Gaggia cubika plus Operating Instructions Manual

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• 18 •Note for cleaning: Keep the filter of the Portafilterclean, by removing and washing it with drinkingwater after each use (Fig. 17).5.2 Using Coffee Pods• (Fig.9-A) - Remove the ground coffee filter (11) from thePortafilter (14) by pulling it out.• (Fig.10) - Insert the coffee pod adapter (13) - with thecurved part facing down - into the Portafilter (14); theninsert the pod filter (12).• (Fig.11) - Insert the Portafilter into the brew unit from thebottom (7).• (Fig.12) - Turn the Portafilter from left to right until it locksin place.• Release the grip from the Portafilter. The handleautomatically turns slightly towards the left.This movement assures the perfect operation of thePortafilter.• (Fig.14) - Preheat the Portafilter by pressing the brewbutton (15). Water will pour out of the Portafilter (thisoperation is only necessary for the first coffee).• After a few ounces of water have flowed out, press thecoffee button (15) again to stop hot water dispensing.• (Fig.16) - Remove the Portafilter from the machine byturning it from right to left and emptying out the remainingwater.• Insert the pod in the Portafilter; make sure the paper fromthe pod does not hang over the edge of the Portafilter.• (Fig.11) - Insert the Portafilter into the brew unit from thebottom (7).• (Fig.12) - Turn the Portafilter from left to right until it locksin place.• Take 1 preheated cup and place it under the Portafilter;check that it is correctly placed under the coffeedispensing holes.• (Fig. 14) - Press the brew button (15).• When the desired quantity of coffee has been reached,press the coffee button (15) again to stop coffee brewingand remove the cup of coffee.• (Fig.16) - Wait a few seconds after brewing, then removethe Portafilter and dispose of the used pod.Note for cleaning: Keep the filter of the Portafilterclean by removing it and washing with drinkingwater after each use (Fig. 17).6 TIPS FOR CHOOSING COFFEEAs a general rule any type of coffee available on themarket can be used. However, coffee is a natural productand its flavor changes according to its origin and blend.Therefore it is a good idea to try different types, in orderto find the most suited to your personal taste.For best results, we recommend using blends which aremade especially for espresso coffee machines. Coffeeshould always be dispensed by the Portafilter without a"dripping" effect.The speed of coffee dispensing can be modified byslightly changing the amount of coffee in the filter and/orusing a different coffee grind.BEFORE USING THE HOT WATER/STEAMFUNCTION, MAKE SURE THAT THE STEAMSPOUT (PANNARELLO) IS POSITIONED OVER THEDRIP TRAY.7 HOT WATERDanger of scalding! At the beginning, shortspurts of hot water may come out. The brewingspout can reach high temperatures: do not touch it withbare hands.• (Fig.7) - Press the ON/OFF button (17).• Wait until the brew button light (15) turns on. The machineis now ready.• During this operation, the brew button (15) may flash onand off; this is to be considered as standard operationand not a fault.• (Fig.8) - Place a container or a glass under the steamspout (Pannarello). Open the knob (3) by turning itcounter-clockwise and press the button (15).• When the desired quantity of hot water has beendispensed, press the button (15) and close the knob (3)by turning it clockwise.• Remove the container with hot water.8 STEAM / CAPPUCCINODanger of scalding! At the beginning, shortspurts of hot water may come out. The brewingspout can reach high temperatures: do not touch it withbare hands.• (Fig.7) - Press the ON/OFF button (17).• Wait until the brew button (15) turns on.• (Fig.19) - Press the steam button (16). The brew buttonlight goes off (15).• Wait until the steam button light (16) turns on. The machineis now ready for steam dispensing.• During this operation, the steam button (16) light may flashon and off. This is to be considered as standard operationand not a fault.• (Fig.18) - Insert a container below the steam spout andopen the knob (3) for a few seconds, so that residual waterflows out of the steam spout (Pannarello). Wait until thereis a steady jet of steam.• Close the knob (3) and remove the container.• Fill a container 1/3 with cold milk.Use cold milk to get a better froth.• (Fig.20) - Immerse the steam spout in the milk and openthe knob (3) by turning it counter-clockwise. Turn the