User manual KRUPS SUPERIORE 894

[. . . ] KR u PS Superiore Model #894 Instructions for Use Warranty Guarantee of Performance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 0 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any other literature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or using this appliance. 0 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 0 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. [. . . ] The red lamp indicating that the discarded coffee holder is full will continue to glow until the drawer is reinserted. n The red float in the drawer indicates when the drawer contains too much water and must be emptied (20). As soon as water runs out of the steam nozzle, move the pump switch to 0 and then return the steam knob to 0. ration of n n Fill the water container and insert it (l-31. Switch on the appliance, whereby the red operating indicator lamp and the yellow heating indicator lamp will both light up (4). As soon as the yellow lamp goes out, the temperature necessary for making espresso has been reached. For further espresso preparations, no notice need be taken of the yellow lamp. Warm the espresso cups by holding them under the steam nozzle, then turning the steam knob to - and lastly the pump switch to p. Fill the cups with hot water, then move the pump switch to G and return the steam knob to 0. Empty the prewarmed cup or cups and place them beneath the espresso delivery nozzle. Press the release key on the function lever and then pull the lever upwards to the stop. Turn the drum counterclockwise until the measuring spoon symbol - appears in the symbol panel. A click will be heard when the correct position has been reached (12). Put in the coffee grounds (131: for one cup = 1 level measuring spoonful for two cups = 2 level measuring spoonfuls NOTE: If more than two level measuring spoonfuls are put in, the excess will be automatically thrown out into the discarded coffee grounds holder during the ensuing operation. If you are making a single cup, however, a little more coffee meal can be added if it suits your taste. Pr ration of steam Now start the frothing operation as follows: Hold the pitcher beneath the frothing aid in such a way that the nozzle dips completely into the milk. Hold the pitcher steady during the frothing operation (22). Steam can be used for frothing up milk for cappuccino and also for the heating of liquids. Since a higher temperature is required for the production of steam than is necessary for making espresso, the espresso should always be prepared first, as the coffee grounds might otherwise get burnt. A CAREFUL: After each time steam has ' been used, the heating system must be refilled with water (see `Filling the heating system with water'). NOTE: When the steam knob is on symbol Q!5, the pump cannot be switched on. The nozzle should not touch the bottom of the pitcher, so as not to impede the flow of steam. When the frothing operation is complete, turn the steam knob to 0 and remove the pitcher. for a moment to blow out any residual milk from the steam nozzle, putting a small container underneath to catch the drops. Clean the frothing aid and also the steam nozzle with a moist cloth immediately after the frothing operation. Frothing-up milk for cappuccino After you have prepared the espresso, froth up the milk for cappuccino. Make sure that the heating system is filled with water (see `Filling the heating system with water'). The separate frothing aid should be used in order to assure an optimum result. [. . . ] Set the pump switch to the 3 position and turn the steam knob also to position 3. unoe- 8 removal The machine must have lime-scale removed regularly. For an average usage of 4 cups daily and hard water, we recommend descaling the appliance every three months. The appliance MUST be descaled if the espresso preparation time increases noticeably or if the coffee temperature is reduced. A NOTE Only the following are to be used as descaling agents: n Citric acid or n Tartaric acid Do not under any circumstances use the conventional amidosulphonic acid or any descaling agent using such, as these can damage your appliance (check the composition of any descaling agent which you use). 10. [. . . ]