Cleaning And Care - Electrolux AEG EA 1 Série Mode D'emploi

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Creating steam/frothing milk
(Figures 10, 11)
The hot steam can be used to froth
milk for a cappuccino or to heat liq-
uids.
1. Switch on the appliance
0 Place the attachment provided onto
the steam nozzle (figure 10).
0 Switch on the appliance using the on/
off switch (figure 1/A). Wait until the
appliance has attained its operating
temperature and the green tempera-
ture indicator (figure 1/C) is on.
2. Creating steam/frothing milk
0 Pour some milk or other liquid to be
heated into a heat-proof container.
0 Immerse the steam nozzle into the milk
or liquid to be heated (figure 11).
0 Turn the selector dial (figure 1/E) to
the left onto the
temperature indicator (figure 1/C) is
blinking and the appliance will begin
to create steam. At the beginning some
drops of water may drip out of the
nozzle as well.
Important: So as not to prevent the
steam from exiting, the steam nozzle
must not touch the base of the con-
tainer.
0 Stop steam from being emitted by
turning the selector dial (figure 1/E)
back to the right into the "•" position.
0 Place the steamed liquid to one side
and turn the steam selection switch
back to the symbol for a couple of
seconds. This will remove any milk resi-
due or residue from other liquids out
of the nozzle. Caution: The steam is
hot.
To achieve a fine, creamy milk froth it
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is best to use cool low-fat milk.
Making a cappuccino
Fill a large coffee cup from ½ to ¾ full
of espresso. Pour the frothed milk over
the top. Sprinkle a little cocoa over the
milk froth.
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Cleaning and care

0 Afterwards, turn the selector dial (fig-
0 Pour any remaining water out of the
1
0 Wipe all the appliance's surfaces using
symbol. The green
0 Rinse out the water tank at least once
0 Clean the 1-cup filter and the 2-cup
0 Remove the attachment from the
0 Wipe the steam nozzle clean using a
0 Insert your fingers into the holes in the
0 To empty it, hold the drip tray on both
Daily care
We recommend that, each day prior to
the first and after the last espresso, you
rinse out the system for approx. 10
seconds without espresso grounds in
order to prevent particles coffee from
becoming lodged in the appliance. Pro-
ceed as for making an espresso, but
without using espresso grounds.
ure 1/E) briefly to the position.
water tank.
Cleaning (figures 12 – 16)
Prior to cleaning the appliance, switch
it off and disconnect the power plug.
Do not clean any part of the appli-
ance in the dishwasher.
a damp cloth. Do not use harsh or
scratching cleaning agent.
a week in normal rinse water.
filter from time to time using a brush.
Steam nozzle
steam nozzle and rinse the attachment
in normal rinse water.
damp cloth. You can use the mainte-
nance tool (figure 1/H) to screw off
the nozzle head to clean it or decalcify
it.
Drip grating and drip tray
The drip tray must be emptied when
the level indicator (figure 1/R) is pro-
truding above the drip grating.
drip grating. Remove the drip grating
and rinse it under running water
(figure 12).
sides and pull it forwards and out of
the appliance (figure 13).