You must clean the steam nozzle and unscrew the froth attachment immediately after each use.
Simply wipe the stainless steel steam nozzle with a damp cloth and place the froth attachment under
warm running water to remove any excess milk.
Caution: Steam from the nozzle is extremely hot and there is danger of scalding
Heat liquid/make drinking water
You are able to heat water for the hot drinks such as tea using the steam nozzle.
Coffee Styles
Espresso
Intense and aromatic, an espresso, or short black as it is also known uses about 7g of
ground coffee. It is generally served in a small cup or glass to a level of about 35mm.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is very light and almost lukewarm. Consist of 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk
and 1/3 frothed milk.
Cafe Latte
Cafe Latte is similar to a cappuccino but consists of 1/3 espresso, topped with steamed milk
and about 10mm of froth. Generally served in a glass.
Macchiato
Traditionally served short, it is poured as a long black with a dash of milk or dollop of foam.
Long Black
A long black is generally served with a double shot of espresso.
Maintenance and Cleaning
The coffee making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds to make espresso
coffee grinds to make espresso coffee. Deposits of the oil build over time and affect the
taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine.
Regularly cleaning to remove these oils is essential for espresso machines to keep operating
effectively. Flushing water, through the brewing head and the steam nozzle, is the easiest
way to keep your machine clean after making each coffee, and at the end of your coffee
making session.
Important: Never wash your espresso machine accessories in the dishwasher.
Drip tray
Remove the grid and the drip tray at regular intervals to empty.
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Clean the drip tray and the grid with water and a little non-abrasive washing up liquid,
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rinse and dry.
Over time, it is normal for the inside of the drip tray to be stained by the oils in the
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coffee.
The brewing head, filters and filter handle
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The filter and filter handle should be washed after each use by rinsing them under warm water.
Wash at regular intervals in warm soapy water using mild detergent.
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To clean the brewing head, flush water through and wipe the head and around the inside rim with
a damp cloth.