Krups Espresso Vivo - Manual (Page 12)

n If it is not in place, attach it now
figure 17).
KRUPS “Perfect Froth” attachment lets you
froth milk perfectly for making cappuccino.
Frothing Milk for
Cappuccino
Step 1
The first step in making is to
make espresso. See section “Preparing
Espresso”. When preparing cappuccino use
a cappuccino cup which has a capacity of at
least 5 oz. You should fill the cup way
with espresso.
n Make sure that the pump switch is in the
0 position (see figure 18).
Step 2
Take a stainless steel frothing pitcher and fill
it to full with fresh, cold milk and set
aside. This amount of milk will yield enough
froth for two cups of cappuccino. If you
need more froth, repeat these steps.
We recommend using skim or 2% milk if
you prefer a stiff, dense froth. Use regular
milk if you prefer a creamier type of froth.
NOTE:
When you start frothing milk, there will be a
thumping sound which occurs during the
steam preparation. This results from the
interval controlled water pump condensing
water into steam.
As the thumping sound begins a few drops
of water will come out of the steam nozzle
before entirely changing over to steam.
Step 3
n When the yellow thermostat light goes
out, insert the steam nozzle half way into
the milk and turn the steam knob slowly
to the max position (see figure
Leave the steam nozzle in the milk for
approximately 45-60 seconds, depending on
how much froth you want and the type of
milk you are using.
NOTE:
Do not bring milk to a boil (this will happen
if large bubbles start forming at the surface
of the milk).
Do not let the “Perfect Froth” attachment
touch the bottom of the pitcher. This will
prevent you from frothing.the milk.
Step 4
After the milk is frothed, keep the “Perfect
Froth” in the milk until the steam knob has
been turned to the position. This will
prevent any splattering from
After milk is frothed, set aside. If you like
very stiff froth, let the pitcher set for a few
seconds.
Now you are ready to add the frothed milk
to the already prepared espresso. Pour the
milk into the cup by holding back the froth
with your spoon. Fill the remainder of the
cup with the hot milk and then spoon on the
froth. In Italy cappuccino is normally one
part espresso to two parts milk plus froth.
If making more than one or two
cups of cappuccino, it is recommended that
you place the finished espresso on top of
the warming plate with a cloth or saucer
covering the cups. This will help to keep the
espresso hot.
Attention:
n The top closure of the “Perfect Froth”
attachment figure 22, part has a
very fine hole which draws air into the
milk.
If this tiny hole gets clogged, “Perfect Froth”
will not work properly. Therefore, never
immerse the top closure in milk or froth.
If you wish to prepare espresso immediately
after using the steam nozzle, the machine
must be cooled down to the proper brewing
temperature. (When frothing milk, the
temperature of the water is much hotter
than when you are brewing espresso.)
In order that you do not burn your next
batch of espresso, insert the clean filter
holder into the machine and set the pump
switch to Allow cup of water to run
through the machine.
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