User manual SEVERIN KA 5987

[. . . ] This appliance is not intended for use by any persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Always remove the plug from the wall socket after using the espresso maker, as well as - in cases of malfunction and - during cleaning. When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself. [. . . ] When attaching the filter holder, its handle must be facing to the left of the boiler outlet (picture I). To lock, turn the filter holder firmly as far as possible to the right, i. Do not remove the filter holder while the appliance is in use, since the filter holder is under pressure. Once the brewing cycle is complete, wait around 30 seconds before removing the filter holder. - Hot-water/steam selector button This selector allows you to choose either hot water or steam. The hot water can now be drawn through either the boiler outlet or the steam outlet. The steam can be drawn through the steam nozzle using the valve selector control. - Preheating the cups and the filter holder We recommend pre-heating the cups and the filter holder, as this will ensure a higher coffee temperature. - As soon as the operating temperature has been reached, the green temperature indicator light comes on. - Let the cup(s) fill up to approximately 3 /4, and then turn the valve selector control to its neutral position to switch off the pump. - Put the cup(s) aside to warm up and pour out the water just prior to making espresso. - Filling the filter sieve with ground coffee / removing the coffee grounds - Filling with ground coffee - Remove the preheated filter holder (Caution: the filter holder is hot). - Fill with finely ground coffee: - 1 cup = 1 level measuring scoop - 2 cups = 2 level measuring scoops Note: if the filter holder is overfilled, it will not lock properly under the boiler outlet. - Use the measuring scoop to distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it down lightly. Any excess coffee powder on the rim of the filter holder must be removed. - Removing the used grounds - After the brewing cycle is complete, wait approximately 30 seconds until the operating pressure has been sufficiently reduced. - Exercise caution when removing the filter holder: it may still contain some hot water. Please note that, when preparing 2 cups of espresso, slightly more water will remain on the espresso grounds. - To remove the coffee grounds, gently tap the side of the filter holder against a vertical surface. Ensure that the paper rim of the ESE pad does not protrude over the rim of the filter sieve. - Removing the used espresso pad: - After the brewing cycle is complete, wait for approximately 30 seconds until the operating pressure has been sufficiently reduced. - Exercise caution when removing the filter holder: it is hot and may still contain some hot water. [. . . ] If steam is no longer needed, release the General Care and Cleaning Before cleaning the espresso maker, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water. Before cleaning the appliance, and also in the case of the appliance remaining unused for an extended period of time, the remaining water in the container should be drained completely. the water container should be thoroughly rinsed at regular intervals. [. . . ]