Krups 872 - Manual (Page 9)

Preparing espresso or cappuccino is
different than brewing regular drip coffee.
One main difference is that water will come
to a boil and will be forced through ground
coffee. An Espresso machine works under
pressure and needs special attention. Read
all instructions, Cautions, Notes and
Attentions.
We recommend that you get familiar with
all the parts of your “Espresso Bravo Plus”
before operating the machine:
Insert the filter basket in the filter holder, fit
the filter holder into the filter rings, remove
and replace the boiler cap. Switch the
selector switch to the three different
positions. Wash all loose parts in warm
soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry.
CAUTION PRESSURE:
NEVER open boiler cap or remove the
filter holder while your “Espresso
Bravo Plus” is turned “ON” or as long
as there is pressure in the boiler
container.
NEVER move or remove the filter
holder while the “Espresso Bravo
Plus” 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.
1. Turn the selector switch to the “0”
position.
2. Unplug machine.
3. Hold a pitcher with cold water underneath
the steam nozzle and insert the nozzle
into the pitcher.
4. Once the steam nozzle is immersed in the
pitcher of water, turn the selector switch
to the position until steam no
longer comes out.
5. Turn the selector switch back to the “0”
position.
6. Now you can remove the boiler cap and
filter holder.
In case there is water left in the boiler turn
the machine upside down to empty the
boiler.
Be careful, the water can still be hot.
Always use caution when operating the
boiler cap and remove it slowly.
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
demitasse cups.
The mark of real espresso is its wonderful
inviting fragrance and its rich flavor. Your
“Espresso Bravo Plus” 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.
1. Place your ‘Espresso Bravo Plus” near an
electrical outlet, and plug in the machine.
Make sure the selector switch is in the
OFF position “0”.
2. Place your filter basket into the filter
holder (see figure 1).
The basket is marked on the inside
indicating 2 cups or 4 cups.
3. Fill the filter basket with ground espresso
coffee. Pack the coffee lightly and clear
any excess coffee from the rim of the
filter holder. This will ensure a proper fit
into the filter rings (see figure 2).
ATTENTION:
Do not pack coffee tightly.
Do not fill more coffee than indicated by the
marking. This might cause clogging or
overflow (see under section “Problems and
Causes”).