User manual GAGGIA KIII-D

[. . . ] Do not use the coffee machine if the appliance itself, the power cable or the plug is damaged or after the machine has been knocked down. The coffee machine shouldonlyberepairedbyauthorizedservicecentresorqualifiedpersonneltoavoidany risks resulting from inappropriate repair. Always remove the power cable from the power outlet: Before removing or re-installing the water tank Tofillthewatertank In the event of a malfunction When the coffee machine is not being used for long periods of time Before cleaning the machine. Do not pull the power cable to disconnect the plug from the power outlet. [. . . ] The coffee making process starts once the desired button has been pressed. Hot water is pushed through the top hole into the capsule, out of the lower hole and into the cup. The advantages of using the "CAFFITALY SYSTEM" coffee capsules Always ready to use · Quick coffee-making without mess · Each capsule contains the correct amount of coffee for one cup of caffè lungo, cream coffee or espresso coffee. The amount of water dispensed by the machine varies depending on the type of coffee your are making: caffè lungo: 5 ml, cream coffee: 5 ml, espresso: 0 ml · The above amounts are factory-calibrated but they can be changed to suit your personal taste. You can choose whether to increase or decrease the amount of water for each variety of capsule. More information about this option is contained in the section of this manual called "User settings according to user taste". Once the coffee machine is ON and a capsule is inside the holder, it is advisable not to waittoolongbeforeusingthecapsulesoasnottoloosetheflavourofthecoffee. The damp coffee that remains in the capsule after use is bound to mould just like any ground coffee or food stuff. If a used capsule is inadvertently left in the machine for a few days, clean the capsule holder in accordance with the instructions given in this manual and, if necessary, clean the spike inside the capsule-holder support, being careful not to cut yourself. If the machine remains out of use for more than a week, dispense a cup of hot water (as described on Page ) before using it to make coffee. When the buttons stop blinking and light steadily, the machine is ready for use. Note: Some water may dribble out of the capsule holder while the water is being heated. This is perfectly normal and does not jeopardize the operation of the appliance. Re-introduce the capsule holder into the coffee machine and pull down the lever completely. Place a cup in the middle of the drip tray grating right under the spout of the capsule holder. Once pressed, the button will start blinking, indicating that the selected type of coffee is being prepared. Once the selected type of coffee has been made, the coffee selection buttons will illuminate again in a steady manner. Remove the capsule holder and turn it upside down to remove the used capsule. What to do after If no more cups of coffee are needed, press the ON/ OFF switch to turn OFF the machine. The key ingredients for preparing cappuccino, espresso macchiato and latte macchiato are frothed milk and freshly made espresso. Note: Thereasonwhytheespressoshouldbepreparedfirstisthatthetemperaturerequired to make it is lower than the temperature required for frothing the milk, and the machine is quicker to heat up than to cool down. For best frothing results, use cold milk (warmed up milk will not froth). [. . . ] To do this, simply follow the standard procedure for making caffè lungo, with the capsule holder installed but with no coffee capsule in it. The machine will not operate when the coffee selection buttons are pressed No coffee comes out Coffee comes out slowly, in drips The amount of coffee dispensed is inadequate The lever was not properly pulled down. You have pressed the wrong button (if the "caffè espresso" button is pressed, the machine will only dispense 0 ml / . The milk used is too hot, off, or contains an excessively high percentage of fat. [. . . ]