14. Unplug the Espresso Maker after each use. OFF Light Figure 6 6 PREPARING CAPPUCCINO In Italy, cappuccino is usually 1 part espresso to 2 parts milk plus froth. Americans love to add cinnamon, sugar, shaved chocolate, nutmeg and/or various liquors to taste. NOTE: The best frothed milk is obtained when fresh, cold skim milk is used. When frothing milk, the volume of the milk will double. 1. Make sure the Steam Tube Cover is properly attached to the Steam Tube before beginning to froth the milk. 2. Prepare espresso as described in the section: BREWING ESPRESSO. Add extra water to the Water Tank to create steam to froth milk. Use the Glass Carafe to measure the correct volume of water needed. For 2 cups, add water until it reaches the bottom of the handle ring on the Glass Carafe. For 4 cups, add water until it reaches the Pour Spout on the Glass Carafe. 3. Once the brewed espresso reaches the STEAM mark on the Carafe, hold a frothing pitcher by the handle and bring up to the Steam Nozzle. Insert the tip of the Nozzle just under the surface of the milk. Turn the Function Control Knob to STEAM and begin to froth the milk. REMINDER: Before frothing, make sure the tip of the Steam Nozzle is just under the surface of the milk. Otherwise, splattering may occur. See Figure 7. CAUTION: Take extra care as steam is very hot and will also cause the milk to become very hot. 4. When the milk reaches desired froth consistency, turn the Function Control Knob back to ESPRESSO. Brewing will resume. NOTE: When preparing cappuccino, use a cappuccino cup with a capacity of at least 5 ounces. Fill each cup half-full with espresso. 5. The froth will not readily pour from the container, since it separates from the heated milk. The top half will be frothed, the bottom half will be milk. Pour in an equal amount of warm milk into each cup of espresso. Spoon the frothed milk onto the top. 6. Clear the Steam Tube of milk BEFORE brewing is finished, as dried milk can be difficult to remove. To do this, put a container in place under the Steam Tube to catch the excess milk and turn the Function Control Knob STEAM. Turn the Function Control Knob back to ESPRESSO to complete brewing. After brewing is completed, turn the Function Control Knob to OFF. CAUTION: Avoid contact with any steam. 7. FOR SAFETY REASONS, BEFORE REMOVING THE PRESSURE CAP OR THE FILTER HOLDER, ALL STEAM WHICH MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WATER TANK MUST BE RELEASED. TO RELEASE STEAM PRESSURE IN THE WATER TANK, TURN THE FUNCTION CONTROL KNOB TO THE STEAM POSITION (THE POWER ON LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE) AND WAIT UNTIL Figure 7 7 PREPARING CAPPUCCINO (Continued) NO FURTHER STEAM EMERGES THROUGH THE STEAM TUBE. THEN TURN THE FUNCTION CONTROL KNOB TO THE OFF POSITION. Do not remove the Filter Holder until all steam has been released, and all parts are cool enough to touch. 8. After all the steam is safely released and all parts have cooled, remove the Filter Holder by turning the Handle to the left until the Handle is positioned under the arrow marked “open” and separates from the Espresso Maker. Flip the Filter Handle Clip forward so that it holds the Filter Basket in place. Turn the Filter Holder upside-down and tap out the grounds (see Figure 6). Fold the Filter Handle Clip back along the Handle before the next use. 9. Unplug the Espresso Maker after each use. 8 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. 1. Unplug the Espresso Maker from the electrical outlet and allow to cool completely before cleaning. CAUTION: The Filter Basket and Filter Holder are hot after brewing. Allow to cool thoroughly before touching. 2. The Filter Holder and Filter Basket should be emptied and rinsed thoroughly with warm water after every use. If necessary, clean the Filter Basket with a kitchen brush. A pin may be used to clear any clogged holes. Dry thoroughly. CAUTION: The Steam Tube may be hot. Allow to cool completely. 3. The Steam Tube Cover pulls down and off the Steam Tube for easy cleaning. Hand wash the Steam Tube Cover in hot water. From time to time, use a pin to clean the hole in the end of the Steam Tube. Dry the Steam Tube and replace the Steam Tube Cover after cleaning. 4. To remove the Drip Tray, remove the Carafe from the Drip Plate. Remove the Filter Holder from the machine. Remove the Drip Plate and then the Drip Tray. Empty water, rinse, and replace. 5. Wipe the outside of your Espresso Maker with a damp cloth. Never use solvents or any detergents that may scratch or damage the surface of the machine. 6. NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. 9 DESCALING Your Espresso Maker should be regularly descaled. Distilled white vinegar may be used to descale the appliance. We suggest the following intervals: • Normal water: every 6 months • Hard water: every 3 months • Ve...