User manual KRUPS EXPRESSO NOVO 964

[. . . ] S Do not place or use the appliance on hot surfaces, such as a stove hotplate, or in the vicinity of a naked gas flame. S Do not remove the filter carrier filled with ground coffee whilst the liquid is running through, as the appliance is at this time under pressure. S Do not refill the coffee-appliance whilst it is still hot; it takes about ten minutes to cool down. S Do not pour hot water into the water reservoirs. [. . . ] Clean the frothing aid and also the steam/hot water nozzle with a moist cloth immediately after the frothing operation. Steam can be used both for frothing up milk for cappuccino and for the heating of liquids. Since a higher temperature is necessary for the generation of steam than that required for preparing espresso, the espresso should always be prepared first, as the coffee meal might otherwise become burnt. Due to the nature of the system, a little water, which can be collected in a separate vessel, will issue from the steam pipe before the steam appears. S Make sure that the heating system is full of water by moving the espresso switch to the position to see that water runs through (6). then return the espresso switch to the I position. Due to the nature of the system, water and steam will issue from the brewing head during the heating operation. As soon as the yellow control lamp ceases to glow, hold a separate vessel beneath the steam pipe and turn the knob to position . Allow water to run into the vessel until steam appears. When the liquid is sufficiently heated, turn the valve knob back to the position and remove the vessel. After you have prepared the espresso, froth up the milk for the cappuccino. S Make sure that the heating system is full of water by moving the espresso switch to the position to see that water runs through (6). then return the espresso switch to the I position. Start with the preparation of hot water as soon as the yellow heating indicator lamp ceases to glow. Swing out the steam/hot water nozzle and place the tallest possible cup beneath it. s Turn the valve knob to the position and move the espresso switch to the position (19). When the preparation of hot water is complete, return the espresso switch to the I position and the valve knob to the position. Do not put the filter carrier or the cup grid into the dish-washer. Clean the steam/hot water nozzle immediately after frothing up milk by allowing the appliance to produce steam for 1 or 2 seconds, thus blowing out any residue. Wipe down the nozzle with a moist cloth. If the nozzle becomes clogged, free it by using a needle. S If necessary, the steam/hot water nozzle can be screwed off in an anticlockwise direction using the hexagonal key on the measuring spoon and then thoroughly cleaned (22). [. . . ] After the heating lamp ceases to glow, move the espresso switch to the position. Allow the descaling solution to pass through until about half has run out of the brewing head. S Filter holder has been left in the hot water spout too long; clean the seal well. S Old or very dry coffee being used so that the pump cannot build up sufficient pressure. [. . . ]