DeLonghi EC 140 Series - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATING YOUR ESPRESSO MAKER (continued)
PRODUCING STEAM
3.
Steam is also useful for heating liquids such as tea, soup, etc.
Press the ON/OFF switch and then press the steam switch. After a few
minutes the OK Indicator light will illuminate indicating that the machine
has reached the correct temperature for creating steam.
Immerse the swivel jet frother (without the cappuccino nozzle) In the liquid
to be heated and slowly turn the steam control knob counterclockwise.
Adjust the position of the knob to regulate the quantity of steam delivered
by the swivel jet frother.
When the liquid is hot, completely close the steam knob and turn the
ON/OFF switch and steam switch OFF.
Wait for the swivel jet frother to cool before cleaning.
NOTE: If you have not used the machine to make espresso for a long
period of time, you may have difficulty producing steam. If so, proceed as
follows:
a) Close the steam control knob
b) Press the water delivery switch allowing water to flow from the boiler
nozzle
c) Turn the water delivery switch OFF and repeat operation previously
described.
PRODUCING FIOT WATER (for preparing tea, hot chocolate, etc.)
1.
Press the ON/OFF switch, then wait until the OK indicator light illuminates.
2. Place a cup or glass under the swivel jet frother (without cappuccino
nozzle).
3. Press the water delivery switch and, at the same time, slowly open the
steam control knob.
4. Flot water will flow from the swivel jet frother. As soon as the desired
quantity of hot water has been obtained, close the knob and turn the water
delivery switch OFF.
HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING ESPRESSO
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3.
A clean espresso maker Is essential for making great tasting espresso.
Regular cleaning is recommended, as specified in the Cleaning Your
Espresso Maker section of this manual.
Always use fresh water.
Before making espresso always wait for the OK Indicator light to
illuminate. This light indicates when the water in the boiler has reached the
correct temperature for brewing espresso.