User manual CLATRONIC ES 2970 NEW

[. . . ] In order to make sure that no vapor pressure is left from the previous brewing operation, place a recipient filled with cold water under the vapor jet. remove the filter holder and the boiler's lid only if all the vapor has been let out. Turn the boiler lid to the left to screw it off; Turn the boiler lid to the right to screw it on. [. . . ] Important: The reason why the coffee is pressed in the filter bowl is to distribute evenly the coffee and not to compress it. Insert the filter holder in the brewing head and turn the handle to the right (in direction) to position it correctly. Make sure that the filter holder is fastened properly to the brewing head to avoid the splashing of hot coffee. Fill the glass pot with enough cold water for the desired number of cups (do not exceed the 4 cup mark). Place the empty glass pot with the lid on at the center of the drip collection grid. How to make a Cappuccino To make a cup of cappuccino follow steps 1 to 12 described above for espresso coffee and continue as described below. Fill the glass pot with fresh, cold milk without exceeding the 4-cup mark. Seconds according to your taste or until the milk's volume has doubled. Make sure that the milk does not get too hot or scalded to avoid ruining the froth. When finished, half of the contents of the glass pot will be composed of hot milk and the other half of foam. Scoop out the foam from the glass pot into the cup/s with espresso coffee. In order to make sure that no vapor is left in the machine, place a recipient with cold water under the vapor jet and dip the vapor jet into the water. Important: the pressure of the machine must be released each time before brewing. Wait a few seconds after the brewing before removing the filter holder. The use of filtered water or bottled water is highly recommended to enhance the taste of the espresso and to avoid the calcification of the machine. The secret for frothing the milk is the right technique, which can be acquired only with practice. If it takes too long for the coffee to flow out of the brewing head), then it is likely that the coffee is too fine, that too little coffee has been used or that the coffee was not pressed enough. If the coffee flows quickly out of the brewing head), then it is possible that either the coffee was too coarse after it had been ground, the amount of coffee used was too small or the coffee was not pressed down firmly enough. [. . . ] The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee!Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out. If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt. [. . . ]