Practical Advice; First Use - Krups PERFECTO XP4200 Manual De Instrucciones

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3. PRACTICAL ADVICE

IMPORTANT!
Before first use, after prolonged periods of non-use or after descaling, the
appliance must be cleaned as described in the paragraph: "FIRST USE".
Remember to release the filter holder while pressing the "EJECT" button lightly before removing it from
the appliance (fig. 1a).
■ To obtain an espresso with an intense aroma, we recommend that you use freshly ground special
espresso coffee that is suited to the delicate preparation of this type of coffee, as well as cups that are
not bigger than 50 ml.
■ Keep the ground coffee in the refrigerator, it will conserve its aroma for longer.
■ Do not fill your filter holder to the top, use the measuring spoon (1 spoonful for 1 cup, 2 spoonfuls for 2
cups). Remove any excess ground coffee from the edge of the filter holder (fig. 9b).
■ If the appliance is not used for more than 5 days, empty and rinse the water tank.
■ Before removing the tank to fill or empty it, always remember to switch off the appliance.
■ Always ensure that the appliance is placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

4. FIRST USE

Rinsing before first use
Before using your coffee machine, clean all of the accessories in water and washing up liquid then dry
them.
■ Fill the tank with cold water and fit it onto the appliance, ensuring that it is fitted correctly (fig. 1c).
■ Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button d2
■ The temperature light flashes then remains lit. The appliance is ready for use (fig. 2).
■ Insert the filter holder (without ground coffee) into the appliance: turn it towards the right as far as
possible (fig. 3).
■ Place a container with a volume of over ½ litre under the filter holder. Turn the switch d1 to the "coffee"
position (fig. 4, 5), then press on the two cup position
■ If the water doesn't run off (pump priming), repeat the process from the beginning.
■ Let the water run from the tank. To stop the flow of water, turn the selector d1 to the position
6) and unplug the appliance.
■ Remove the tank, empty it and rinse it carefully and fit it back onto the appliance (fig. 1b and 7).
5. PREPARING AN ESPRESSO
IMPORTANT!
If the espresso machine is being used for the first time, the appliance must be
cleaned as described in paragraph 5 "FIRST USE".
With ground coffee
The type of ground coffee that you use will determine the strength and taste of your
espresso: the finer your coffee is ground, the stronger the espresso.
■ Before removing the removable tank, place the selector d1 in the
■ Fill the tank with cold water and fit it back onto the appliance (fig. 7).
■ Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button d2
■ The LED flashes while the machine is warming up, then remains lit. The appliance is then ready for use.
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■ Release the filter holder by pressing the
the measuring spoon, place the ground coffee into the filter holder: one measuring spoon (filled to the
top) per cup for a good espresso (fig. 9a).
■ Remove the excess ground coffee from the edge of the filter holder (fig. 9b).
■ Insert the filter holder into the appliance tightening it by turning it towards the right as far as possible
(fig. 11).
■ Place a cup on the grill of the drip tray under the filter holder (fig. 12).
■ Turn the selector d1 to the position
(coffee) (fig. 4).
■ After a few moments, the coffee stars to flow.
■ When the cups are full. Move the selector d1 back to the
■ Remove the cup.
■ Release the filter holder: press the
button lightly while turning the filter holder towards the left and
remove it from the appliance. Throw away the used coffee using the ejection system by pressing the
"push" button on the handle fully (fig. 15). Wash the filter holder under running water, while pressing the
"push" button to eliminate the remains of ground coffee (see also paragraph 8.B for deeper cleaning).
■ It is normal that each time the control selector d1 returns to the position
water or steam, due to a specific device which eliminates the pressure from the circuits.
With an E.S.E espresso pod
"ESE" for "Easy Serving Espresso" is a pod (44 mm in diameter) of 7g of coffee that has been
selected, ground and compacted between two filter papers especially designed to make Italian
style espresso ("ristretto" short coffee).
This system permits easy, simple, clean and comfortable use of your machine.
■ Before removing the removable tank, remember to place the selector d1 in the position
■ Fill the tank with cold water and fit it back onto the appliance (fig. 7).
■ Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button d2
■ The LED flashes during preheating, then remains lit. The appliance is then ready for use.
■ Release the filter holder by pressing the
required, remove the paper around the pod following the dotted lines (fig. 10). Place the E.S.E pod
with the red writing facing downwards (fold the corners of the filter paper back). Ensure that the paper
is placed inside the filter, otherwise this could cause leaks. For creamier and thicker froth, the E.S.E
pod must be positioned correctly. The pod is designed to make one cup of coffee. The use of 2 E.S.E
pods on top of one another is not recommended.
■ Insert the filter holder into the appliance tightening it by turning it towards the right as far as possible
(fig. 11).
■ To prepare your espresso, follow the same procedure as for the preparation of an espresso with ground
coffee.
With a soft pod
Your machine is also compatible with soft pods (generally 60 mm in diameter).
As this type of pod is not specifically designed for espresso machines, you will obtain a weaker
espresso than with an E.S.E. pod.
■ Before removing the removable tank, remember to place the selector d1 in the position
■ Fill the tank with cold water and fit it back onto the appliance (fig. 7).
■ Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button d2
■ The LED flashes during preheating, then remains lit. The appliance is then ready for use.
■ Release the filter holder by pressing the
button lightly and turning it towards the left (fig. 8). Using
position (fig. 6).
there is a low noise of running
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button lightly and turning it towards the left (fig. 14). If
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button lightly and turning it towards the left (fig. 14). Place
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