Preparation Of Hot Water - Krups 874 Mode D'emploi

Now turn the valve knob to the steam
position for a moment to blow out any
residues from the steam/hot water nozzle,
putting an empty receptacle below to catch
the drops.
After the heating of liquids, clean the
steam/hot water nozzle immediately with a
moist cloth.
NOTE:
If you want to make espresso straight away
after generating steam, the espresso
machine MUST first be allowed to cool
down to the coffee-making temperature.
Place a receptacle beneath the filter carrier
and move the espresso switch to the
position.
Allow water to run through until the yellow
heating indicator lamp begins to glow.
Return the espresso switch to the I position.
Now prepare espresso in the usual fashion.

Preparation of hot water

With this appliance, you can prepare hot
water for making instant drinks.
Make sure that the heating system is full
of water by moving the espresso switch
to the position to see that water runs
through (6).
Then return the espresso switch to the I
position.
Start with the preparation of hot water as
soon as the yellow heating indicator lamp
ceases to glow.
Swing out the steam/hot water nozzle and
place the tallest possible cup beneath it.
Turn the valve knob to the
and move the espresso switch to the
position (19).
When the preparation of hot water is
complete, return the espresso switch to the I
position and the valve knob to the
position. Then remove the vessel.
N.B. THE STEAM/HOT WATER NOZZLE
BECOMES VERY HOT. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BURN OR SCALD YOURSELF.
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Cleaning
Always pull out the mains plug before every
cleaning operation and allow the appliance
to cool down. Wipe down the casing with a
moist cloth only.
The water container is to be emptied after
use.
Remove the cup grid and clean it (20).
Empty the drip tray and clean it.
The brewing head, filter carrier and filter
sieves should all be cleaned after each time
the appliance is used. Wipe down the
brewing head with a moist cloth only. Rinse
all loose parts under running water.
If the brewing sieve becomes very dirty,
screw it out of the brewing head with the
aid of a coin and then clean it. Wipe down
the brewing head with a moist cloth and
then screw the sieve firmly back into
position (21).
Important!
Do not put the filter carrier or the cup grid
into the dish-washer.
Clean the steam/hot water nozzle
immediately after frothing up milk by
allowing the appliance to produce steam for
1 or 2 seconds, thus blowing out any
residue. Wipe down the nozzle with a moist
cloth. If the nozzle becomes clogged, free it
by using a needle.
If necessary, the steam/hot water nozzle
can be screwed off in an anticlockwise
direction using the hexagonal key on the
measuring spoon and then thoroughly
cleaned (22).
N.B. DANGER OF BURNING OR
SCALDING WITH THE STEAM/HOT
position
WATER NOZZLE, SO DO NOT
DISMANTLE OR ASSEMBLE IT
WHILST HOT.
Screw the cleaned nozzle back into position
and tighten it lightly using the hexagonal
key.
The frothing aid can be disassembled in
order to clean it thoroughly, as follows:
Pull the two parts A + C from the small
metal tube B (23).