Cleaning The Appliance - Espressione Cafe Charme 1332 Manual De Usario

the result you want. During these operations you may notice that the warning light (S) goes on and off from
time to time, indicating that the boiler thermostat is keeping the water required for the steam supply at the right
temperature.
it is opportune you start dispensing the steam only when this indicator lamp is off. dispense the steam
for a few seconds after every use in order to free the hole of any milk residue.
After the cappuccino is prepared, press the switch (T) to cut out the steam function.
MAKING FURTHER CUPS OF COFFEE
To prepare a cup of coffee right after making cappuccino, it is necessary to bring the boiler back to the coffee
preparation temperature by performing these operations: press the steam function switch (T). You may notice
that the indicator lamp (S) is on. This luminous indication serves to tell you that the temperature in the boiler is
still high, i.e. it is still that for steam; you must therefore wait a few seconds until the lamp (S) turns off. If you want
to cool down the boiler faster, place a container underneath the cappuccino maker, press switch (R) and at the
same time keep the cock (P) open. Make water come out of the Maxi Cappuccino device until when the indicator
lamp (S) turns back on.
Warning!
Do not touch the hot water coming out of the spout. Danger of burns.
Now close the cock (P) and turn the switch (R) off. Wait for the lamp (S) to turn off before making another cup
of coffee.
HOW TO MAKE TEA OR TISANES
When the machine is in the coffee-ready position, i.e. with the lamp (S) off, place a cup underneath the spout (E)
and press the coffee dispensing switch (R). Open the steam dispensing cock (P) immediately afterwards; in this
way hot water will come out of the spout. The maximum quantity for two cups is 6½ ounces (200 ml).
USEFUL TIPS FOR OBTAINING A GOOD ITALIAN ESPRESSO
The ground coffee in the filter holder has to be pressed lightly. Whether the coffee is stronger or weaker depends
on the degree the coffee is ground, the quantity put into the filter holder and the pressing.
Just a few seconds are needed for the coffee to flow down into the cups. If the dispensing time is longer, this
means that the coffee is ground too fine or that the coffee put into the filter holder has been pressed too much.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Warning!
All cleaning operations described below must be performed with the machine off and with the electric plug
disconnected from the socket-outlet.
Warning!
Regular maintenance and cleaning preserve and keep the machine efficient for a longer amount of time.
Never wash machine components in the dishwasher. Do not use direct jets of water.
Warning!
All operations must be performed when the machine is cold.
Cleaning the filter containing the grounds.
Check that the holes are not clogged and if so, clean them with a small brush (Fig. 10). Dispense boiling water
from the filter holder with the filter inside, without coffee grounds, in order to dissolve or remove any coffee resi-
due or impurities.
Warning
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes
or squirts.
If the coffee machine is used daily, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the filter (L) about every 3 months using a
simple dishwasher detergent tab (without added rinse aid or other chemical additives) as follows:
• Put a dishwasher detergent tab into the filter (without coffee) when the machine is hot (after heating for
at least five minutes).
• Couple the filter holder to the machine and put a container underneath the filter holder.
• Press the coffee button to start dispensing water, and dispense the water for 15-20 seconds.
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