ascaso
se c o n d s. T h i s wi l l r a i se th e
t em p er a tu r e of th e m ac hi n e.
THERMOMETER
The thermometer will mark you the
machine temperature. It has to be in
between 80 and 110º for coffee and
a b o ve 1 00 d e g r e e s f o r st e a m
!
Important: Tamped
The best esp resso resu lt are
obtained when the ground coffee is
firmly tamped.
5-
. Preparation of cappuccino
Mobile filterholder
1 - . Press general switch
1
. Pilots
and
6
will come on.
2 . -When pilot 6 goes out, press steam
3
12
switch
. Pilots 6 and
will go
out.
3 . - Wait for light
6
to go out. This
indicates that the coffee machine has
reac hed its ideal temperature.
4 - . Turn the hot water/steam knob
open and allow the first drops of
water to come out. In a few moments,
only steam will come out.
5 - . Put the tube
5
into the milk to heat
it so that the milk covers exactly half
the absorption hole (never totally
cover it). Do this for the whole
process. (see picture 7)
6.-Liquid is absorbed through the hole
and cream forms automatically.
The recipient should be lowered
gradually while the milk emulsifies.
7.- Turn the water/steam knob
4
closed - and turn off the steam switch
3
.
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Picture 7
ABSORTION ORIFICE IN THE
UPPER SIDE OF THE TUBE
CLEAN IT AFTER USE
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Fixed filterholder
1 . - Press general switch
1
. Pilots
6
and
will come out.
2 . - When pilot
6
goes out, press switch
3 and pilots
6
and
12
will come on
simultaneously and the pump will be
pressed at short intervals.
4
to
3 . -Wait for approximately 15" and then
open side knob
4
and let the first
drops of water run out. After a
moment only steam will come out.
Points 5, 6 and 7 are the same as in
the previous section.
If you want a creamy cappuccino, use
cold, fresh, whole milk.
If you want hot milk (without emulsifying)
the hole must be completely covered.
to
!
Important
We recommend running steam
through the wand for a few seconds
(5'') after each use to clean and
prevent clogging.
6-
. Preparation of hot water
1-. Put a cup under the steam tube
2-. Turn the hot water/steam knob
open and turn on the coffee switch
2
. Do the op posite operation
afterhaving obtained the required
water.
7-
. Maintenance and cleaning
General warning: Cleaning and
maintenance should be done when
t h e
a p p l i a n c e
i s
c o l d
disconnected from the mains. Do not
immerse the appliance in water. It
sh o ul d no t b e c le a ne d i n a
dishwasher.
1-.Cleaning the outside: To clean the
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outside of the machine, use a soft
cloth, moistened with water.If the
machine is in stainless steel use
specific products.
Remove the tray regularly and clean
●
it. See level indicator on tray (see
picture 8)
If the machine is not to be used for
●
some time, empty the water reservoir.
●
Clean the steam tube with a damp
cloth immediately after use. To clean
the inside of the steam tube,
a ll ow t h e wa t er to c i r c u la t e.
ascaso
●
To clean the absorption hole, you can
use a toothpick or a paperclip. This
will ensure the tube is free of
5
blockages.
4
to
2-.Internal cleaning: To obtain top
quality espresso coffee it is vital to
clean the inner workings of the
machine. To clean the interior of the
distribution unit, use Ascaso Coffee
Washer. This product is also useful
to prevent limescale buildup in the
machine. Regular descaling will
contribute to ensuring top quality
coffee and it will prolong the useful
life of the machine.
a n d
Consult your distributor.
Coffee Washer use recommendations:
Coffee/day
Descaling
>10
every month
5-10
every 2 months
1-5
every 3 months
To avoid limescale buildup, you can also
use water treatment filters. However, it
is advisable to clean the machine in
accordance with consumption. Using
filters and Coffee Washer will help to
maintain the coffee machine in optimum
working condition for longer.
!
Important
It is advisable not to leave the pod or
ground coffee in the filterholder.
Otherwise, coffee will build up
affecting the taste of the coffee.
Should this occur, run a load of water
through the system.
3-. Cleaning the filterholders and the
showerheads
M ob il e f il te rh ol de r: Was h t he
●
Picture 8
filterholder in hot water with a neutral
detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Dry the
filterholder with a soft cloth. Do not
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