Melissa BAR Espresso & Cappucinomaker 245-017 User Manual

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Turn the control knob to max. position.

To froth milk for cappucino 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 buttom of the

carafe so the milk gets warm.

To warm up milk for cafe au lait, keep the

steam pipe on the buttom of the carafe untill

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.

DESCALING

Your espressoemaker 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. Insert the

filterholder on the brew head, and press the

control dial to pump position.

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. Press the control

knob to pump 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 MAINTENACE

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.

It is imporatnt that the steam pipe is cleaned

after every use. It is recommended that you

after each use run some water through the

steam pipe. Remember to hold up a small

pitcher during this process. Use a point

object to clean the exit of the steam pipe. If

the milk clots in the steam pipe, soak the

steam tube in water added salt. The outside

of the steam tube can be cleaned with a

damp, soft cloth.

Please note that the steam pipe gets hot

when it is operated,

ENVIRONMENTAL TIP

An electronic appliance should, when it is no

longer capable of functioning be disposed with

least possible environmental damage. The

appliance should be disposed according to the

local regulations in your municipality, in most

cases you can discharge the appliance at your

local recycling center.

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