Kalorik USK EXP 4 User Manual

Espresso maker

Cafetera express

USK EXP 4

120V ~ 1250 W

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

2. Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquid.

5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, put the switch in off position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

15. Scalding may occur if the lid of the water tank or if the filter holder is removed during use.

16. Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with inflammable materials such as curtains, textiles, ... when it is in use as they might catch fire.

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17. When removing lime scale, only use special products for the removal of lime scale. Never use ammonia or any other substance that might damage your health.

18. Never use your espresso maker without water in it.

19. Avoid contact with steam, since scalding can occur if care is not taken when steaming milk or any time the steam valve is open.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least

that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat and burn.

• The resulting extended cord should be arranged so that it will

not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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PART DESCRIPTION

1. Lid of the water tank

2. Power light

3. Filter holder

4. Drip tray

5. On/Off switch

6. Handle of the filter holder

7. Steam pipe

8. Ready light

9. Function selector

10. Cup warming plate

11. Small coffee filter

12. Large coffee filter

13. Measuring spoon / tamper

14. Support of the filter holder

15. Filter locking lever

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BEFORE USE

Check if all switches are in the OFF position. We recommend to get used to all functions of your appliance before using it for the first time. Remove the lid of the water tank by lifting it up. Fill the water tank with cold water. Put the lid back onto the water tank. Before the first use, in order to clean the inner side of the appliance circuit, you have to operate it three times reading the belowmentioned instructions (without coffee in the filter holder) Clean the accessories thoroughly in hot soapy water, rinse and dry them carefully.

USE

Important: during use, always check that there is enough water in the water tank.

• Check if all switches are in the OFF position and that the appliance is unplugged.

• Open the lid of the water tank (1) and fill it with cold water and make sure not to exceed the maximum indicated water level.

• Close the lid of the water tank.

• Plug in the appliance. The appliance is now ready for use.

PREPARING ESPRESSO COFFEE

Espresso is a strong coffee, with a characteristic taste, extremely rich in aroma. Therefore, the water, which arrives in the filter with a high temperature, is pushed very fast through the coffee mass by a strong pressure. It extracts the nectar from the grinding and draws the essential aromas from the coffee. That’s why the espresso is usually served in small “espresso” cups. Use preferably a special espresso coffee with suitable roasting and grinding. Remember that the espresso needs a finer grinding than the standard coffee.

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• Place the small (11) or the large filter (12) correctly in the filter holder.

• According to the required number of cups, fill the small or large filter with 1 or 2 measures of special espresso coffee powder using the measuring spoon (13).

• Then press the coffee with the tamper (13).

• Insert the filter holder (3) in the support of the filter holder (14).

Therefore, place the handle (6) of the filter holder to the left and check that the filter locking lever (15) is as far as possible from the filter by pulling it to you. Insert the filter holder in its support and turn it firmly to the right until it blocks. The filter holder should be as far to the right of the closing zone as possible and at least in the middle of the appliance. This will avoid that the filter holder comes out of its housing as the pressure rises when the coffee is flowing. If the filter holder does not fit in the closing zone and at least in the middle of the appliance, do not operate your appliance, remove the filter holder and position it again as described here above.

• Place one or two cup(s) on the grid of the drip tray (4) and under the dripping holes of the filter holder.

• Check that the function selector (9) is in off position and place the ON/OFF switch (5) in ON position. The red power light (2) of the switch will illuminate and indicate that the appliance is switched on.

• Wait until the blue ready light (8) lights up. When it comes on, turn

the function selector (9) to

. The pump will start functioning and a few seconds later the coffee will start coming out through the openings of the filter holder. At the beginning you can hear that the pump makes more noise than when the water starts flowing. This is absolutely normal.

• When the cup(s) is (are) filled, turn the function selector (9) back to “0" and the water will stop flowing.

• To prepare other espressos, empty the used coffee of the filter. Therefore you have to remove the filter holder by turning it to the left. CAUTION: Be careful when you remove the filter holder

because the metal parts may still be hot. Never remove the filter holder when the function selector is not in “0” position. Put the

filter locking lever (15) against the edge of the filter in order to block it and beat the filter holder above the bin. Rinse the

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accessories with clear water and fill the filter again with the desired amount of coffee.

• Proceed as described here above.

CAUTION:

If you have not used your appliance for a long time, it is necessary to make one or two brewing processes without coffee to rinse the inner parts of the appliance.

HOW TO PREPARE A CAPPUCCINO

First of all prepare a coffee as described here above letting enough place for the milk.

Caution: Before using the steam function, make sure the filter holder has been removed from its support.

In order to obtain a thick and creamy milk froth it is necessary to evacuate the remaining water in the hydraulic circuit of the appliance. To do so:

• Switch on the appliance. The red power light (2) will illuminate and indicate that the appliance is switched on.

• Fill the desired milk quantity into a heat resistant container (it has to be large enough to avoid splashing, do not fill more than half of the recipient) and place it under the steam pipe (7). Immerse the steam nozzle completely in the milk in order to reduce splashing.

• Wait until the blue ready light (8) lights up. When it comes on, turn the function selector (9) to

means that the steam is coming out.

• When you obtain the required smoothness, turn the function selector (9) back to “0”.

• Then pour the preparation in your cup.

. The milk will start frothing, which

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Caution: the steam pipe should not touch the bottom of the container because it may bother the steam flood.

Clean the steam pipe after each use especially when it has been immersed in milk. If you do not clean it, the inner side of the pipe can get blocked and it will be difficult to remove the milk residues around it. The plastic nozzle of the pipe can be removed for cleaning by simply pulling it down. In case of obstruction of the pipe, use a needle to remove the milk residues. Just after having frothed up the milk, wipe the body of the pipe with a damp cloth.

CAUTION: PAY ATTENTION NOT TO GET BURNED WITH THE STEAM AND THE METAL PART OF THE PIPE (WHICH MAY BE HOT).

CLEANING

The body of the appliance: before cleaning the appliance, switch it

off, remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until it has cooled down. Wipe the body of the appliance with a damp cloth. Never immerse the body of the appliance in water or any other liquid.

Filters: Can be washed in the upper side of a dishwasher. If the holes are blocked by coffee residues, you can wipe them with a small nonmetallic brush.

Support of the filter holder: The ground coffee residues can be removed with a toothpick.

Steam pipe for cappuccino: See paragraph “How to prepare a cappuccino”.

Drip tray: When the drip tray is full, a small plastic part will come out indicating you have to empty it. In order to clean the drip tray, remove the tray and the grid.

CAUTION: NEVER TRY TO OPEN OR TO DISASSEMBLE THE BODY OF THE APPLIANCE.

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