food flavors. lmpoitant to know. . . The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics of the beans from which it is made, the type of bean, where it was grown and processed. The special flavor of a coffee bean is determined by many factors, but its taste and aroma are the result of the roasting process. Most coffees purchased from the supermarket are roasted to a moderate degree. Those beans are light in color and have a dry, rather than an oily surface. This is known as the American roast (in USA). The coffee beans that are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures will be much darker in color. Darker beans will produce a more flavorful cup of coffee than the lightly-roasted beans. Preparation: 1. Remove the water reservoir cover (5) and fill with cold water to the MAX line indicated on reservoir (6). For best taste, the use of bottled water is recommended. The water reservoir (6) can be removed by sliding it forward and then filling it. The reservoir can be removed after disconnecting the decompression duct (lob) by pulling it down. IMPORTANT: When replacing reservoir, be certain that suction tube is inside the reservoir and not kinked or blocked and the decompression duct is again in the original place by pushing it up. Insert plug (14) into a suitable wall outfet (see point (1) under "caution"). Turn the power switch (1) to "I". The power-on indicator light (2) will light up. Make certain that the hot water/ brew switch (3) is in the "0" position. [. . . ] Cleaning is made easy as can be seen in the Description of Parts. The outer jacket of nozzle can be removed by pulling downward. The steam jet is cleaned by running a shot of steam through it. A cleaning needle has been supplied to clear any obstruction. [. . . ]