ENGLISH• 32 •While hot water is being dispensed, the silicone tube inside thecappuccinatore must be inserted into the grating of the drip tray.Make sure the silicone tube cannot slip out while the machine is inuse.Note: Insert the tube into the grating, so that to avoidany contact with dirty water or ground coffee residues;the risk is that the drip tray contents may be sucked up.Steam/Cappuccino with the cappuccinatoreThe steam may be used to froth milk for cappuccino and to heat upbeverages.Danger of scalding!The steam may be preceded by brief sprays of hot water.The dispensing tube can reach very high temperatures: avoidingtouching it directly with your hands.• Position the cappuccinatore over the drip tray, open the “hotwater/steam” knob (16) for a few seconds to discharge residualwater from the cappuccinatore; in a short time only steam willissue from the tube.• Close the knob (16).• Place the intake tube in a suitable receptacle or directly into acontainer of milk, placed next to the machine.• Place a cup containing previously prepared coffee beneath the nozzleof the cappuccinatore.• Open the knob (16); frothed milk will start issuing from thecappuccinatore.• Move the pin on the cappuccinatore to regulate the thickness of thefoam; by pushing it upward you will increase its volume.When preparing cappuccino, use cold milk to ensurethe best results.• When you have finished using the cappuccinatore and steam, cleanthe cappuccinatore to remove residual milk.• Place a container filled with fresh drinking water alongside themachine and place the tip of the intake tube inside thecontainer.• Proceed as if you were making cappuccino, allowing the dirty waterto flow into a receptacle or directly into the drip tray.Cleaning the cappuccinatore.After using the cappuccinatore, you should clean it thoroughly to ensuremaximum hygiene and functionality over time.The cleaning steps are as follows:• Loosen the ring nut of the cappuccinatore.• Remove the cappuccinatore from the steam tube.• Remove the casing of the cappuccinatore.• Take off the cover, pin and intake tube.• Clean all the parts of the cappuccinatore thoroughly with runningdrinking water.• Reassemble the cappuccino maker.• Insert the cappuccinatore back in the steam tube.• Tighten the ring nut securely.Note: if the ring nut is not securely tightened, thecappuccinatore may slip out during use.11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEGeneral Cleaning• Maintenance and cleaning should only be carried out when theappliance is cold and disconnected from the power supply.• Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not wash the parts in