Espresso

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a b c d e f g h I J k l m n Tank lid Removable water tank Warming plate for cups ) Coffee buttons ( , Start / Stop switch with blue operating control lamp Hot water button ( )
Steam button ( ) Brewing head Steam nozzle Auto cappucino accessory Grid Drip tray Filter holder Filter for one or two cups (ground coffee) o ESE filter p Storage for filter sieves q Claris water filter* r Measuring spoon * depending on model

Safety recommendations

Please read these instructions carefully before first using your espresso. The appliance must only be connected to the mains via an earthed plug. Check that the voltage shown on the appliances indicator plate corresponds to that of your electricity system. It complies with the requirements of the EEC Directive (89/336/EEC) and (72/23/EEC). Never put your espresso on a hot surface (electric warming plate, for example) or close to a flame. Place on a flat, stable heatresistant surface. Never remove the filter holder containing the coffee grounds while water is being passed through, since the appliance is under pressure at this time.
Never use the appliance if the drip plate and the grid are not in position. Disconnect the electricity if there is any problem while the coffee is brewing or prior to cleaning your appliance. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord and never lay the cord across a sharp edge or the corner of an item of furniture. Do not allow the cable or your hands to come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance (cup warming plate, filter holder, steam nozzle, cappucino accessory). Never immerse the appliance in water. Keep away from children and do not allow the cord to hang down. Follow the instructions given for descaling. Never start the machine if it is damaged or if the cord is in poor condition. If the cord or any other specific part becomes defective, these can only be replaced by a Krups approved service centre. You must never, under any circumstances, open the appliance yourself, in order to avoid any danger. Check that the filter holder is firmly in position before starting the coffee and reset the selector to O before releasing the filter holder. Do not leave the appliance in the reach of unsupervised children - young children and severely handicapped persons must only use the appliance under the supervision of a responsible adult. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

Espresso coffee

Espresso coffee is richer in aroma and stronger than normal coffee. It is drunk from small preheated espresso cups. Hot water is passed through the ground coffee to obtain this delicious black coffee.

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You can recognise an espresso by its characteristic aroma and its typical crema. But this requires high pressure and an excellent fresh espresso coffee which has been well roasted and correctly ground. If you cannot buy espresso ground coffee, use a coffee grinder to grind the beans. So as to obtain a sufficient crema with a good colour, it is normal that the flow rate of the coffee is slower than with a filter coffee machine. To guarantee complete success for your espresso, you must also use freshly-drawn water (so that it has not had time to stagnate in the air), without any chlorine odour and at a fairly cold temperature. The coffee must not be ground too fine. It must be slightly granulated. If it is too fine, you risk blocking the grid of the brewing head and the filter. Only use Espresso ground coffee. Do not use any other type of coffee such as filter, cafetiere, instant etc.
As soon as the blue operating control lamp glows continuously, The appliance is ready to operate. (10) Pressing the double coffee button will now cause water to run through the water circuit. Repeat this process five times. As an optional extra, there is a filter cartridge available (N art. F088 not delivered with the appliance).

Using the various functions of your espresso machine

1. MAKING AN ESPRESSO

.WITH ESPRESSO GROUND COFFEE
For best results, we recommend that you first pre-heat the accessories (filter holder, filter and cups) without putting in ground coffee. To do this : Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and start the appliance (4). Put the filter holder in place (6) (7), and place one or two cups underneath. As soon as the control lamp on the coffee buttons glows continuously, the appliance is ready to operate. (9) (10). Press the coffee keys or The cups will be filled with hot water then empty them. Once the appliance is hot, the espresso cups can then be pre-heated on the cup warming plate. Preparing an espresso : Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and start the appliance (4). Put the filter for one or two cups into the filter holder (5). Put one or two measures of ground coffee into the filter with the measuring spoon and tamp down using the measuring spoon (11) (12). Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the filter (13). Replace the filter holder (6) (7).
Before first using your machine
Before using your appliance for the first time, clean the water heating system, without coffee in the filter holder, filling the water tanks once or twice, as follows: Open the lid and lift out the water tank using the handle (1). Fill with water (2). Replace the tank, positioning it firmly to ensure that water can enter, and close the lid (3). Press the Start/Stop switch (4) whereby the blue operating control lamp blinks. Two filters are kept in the tank lid. Place one of the filters in the filter holder (5). Then put the filter holder on the appliances brewing head. To ensure that the filter holder is in the correct position, turn the handle so it points to the left (6), place the filter holder flat against the brewing head, then turn the handle towards the right (7) as far as it can go (may not be at right-angles). Place a container, as large as possible, beneath the filter holder (8).
Place one or two espresso cups beneath the filter holder. As soon as the control lamp on the coffee buttons glows continuously, the appliance is ready to operate. Your appliance is already preprogrammed for the preparation of one or two cups of espresso. (9) (10). Pressing the coffee keys or At the beginning, there is a pre brewing time lasting 2 or 3 seconds. When the programmed quantity is reached, the espresso stops running automatically. Remove the filter holder and the filter from the machine and take out the coffee grounds (14). The filter can be refilled to make more espressos.

