Bosch TCA-4101 - Manual (Page 11)

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General information
Each time espresso or steam is dispensed, the
residual water is automatically directed into
drip tray (9) a few seconds after the appliance
is switched to
. This ensures that each cup
of espresso is always prepared with fresh
water. Drip tray (9) should therefore be emptied
on a regular basis.
Preparing espresso
(figures e Ć f)
The appliance must be ready for operation.
S Fill reservoir (7).
S Turn filter holder (11) to the left and
remove.
S Insert filter (11a) for one cup or filter (11b)
for two cups into filter holder (11).
S Add ground coffee using measuring
spoon (13).
1 level measuring spoon for 1 cup
2 level measuring spoons for 2 cups.
S Tap down the coffee ground coffee with
the base of the measuring spoon.
S
Clean ground coffee from the edge of filter
holder (11).
S
Fit filter holder (11) to the filter holder guide
on the leftĆhand side and turn it to the
right.
S
Place the cup(s) under filter holder (11).
S
Turn function selector (4) to and fill the
cup(s)
S
Caution: If the volume desired is
achieved, turn function selector (4)
back to
.
S
Remove filter holder (11) for emptying and
cleaning, apply the filter retainer (figure g/2)
and shake out the ground coffee.
S
Empty drip tray (9).
Tip: Preheat thick espresso cups prior to
espresso preparation to keep the espresso
warmer for longer.
Dispensing steam (figures h Ć i)
Steam can be used to heat drinks or froth milk
for cappuccinos.
S Turn function selector (4) to .
Green ready" indicator light (5) goes out
and the appliance starts to heat up.
Steam can be dispensed when ready"
indicator light (5) lights up green again.
Now you can either froth milk:
S Half fill a cup with cold milk (1.5% fat).
S
Immerse steam wand (8) in the milk by
approximately 2 cm (do not make contact
with the base of the cup).
S Slowly turn function selector (4) to .
S Froth the milk by circling the cup.
or heat drinks:
S Immerse steam wand (8) deep into the
liquid to be heated (do not make contact
with the base of the cup).
S Slowly turn function selector (4) to .
S Heat the liquid.
d
Risk of burns
There may be some spraying after is
selected. Escaping steam is very hot.
Do not touch the nozzle or point it at yourself
or others (figure k).
S Complete the process by turning function
selector (4) to
.
S
Clean steam wand (8) immediately after it
has cooled (dried milk residues are difficult
to remove).