User manual POLTI ESPRESSO 3000

[. . . ] · Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains. · If the ESPRESSO 3000 is left unused, always disconnect it from the mains. · Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces sensitive to heat. · In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disassemble it, but refer to an authorized service center. [. . . ] We recommend the use of a coffee bag or ground coffee in this operation. This will guarantee the wonderful aroma of your subsequent cups of coffee. Fig. 4 P R E PA R AT I O N O F G R O U N D C O F F E E 1a) Insert the required filter for the number of cups (1 or 2) in the filter holder. 2a) Locate the filter holder against the grinder start button (8). By the filter holder pressing against this button, the ground coffee will start to fall into the filter holder (fig. 3a) Once you have the desired amount of coffee, pull the filter holder from the button and compress the coffee provider on the compress (15) (fig. 5 Espresso 3000 4a) Insert the filter holder under the water heating chamber (9) and fix it there by rotating it from left to right until it locks on (fig. 5a) Locate a cup exactly under the filter holder, or 2 cups one on the right and one on the left, corresponding with the holes in the filter holder (fig. 6a) Press the coffee dispenser button (4). In a few moments the coffee will start to come through the filter holder. When you have the desired quantity of coffee, press the button (4) again to stop dispensing. 7a) Detach the filter holder by moving right to left and empty the remains of the coffee. When not in use, we recommend you dismantle the filter holder from the machine to avoid any risk of mis-shaping. NOTE: By varying the dosage quantity of coffee and the degree of grinding with a stronger or less strong pressing, you can vary the aroma of your espresso. For the best flavour, we recommend you preheat the coffee cups, and that you use fine porcelain cups. Fig. 8 P R E PA R AT I O N O F C A P P U C C I N O 1b) Switch on ESPRESSO 3000 as indicated in the "preparation for use" section. When the coffee dispenser button (4) lights up, press the steam preparation button (5), the button will glow red. 2b) Wait for the light (4) to go out (about 30 seconds). 3b) Move the steam dispenser (7) to above the drip-tray. Open briefly the steam dispenser handle (6) to eliminate any remaining condensation from the tube (fig. 4b) Move the steam dispenser to a position outside the machine, so that you can immerse it in milk to a depth of about 3cm taking care not to hold it directly to the bottom of the container which would impede the escape of steam. NOTE: For the best frothing, we recommend you use very cold, skimmed milk. ENGLISH Espresso 3000 5b) At the end of the frothing close the handle again (6) and remove the dispenser from the milk. [. . . ] NOTE: On removing the water reservoir (11), a microswitch will operate. On replacing the reservoir after emptying, exert a gentle pressure to allow the microswitch to ascertain the replacement of the container. · Before carrying on any cleaning operation, disconnect the appliance from the mains. · Clean ESPRESSO 3000 with a clean cloth and then dry the appliance. [. . . ]