Lower the frothing nozzle of the steam/hot water
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wand a few millimetres into the milk, then turn
the steam/hot water control all the way up. Steam
escapes and the steam button flashes during the
steam function.
When the milk is sufficiently steamed or as soon
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as your hand can not touch the milk jug for longer
than 3 seconds (ideal temperature of approx. 65 °C
is reached), turn off the control. Only then remove
the milk jug. The steam button constantly lights up
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white again.
Wipe the steam/hot water wand clean with a damp cloth. Lower the steam/hot
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water wand with the thermo-insulated rubber handle down to the holes in the
drip tray, turn the steam/hot water control back to the highest steam position
and allow some steam to escape into the drip tray to flush the milk residue out
of the steam/hot water wand. Turn off the control.
Pour the steamed milk directly onto the espresso.
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CAUTION: Never touch the hot surfaces of the espresso machine especially the one
of the steam / hot water wand during and after the steam function. You could scald
yourself! Never point the steam / hot water wand towards persons, animals or
steam and moisture sensitive furniture! The escaping steam is very hot and could
cause scaldings!
NOTES:
A steam release of not more than 60 seconds is recommended.
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As long as the steam button is constantly lit, you can activate the steam func-
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tion at any time. After approx. 40 seconds, the machine exits the steam mode
and slowly cools down to again reach the temperature for dispensing coffee.
This might take a few minutes. During this time, the two coffee buttons flash.
To speed up the cooling process, press one of the two coffee buttons. The
cooling-rinsing cycle is performed, steam escapes into the drip tray and the two
coffee buttons flash white. As soon as the two coffee buttons constantly light up
white, coffee can again be prepared. If you want to return to the steam function,
press the steam button and wait a few seconds until the steam button constantly
lights up white.
In general:
If the steam button flashes, the appliance is heating up for the steam function.
If the steam button is constantly lit up white, the steam function can be activated by
turning the steam/hot water control.
If the two coffee buttons flash, the appliance cools down again for coffee dispensing
or a cooling-rinsing cycle is performed.
If the two coffee buttons are constantly lit up white, coffee can be prepared resp.
the machine is in operation mode.
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H E A T WA T ER O R B EV ER A G ES U SIN G
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T H E S T E A M FU N C T IO N
You can also use the steam function and the steam / hot water wand to heat water
or beverages (e. g. hot chocolate).
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You can also use the steam / hot water control (M) to prepare hot beverages (e.g.
tea) by pouring hot water out the steam / hot water wand.
Proceed as following:
Place a container under the steam / hot water wand.
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Counter clock wisely turn the steam / hot water control all the way up, hot wa-
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ter runs through the steam / hot water wand into the container. The two coffee
buttons flash white.
To stop the flow of hot water, turn off the steam / hot water control. The two
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coffee buttons constantly light up white, the appliance is ready for use
CAUTION: Never touch the hot surfaces of the espresso machine especially the one
of the steam / hot water wand during and after the hot water function. You could
scald yourself!
ENERG Y SAVIN G FUNC TIO N : A UTO MATI C SHUTD OW N
In order to save energy, the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus espresso machine auto-
matically switches to standby mode if it has not been used for several minutes.
You have previously set the duration of this period in the setting "Setting the
automatic shutdown", please refer to page 130.
The appliance will remain in standby mode for 20 minutes before switching off.
To reactivate the unit in standby mode, simply press any button.
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