User manual GAGGIA MDF

[. . . ] Allow the machine to heat up for 6 minutes. Place an empty steam pitcher or mug under the steam tube. Turn on the coffee switch and the steam switch. Allow about a cup of water to come out into the pitcher. [. . . ] The next time you purchase coffee for your espresso maker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee being sold. You may just find that it tastes better than the blend you have been using. A fine "espresso grind" for pumpdriven machines must be used. Be sure to ask for this when buying coffee or when having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an irregular grind. The mark of real espresso is its dark color, rich taste, and the light brown, natural froth called "crema" in Italian. Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot, frothy milk. 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. Place an empty cup on the drip-plate, do not insert filter holder into brew head and press hot water/coffee switch (3). You will hear the sound of the operating pump and after few seconds, water will start to get out from the brewing head. Once cup is filled, set coffee switch (3) onto pos. Classic Coffee Gaggia in now ready to be used. Note: It may happen that the selfpriming feature of the pump does not temporarily work due to an air lock. In this case water does not get out from brewing head, and the following procedure should be followed: a) Place a small frothing pitcher or mug under the steam nozzle (8). b) Turn the steam knob (7) on the side counter-clockwise to open the steam/hot water valve, and turn the steam switch (4) and the hot water/ brew switch (3) to "I". c) After a few seconds, a steady stream of water will emerge from the steam nozzle. Allow about one cup of water to fill the pitcher. Shut the steam/hot water valve and turn hot water/brew switch and the steam switch (4) to "0". The Classic Coffee Gaggia has been primed. [. . . ] To do this: place an empty cup on drip plate. Turn hot water/brew switch (3) to "I" letting cup fill with water. You may now proceed to make espresso. Keeping it clean: FIG. IMPORTANT: The steam nozzle should be cleaned after each use in order to avoid build up of milk deposits that are very difficult to clean. [. . . ]