. WITH THE SPECIAL ESE FILTER
The E.S.E. system was designed for making Italian-style espresso ristreto (squeezed). The amount of coffee is 35 ml and the water should take 20 seconds to run through. (see Individual Programming to adjust volume) ESE, which stands for Easy Serving Espresso , is a selected measure of coffee, ground and pressed between two filter papers making it ready for use. This system makes it easy for you to prepare your espresso because you avoid the measurement and tamping down operations and it also makes it easier for you to clean the appliance. We do not intend, or recommend, that the ESE servings are used for making a long coffee. We recommend that you take care, when handling and storing the ESE servings, that they do not become deformed. For best results, we recommend that you preheat the accessories (filter holder, filter and cups) without any coffee. Do this as described in the Making an Espresso using Espresso Ground Coffee section. Preparing an espresso: Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and start the appliance (4). Place the ESE serving in the ESE filter (18).
Tear excess paper from the pod at the perforated edge. Place the ESE pod with the RED MARKING FACE DOWN (bend the paper corners down). Take care to put all the paper inside the filter to avoid any drips. Placing the ESE pod correctly will create a richer, thicker crema. Put the filter holder in place (6) (7) (8) by pressing it firmly to the right. As soon as the control lamp on the coffee buttons glows continuously, the appliance is ready to operate. Press the coffee key (9). At the beginning, there is a pre-brewing time lasting 2 or 3 seconds. When the recommended quantity of coffee has been reached (35ml), press the coffee button (9) if suitable volume was not preprogrammed. Remove the filter holder from the brewing head and throw away the used measure. Individual Programming: Should you wish to alter the preprogrammed quantity (50ml per cup, manufacturing setting) of hot espresso filled into one or two cups, proceed as follows: Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and start the appliance (4). Put the filter for one or two cups into the filter holder (5). Put one or two measures of ground coffee into the filter with the measuring spoon and tamp down using the measuring spoon (11) (12) or a ESE pod in the ESE filter (18). Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the filter (13). Replace the filter holder (6) (7). Place one or two cups beneath the filter holder. As soon as the control lamp on the coffee buttons glows continuously, the appliance is ready to operate. Hold down either the one or two cups key or (9) (10) (for at least 3 sec) , the two lamps (coffee key and operating control) blink.

When the desired quantity of espresso has run through, you stop by pressing the coffee key or (9) (10). Now the quantity is automatically memorized. Hot Water Preparation You can prepare hot water with this appliance. Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and start the appliance (4). Place the cup beneath the auto cappuccino accessory. As soon as the control lamp on the hot water button glows continuously, the appliance is ready to operate. Pressing the hot water button (15). When the desired quantity of water has run through, you stop by pressing the hot water key (15). 2. STEAM FUNCTION The tapping noise which occurs while steam is being produced comes from the intermittent operation of the pump and has no effect on the proper working of the appliance. Beware: during and after use of the machine, the metallic parts of the auto cappuccino accessory can become burning hot. Using the auto cappuccino accessory The auto cappuccino accessory makes it easy to produce frothy milk for making a cappuccino, a latte or a hot chocolate. Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and start the appliance (4). Put the auto cappuccino accessory in place on the steam nozzle. Place a cup under the auto cappuccino accessory. Pour about 100 ml of very fresh, very cold milk into a container. The milk and its container must be well chilled. Insert the flexible tube into this container or directly into the milk carton (17). Please note the straight cut end of tube must fit inside auto cappuccino device and the irregular end dipped in milk.
Turn the setting knob to the position cappuccino or latte. When the appliance is ready (operating control lamp glows continuously), press the steam button (16), the operating control lamp blinks. When the control lamp of steam button glows continuously again, appliance is ready for steam. Press the steam button (16). Once the froth has been produced, stop by pressing the steam button (16) for the following cleaning operation in order to prevent the milk from drying on the auto cappuccino accessory. Place a cup under the auto cappuccino accessory. Immerse the flexible tube into a clean container 1/3 full of water. Press the steam button (16) and when all the water has run through, press the steam key (16) to stop. Next, clean the auto cappuccino accessory with a damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning of the auto cappuccino accessory, please refer to the paragraph on maintenance. Hot chocolate Repeat the same procedure as below after changing the milk with a chocolate beverage you want to heat up. If your espresso machine is ready for steam for 5 min without use, the appliance switches automatically to coffee stand by. If you wish to make an espresso immediately after steam, the appliance must first be allowed to cool down in order to achieve the correct temperature for preparing an espresso. Appliance automatically cools down when pressing the coffee button (one or two cups) - When cooling down, the blue operating control blinks and hot water flows into drip tray. When correct temperature is reached, appliance will run espresso cycle.

