Gastroback 42606 Design Espresso Plus - Manual (Page 20)

Tamping the Coffee
Once you have filled the right amount of coffee powder into the filter, you must press the
ground coffee evenly as possible. To do this, use the flat bottom of the spoon. The coffee
must be very firmly pressed.
• If you press the coffee too hard, the water flows too slowly through the powder. The
coffee is dark and bitter.
• If you press the ground coffee too little, then the water flows through too quickly and the
flavors remain in the coffee powder. The coffee is watery and bland.
CARe AnD CleAninG
Regular and careful maintenance is very important for the performance, life and reliability
of your appliance.
• Never clean the appliance, the appliance parts and accessories in the dishwasher.
Daily cleaning: Clean portafilter, filters, water tank, drip tray, measuring spoon and
tamper with warm water and/or a food-safe detergent. Clean the grouphead and the group
gasket at the bottom of the grouphead of visible pollution without removeing these parts.
Cleaning as required: Clean steam and hot water wand after each use. Clean the ex-
terior of the appliance with the appliance switched off and cooled down. For cleaning, use
soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasives or chlorine-containing cleaning agent in any case!
Empty the drip tray in time. Do not wait until it is full to the brim.
wARninG:
Grouphead, poratfilter, filter, steam wand and its attachment will be very hot
during operation. In addition when the appliance is in operation hot water or steam can
escape. Turn off the appliance first (press ›on/off‹-switch), unplug the power cord from the
outlet, wait until the appliance has cooled down and empty the water tank and drip tray
when not using the appliance, moving the appliance, or cleaning the appliance.
• Never pour liquids over the appliance or power cord or immerse these into liquids.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads) for cleaning.
Do not clean the appliance with any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach). Do not immerse the
appliance or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids on
the appliance or on the power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. When liquids
are spilled in the appliance, immediately switch off, unplug the power cord and wait for
the appliance to cool down. Never use any hard or sharp objects for working with the
appliance or for cleaning the appliance. Do not apply any violence to prevent damage to
the components when operating the appliance.
• The cleaning tool contains a sharp needle. Be careful not to pierce yourself with the need-
le. Never allow small children to play with the components and accessories of the appliance
or the cleaning tool.
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