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10. Important: Do not open the boiler cap. Do not remove the filter holder. First
depressurize the machine. See chapter 3.
11. After de-pressurizing remove the filter holder by turning it to the left to the
"open lock" symbol. Then push the thumb-guard of filter holder over the
hot rim of the basket. Dump the used coffee (fig. 13) and rinse the basket
and the filter holder under running water. Return the coffee/steam selector
to the cup symbol.
8. PREPARING CAPPUCCINO and LATTE
Cappuccino and Latte are the most popular espresso-based coffee drinks. It is
important that you follow the steps below precisely, otherwise you may not
have enough steam pressure to froth and steam milk properly.
1. Fill a pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of cold milk and set aside. The pitcher should
have at least a 12 oz. capacity. Make sure the frother points outwards and
the black frother nozzle is in place.
2. Follow steps 1 through 8 in chapter PREPARING ESPRESSO.
3. After approx. 2 1/2 to 3 minutes hot water will start forcing its way through
the filter holder into the carafe. When the espresso coffee has reached the
bottom marking of the glass carafe, slide the coffee/steam selector to the
steam symbol.
4. Immerse the black frother nozzle into the pitcher with the milk so that the
lower part of the nozzle is completely covered in milk (fig. 12, frothing
position). The tip of the nozzle should not hit the bottom of the pitcher.
5. With the right hand slowly turn the steam knob towards the steam symbol
(fig. 9 &10). Steam will push out into the pitcher. The more you open the
steam knob the more steam will be released. If the steam is too powerful,
turn the steam knob back to reduce the steam output. This procedure
might take a little practice (see below). Once you have injected enough
steam into your milk, turn the steam knob back to stop the steam output
completely. Set the pitcher with the frothed milk aside. Caution: The steam
pipe is hot
6. Move the coffee/steam selector back to the cup symbol. Coffee will continue
brewing into the carafe.
7. Stand by and turn off the power switch when you have enough espresso in
the glass carafe. Turn the coffee/steam selector to the steam symbol on the
left to stop the flow.
8. Remove the carafe and pour the espresso into your latte/cappuccino cups.
Add sugar to taste. Add the steamed milk and ladle some of the froth on
top. Enjoy.
9. Important: Follow steps 10 and 11 in chapter 7, "Preparing Espresso".
9. HOW TO STEAM / FROTH EFFECTIVELY.
The tip of the black frothing nozzle has three visible slots on top (fig. 11). If the
three slots are immersed into the milk, the steaming action will create froth (for
cappuccino). If the three slots are above the milk level, the frother will inject
steam into the milk without or very little froth (for latte) (fig. 12).
Recommendation: Always start with the three slots above the milk level. This
way the steam first starts heating/steaming the milk. Then immerse the nozzle
further into the milk to create froth. Set the steamed/frothed milk aside so that
the froth can settle.
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