If your espresso machine runs short of water, a sonor signal and all leds blinking incite you to fill the water tank. Your espresso machine switches to stand by mode after 30 mn for energy saving and switches off after 1H 30 of none use.
Please note the direction of fitting the flexible tube : engage the straight-cut end in the auto cappuccino Accessory.

Descaling

Descaling of your espresso should be done fairly frequently with citric or tartaric acid. Due to the acid substance, we recommend protecting your your worktop and sink unit during the descaling process, especially if it is made of marble or stone. Isolate your espresso with a tea towel, a tablecloth or a tray. However, we would advise you to use the Krups descaling accessory, reference F054, which is available from Krups after-sales service centres. This accessory includes, apart from two descaling doses, a testing strip for water hardness to assess the frequency of descaling of your appliance in normal use. Descaling depends on the hardness of the water, but also on the use cycle. The frequency of descaling indicated by the F054 accessory is thus given by way of indication only. - Then follow the following method: Unscrew the grid from the head of the appliance and clean it (21). Dissolve a sachet of KRUPS descaling accessory, reference F054, in half a litre of lukewarm water and pour the whole amount into the empty water tank. start the appliance (4). Place a container, as large as possible, beneath the auto cappuccino accessory. As soon as the blue operating control lamp glows continuously, the appliance is ready Pressing the hot water button (15), run through 1/3 of the liquid. Then, pressing the hot water button (15) to stop. Move the container under the brewing head. Run the second third of the liquid immediately by pressing the coffee button (10) as many times as necessary.

Maintenance

- Never wash your espresso machine accessories in the dishwasher. After use, the water tank must be emptied. Drip tray This must be emptied after using the appliance after taking off the grid (19). If several espressos are being prepared one after the other, the drip tray should be emptied from time to time (about once every 7 - 8 espressos). The presence of water is normal and does not signify a leak. If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little non-abrasive washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. Replace it correctly (20). The brewing head, the filter and the filter holder These must be cleaned after each use. All you need to do is wipe a damp cloth over the brewing head of your appliance and to wash the other accessories in water and a little nonabrasive washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. If the brewing head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the grid, clean it and refit it, pressing down firmly (21). When your espresso is not being used, do not leave the filter holder on the appliance to prevent wear on the gasket. The cup warming plate: remove this to clean it with water and a little non-abrasive washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. The auto cappuccino accessory For more thorough cleaning the auto cappuccino accessory can be dismantled from the appliance. Clean it with water, a little non-abrasive washing-up liquid and a small brush. Rinse and dry it before refitting it.

Stop the appliance by pressing the start/stop switch (4) and wait for 10 - 15 minutes to allow the descaler to take effect. Next, start the machine again (4) and allow the rest of the liquid to run through by (10) as pressing the coffee button many times as necessary. Then rinse with two water tanks of fresh water, clean the brewing head and replace the grid on the head of the appliance (see paragraph on maintenance). The guarantee does not include espresso machines which do not function, or do not function properly, because descaling has not been carried out.
Water does not run No water in the through. water tank. Water tank incorrectly mounted. The filter is blocked, the coffee grounds are too fine or tamped down too hard.
Fill the water tank. Press firmly down on the water tank. Clean the filter and the grid on the brewing head. See the paragraph Maintenance and try a coarser coffee. Put the grid to soak in descaling solution See paragraph Maintenance. See paragraph Descaling.
Brewing head grid is encrusted.
Appliance needs descaling.
Problems, probable causes and how to correct them
Problems Espresso not hot enough Probable causes Cups, filter and filter holder are cold. Corrective actions Preheat the accessories (cups, filter, filter holder) See paragraph Preparing an espresso. Coffee leaks around the filter holder The filter holder is not mounted correctly or has not been tightened sufficiently. There are coffee grounds on the edge of the filter The brewing head gasket is dirty. The brewing head gasket is defective Pump is very noisy No water in the water tank. Water tank incorrectly mounted. See paragraph Preparing an espresso.
Water runs through Coffee grounds too Try a finer coffee too quickly. coarse. Quantity of ground coffee is insufficient. Use the spoon provided to measure out the coffee.
Coffee grounds not Tamp down the tamped down coffee again. firmly enough. The espresso has no crema (froth on coffee). Coffee grounds too coarse. Coffee grounds not tamped. Coffee grounds stale or too dry. The milk is not very Auto Cappuccino frothy. accessory blocked Milk not fresh. Milk is lukewarm. Try a finer-ground coffe. Tamp down the coffee again. Use fresh coffee. See paragraph Maintenance Use fresh milk. Put milk in refrigerator. Tamp down the grounds. Increase the quantity of ground.

