Making Espresso; With Ground Coffee - Krups Virtuoso XP442 Mode D'emploi

Artisan roasted coffees are preferred as they lend a better complexity and delicateness to
the flavour. For a variety of flavours, try pure origin coffees.
„ For an intense coffee
Choose coffees blended with Robusta – not specifically 100% Arabica – or Italian-roasted
coffees or specific Italian-flavoured coffees.
„ Keep the ground coffee in the fridge as this will lock in the flavour for longer.
„ Do not fill your filter holder to the brim or over fill it; use the measuring spoon (1 spoon for a
40ml espresso, 2 spoons for 2 x 40ml espressos). Clean off any excess coffee from around
the filter holder.
„ If you have not used the appliance for more than 5 days, empty and rinse the water tank.
„ Always make sure the appliance is switched off before removing the tank to fill it or empty it.
„ Always ensure the appliance is positioned on a flat, stable, heat resistant surface away
from water splashes and sources of heat.
FIRST USE OR IF THE MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN USED
FOR A LONG PERIOD
IMPORTANT! Do not place heating elements on the appliance.
IMPORTANT! The safety instructions are part of the appliance.
Please read them carefully before using your new appliance.
RINSING THE SYSTEMS BEFORE FIRST USE
To ensure your first cup of coffee tastes great, we strongly recommend that you rinse the
espresso machine with hot water, as instructed below:
1. Remove the water tank (A) (1) and fill it (2). The water level should not exceed the
"MAX" mark on the tank and should contain at least 300 ml (= equivalent to 2 large
cups). Then place it back on the machine, ensuring that the cover is closed (3).
2. Connect the appliance to a mains socket (4).
3. Make sure the knob (L) is set to the preheat position (L1) .
4. Press On button (C) (5) on control panel (D). On button light switches on, and espresso
buttons lights flash white (6). The machine is pre-heating.
5. Place a filter (F2) (7) without coffee into the filter holder. Slot the filter holder into place
and turn it to the right until it stops (8).
6. Place two cups under the filter holder.
7. When the temperature reaches pre-set value, espresso buttons white light will stay on.
Press 2 espresso button (9), button flashes white. The machine starts to pour the
water (10). When it is finished, espresso buttons
8. Press steam button (11). Espresso buttons
orange light stay on, the machine is pre-heating.
9. Place the steam nozzle (G1) into a container filled with water (12).
10. Turn the knob (L) from preheat (L1) to steam position (L2) (13), steam button
light flashes, the machine starts to make steam. Let the water heat for 20 seconds, then
turn the knob back to preheat position (L1) (14).
Note: if you want to brew a coffee now, please refer to the GOOD TO KNOW – PRACTICE
AFTER USING STEAM section to know how to proceed.
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white light stay on.
white light off, steam button
white

MAKING ESPRESSO

IMPORTANT!
If the espresso function is used for the first time, the appliance must be
cleaned as described in the "FIRST USE" paragraph.
IMPORTANT! To prevent splashes of hot water, check that the filter holder
has been tightened until it stops before preparing the coffee. Do not
remove the filter holder while the water is flowing, as the appliance is still
under pressure.

With ground coffee

The type of coffee you choose will determine the strength and taste of your espresso: the
finer your ground coffee, the more intense your espresso will be.
1. Fill the water tank with drinking water (2) and refit it on the appliance, making sure that
it is correctly in place (3).
2. Connect the appliance to a mains socket (4).
3. Turn on the machine by pressing On button (C) (5), On button light switches on, and
espresso buttons lights flash white (6). The machine is pre-heating. When the
temperature reaches pre-set value, espresso buttons white light will stay on.
4. Add the ground coffee to the 1 cup or 2 cups filter (F1, F2) using the measuring spoon
(K, 1 spoon = 1 measure = 1 espresso) (15, 16), then pack it down (firmly but not too
solid) using the tamper (17), turning it using a circular motion. Once packed, the coffee
measure should not exceed the MAX level. Do not overfill the filter. Clean off any excess
coffee from around the filter holder (18).
5. Slot the filter holder into place then turn it to the right until it stops (19).
6. Place a cup or two cups under the filter holder.
7. Press 1 espresso button or 2 espresso button
cups you want to make (15). The selected button will flash and the appliance will start
(21). When the machine has finished, the selected button will stay lit.
8. Unlock the filter holder by turning it to the left (22) and remove it from the appliance.
Do not touch the filter as it will be hot. Empty the filter. Remove the filter from the filter
holder.
9. Wash the filter and filter holder under running water to remove the rest of the coffee
(23).
With Pods (E.S.E.)
The machine is compatible with coffee pods. Use the pods conform to the E.S.E
standards which are indicated by the following symbol. The E.S.E. standard refers
to the pod technology that facilitates the preparation of an espresso in just a few
simple steps.
1. Insert the filter for coffee pods into the filter holder.
2. Place the pod as centrally as possible in the filter holder. Follow the instructions on the
packaging of the coffee pods for correct placement of the pod in the filter holder. pods
(E.S.E.) are designed to make one cup of coffee. Using two pods on top of each other
is not recommended
3. In order to start the brewing process, prepare the appliance by carrying out steps 1–3
under "With ground coffee" and press the
(20), according to the number of
or button.
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