Making Espresso; Frothing Milk - Russell Hobbs 26452-56 Manual De Instrucciones

MAKING ESPRESSO

Espresso can be enjoyed on it's own or used for many popular espresso based variations such as Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, etc. Your
espresso maker can make a single shot (approx. 30ml), or a double shot (60ml) of espresso.
Your Espresso maker can make drinks automatically or under manual control.
Filling the portafilter
1. Decide whether you are making a single shot or double shot.
2. For a single shot fit the 1 shot (smaller) sieve into the portafilter; for a double fit the 2 shot (larger) sieve (Fig. D). For ESE (easy serving
espresso) pods use the 1 shot sieve.
3. Use the measure to fill the sieve (Fig. E). For a single shot use 1 measure and for a double use 2 measures (Fig. F). The coffee in the
measure should be level and not heaped (Fig. G).
4. Lightly tamp (compress) the coffee into the portafilter using the flat end of the measure (Fig. H) until it is level. You need to compact
the coffee just enough to create resistance to the water as it passes through the coffee. Too loose and the water passes easily through
the coffee and the full flavour won't be extracted. Too tight and it will be difficult for the water to pass through the coffee and the
flavour will be harsh and bitter.
Fitting the portafilter
1. Make sure the rim of the portafilter is free from any coffee debris. Fit it into the machine with the handle facing out to the left so that is
aligned with the Umark (Fig. J).
2. Push the portafilter upwards then turn it to the right until it stops (Fig. K).
To remove the portafilter, turn it to the left until the handle lines up with the Umark.
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Automatic One and Two Cup Mode
Your Espresso maker can make one or two cups with just a single button press.
1. Fill the water tank, then add the required amount of coffee to the portafilter and fit it.
2. Press the C button to switch your Espresso maker on.
3. Your Espresso maker will start its pre-heat cycle. The six segments in the display and the P icon will light up. The first segment will
flash. The flashing segment will go off and the next anticlockwise segment will flash. When all of the segments have gone off, and the
G icon comes on, your Espresso maker is heated and ready.
4. Place one or two cups onto the drip tray.
5. For one cup, press the R button; for two cups press the R/R button.
6. The six segments in the display will cycle until they all go off in a similar way to the pre-heat cycle but without showing the P icon.
7. When the coffee is ready, all six segments will have gone off and the G icon will come on.
• Note that if your Espresso maker needs to pre-heat once the coffee is brewed, the pre-heat icon P will show instead of the ready icon
G.
Manual Mode
This mode allows you to control the amount of coffee your Espresso maker dispenses.
1. Fill the water tank, then add the required amount of coffee to the portafilter and fit it.
2. Place one or two cups onto the drip tray.
3. Press and hold the R/T button. The button light will come on.
4. Hold the button until the required amount of coffee has been dispensed.
Notes
• The maximum run time in manual mode is 60 seconds.
• The display will show a single segment at a time in a moving anticlockwise patern while the button is held down.
STEAM/HOT WATER FUNCTIONS
The steam/hot water functions can be used to heat milk, froth milk and heat drinks that have cooled.
Important: The appliance requires a short cooling period after the steaming or frothing function is completed and will not be able to brew
immediately.
Steaming milk
1. Press the steam button D.
2. The six segments in the display and the P icon will light up. The first segment will flash. The flashing segment will go off and the next
anticlockwise segment will flash. When all of the segments have gone off, and the G icon comes on, your Espresso maker is ready to
make steam.
3. Fill a small jug with milk.
4. Hold the jug under the steam nozzle with the nozzle beneath the surface of the milk.
5. Turn the steam/hot water control counterclockwise. The further counterclockwise you turn the control, the more steam is produced.
6. When the milk is heated to your satisfaction, turn the steam/hot water control clockwise to the off (A) position.
7. Clean the steam nozzle.

Frothing milk

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under 'Steaming milk'. Use cold milk from the refrigerator for best results.
2. Hold the jug under the nozzle as above and open the steam/hot water control as desired.
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