Clean around the filter and the gasket. Clean the gasket with a damp cloth. Contact an approved Krups service centre. Fill the water tank. Press firmly down on the water tank.
Milk is not suitable. Try another brand. Lots of water on Grounds not the coffee grounds. properly tamped down. Insufficient quantity of ground coffee.
Coffee grounds too Use fresh coffee old or very dry and the pump cannot produce pressure.
If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice : 1454 - UK (01) 4751947 - Ireland or consult our website - www.krups.co.uk

Recipes

Savour your espresso just as you like it: when you want to relax or to round off a good meal. Here are a few recipes which you will be able to create with your espresso machine. Original espresso Take one measuring spoonful of good quality well roasted espresso coffee, and filter it directly into the pre-heated cup. If you use good, finely ground espresso coffee, the cup will be crowned by a fine head of froth. Add sugar if desired and treat yourself. Original espresso is drunk without milk but plenty of sugar. Cappuccino For a state of the art cappuccino, the ideal quantities are as follows: 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot milk, 1/3 frothy milk. The quantity of hot milk + froth obtained should be about double the amount of coffee prepared. Use large cups which have been pre-heated. Fill them with coffee to the equivalent of one cup of espresso and top up with milk which has been frothed up using the auto cappuccino accessory. Lastly, sprinkle with drinking chocolate powder. Caf crme Prepare a classic espresso in a large cup. Add a cloud of cream to make an espresso with milk. You can also replace the cream with hot milk.
. Caffe corretto * Prepare a cup of espresso in the normal way. Then slightly correct the taste by adding 1/4 or 1/2 a glass of cognac. You can also use anisette, grappa, Sambuco, Kirsch or Cointreau for the same effect. And there must be countless other possibilities for enriching an espresso. Let your imagination run wild. Coffee Liqueur * Mix in an empty 0.75 litre bottle: 3 cups of espresso, 250 g brown cane sugar, 1/2 litre cognac or Kirsch. Leave the mixture to soak for at least 2 weeks. You will then have a delicious liqueur, especially for coffee lovers. Iced coffee litalienne 4 vanilla ice cubes, 2 cups of cold sugared espresso, 1/8 litre milk, fresh cream, grated chocolate. Mix the cold espresso with milk. Distribute the ice cubes among the glasses, pour the coffee over them and decorate with fresh cream and grated chocolate. Friesian coffee * Add a small glass of rum to a sugared cup of espresso. Decorate with a good layer of fresh cream and serve. Espresso flamb* 2 cups of espresso, 2 small glasses of cognac, 2 teaspoonfuls of brown sugar, fresh cream. Pour the cognac into heat-resistant glasses, heat and flame. Add sugar, mix, pour the coffee and decorate with fresh cream. If you like, the espresso can also be diluted with a little boiling water. Perfect espresso * 2 cups of espresso, 6 egg yolks, 200g sugar, 1/8 litre sugared fresh cream, 1 small glass of orange liqueur. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until it forms a thick foamy mass.

