Russell Hobbs 10444 Product information sheet

ESPRESSO MAKER
Model No. 10444
Instructions and guarantee
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Read these instructions before using your Espresso Maker and keep them in a
safe place for future reference. If you pass the Espresso Maker on to anyone
else, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it until
you’re satisfied that the Espresso Maker is working.
Important safeguards
When using electrical appliances, follow basic safety precautions, including:
1.Take care — the espresso maker uses steam under pressure.
2.Don’t try to remove the pressure cap while the espresso maker is
working.
3.Release all pressure after use and before trying to remove the
pressure cap.
4.The espresso maker must always be supervised while switched on.
5.The espresso maker must be used only by a responsible adult.
6.Don’t put it in water, don’t use it in a bathroom or near any
source of water, and don’t use it outdoors.
7.Don’t touch hot surfaces (carafe, filter holder or steam pipe),
use handles/knobs.
8.Take care to avoid contact with steam when using the milk frother.
9.Fill with at least 2 cups of water, but not more than one carafe-full.
10.Don’t overfill. If overfilled, boiling water or steam may be ejected.
11.Use only clean, cold, fresh water, don’t fill with milk or any other liquid.
12.Before refilling the espresso maker, switch it off, let it cool down for a
couple of minutes, then release the pressure before removing the pressure
cap (“Releasing steam” on page 6).
13.Don’t interfere with the espresso maker while it’s brewing. If you need to
stop it for any reason, turn off the heating, unplug it, let it cool down,
then release the pressure (“Releasing steam” on page 6).
16.Position the espresso on a firm, level, heat-resistant surface, close to a
power socket and out of reach of children.
17.Route the mains lead so that it doesn’t overhang and can’t be caught
accidentally.
18.Keep the espresso maker and the mains lead away from hot surfaces,
hotplates, hot hobs and burners.
20.Unplug the espresso maker when not in use, before moving and before
cleaning. Let it cool down and release the pressure (“Releasing steam” on
page 6) before moving or cleaning.
21.Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we provide.
22.Don’t use the espresso maker for any purpose other than those described in
these instructions.
23.Don’t operate this appliance after it malfunctions or if the power cord or
plug is damaged. There are no user-serviceable parts. If the mains lead is
damaged, the coffee maker must be returned in order to avoid hazard.
24.Don’t try to reposition the handle on the carafe, you’ll break the glass.
Household use only
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Safety valve
In the unlikely event of the normal controls failing, a safety valve in the
pressure cap will open automatically and release excess pressure. If this
happens, don’t touch the espresso maker. Unplug it and let it cool down for at
least one hour before trying to release the pressure or open the pressure cap.
Before use
Before using the espresso maker for the first time, or if it hasn’t been used for
a long time, clean out any dust that may have gathered inside it.
Run it through three cycles without coffee. Between cycles, discard the water,
unplug, let it cool, and release the pressure (“Releasing steam” on page 6).
Using the Espresso Maker
Note:Measurements are given in metric units. Imperial units given in brackets
are only rough equivalents.
Making Espresso (from cold)
1.Remove the carafe from under the filter holder. You’ll need to turn it until
the slot in the carafe lid is aligned with the nozzle under the filter holder.
2.Remove the pressure cap by turning it anticlockwise.
Filling
3.Pour the required amount of water into the pressure tank. You must use at
least 125ml (4 fl oz), but not more than 400ml (14 fl oz).
4.It’s best to use the carafe to measure the water. The front is marked from
2 to 4 (espresso) cups. Fill to at least the 2 cup level. If you use the carafe,
you can’t overfill the espresso maker.
5.Refit the pressure cap and turn it clockwise until it’s fully tightened.
6.Remove the filter holder by turning the handle to the left arrow (open) on
the front of the espresso maker, then lower it from the brewing head.
7.Check that the filter is inside the filter holder.
8.Put enough fine ground coffee for 2 or 4 cups of espresso into the filter.
Levels are marked on the inside of the filter. Don’t fill above the 4 mark.
9.Tamp the coffee down lightly with a spoon — don’t press too hard, you’ll
make the coffee too strong and bitter.
10. Run the scoop round the filter holder rim to clear it of any coffee grounds.
Loading
11.Flip the retaining clip back, out of the way, then lift the filter holder up to
the brewing head.
12.Align the filter holder handle with the left arrow (open) on the
front of the espresso maker. The lugs on top of the filter holder should
engage in the lugs round the brewing head.
13.Turn the handle to the right arrow (close) to lock the filter holder in place.
The marks may not match exactly — turn the handle as far right as it’ll go.
14.Put the lid on the carafe, turn it to align the arrow on the lid with the
arrow on the side of the carafe, then slide the carafe between the filter
holder and the drip tray.
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The control
The control switches the element on and off and operates the valve. The
“Heating” light indicates when the element is on.
The positions are, anti-clockwise from the bottom:
Hot water for coffee: the valve directs the output from the boiler to the
brewing head to make coffee, the heater is switched on.
Off closed: the valve is closed, the heater is switched off.
Release steam: the valve is gradually opened to release residual steam, the
heater is switched off.
Steam for cappuccino: the valve directs the output from the boiler to the
steam pipe to generate steam, the heater is switched on.
Switching on
15.Turn the control to bring the mark to the “Off closed” area.
16.Plug the espresso maker into the power socket and switch the socket on if
it’s switchable.
17.Turn the control fully clockwise `to heat the water. The “Heating” light
will come on.
18. Within a few minutes you’ll see coffee liquor dripping into the carafe. If
you’re making Cappuccino, go to point 31 on page 6.
19.When the coffee stops flowing, the process is complete.
20.Turn the control clockwise to bring the mark to the “Off closed” area.
Don’t turn it as far as the “Release steam” markings yet.
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