Switching on the machine • Turn the power on at the power outlet and switch the espresso machine on by pressing the ‘POWER’ button on the control panel. See figure 8. LCD: Indicates briefly <
Place steam wand into milk, approx. 1cm below surface and activate the steam function. Angle jug to rest steam wand on spout and place nozzle just below surface of the milk. Raise the jug until nozzle is in the centre of milk. Close the steam by turning dial anti-clockwise. Wipe steam nozzle and wand with damp cloth. Place cup under hot water nozzle and activate the hot water function. Close the hot water by turning dial clockwise. Swing hot water wand over the drip tray. 37 39 40 38 41 42 43 44
Release the ‘CLEAN’ and ‘DESCALE’ buttons and the Cafe Barista™ is now reset. Grind setting selection and maintenance (continued) Figure 43 Figure 42 Figure 44 Resetting the Cafe Barista™ 27 Care and cleaning Note: When the espresso machine is turned on it will go through an Auto Clean cycle. This removes any old coffee grinds from the coffee brewing unit. The coffee making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds to make espresso coffee. Deposits of these oils build up over time an
Tip: Keep in mind that the volume of milk will increase or ’stretch’ during the texturing. 2. Pour cold refrigerated milk into a stainless steel jug, between . to ./. full. Tip: Store the stainless steel jug in the fridge so that it is well chilled. Also be sure not to rinse the jug with warm water before use. 3. Purge the steam wand of any water. With the steam wand positioned over the drip tray activate the steam function by turning the operating dial to the steam setting (25). Once any water
Thermoblock heating system Ensures the precise temperature is achieved. As espresso is made with hot rather than boiling water the thermoblock heats the water to 92°C (just below boiling point) for optimum extraction of oils from the coffee grinds. Temperatures above this will burn the coffee grinds. Crema system – Italian designed The dual-wall filter creates additional back pressure and the stabilising baffle produces a steady pour and maintains the temperature of the espresso. Secrets to the
Simply wipe the stainless steel steam nozzle clean with a damp cloth and place the froth attachment under warm running water to remove any excess milk. Also, briefly turn the operating dial to setting to clear any remaining milk out of the steam nozzle. Caution: Steam from the nozzle is extremely hot and there is danger of scalding. Hot water drinks You are able to heat water for hot drinks such as tea or instant soups using the steam nozzle. Note: Heating liquids is done with the steam nozzle o
The machine should now be on the warming plate resting on the cloth/tea towel. 5. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the brewing filter from the brewing head. 6. Remove and set aside the washer and screw in a safe place. Important: Be careful not to lose the washer and screw once you have removed them from the brewing filter. 7. Remove the filter from the centre hole using the tip of a fork or a skewer. Wash the filter in hot soapy water, rinse and dry well. Set aside in a safe place. 8. Using a small
Deposits of these oils build up over time and affect the taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine. Regular cleaning to remove these oils is essential and will maintain the quality of the coffee the espresso machine produces and result in less maintenance being required. This is easy to do by following a few quick and easy cleaning steps after each coffee making session; . Cycle water through the group head, . Purge steam through the steam wand, . Wipe the steam wand clean with a
Therefore the espresso machine will require occasional descaling. It is recommended that the espresso machine is descaled every 4-6 months, this will vary depending on the frequency of use. Descaling solution Use any of the following when descaling the espresso machine: . Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling Tablets . Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, or . Vinegar Solution. Descaling the espresso machine Note: Ensure the espresso machine is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. 1. Remove the water re