SEVERIN KA 5978 Mode D'emploi page 14

Making espresso
∙ Open the screw-in lid by turning i t anti-
clockwise.
∙ Fill the container with cold tap water. The
glass jug shows level marks for two or
four cups. Only the required amount of
water should be used for each brewing
cycle (min 2 cups - max 4 cups).
∙ Replace the lid and close it by turning
clockwise.
∙ Place the fi lter insert inside the fi lter
holder.
∙ Use the measuring scoop to fi ll the
fi lter insert with the desired amount of
espresso coffee; reverse the spoon
and lightly press the coffee down. The
corresponding markings for the correct
amount of espresso coffee can be found
inside the fi lter insert.
∙ Remove any excess coffee from the rim
of the fi lter holder.
∙ Fit the fi lter holder to the hot water outlet
with its handle facing left. To lock, turn the
handle fi rmly to the right until it locks into
place underneath the lock symbol (
∙ Slide the glass jug with its lid in place onto
the drip tray under the fi lter holder.
∙ Ensure that the lid opening is properly
positioned underneath the fi lter holder.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet
and turn the rotary control to the espresso
symbol ( ). The red indicator light
comes on.
∙ After a short time the water will start to
boil and will then be forced by pressure
through the fi lter insert into the glass jug.
∙ Wait until all the water has passed
through before turning the rotary control
to the position. The indicator light goes
out.
∙ The jug can now be removed from the
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appliance.
∙ To release excess pressure from the
water container and depressurise the
appliance, place a suitable container
under the steam nozzle and turn the
rotary control to the
until steam is no longer emitted.
∙ After a suffi cient cooling period the fi lter
holder may be removed for cleaning. The
fi lter insert can be held in place while
being emptied by means of the sieve
holder on the handle.
∙ If several consecutive brewing cycles are
required, switch off the espresso maker
after each cycle and let the appliance cool
down for approx. 5 minutes.
∙ Always empty the drip tray in good time to
avoid spilling.
Making cappuccino
While the espresso is being made, the milk
frother can be used to prepare the frothed-up
milk needed for the cappuccino.
∙ Fill a suitable heat-resistant jug with about
). 100 ml of fresh, cold milk from the fridge.
∙ To prevent the milk from spilling over
during the frothing process, the jug should
be only half full.
∙ Fit the milk frother to the steam nozzle.
∙ When preparing a certain amount of
espresso, it is best to make four cups in
one cycle.
∙ The steam can be used as soon as
the glass jug has half fi lled with fresh
espresso. When preparing smaller
quantities of espresso, the steam can be
drawn off just before the brewing cycle is
complete and all the espresso has passed
through the system.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the
and place the jug underneath the steam
position. Wait
position