Add the cold espresso and orange liqueur. Then mix in the fresh whipped cream. Pour the mixture into cups or glasses. Put the cups into the freezer. (* : The abuse of alcohol is dangerous to your health).
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: A. Read all instructions. B. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. C. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid. D. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. E. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. F. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord in order to avoid a hazard or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to your nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment (see Limited Warranty). G. The use of accessory attachment not recommended by KRUPS may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. H. Do not use outdoors. I. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. J. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. K. To disconnect, turn switch to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. L. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. M. Use extreme caution when dispensing hot steam.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
A. This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than routine cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by authorized KRUPS service personnel only (see Limited Warranty). B. Do not immerse base in water. C. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base of the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be performed by authorized KRUPS service personnel only.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
Regarding your Cord Set: A. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. B. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C. If a long extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Espresso Coffee

Your new Krups espresso machine has been constructed to make caf quality espresso, cappuccino, and latte at home. Espresso is a style of coffee that comes from a unique process, not a particular type of coffee bean. Hot water, under pressure, is passed through tightly packed, finely ground coffee. The resulting liquid is rich, dark, and extremely flavorful: the concentrated essence of the coffee bean. Espresso is not served in regular coffee cups, but in small 1.5-oz shots. The perfect espresso shot is topped by beautiful, thick, golden foam known as crema, a product of the natural oils in the coffee bean, and the source of its rich flavour and aroma. It is important to note that your espresso coffee must be both well roasted coffee and correctly ground. If you cannot buy ground espresso coffee, use a coffee grinder to grind the beans. The coffee must not be ground too fine. It must be slightly granulated, with a consistency somewhat between flour and sugar. Too fine a grind results in bitter, overextracted espresso and a risk of blocking the grid of the brewing head and the filter; too coarse and the espresso will be weak and under-extracted. In addition to the coffee you use, the other three factors that determine perfect espresso results are water, temperature and pressure. Your Krups machine ensures all three are precision-controlled by expertly designed technology. What you must ensure is that the water you use is freshly-drawn (so that it has not had time to stagnate in the air), without any chlorine odor and at a fairly cold temperature. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding espresso. The first is that espresso should be bitter and burnt tasting. In fact, the ideal espresso shot should be aromatic, bittersweet (not bitter) and assertive, with a lingering aftertaste.

The second myth is that drinking espresso will keep you awake all night. Actually, despite its strong flavour, espresso contains less caffeine than regular coffee; typically 60-80 mg per shot compared to 80-100 mg per cup of regular coffee due to espressos longer, darker roasting. And finally, many people think that espresso takes too long to prepare. The truth is, as the name implies, an espresso is intended to be served quickly, without elaborate preparation. As you will discover, your Krups espresso machine has been intuitively designed for easy use and built for the long term.

Description

a b c d e f g h I J k l m n o p q r s Tank lid Removable water tank Warming plate for cups Coffee selection buttons Start / Stop switch with temperature control light (blue) Hot water button Steam button Brewing head Steam nozzle Auto Cappuccino accessory Perfect froth accessory Grid Drip tray Filter holder Filter for one or two cups (ground coffee) E.S.E. filter Storage for filter sieves Claris water filter (optional) Measuring spoon

Getting Started

To successfully enjoy the full benefits of your new Krups espresso machine, please carefully read these instructions in their entirety before using this product.
Place your espresso machine on a stable, heat resistant surface away from, for example, an electrical heating plate or near a flame. Plug the machine into a grounded electrical socket. Verify that the voltage indicated on the technical specifications on the bottom of the unit corresponds to your electrical installation. Ensure the drip tray and drip tray grid are in place when using the machine. Before using your machine for the first time, clean the system completely as follows: Open the lid and lift out the water container using the handle (1). Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (2). Place the water container back into the machine by positioning it firmly in the water container compartment (3) and close the lid. Turn on the machine (4). The start/stop switch will blink. Two filters are set in the tank lid. Place one of the filter baskets in the filter holder (5). Then put the filter holder up against the machines brewing head. To ensure that the filter holder is in the correct position, turn the handle so it points to the left at a 45 degree angle (6), place the filter holder flat against the brewing head, then turn the handle towards the right (7) as far as it can go. Place a container, as large as possible, beneath the filter holder (8). As soon as the start/stop switch begins to glow continuously, the coffee selection buttons will glow continuously. The machine is ready to operate Pressing the button for two coffees (10) will now cause water to run through the machines pipes. Repeat this process five times. As an accessory, there is a filter cartridge (N art. F088) not delivered with the machine.

Using the various functions of your espresso machine
1. MAKING ESPRESSO. WITH GROUND COFFEE
For best results, we recommend that you first pre-heat the accessories (filter holder, filter basket and cups) without putting in ground coffee. To do this : Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4). Put the filter holder and an empty filter basket in place (6) (7), and place the espresso cups underneath. As soon as the coffee selection buttons begin to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate. Choose one of the coffee selection button or (9) (10). The cups will fill with hot water. Once filled, empty them. After making your first espresso and the machine is warmed, the espresso cups can then be pre-heated on the cup warming plate. Preparing an espresso :
Fill the water container (1) (2) (3) and turn

on the machine (4).

