Krups Caff Duomo - Manual (Page 9)

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We recommend that you get familiar with
all the parts of your KRUPS espresso
machine before using it for the first time.
Insert the filter basket into the filter holder,
fit the filter holder into the filter rings,
remove and replace the boiler cap. Check
the different positions of the switch. To
remove any residuals of production which
may rest in the appliance, we recommend
operating the espresso maker (as described
in “Making Espresso“ section) once or twice
with water only, without ground espresso
coffee. Wash all loose parts in warm soapy
water, rinse thoroughly and dry.
Read all instructions, cautions, notes and
attentions before actually using the
machine.
CAUTION - PRESSURE
Never open boiler cap (a) or remove filter
holder (e) while your “Il Caffè Duomo“ is
turned “on“ or as long as there is pressure
in the boiler container.
Never move or remove the filter holder
while the “Il Caffè Duomo“ is in operation
and under pressure.
Please follow the instructions listed below
to see if the machine is still under pressure.
Follow these safety precautions while your
machine is in use and ten to fifteen minutes
after last use.
■ Turn the “on/off“ switch to the “off“
position and unplug appliance.
■ Carefully open the steam release knob (b)
by slowly turning it counter clockwise. If
steam comes out of the nozzle, then the
boiler chamber is still under pressure.
Close steam knob and proceed with
instructions listed below.
■ Take a pitcher filled with cold water and
hold it underneath the steam nozzle with
nozzle inserted into the pitcher. Then
open the steam release knob (b) by
turning it counter clockwise. Leave steam
release knob open until no more steam
comes out of nozzle. When finished turn
steam knob clockwise to close.
■ Now you can remove the boiler cap and
the filter holder.
Espresso is a far richer and stronger brew
than regular coffee. It should be deep, dark,
and delicious. Most people find that they
enjoy it in small quantities because of its
richness, and for that reason, espresso is
usually served in small (2-2 1/2 oz) demi-
cups.
Your “Il Caffè Duomo”, properly used, will
always produce espresso that is deep, dark,
and delicious. Just follow the instructions
and use fresh, well-roasted, pre-ground
espresso or espresso beans you grind
yourself.
Preparing espresso or cappuccino is
different from brewing regular drip coffee.
One main difference is that the water will
come to a boil and will then be forced
through the ground coffee. This means that
an espresso machine works under pressure
and needs special attention.
CAUTION - HOT
Do not touch boiler cap (a) during operation.
Before removing boiler cap turn off
machine, let it cool down for at least 2 or 3
minutes. Relieve pressure. See CAUTION -
PRESSURE.
1. Place your “Il Caffè Duomo” near an
electrical outlet and release enough cord
so that you can plug in the machine
(see figure 1).
2. Place the filter basket (i) into the filter
holder (e) (see figure 2).
3. Fill with ground espresso. The filter
basket is marked on the inside for 2 and 4
cups. Pack the coffee lightly and clear
any excess coffee from the rim of the
filter holder. This will assure proper fit to
the brewing head (see figure 3).
ATTENTION:
Do not pack coffee too tightly.
Do not fill more coffee than indicated by the
four-cup marking into the filter basket. This
might cause clogging or overflow.
Making Espresso
Genuine Espresso Before First Use
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