User manual PHILIPS HD5690

[. . . ] If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by Philips or their service representative, as special tools and/or parts are required. Espresso is made by pumping hot water rapidly and at a high pressure through ground Espresso type coffee. This tasty Espresso coffee is best served in special small-sized cups (50 ml). Your Espresso coffee will be at optimum temperature, if the filter holder is screwed into place while the machine is heating up. [. . . ] Please note: the two holes at the side of the accessory should remain below the milk surface (fig. After a short while steam will come out of the steam pipe, making the milk bubble (fig. - As soon as you have enough froth, set the 21 selector to position "Closed" O (fig. - Clean the steam pipe with some additional steam to remove remaining milk from the inside. Remaining milk can give a bad smell or taste the next time you use your appliance. (Please also refer to section "Cleaning". ) The appliance is now ready for making Espresso. - Place the filter holder with Espresso coffee into the appliance and make Espresso. (Please refer to section "Espresso". Tapping hot water To make tea or to prepare other hot drinks you can tap hot water from your Espresso machine. - Hot water will now come from the steam pipe (fig. After use Important: After making Espresso or steam the appliance bleeds automatically. - Holding the filter 29 clamp pushed forward, throw away the used ground coffee. Push firmly to ensure that it fits well at the top (fig. - Regularly clean the water outlet opening, removing any stuck grains of coffee. descaling Descale your Espresso machine regularly. With normal household use the following rule applies: Always clean the "Cappuccino Extra" accessory of the steam pipe after making Cappuccino: - Remove the outside pipe by pulling in the direction of the arrow (fig. Please note: the accessory may be hot after use!- Let some steam escape to clean the inner section (fig. If you have soft water (hardness up to 18 °DH / 22. 5 °Clarke) - two or three times a year. Your water supply company can inform you about the hardness of your water. [. . . ] [ Espresso Milkshake 2 small cups of extra strong Espresso 2 spoonfuls of sugar (10 g) 4 tablespoons of coffee ice-cream or vanilla icecream 2 dl milk Make the two cups of Espresso with twice the normal quantity of ground coffee (using the 2-cup filter instead of the 1-cup filter) Let the Espresso cool down. Put all the ingredients into a blender or foodprocessor. Pour the mixture into a tall glass and serve it with a straw. [ Café Brésil (two people) 2 cups of Espresso 4 tablespoons of rum 4 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoonful of vanilla sugar 2 tablespoons of cream (not whipped) 2 teaspoonfuls of grated lemon skin Mix all the ingredients with a mixer. [. . . ]