Cleaning your espresso maker, Hints for great tasting espresso (continued) – DeLonghi EC 140 Series User Manual
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4.
Before making espresso, heat the cups, filter holder and filter by holding
them under hot water for a minute. Alternatively, proceed as follows:
a) Turn the machine ON by pushing the ON/OFF switch. Make sure that
there is a sufficient amount of water in the water tank.
b) Insert the filter into the filter holder. And without adding ground
espresso, insert the filter holder into the machine as described in the
Operating Your Espresso Maker section of this manual. Place cup
beneath the filter holder.
c) Wait until the OK indicator light illuminates, then push the delivery
switch and allow the hot water to heat the filter holder, filter and cup.
5.
When making espresso after using the machine to produce steam for the
frother, let the water flow from the boiler nozzle in order to bring the
machine back to the ideal temperature required to make a perfect cup of
espresso.
6.
Top-quality beans, correctly roasted and ground, will always produce the
best espresso.
CLEANING YOUR ESPRESSO MAKER
HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING ESPRESSO (continued)
1.
CAUTION: Make sure your espresso maker is unplugged and cooled
before attempting to clean. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquid.
2.
The outside of your espresso maker can be cleaned by wiping the surface
with a damp, soft cloth. CAUTION: Never immerse the espresso maker in
water or other liquid. Do not use harsh abrasives or detergents to clean the
machine.
3.
Clean the filter, measuring spoon, drip tray, water tank and cappuccino
nozzle by hand with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Never wash components or accessories in a dishwasher. To
clean the filter holder please read the following instructions:
a) Unscrew the ring on the base of the filter holder in the direction of the
arrow shown on the ring.
b) Remove the creamer from the filter holder by pressing it from the side of
the ring.
c) Remove the gasket and rinse all of the components by hand. Never
clean In a dishwasher.
d) Check that the openings in the mesh filter are not blocked. To unblock
the holes, carefully clean it in hot water with an abrasive pad.
e) Replace all of the components inside the filter holder then tighten the
ring by moving the arrow (on the ring) in the opposite direction.