SEVERIN KA5990 Mode D'emploi page 10

the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the
appliance to one of our customer service departments. The
addresses can be found in the appendix to this manual.
On/Off switch with temperature indicator light
The red temperature indicator light remains lit while the
appliance is switched on. It fl ashes while the unit is pre-heating.
Rotary control
The rotary control has four settings:
Dispensing steam/hot water via the steam tube
Heating up for hot-water/steam
Neutral position / unit in standby-mode
Drawing espresso
Caution: As soon as the rotary control is turned to the steam or
espresso symbol, steam or hot water will be emitted.
Hot-water/steam selector button
With the rotary control in the 'Heating-up' ( ) position, the
selector button can be used to select either hot water or steam.
Hot water or steam may then be drawn from the hot-water/
steam nozzle.
∙ When drawing hot water, the symbol
setting).
∙ When dispensing steam, the symbol
Inserting/removing the fi lter sieve holder:
∙ The fi lter sieve holder is fi tted to the appliance by means of a
bayonet-type locking socket. When attaching it, the handle
must be facing to the left of the boiler outlet (picture I). To
lock, turn the holder fi rmly as far as possible to the right
(picture II).
∙ To unlock and remove the holder, turn it to the left.
∙ Caution: Do not remove the sieve holder while the
appliance is in use, since the holder is under pressure. Once
the brewing cycle is complete, wait around 30 seconds before
removing the sieve holder.
Filling with water:
∙ Fill only with fresh water, on a daily basis; make sure that
the water container is cleaned at regular intervals. Residual
water should be poured out daily. Do not switch the
appliance on unless the water container is fi lled.
∙ Lift out the water container before it is fi lled.
∙ Fill the container with (non-carbonated) cold water while
observing the 'Max' marking on the water container.
∙ Once fi lled, replace the container in the appliance and
push it down.
∙ Close the lid on the water container.
∙ The water level must be monitored and, if necessary, the
container refi lled in good time.
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is lit (default
lights up.
Please note:
Should the pump have started sucking in air from the
empty water container, fi ll the water container fi rst
with the indicated maximum amount of water. When
'bleeding' the system afterwards, it may take a few
moments before water is emitted again.
∙ Deposits of dirt and lime may cause the seals in the outlet
at the bottom of the water container and those around
the valves to leak. Check the seals carefully each time
the water container is inserted and, if necessary, carefully
remove any existing deposits.
Automatic switch-off
If the unit is not used for a period of 90 minutes, it will switch off
automatically to save power.
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Before the appliance is used for the fi rst time, all detachable
parts must be thoroughly cleaned as described in the
section General Care and Cleaning. Refi t all parts
afterwards.
∙ Clean the system by fl ushing with water as follows:
∙ Fill the container with water up to its 'Max' mark.
∙ Insert the sieve holder with either sieve in place, but
without any ground coffee.
∙ Place a suitable container, with a capacity of about 1000
ml, underneath the outlet openings.
∙ Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
∙ Use the On/Off switch to turn the appliance on. The unit
heats up. Once the temperature indicator light shows
steady, turn the rotary control to position
now emitted from the sieve holder outlets.
∙ Stop the process once the water container is about half
full. Always empty the receptacle under the outlets in good
time.
∙ Empty the receptacle. Use the insulated ring grip to pull
the steam tube forward. Place the receptacle under the
steam tube.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the 'Heating up' position ( ).
∙ The hot-water indicator on the selector button (
up.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the 'Water/Steam' position (
∙ Water is now emitted through the hot-water/steam nozzle.
∙ Stop the process by turning the rotary control to position
( ) before the container is completely empty.
Please note:
This cleaning procedure should also be followed if the
appliance has not been used for an extended period of time.
General operation
Good espresso is characterised by its hazelnut-brown, thick
crema. It is made from dark-roasted, especially fi ne-ground
coffee beans. A quantity of 20-35 ml per cup should not be
exceeded. You are recommended to use thick-walled and
preheated cups for espresso.
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