Helpful Tips; Making Espresso - Krups XP320840 Manual De Instrucciones

HELPFUL TIPS

Use of freshly roasted coffee is recommended. Contact your coffee roaster for advice. The
freshness of the coffee only lasts several weeks after roasting. Good packaging can improve
and prolong the flavour of the coffee. If you are unsure of the quality of the packaging,
choose a recently roasted coffee.
Coffee must always be ground just before it is prepared.
What coffee should you choose?
„ For an aromatic coffee
Choose pure Arabica coffees or those composed mostly of Arabica coffee.
Artisan roasted coffees are preferred as they lend a better complexity and delicateness to
the flavour. For a variety of flavours, try pure origin coffees.
„ For an intense coffee
Choose coffees blended with Robusta – not specifically 100% Arabica – or Italian-roasted
coffees or specific Italian-flavoured coffees.
„ Keep the ground coffee in the fridge as this will lock in the flavour for longer.
„ Do not fill your filter holder to the brim; use the measuring spoon (1 spoon for a 50 ml cup,
2 spoons for 2 x 50 ml cups). Clean off any excess coffee from around the filter holder.
„ If you have not used the appliance for more than 5 days, empty and rinse the water tank.
„ Always make sure the appliance is switched off before removing the tank to fill it or empty
it.
„ Always ensure the appliance is positioned on a flat and stable surface.
OR IF THE MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR A
LONG PERIOD
IMPORTANT! do not place heating elements on the appliance.
IMPORTANT! Remove the red protective cap from under the water tank.
IMPORTANT! the safety instructions are part of the appliance.
Please read them carefully before using your new appliance.
RINSING THE SYSTEMS BEFORE FIRST USE
1. RINSING THE ESPRESSO SYSTEM
To ensure your first cup of coffee tastes great, we strongly recommend that you rinse the
espresso machine with hot water, as instructed below:
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FIRST USE
Ensure you have removed the red protective cap from under the water tank (1).
– Remove the water tank (A) and fill it. The water level should not exceed the "MAX" mark
on the tank and should contain at least 300 ml (= equivalent to 2 large cups (2-3). Then
replace the water tank, ensuring that the cover is closed. (4).
– Plug in your machine. (5).
– Press the On button (C)(6). On the control panel (D), the "On" indicator light switches
on (D2) (7).
– The selection button (D.1) must be set to the espresso position – (button not
depressed) (D.1.1) (8).
– Place a filter without coffee (F1) into the filter holder (F) (9). Slot the filter holder into
place (E) and turn it to the right until it stops (10). Place a receptacle under the filter
holder (11).
– When the espresso preheating indicator light (D2.1) stops flashing and stays on, turn
the thumb wheel (D.3) to the left, to espresso preparation (D.3.2) (12-13) - The flow will
start after approximately ten seconds.
– Let approximately 300 ml of water trickle out (change the receptacle if necessary) (14),
then turn the thumb wheel to position O (D.3.1) to stop preparation (15).
– IMPORTANT / After 25 minutes of disuse, your appliance will switch off automatically
as a safeguard.
2. RINSING THE STEAM SYSTEM
Remove the water tank and fill it. The water level should not exceed the "MAX" mark on
the tank and should contain at least 300 ml (= equivalent to 2 large cups). Then replace the
water tank, ensuring that the cover is closed.
The selection button (D.1) must be set to the steam position (button depressed)
(D.1.2) (16)
Place the nozzle into a container filled with water (G.1) (17).
When the steam preheating indicator light (D2.2) stops flashing and stays on (18), turn the
thumb wheel (D.3) to the right, to the steam function (D.3.3) (19).
Let the water heat for 20 seconds (20) then turn the thumb wheel to position O (D.3.1) to
stop the steam (21). Return the selection button (D.1) to the espresso position (D.1.1) (26).

MAKING ESPRESSO

IMPORTANT!
If the espresso function is used for the first time, the appliance must be
cleaned as described in the "FIRST USE" paragraph.
IMPORTANT! To prevent splashes of hot water, check that the filter holder
has been tightened until it stops before preparing the coffee. Do not
remove the filter holder while the water is flowing, as the appliance is still
under pressure.
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