Operate a Cappuccino Maker. Unscrew

¶ … Operate a cappuccino maker.

Unscrew the lid on the top of the cappuccino maker. Add the desired amount of water. The carafe is marked with two lines, indicating the amount of water needed for 2 shots or 4 shots of espresso. If you intend to foam milk, fill 2 centimeters above the fill line.

Ensure that the lid is screwed on tight. Also ensure that the steam knob is fully closed. Ensure that the cappuccino maker is plugged in.

Fill the coffee holder with the desired amount of ground coffee. The holder is marked with two lines, indicating 2 shots or 4. Do not exceed the line for the desired amount of espresso or the results will be below expectations.

Attach the coffee holder to the machine by placing the round end underneath of the overhang on the machine. There will be a matching round end on the underside of the overhang. The coffee holder will go into the round end at a 45 degree angle to the front of the machine. Then, move the coffee holder until it is in line with the direction of the overhang. There will be a click when the coffee holder is correctly inserted, and it will stay in place when you let go.

At the bottom of the coffee holder are two spouts. Place the carafe underneath of these two spouts.

Turn the cappuccino maker on by flicking the red button that is located at the base of the machine on the left side. The light will illuminate to indicate that the machine has been turned on.

After about a minute, espresso will drip through the coffee holder into the carafe. At this point, if you wish to steam milk for a cappuccino, latte or macchiato you should begin steaming the milk.

Place the amount of milk you desire into a small carafe (not provided). Position the carafe of milk such that the steaming wand is inserted into the milk. Then, turn the steam knob located on the upper right hand side of the cappuccino machine until you hear steam emerging and see the milk begin to bubble. Keeping the wand inserted into the milk at all times, move the milk up and down. For best results, bring the tip of the steaming wand near the surface of the milk to introduce air into the milk. Then, when the milk carafe begins to feel warm in your hand, turn the steam knob to the off position. Remove the milk carafe.

When the flow of espresso into the carafe has stopped, the espresso is ready. Turn the power button to the off mode. The light should no longer be illuminated. You may pour your espresso and prepare your beverage.