Melissa Steel Series 245-032 - Manual (Page 20)

- Rinse out the filter and filter holder and dry all
parts.
Cappuccino/Cafe au Lait
- To make a cappuccino you simply add
frothing hot milk to the espresso. To make a
cafe au lait you simply add hot milk to the
espresso.
- See above instructions to make espresso. Be
aware that there has to be water in the
reservoir for making steam.
- Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in ON
position.
- Fill a small pitcher with milk (always use
whole milk for the best result). Place the
steaming tube in the pitcher with milk.
- Turn the control knob to position.
- To froth milk for cappuccino it is important
that the steam pipe is carried up and down
on the surface of the milk. The steam pipe
also needs to be carried to the bottom of the
carafe so the milk gets warm.
- To warm up milk for cafe au lait, keep the
steam pipe on the bottom of the carafe until
the milk has reached the correct
temperature.
- The temperature indicator will go on and off
during the frothing period, which is
absolutely normal.
- When frothing is completed, turn the control
dial back to 0.
- You may not be satisfied with the result the
first couple of times, you will have to try
different methods.
- Unplug the power cord and allow the
machine to cool.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
This espressomaker has a top plate with build in
heating function. This is for preheating the cups to
minimize the heat loss compared to brew coffee
into a cold cup.
DESCALING
Your espressomaker has been designed to
produce full flavoured espresso time after time.
However, minerals found in water can build up
and clog the espressomaker and reducing its
efficiency. This build up will vary with the
hardness of your water and frequency of use. By
periodically cleaning the internal water heating
apparatus, you will prevent these minerals from
accumulating and allow the espressomaker to
operate at its peak performance level. Please
follow the below mentioned instructions.
- Mix 2 oz. of acetic acid with 6 oz. of water.
Pour the mixture in the water tank Turn on
the espressomaker. Insert the filter-holder on
the brew head, and turn the control dial to
position when ready.
- Run the acetic-water mixture through the
espressomaker brewing cycle once. Turn the
control dial to 0. position.
- To rinse the espressomaker pour 8 oz. of
water in the water tank. Turn on the
espressomaker Turn the control knob to
position. Repeat this rinse 3 times.
NOTE: Never pour any liquid other than cold tap
water or the above acetic-water mixture into the
espresso makers water reservoir.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
- Always make sure that the machine is
unplugged before atempting to clean. To
protect against electric shock, do not
immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other
liquid.
- The outside of the machine can be cleaned
by wiping the surface with a damp, soft
cloth.
- It is recommended that the filters, the grid,
the tray and the filterholder is washed with
warm soapy water.
- Do not clean the inside of water reservoir
with a cloth as the cloth may have a lint
residue that could clog the machine.
- For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic
pad with a non abrasive cleaner. Do not use
abrasive cleaners.
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