SEVERIN KA 5990 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 12

steady, turn the rotary control to position
now emitted from the sieve holder outlets.
∙ Stop the process once the water container is about half
full. Always empty the receptacle under the outlets in good
time.
∙ Empty the receptacle. Use the insulated ring grip to pull
the steam tube forward. Place the receptacle under the
steam tube.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the 'Heating up' position ( ).
∙ The hot-water indicator on the selector button (
up.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the 'Water/Steam' position (
∙ Water is now emitted through the hot-water/steam nozzle.
∙ Stop the process by turning the rotary control to position
( ) before the container is completely empty.
Please note:
This cleaning procedure should also be followed if the
appliance has not been used for an extended period of time.
General operation
Good espresso is characterised by its hazelnut-brown, thick
crema. It is made from dark-roasted, especially fi ne-ground
coffee beans. A quantity of 20-35 ml per cup should not be
exceeded. You are recommended to use thick-walled and
preheated cups for espresso.
∙ Pre-heating the cups and the fi lter sieve holder:
The cup-warming top facilitates pre-heating the cups.
For a perfect coffee result, we recommend pre-heating the
cups and the sieve holder.
∙ Insert the appropriate fi lter sieve into the sieve holder.
∙ Fit the sieve holder on to the appliance and place one or
two cups underneath the holder.
∙ As soon as the operating temperature has been reached,
the temperature indicator light shows steady.
∙ Turn the rotary control to the
∙ Let the cup(s) fi ll up to the desired level, and then turn the
rotary control back to its neutral position ( ).
∙ Put the cup(s) aside to warm up and pour out the water
just prior to preparing the beverage of your choice.
∙ Filling the fi lter sieve with ground espresso coffee /
removing the espresso grounds
∙ Filling with ground espresso coffee:
∙ Remove the pre-heated sieve holder and sieve.
(Caution: very hot). Pour out any residual water.
∙ Fill with fi nely ground espresso coffee:
∙ 1 cup = around 1 measuring scoop
∙ 2 cups = around 2 measuring scoops
∙ Fill the selected fi lter sieve up to its rim with ground
espresso and use the underside of the scoop to press it
down lightly.
∙ Any excess coffee powder on the rim must be removed.
∙ Removing the used grounds:
∙ After the brewing cycle is complete, wait approximately 30
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seconds until the operating pressure has been suffi ciently
reduced.
∙ Exercise caution when removing the sieve holder: it
may still contain some hot water. Pour out the water
carefully.
∙ Allow the sieve holder to cool down suffi ciently before
tapping its side against a vertical surface to loosen the
grounds before emptying it.
∙ To clean the sieve after use, hold the sieve with your
fi ngers inside the cut-outs on the sieve holder and pull
it out from above. Clean the sieve holder and sieve
thoroughly.
∙ ESE pod fi lter sieve – inserting/removing the espresso
pod
Inserting the espresso pod:
∙ Remove the pre-heated fi lter holder together with the fi lter
sieve (Caution - very hot). Pour away any residual water.
∙ Put an espresso pod into the pod sieve. Ensure that the
paper rim of the pod does not protrude over the rim of the
sieve.
Removing the espresso pod:
∙ After the brewing cycle is over, wait 30 seconds or so until
the operating pressure has been suffi ciently reduced.
∙ Exercise caution when removing the fi lter holder: it is hot
and may still contain some hot water. Pour away the water
carefully.
∙ Allow the fi lter holder to cool down suffi ciently before
tapping its side against a vertical surface to loosen the pod
and remove it.
∙ The cut-out on the fi lter holder makes it easier to remove
the fi lter sieve; use the fi ngers to pull the sieve out from
above. Clean the fi lter holder and sieve thoroughly.
Drip tray
During operation, any excess water or steam is collected in
the drip tray. The tray must therefore be fi tted whenever the
espresso maker is switched on. Caution: the cup stand may
become very hot during use.
As the water level in the drip tray rises, the fl oating red indicator
becomes visible and the tray must be emptied. Do not remove
the tray unless the rotary control is in its neutral position.
Caution: The water in the tray may be very hot.
To remove the tray, lift it up and pull it away from the appliance.
Should the covering panel at the rear of the drip tray become
detached from the tray during cleaning, it can be refi tted from
above at a slight angle.
Preparation
Espresso
∙ Fill the container with water.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet and use the On/
Off switch to turn the appliance on. The red temperature
indicator light fl ashes during the pre-heating phase.
∙ Preheat the sieve holder and the cup(s).
∙ Remove the sieve holder, load an espresso pod or fi ll with
ground espresso coffee, pressing it down lightly. Re-attach
the holder.