Put the filter basket for one or two cups into

the filter holder (5).

Place some ground coffee in the filter basket
(1 or 2 measuring scoops), and then tamp it down firmly; the coffee should reach the lip of the filter (11) (12). Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the filter (13). Replace the filter holder into the machine. Turn the filter holder until it is firmly locked into place (6) (7). Place one or two espresso cups beneath the filter holder. As soon as the coffee selection buttons begin to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate Your machine is already preprogrammed for the preparation of one or two cups of espresso.
Press your choice of coffee size by pressing or the respective coffee selection button (9) (10). When the programmed quantity is reached, espresso stops running automaticly. Remove the filter holder and the filter from the machine and take out the coffee grounds (14). The filter basket can be refilled to make more espressos. Caution: if the water container is empty and the pump is running, you will hear a very distinct noise, which is louder than the normal operating sound. If this happens, press the start/stop switch (4). Check the water container and refill as needed. Never let the machine run when the water container is empty as this can damage the pump.
USING THE SPECIAL E.S.E. FILTER
E.S.E., which stands for Easy Serving Espresso, is a selected measure of coffee, ground and pressed between two filter papers making a coffee pod which is ready to use (for example illy pods). This system makes it easy for you to prepare your espresso and to clean the machine. The E.S.E. system was designed for making Italian-style espresso ristretto or short espresso. We do not intend, or recommend, that the E.S.E. servings be used for making more then one single serving or a long espresso. We recommend that you take care when handling and storing the E.S.E. pre-portioned pods so that they do not become deformed. For best results, we recommend that you preheat the accessories (filter holder, filter basket and cups) without any coffee. To do this, see section entitled Espresso Making above. Preparing an espresso: Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4). Setting the E.S.E. pod (18). Tear excess paper from pod at perforated edge. Place the E.S.E. pod with the RED MARKING FACE DOWN (bend the paper

corners down) in the E.S.E. filter holder fitted with its own filter. Take care to put all the paper inside the filter or you may have some drips. Placing the E.S.E. pod correctly will create a richer, thicker crema. Locking the handle tightly and properly will also help avoid leakage from the filter holder and ensure a better brewing cycle. Place the filter holder inside the brewing head and firmly turn the handle as far right as possible (6) (7) (8). As soon as the coffee selection buttons commence to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate. Press the single serving coffee button (9). When the recommended quantity of coffee has been reached (35ml), press the coffee button (9) again if suitable volume was not preprogrammed. Remove the filter holder from the brewing head and throw away the used coffee pod. NOTE: All pods (such as those sold by Starbucks and Illy ) can be used in your Krups XP 4050 as long as they are E.S.E. standard pods.
illy is a registered trademark of illy espresso of the americas, inc. Starbucks is a registered trademark of the Starbucks Coffee Company.
2. PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE:
Should you wish to alter the preprogrammed quantity (50ml per cup, manufacturing setting) of espresso filled into one or two cups, proceed as follows: Fill the water container (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4). Put the filter basket for one or two cups into the filter holder (5). Place some ground coffee in the filter basket (1 or 2 measuring scoops), and then tamp it down firmly; the coffee should reach the lip of the filter (11) (12) or a E.S.E. pod in the E.S.E. filter (18). Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the filter (13). Replace the filter holder (6) (7).
Place one or two cups beneath the filter holder. As soon as the coffee selection buttons begin to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate. Hold down either the one or two cups or (9) (10) (>3 sec). The button coffee button and start/stop switch will begin to blink. When the desired quantity of espresso has run through, stop the machine by pressing the coffee button or (9) (10). The quantity that just ran through into your cup is now automatically programmed into the machine.

3. HOT WATER PREPARATION

You can prepare hot water with this machine. Fill the water container (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4). Place the cup beneath the auto cappuccino accessory. As soon as hot water button commences to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate. Press the hot water button (15). When the desired quantity of water has run through, stop the machine by pressing again the hot water button (15).
4. STEAM FUNCTION FOR PREPARING CAPPUCCINO

