Preparing Steam; Frothing Milk - Krups EA69 Serie Manual

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KRUPS
SERIE EA69xx
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PREPARING STEAM

n Steam froths up the milk to make a cappuccino or a caffe latte, for example, and also heats up liquids.
As you need a higher temperature to produce steam than to make an espresso, the appliance runs an
additional pre-heating phase for steam.
! Caution! : Be careful, because the cycle does not stop immediately.

8.1 Frothing milk

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Note : We advise you to use very fresh, very cold milk. The milk and jug must be cold, ideally between 6 and
10 °C. We therefore advise you against putting the jug under hot water before using it.
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Check that the steam
nozzle is correctly fitted.
To remove any remaining
milk from the steam noz-
zle, place a container
under the nozzle and press
the key.
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Note : To interrupt the steam function, just press any key. Be careful as the nozzle may be hot.
If the nozzle is blocked, unblock it using the needle supplied.
The maximum duration for production of steam per cycle is limited to 2 minutes.
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Press the key.
The light will flash while the appliance heats up.
Once pre-heating has been completed, the
steam by again pressing the key.
Press the button again to stop the cycle.
Pour the milk into your Activate the steam
milk jug. Immerse the function as explained
nozzle in the milk. above.
Let the steam escape for The steam nozzle can be removed for more intense cleaning. Wash it out with
water and a little washing up liquid and a small non-abrasive brush. Rinse and
at least 10 seconds and
dry it. Before putting it back, ensure that the air inlet holes are not blocked by
then again press the
any milk residues. If necessary, unblock them using the needle supplied. Do not
key to stop the process.
wash the steam nozzle in the dishwasher.
light will remain on continuously and you can start producing
Once your milk is frothy
enough...
...again press the key
to stop the cycle.