Krups Espresso Mini Instructions
The Krups company began manufacturing precision scales in Germany in the mid-1800s. Krups moved into the consumer appliances field after World War II and introduced its first coffee grinder in 1956. Ever since that coffee grinder's debut, Krups has maintained a strong focus on coffee-related small appliances, offering several different brands of coffee grinders and makers throughout the years. Striving to meet the needs of modern consumers, Krups eventually branched into espresso machines. The Krups Espresso Mini machine allows consumers to brew quality espresso at home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place the filter basket into the filter holder. Fill the filter basket with coffee grounds for espresso usage. Gently tamp down the desired amount of coffee with the back of the measuring spoon and wipe away any excess grounds from the lip of the filter basket.
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Align the arrow on the filter holder with the arrow on the left side of the machine. Insert the holder into the machine, then raise the holder and turn it to the right. Continue turning the holder until you can't move it any further to lock it into place. Check that the arrow on the filter holder falls within the lock range indicated on the machine.
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Fill the pot with cold water. Avoid adding water past the metal band at the top of the pot. Unscrew the cap on the top of the machine and fill the reservoir with the water. Screw the cap back onto the machine, ensuring a tight connection. Put the lid on the pot, aligning the opening in the lid with the spout on the pot, then place the pot on the drip tray under the filter holder. Point the filter holder nozzle toward the opening in the lid of the pot.
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Turn on the "On/Off" switch. The water will take approximately two minutes to heat up, then espresso will begin to drip into the pot.
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Turn off the "On/Off" switch. Wait for the espresso to finish dripping before removing the pot.
Steaming Milk for Cappuccino
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Make espresso as normal. Add an extra cup's worth of water for the steaming function.
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Fill a small pitcher or cup between one-third and one-half full with cold milk. Wait for espresso to begin flowing from the filter holder.
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Insert half of the steam nozzle into the milk. Open the steam valve by turning the control knob counter-clockwise fully. Swirl the pitcher in a clockwise motion, moving the steam nozzle around the diameter. Continue for up to a minute, or until the milk reaches a desired level of froth. Avoid boiling the milk or touching the tip of the nozzle to the bottom of the pitcher.
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Tighten the control knob by turning it to the right. Firmly tighten the knob to close the steam release. Remove the nozzle from the milk. Clean the steam nozzle with warm water immediately.
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Add the milk to the espresso to make cappuccino.
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Tips & Warnings
The inner portions of the espresso machine stay under pressure for up to 10 minutes after the machine is turned off. Check if the machine is still under pressure by turning the control knob on the steam nozzle a small amount. If steam comes out, the contents are still under pressure. Speed up depressurization by inserting half of the steam nozzle into a cup of water, then fully opening the steam control knob.
Do not open the boiler cap or add water to the espresso machine while it is still under pressure.
Avoid removing the filter holder soon after brewing, as it will be hot to the touch.
Avoid inserting the head of the steam nozzle fully into liquid. The top of the head has a hole that requires air.
References
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