User manual KRUPS EXPRESSO VIVO 880

[. . . ] The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter `L' or coloured red. This appliance is manufactured to conform to the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989 and is designed to comply with BS 3456. Do not place your espresso maker on a hot surface (electrical hotplate, for example) or close to a flame. Do not remove the filter holder containing the coffee while water is running through, as the appliance is under pressure at this time. [. . . ] Wait until the yellow light has gone out before resuming steam production by slowly turning the steam tap to the max position. Steam can be used to make the milk frothy for a cappuccino or for heating liquids. The temperature required to produce steam being higher than that necessary to make an espresso, the espresso should always be prepared first, because otherwise the coffee might be burnt. The nature of the system is such that a little water, which can be collected in a separate container, will escape from the steam nozzle before the steam appears. Set the pump switch to the « » position and wait until a small amount of water flows out, which means the boiler is full. As soon as the system has reached the required temperature, the yellow light will go out. When preparing an espresso, this machine can be used to produce frothy milk to prepare a cappuccino. Please note: The cappuccino accessory must only be used for producing frothy milk. Pour about 200 ml of skimmed milk into a small high-sided container (maximum capacity 0. The milk must be nice and fresh, and the container must also be chilled, so do not rinse it in hot water beforehand. When the yellow temperature indicator light goes out: · Let the water flow until steam appears, then turn the tap back to position O. Place a container under the steam nozzle in such a way that it is completely immersed in the milk. Turn the tap slowly to max position and hold the container steady during the operation (19). The nozzle must not touch the bottom of the container so as not to prevent the steam escaping. Then set the tap to steam position again for a few moments (with an empty container under the nozzle) to eliminate the residue of milk in the nozzle. Once this operation is finished, clean the cappuccino accessory and the steam nozzle with a damp cloth. A little water and steam will escape from the percolation head while the appliance is heating up. When the yellow temperature indicator light goes out, place a container under the steam nozzle and turn the steam tap to max position. Let the water flow until steam appears, then turn the tap back to position O. Once the liquid is hot enough, reset the tap to position O and remove the container from the nozzle. Note : If you wish to prepare an espresso immediately after using steam, it is vital that you allow the appliance to cool down to the «coffee making» temperature : · Let the water run through until the yellow temperature indicator light goes out. Reset the pump switch to position , after which you may prepare an espresso in the usual way. [. . . ] Then reset the steam tap to O position and allow the remainder of the water to run through via the percolation head. Distribute the ice cream balls between the glasses, pour coffee over and decorate with fresh cream and grated chocolate. Espresso flambé 2 small glasses of cognac, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, 2 cups espresso, fresh cream. If you wish, the espresso can also be diluted with a little boiling water. [. . . ]