AND LATTE

The thumping noise which occurs while steam is being produced comes from the intermittent regulation of the pump and has no effect on the proper working of the machine. Caution: during and after use of the machine, the metallic parts of the auto cappuccino accessory can become extremly hot. It is best to use fresh, skim or low-fat, well chilled milk. The milk container must also be cold (do not run it under hot water before frothing the milk). Using the Auto Cappuccino accessory The auto cappuccino accessory makes it easy to produce steamed frothy milk for making cappuccino, latte or even hot chocolate.
Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4). Put the auto cappucino accessory in place on the steam nozzle. Place a cup under the auto cappuccino accessory. Pour about 100 ml of cold milk into a container. Insert the flexible tube into this container or directly in the milk (17a). Please note the straight cut end of tube must fit inside auto cappuccino device and irregular end dipped in the milk. Turn the setting knob on the auto cappuccino accessory to the position cappuccino or latte. When the machine is ready (start/stop switch glows continously), press the steam button (16), and it will begin to blink. When the steam button glows continuously again, the machine is now ready for steam. Press the steam button (16). Once the desired level of froth has been produced, press the steam button again to (16). stop Follow this cleaning operation in order to prevent the milk from drying on the auto cappuccino accessory: Place a cup under the auto cappuccino accessory Immerse the flexible tube into a clean container 1/3 full of water. Press the steam button (16) and when all the water has run through, press the steam button again (16) to stop. Next, clean the auto cappuccino accessory with a damp cloth. We recommend that you clean the auto cappuccino accessory immediately. For more thorough cleaning of the auto cappuccino accessory, please refer to the section below entitled Cleaning the machine. If you wish to make an espresso immediately after steaming milk, the machine must first be allowed to cool down in order to achieve the correct temperature required to prepare an espresso.

Machine automatically cools down when pressing the coffee button (one or two cups) - When cooling down, the start/stop button blinks and hot water automatically flows into drip tray. When correct temperature is reached, the coffee selection buttons will glow continously and the machine is ready to make espresso. Using the perfect froth accessory as an alternative to the auto cappuccino accesssory. Replace the auto cappuccino accessory with the perfect froth accessory. Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4). When the machine is ready (start/stop switch glows continuously), press the steam button (16), and the start/stop switch will begin to blink. When the steam button glows continuously again, the machine is ready for steam. Immerse the perfect froth accessory in the milk to be heated (we recommend that a stainless steel container with a capacity of about 0,5 litres be used).(17b)
Hold the container under the perfect froth

Cleaning the Machine

- Never wash your espresso machine accessories in the dishwasher. After use, the water tank must be emptied. Drip tray If several espressos are being prepared one after the other, the drip tray should be emptied from time to time (about once every 7 - 8 espressos) (19). The presence of water is normal and does not signify a leak. If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little non-abrasive washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. Replace it correctly (20). The brewing head, the filter and the filter holder These must be cleaned after each use. All you need to do is wipe with a damp cloth over the brewing head of your machine and to wash the other accessories in water and a little nonabrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry. If the brewing head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the grid, clean it and refit it, pressing down firmly (21). When your espresso machine is not being used, do not leave the filter holder on the machine as it will cause unnecessary wear of the gasket. The cup warming plate: remove this to clean it with water and a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry. The auto cappuccino accessory For more thorough cleaning the auto cappuccino accessory can be dismantled from the machine. Clean it with water, a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid and a small brush. Rinse and dry it before refitting it. Please note the direction of fitting the flexible tube : engage the straight-cut end in the auto cappuccino accessory.
accessory in such a way that the tip is immersed in the milk. (16). Keep the container steady during this operation. Do not allow the tip of the perfect froth accessory to touch the bottom of the container as this will obstruct the steam output. Once the desired level of froth has been produced, press the steam button (16) again to stop. Follow this cleaning operation in order to prevent the milk from drying on the auto cappuccino accessory: Submerge the perfect froth accessory in a container with water. Press the steam button (16) and when all the water has run through, press the steam button again (16) to stop.

Wipe the perfect froth accessory with a Press the steam button

Descaling

Descalling is necessary to keep your espresso machine running efficiently. As a result descaling of your espresso machine should be done fairly regularly.

damp cloth.

Use caution when descaling your espresso
machine as the acid substance within the descaling powder may damage countertops or any other surface it comes in contact with. The warranty of this machine does not include espresso machines that do not function, or do not function properly, because descaling has not been carried out. We would advise you to use the Krups descaling solution that is available from Krups. Descaling depends on the hardness of the water, but also on the frequency of use. - To descale follow the following method: Unscrew the grid from the head of the machine and clean it (21). Dissolve a packet of KRUPS descaling solution in 17 oz/510 ml of lukewarm water and pour the whole batch into the empty water container. Start the machine (4). Place a container, as large as possible, beneath the auto cappuccino accessory. As soon as the start/stop switch begins to glow continuously, the machine is ready. Press the hot water button (15), and run through 1/3 of the liquid. Press the hot water button again (15) to stop. Move the container under the brewing head. Run the second third of the liquid immediately by pressing the coffee button (10) as many times as necessary. Stop the machine by pressing the start/stop switch (4) and wait for 10 - 15 minutes to allow the descaler to take effect. Next, start the machine again (4) and allow the rest of the liquid to run through by pressing the coffee button (10) as many times as necessary. Then rinse with two water containers of fresh water, clean the brewing head and replace the grid on the head of the machine (see section on Cleaning the Machine).

