Dyras MCKR-8700N - Manual (Page 6)

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To make an espresso
1. Lift the lid on top of the machine (1) to access the water tank of the espresso unit.
2. Unscrew the cap of the tank (2) counterclockwise and remove it from the machine.
3. Pour the required quantity of fresh, cold water into the tank. Always use the measuring markings on the side
of the glass jug.
• water level up to the "2" marking on the jug (2 cups of water) = 2 cups of espresso coffee.
• water level up to the "4" marking on the jug (4 cups of water) = 4 cups of espresso coffee.
• water level up to the lower edge of the metal strip securing the handle of the jug = 4 cups of
espresso coffee + steam to froth the milk for making cappuccino coffee.
• If you just want to use the machine to make steam, fill the jug up to the steam symbol.
Important! Never put more water in the water tank of the espresso maker then will fit in the jug
up to the lower edge of the metal strip which secures the handle.
4. After pouring the required amount of water into the tank, close the lid by turning it clockwise. Make sure the
lid is closed tightly but do not over-tighten it. Never tilt the lid when tightening it because this may damage
the water tank or the screw threads.
5. Remove the filter holder (part no.7) by turning it a quarter turn to the left, and place the filter containing the
ground coffee (part no.19) into it. The inside of the filter contains markings to help you select the correct
amount of ground coffee to make 2 or 4 cups.
6. Put the necessary amount of suitably ground coffee into the filter (according to the measuring signs inside
the filter). Clean the excess from the rim of the filter. Do not press down the ground coffee in the filter basket,
and do not fill it with coffee above the 4 cups sign.
• Notes
Please take care when choosing or grinding coffee. The texture (size of the grounds) of the coffee you use will
influence the flavour of your drink and can also affect the operation of your coffee maker.
If you are buying coffee that is already ground, always try to select coffee that has been produced for an
espresso coffee machine. (This is usually indicated on the packaging).
If you grind your own coffee beans, make sure you produce ground coffee with a medium texture. If the
ground coffee is too coarse, the resulting drink will be weak. If the ground coffee is too fine, the brewing head
and filter can become blocked. This will increase brewing time and may reduce the amount of coffee
produced, resulting in a bitter taste. In addition, using coffee that is too fine may cause excess pressure in the
coffee maker. This would result in the safety valve opening.
7. Put the filter holder with the filter containing the ground coffee back in the machine. Secure the filter holder
into the socket at the bottom of the brewing head, with the arrow on the filter holder's handle which marks
the middle of the filter holder aligned with the white triangle on the appliance casing. Align the three
shoulders of the bayonet-joint on the upper rim of the holder with the grooves in the cast metal brewing
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head. Push the filter holder upwards while turning it to the right until tight, and until the arrow marking the
middle of the filter holder handle comes in line with the word "LOCK" on the front of the casing.
Notes
• An incorrectly-fitted filter holder can drop or fly from the appliance due to steam pressure. This may damage
the coffee maker or cause an injury. To prevent this, please note the following points:
• When fitting the filter holder, always take care to ensure that all three lugs are fitted into the socket on the
brewing head before tightening the filter holder. The filter holder must be parallel to the brewing head, not
at an angle. If all three lugs are not fitted in the socket when the filter holder is tightened, the filter holder
and/or the outlet may be damaged.
• Always apply appropriate force when fitting the filter holder. Turn the filter holder with a firm, steady
movement while avoiding any sudden jolts or irregular movements.
• After fitting the filter holder, always check it is firmly attached to the appliance before switching on. If you
notice that the filter holder requires less effort to fit than usual or if it does not remain locked in place,
immediately stop using the appliance and take it to a specialist engineer.
8. Put the lid on the glass coffee pot so that the opening on the edge of the cover is in line with the lip for
pouring. Now put the pot on the drip tray under the filter holder, making sure the hole in the filter holder is in
line with the hole in the middle of the lid.
9. Before turning on the appliance, check that the espresso maker's control button (part no.3) is set to coffee
making, the last setting when turning clockwise; the appliance will only work if the button is turned to the
last setting. Then, connect the appliance to the mains and turn it on. The red indicator light of the power
switch will indicate that the espresso maker is in operation.
10. After two minutes, the water in the tank starts to boil and flows through the ground coffee into the jug.
When you have finished making coffee, always turn the espresso maker off using the switch (part no.10).
11. Before removing the filter holder from the appliance, either for cleaning or when making coffee, always make
sure that the water tank of the espresso maker is not under pressure. To check this, carefully turn the control
button of the espresso maker counterclockwise to the steaming function to release any remaining pressure.
Be careful of any escaping steam, as it could cause scalding! To prevent this, trap any escaping steam in a
good sized jar. Always perform this check prior to opening the cap of the tank. When removing the filter
holder, leave the filter in the holder and wait until both the filter holder and the filter have cooled down
before discarding spent coffee grounds.
Important notes:
After using the coffee maker, always let it cool down for at least ten minutes before using it again.
Be very careful if you are using the coffee maker before it has cooled down completely. In
particular, take care to avoid burning yourself when checking for steam in the water tank, when
removing the water tank lid and when removing the filter holder. You should also be careful when
removing hot coffee residue and emptying the filter. (Empty the filter by pushing the latch on the
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