User manual KRUPS EXPRESSO NOVO 964

[. . . ] Apart from its characteristic flavour, the hallmark of espresso is the typical formation of a splendid froth, called crema. This requires a high pressure and the use of genuine, properly roasted espresso coffee beans which have been correctly ground. If you do not purchase ready-ground espresso coffee, grind the coffee beans in a coffee mill with the setting medium to fine. Before using the appliance for the first time, as well as if it has not been used for a lengthy period, you should allow several cups of water to run through the system without using espresso coffee meal, in order to rinse out the system. [. . . ] S Insert the desired filter sieve for 1 cup or 2 into the filter carrier (9). S Fill with 1 or 2 level measuring spoonfuls of espresso coffee meal (10). S So that the coffee meal is evenly distributed in the filter sieve, it should be lightly pressed down with the measuring spoon (11). Before working with the appliance, make sure that the heating system is filled with water by moving the espresso switch to the position, whereby water should run out of the brewing head. If the heating system should become empty whilst generating steam, which then ceases S After the required espresso has run through, return the espresso switch to the I position, remove the filter carrier and knock out the spent coffee meal (15). The next lot of espresso can be prepared after the sieve has been replenished with espresso meal. Hold the jug under the frothing aid in such a way that the nozzle dips completely into the milk. The nozzle should not touch the bottom of the jug so as not to impede the flow of steam. After the frothing operation, turn the valve knob to the position and remove the jug. Now turn the valve knob to the steam position for a moment to blow out any residual milk from the steam/hot water nozzle, putting an empty receptacle below to catch the drops. Clean the frothing aid and also the steam/hot water nozzle with a moist cloth immediately after the frothing operation. S Make sure that the heating system is full of water by moving the espresso switch to the position to see that water runs through (6). Start with the preparation of hot water as soon as the yellow heating indicator lamp ceases to glow. Swing out the steam/hot water nozzle and place the tallest possible cup beneath it. s Turn the valve knob to the position and move the espresso switch to the position (19). When the preparation of hot water is complete, return the espresso switch to the I position and the valve knob to the position. Clean the steam/hot water nozzle immediately after frothing up milk by allowing the appliance to produce steam for 1 or 2 seconds, thus blowing out any residue. S If necessary, the steam/hot water nozzle can be screwed off in an anticlockwise direction using the hexagonal key on the measuring spoon and then thoroughly cleaned (22). Screw the cleaned nozzle back into position and tighten it lightly using the hexagonal key. The frothing aid can be disassembled in order to clean it thoroughly, as follows: s Pull the two parts A + C from the small metal tube B (23). If the small suction orifice in part A is clogged, it can be freed by poking a fine needle through the blockage. If the appliance is not to be used for a lengthy period, do not insert the filter carrier into the brewing head, as this causes the sealing ring to be compressed unnecessarily long and can thus impair its useful life. [. . . ] After the heating lamp ceases to glow, move the espresso switch to the position. Allow the descaling solution to pass through until about half has run out of the brewing head. S Filter holder has been left in the hot water spout too long; clean the seal well. S Old or very dry coffee being used so that the pump cannot build up sufficient pressure. [. . . ]