User manual KRUPS IL CAFFE PRESSO

[. . . ] Unplug from outlet when not in use arid before cleaning. Allowto cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged inany manner. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. [. . . ] Place the boiler cap (a) on the machine and turn it clockwise until it is secure (see figure 6). Next, place the carafe lid on the carafe (i) so that the opening points towards the pouring spout on the carafe (see figure 7). Position the carafe under the filter hoider. Make sure that the nozzle in the filter holder points through the opening of the carafe lid (see figure 8). ATTENTION Make sure that the overflow grid G)is in place. To make espresso directly into the cups, clip the cup adapter (g) onto the filter holder (see figure 9). Place cups directly under the two spouts (see figure 10). Simply tum the selector switch to the left ". . a" (see figure 11). The on/off indicator light will illuminate. After approximately 2 minutes the water will have reached the proper temperature. The water CAUTION Never fill the boiler chamber while your "IL Caffe Grande" is in the ". . a" or "@" position. -- position. As soon as half the required amount of espresso is produced, turn the selector switch to the "0" position. Steam Only Ifyou only want to froth milk, fillthe glass carafe fine hole which draws air into the milk Ifthis tiny hole gets clogged, "Perfect Froth" will not work properly. Therefore, never immerse the top closure in milk or froth. CLEANING Before cleaning, turn "off' the machine, unplug it, and allow it to cool down. The filter holder, filter basket, carafe, carafe lid, and overflow grid can be put in the dishwashers upper rack, away from the heating/drying element. The machine can be wiped Ifclogging does occur, unscrew the tip' of the steam nozzle (see figure 15). However, in areas where there is hard water or if used very frequently, we recommend decalcifying, especially if white deposits can be seen in boiler chamber. Decalcifier is widely available and can be purchased from KRUPS Consumer Service Department. How To Decalcify Please follow the procedure listed below to decalcify your machine: . Turn machine "off' and unplug the appliance. Remove filter holder, glass carafe, and over, flow from the grid machine. With a flat blade screw driver, remove the brewing head sieve by turning it clockwise until the sieve can be removed from the machine (see figure 17). Turn machine upright again and reinsert overflow grid into place. [. . . ] Thisdevice automa- quent dripping does occur, tically stops the flow of put the glass carafe immebrewed coffee through the diately back onto the warmtilter cone ifthe glass carafe ing plate, and allow the full is removed from the warm- brewing cycle to run its ing plate during the brewing course. Do not swing out the swiveltilter until the brecycle. Youhave about 20 seconds between the wing process is completed. . This is due to the calcium (limestone) found in drinking water. . Insome areas wherethe water is hard, you will need to decalcify more frequently than in areas with soft water. , . Itwillalsodepend upon how often you use your coffee maker. When To Decalcify You will know when such a cleaning is necessary by an obvious slowdown in the brewing time of your coffee. [. . . ]