SEVERIN Espresa Plus KA 5995 Mode D'emploi page 12

∙ Children must not be permitted to
carry out any cleaning or maintenance
work on the appliance unless they
are supervised and at least 8 years of
age.
∙ The appliance and its power cord must
be kept well away from children under
8 at all times.
∙ The appliance must not be operated
inside a closed cabinet.
∙ This appliance is intended for
domestic or similar applications, such
as
- in staff kitchens in shops, offices and
other similar working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc.
and similar accommodation,
- in bed-and breakfast type
environments.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the main body
including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted
should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should
the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto
a hard surface, or if excessive force has been used to
pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even
invisible damage may have adverse effects on the
operational safety of the appliance.
∙ Do not open the panarello unless a suitable container
has been placed underneath. Caution: There is a
danger of scalding from hot steam being emitted.
∙ Caution: Only cups must placed be on the cup warmer.
∙ Before the espresso maker is switched on, ensure that
the appliance has been filled with water.
∙ Do not exceed the MAX marking on the water container.
∙ Use only fresh, clean tap water.
∙ During operation, the appliance must be placed on
a level, non-slip surface, impervious to splashes and
stains.
∙ Do not operate the appliance below a hanging cupboard
or similar object; there is a risk that escaping steam
may be trapped underneath.
∙ The power cord must be kept well away from hot parts
of the appliance.
∙ Do not leave the espresso maker unattended while
in use. Do not position the appliance on or near hot
surfaces, open flames or inflammable vapours.
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∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away
from children – these materials are a potential source of
danger, e.g. of suffocation.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance, and also
- after use.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull
on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to hang free.
∙ Use only original accessory parts; the use of any
attachments other than those provided by the
manufacturer may cause serious hazards to the user.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from
improper use, or if these instructions are not complied
with.
Before using for the first time
∙ Unpack the appliance completely and remove all
packaging materials. But do not remove the safety
sticker.
∙ Clean all detachable parts as described in the section
Cleaning and care.
∙ Fit the panarello to the steam tube.
∙ Fill the container with water (see Making espresso).
∙ Adjust the water hardness as described in Adjusting the
level of water hardness.
∙ Before making espresso for the first time, flush the
system by drawing 2-3 large cups of water as described
in Making espresso, but without using any coffee.
∙ During this process, use the panarello repeatedly as
described in Dispensing hot water.
∙ This should also be done if the appliance has not been
used for an extended period of time.
∙ Before switching on, ensure that the rotary control is set
to . Otherwise all buttons will flash and the unit cannot
be used.
Preparing beverages
Pressure gauge
The integral pressure gauge shows the current brewing
pressure during espresso preparation. The pressure
depends on how firmly the espresso powder has been
compressed with the tamper, and the amount of espresso
powder used. With an amount of espresso of around 25-30
ml, the processing time should be around 25-30 seconds at
a pressure of around 9 bar. Depending on personal taste,
the brewing pressure can be adjusted by modifying the
amount of espresso powder and tamper pressure.