User manual POLTI AROMA CATERING

[. . . ] Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged. Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire. If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary. Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains. [. . . ] The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes. The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan. Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. For more information on available collection facilities, contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance. 27 ENGLISH AROMA CATERING THE CAPSULE SYSTEM The machine is designed exclusively for use with the "Aroma Polti" capsule system. Each capsule contains just the right amount and just the right grind to obtain the best espresso coffee in a few seconds. The wrapper on the capsule is made of polypropylene, an excellent material for use in contact with foodstuff. The capsule system is not only very convenient and easy to use, it guarantees all the freshness and aroma of freshly roasted coffee, so that you can enjoy your favourite blend. P R E PA R AT I O N · Carefully remove the machine and all its accessories from their packaging. · Fill the tank (14) with cold clean water only and put the cap back on. The water tank (14) may be positioned to the side of the appliance or behind it. Put the rack in place in the holes in the machine and insert the tank in the rack (fig. · Plug the removable cable into the panel socket on the back of the appliance and then plug it into a suitable earthed power socket. · Turn on the appliance by setting the main switch (1) to the "I" position. When you do this the third coffee unit will also come on (on the right) and so will the corresponding indicator light (7). · To turn on the other two units, press switches (2) and (3); the corresponding indicator lights (7) will come on. · Functions which may be selected using the selector (6): MAKING COFFEE HEATING WATER MAKING CAPPUCCINO / USING THE STEAM FUNCTION RECOMMENDATION: select the function you want to use as soon as you turn on the appliance, so that it can warm up to the optimal temperature for your selected function. MAKING ESPRESSO COFFEE Preheat the espresso cup on the cup warmer (16). · Place a cup in position under each coffee dispenser to be used. · Open the lid on the capsule compartment (12) and place capsules in the compartments (11), in the position suggested by its shape (fig. Insert one capsule for each cup of coffee you want to make (up to three). · CAUTION: the capsule will be automatically pushed into the compartment when you close the door (12) as far as it will go. · To make one cup of coffee, press the single cup switch (4) corresponding to the compartment where you have inserted a capsule; if you have inserted it in the third unit, press the switch (4a). [. . . ] If you attempt to make coffee immediately after using steam, the appliance will not make coffee until it has cooled down to the right temperature for making coffee. You must therefore wait a few minutes for the temperature to cool down or let the hot water out as follows: · Place a tall, narrow container under the water/steam dispenser. · Dispense hot water by pressing the switch (4a); the "ready" indicator light (10) will start flashing. · As soon as the indicator light (10) stays on steadily, you may make coffee if you set the function switch (6) to coffee. [. . . ]