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S T E A M I NG M IL K F OR C A P P U C C I NO /
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C A F FÈ L A T T E
The steam / hot water wand with the steaming nozzle of your Solis Grind & Infuse
Compact espresso machine turns fresh, cold milk into creamy, warm frothed milk.
Use it to create delicious cappuccino or latte.
Please proceed as follows:
In a larger cup, make an espresso.
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Wait 10 seconds and turn the portafilter out of the brewing head.
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ATTENTION: The portafilter must always be removed before the steam or hot water
function is switched on!
It is completely normal for some steam to escape from the brewing head.
Only touch the steam/hot water wand by the rubber loop!
To flush any residual water out of the steam wand, place a tall container under-
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neath the steam/hot water wand.
When all four function lights of the buttons (
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illuminated, turn the steam/hot water control to the left to the steam function
The steam/hot water function light
released. First, a small amount of hot water escapes, then a strong jet of steam
follows. Stop the steam function by turning the steam/hot water control to the

central position . Pour away the water in the container.
Pour fresh, cold milk from the refrigerator into the milk jug. Remember that the
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volume of cold milk will double when it is frothed.
Lower the steam/hot water wand deep into the milk and slowly turn the steam/
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hot water control to the left to the steam function
light flashes. Steam escapes, quickly frothing the milk. Move the milk jug up and
down, gently turning it until a nice, creamy milk froth has formed.
Turn the steam/hot water control back to the central position
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steam function.
Take the milk jug away and gently tap it onto a work surface to allow any air
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bubbles to escape and gently shake the jug to even out the consistency.
Wipe the steam/hot water wand clean with a damp cloth. Using the loop, swivel
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the wand over the drip tray and turn the steam/hot water control back to the
steam function . Let some steam escape into the drip tray to flush the residual
milk out of the wand. Then turn the steam/hot water control back to the central

position .
Pour the frothed milk directly onto the espresso.
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flashes to indicate that steam is being
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to stop the
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!
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).
H O T WA T ER F U N C T I O N
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If you turn the steam / hot water control to the right to the hot water function
hot water is discharged through the wand. Use it e.g. to make tea or refilling the
water cycle with water after the water tank has run dry.
Please proceed as follows:
. CAUTION: The portafilter always has to be removed before the steam or hot water
function is switched on!
Place a container or the milk jug underneath the steam / hot water wand.
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Turn the steam / hot water control to the right to the hot water function
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steam / hot water function light
hot water is being discharged. The hot water escapes through the steam / hot
water wand.
To stop the hot water function, return the steam / hot water control to the central
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position . The corresponding function light goes out.
CAUTION: Never touch the hot surfaces, especially not the steam / hot water wand,
while the hot water function is active. You could burn yourself!
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constantly lights up white, indicating that
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