Troubleshooting

Problems Espresso not hot enough. Probable causes Corrective actions Cups, filter and filter holder are cold. Preheat the accessories (cups, filter, filter holder) See paragraph Preparing an espresso. See paragraph Preparing an espresso.
Coffee leaks around the filter holder.
The filter holder is not mounted correctly or has not been tightened sufficiently. There are coffee grounds on the edge of the filter. The brewing head gasket is dirty. The brewing head gasket is defective. Leaking through paper pod.
Clean around the filter and the gasket. Clean the gasket with a damp cloth. Contact an approved Krups service center. Tear excess paper from pod at perforated edge. Place the E.S.E. pod with the RED MARKING FACE DOWN (bend the paper corners down). Take care to put all the paper inside the filter. Fill the water tank. Press firmly down on the water tank.
Pump is very noisy. No water in the water tank. Water tank incorrectly mounted.
Coffee grounds too Use fresh coffee. old or very dry and the pump cannot produce pressure. Water does not run No water in the through. water tank. Water tank incorrectly mounted. The filter is blocked, the coffee grounds are too fine or tamped down too hard. Fill the water tank. Press firmly down on the water tank. Clean the filter and the grid on the head. See the paragraph Maintenance and try a coarser coffee.

Brewing head grid is encrusted.
Put the grid to soak in descaling solution See paragraph Maintenance. See paragraph Descaling.
Add sugar if desired and enjoy.
. Cappuccino For caf quality cappuccino, the ideal quantities are as follows: 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot, steamed milk, 1/3 frothy milk. Use 5 oz. cups that have been pre-heated. Steam your milk and froth using the cappuccino accessory. Fill your cup with 1/3 espresso coffee. Spoon in on top of your espresso froth, filling another 1/3 of your cup. Pour in your steamed milk, filling the final 1/3 of your cup. Lastly, sprinkle with drinking chocolate powder or cinnamon. Cafe latte For a state of the art latte, the ideal quantities are as follows: 1/3 espresso, 2/3 hot, steamed milk topped with some frothed milk. Prepare a classic espresso in a large cup. Add steamed milk. Top with some froth.

Machine needs descaling.

Water runs through Coffee grounds too Try a finer coffee. too quickly. coarse. Quantity of ground coffee is insufficient. Use the spoon provided to measure out the coffee.
Coffee grounds not Tamp down the tamped down coffee again. firmly enough. The espresso has no crema. Coffee grounds too coarse. Coffee grounds not tamped. Coffee grounds stale or too dry. The milk is not very Auto cappuccino frothy. accessory blocked. Milk not fresh. Milk is lukewarm. Lots of water on Grounds not the coffee grounds. properly tamped down. Try a finer-ground coffe. Tamp down the coffee again. Use fresh coffee. See paragraph Maintenance. Use fresh milk. Put milk in refrigerator. Tamp down the grounds.
Insufficient quantity Increase the of ground coffee quantity of ground. coffee.

Recipes

Savor your espresso just as you like it: when you want to relax or to top off a good meal. Here are a few recipes that you will be able to create with your espresso machine. Classic espresso
Take one measuring spoonful of good
quality well roasted espresso coffee, and make an espresso directly into a pre-heated cup. If you use good, finely ground coffee, the cup will be crowned by a fine head of golden crema.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Krups product is warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. During this period, the Krups product that, upon inspection by Krups, is proved defective, will be repaired or replaced, at Krups option, without charge to the customer. If a replacement product is sent, it will carry the remaining warranty of the original product. This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from a buyers or users misuse of the product, negligence, failure to follow Krups instructions, use on current or voltage other than that stamped on the product, wear and tear, alteration or repair not authorized by Krups, or use for commercial purposes. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ARE MADE BY KRUPS OR ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. If you believe your product is defective, bring the product (or send it, postage prepaid) along with proof of purchase to the nearest authorized Krups Service Center. (Please contact your respective countries customer service department, indicated below, for the address of the nearest authorized Krups Service Center.) If you send the product, please include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed defect.