Matsui MCE100 User manual

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Stand your coffee maker on a stable, level surface Caution - steam can be produced when using your coffee maker.
during use.
Do not place or store your coffee maker where it Be careful when opening the lid of your coffee maker - it can
can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid. be hot.
Do not reach for the appliance if it has Do not touch hot surface. Use handles or knobs.
fallen in any water or any other liquid. Your coffee maker should be placed away from heat sources
Unplug immediately such as gas/electric hobs as these can remain extremely hot for
Do not use any other carafe or filter other than long periods after being switched off.
the ones supplied. Keep the power cord away from any heated surface.
Do not fill your coffee maker with any liquid other Unplug the coffee maker from the main supply before
than water and do not attemp to switch it on if the cleaning.
maximum level is exceeded. Use the coffee maker only for its intended use, as
If the main cord of this coffee maker is damaged, it described in this manual.
must be replaced.(contact an authorised service Do not use outdoors.
center)
Make sure that children can not touch the
coffee maker when hot or pull the mains lead. Never use your coffee maker if it is damaged in any way.
Do not allow young children to play with your
coffee maker.
Do not remove any fixed covers. Never use the coffee
This coffee maker is intended for home use. maker if it is not working properly, or if it has been
only. It is not to be used in commercial dropped or damaged.
catering conditions.
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Please read the instructions and have a good look at the illustrations before using the coffee maker.

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Operate your coffee maker once or twice without coffee using the instructions provided to remove any dust inside.
Making Espresso...
Make sure the Espresso/Cappuccino switch Insert the filter holder in the brewing head
is in the OFF position. and engage the lugs in the locking ring.
Plug in the machine. Turn the filter holder firmly to the right until
it will go no further.
Place your metal filter into the filter holder.
The metal filter is marked inside indicating The filter holder should be as far as right in
2 or 4 cups. the locking ring as possible. If the filter is not
at least in the middle of the locking ring, do
Fill the metal filter with ground espresso not operate the machine. Remove the filter
coffee. Pack the coffee lightly. holder and re-insert it as described above
until the filter is correctly located.
Clear any excess coffee from the rim of the Open the lid and unscrew the Bolier cap by
filter holder. This will ensure the filter holder turning it anti-clockwise.
will fit properly into the brewing head.
Please Note : Espresso requires a finer grind than regular coffee.
Do not fill with more coffee than indicated by the 4 cup
marking. This might cause clogging or overflow.

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WARNING NEVER FILL THE BOILER CHAMBER WHILE
IN OPERATION. MAKE SURE IT IS SWITCHED
OFF. NEVER POUR MORE THAN 240ml OF
WATER INTO THE BOILER CHAMBER.
Using the glass carafe, fill the boiler chamber
with fresh, cold water to the required level.
Measuring guidelines : The glass carafe has marking for 2 cups, 4
cups.
2 cups of water makes 2 cups of espresso.
4 cups of water make 4 cups of espresso.
Place the Boiler Cap on the machine and
turn it clockwise until it is secure.
Place the carafe lid on the carafe. Let the
opening points towards the pouring spout
on the carafe.
Slide the carafe under the filter holder.
Make sure the nozzle in the filter holder
locates in the opening of the carafe lid.
Now you are ready to maker espresso.
Turn the Espresso/Cappuccino switch to
BREW. The indicator light will illuminate.
After approximately 2 minutes the water would have reached the
correct temperature. The water will pass through the ground coffee,
producing espresso coffee.

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Once the espresso has stopped brewing, turn
the Espresso/cappuccino switch to OFF.
The indicator light will go out, indicating
that the machine is off.
WARNING: THE FILTER HOLDER GETS HOT DURING
OPERATION. IF THE MACHINE HAS BEEN IN OPERATION,
DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL PARTS WHEN REMOVING THE
FILTER HOLDER. AFTER REMOVING, COOL THE METAL
PARTS UNDER RUNNING WATER.
To make more espresso proceed as follows :
a. Check the boiler chamber is empty and not under pressure
(see the PRESSURE WARNING on this page)
b. Remove the filter holder, empty the filter holder.
Use the filter retainer to stop the filter falling out of the
holder.
c. Repeat steps for making espresso.
After Use ~
PRESSURE WARNING:YOU MUST NEVER OPEN THE BOILER CAP OR
REMOVE THE FILTER HOLDER WHILE THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED
"ON", OR AS LONG AS THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE BOILER.
Follow the instructions below to find out if the boiler is still under
pressure These precautions should be followed while your machine is in use
and up to 15 mins after the machine was last used.
Make sure the Espresso/Cappuccino switch
is in the OFF position. Unplug the machine
from the main supply.
Hold a jug containing cold water under the
steam nozzle and immerse the nozzle in the
cold water.
Turn the swith to steam position until steam
come out of the steam nozzle. Keep the nozzle
in the cold water until the flow of steam stops.

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Turn the Espresso/Cappuccino Switch to OFF
It is now safe to remove the boiler cap and
filter holder.
Making Cappuccino…
Start the espresso making process. Add extra
water to the boiler chamber.
Fill a small stainless steel jug or mug
1/3 or 1/2 full with fresh cold milk.
Lift the jug until the steam nozzle is immersed
up to 1/2 cm in the milk.
WARNING: THE BODY OF THE JUG/MUG WILL
BE BECOME VERY HOT DURING
FROTHING.

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After use…
Turn the Espresso/Cappuccino switch to steam position and adjust the steam flow to
achieve the desired froth.
Turn the Espresso /Cappuccino switch to OFF. Follow page 6 to release pressure,
until the volume of the milk has doubled.
The top half will be frothed milk and the
bottom half will be steamed milk.
Spoon the foam into the cups with the espresso
coffee. Add the liquid milk.
A cappuccino should consist of 1/3 coffee,
1/3 hot milk and 1/3 froth.

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Open the hinge lid. Ensure the filter basket
is positioned correctly.
Install cone shape filter in the filter basket.
Put in the ground coffee in the filter.
Pour in the desired quantity of water. The
water window indicated the number of cups
you make, maximum of 8.
PLEASE NOTE : The amount of freshly brewed
coffee delivered after the brewing process will
always be slightly less than the amount put
into the water chamber. This is due to the
minimal absorption of the water by the ground
coffee. Therefore, put in a little more water
to begin with so that you will have the
number of cups that you desire.
Push the spout to position centrally over the
basket and close the hinge lid.
Place the glass carafe on the warming plate.
Press the button to switch on, the switch light
will illuminate indicating that the brewing
process has begun.
Set the aroma selection.
Position 1-3 is for stronger tasting coffee
Position 4-8 is for ordinary coffee.
How to use your coffee maker to make coffee…