Saeco Lirika Operating Instructions Manual

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• 13 •Machine Use - User ManualNote: It is advisable to also empty the drip tray(see section 6.3).Only when the display shows the following icons in sequence:REDREDmay the coffee grounds drawer be inserted into the machine. Af-ter inserting the drawer, the display shows the icon:GREENThe machine is now ready to brew coffee.3.12 Dispensing Steam / Preparing a CappuccinoThe machine can dispense steam quickly and easily with thetouch of a button.Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be precededby small jets of hot water. The Pannarello mayreach high temperatures. Never touch it with bare hands.Use the appropriate protective handle only.Important Note: Immediately after using steam,clean the Pannarello as described in section 6.1.1 Fill 1/3 of a container with cold milk.Note: To make a good quality cappuccino, use coldmilk (~5°C / 41°F) with a protein content of atleast 3%. Whole milk or skimmed milk may be used de-pending on individual taste.Note: When you plan to dispense steam right afterswitching on the machine or after brewing a cof-fee, some water still present in the circuit may need to bedispensed fi rst. To do this, press the “ ” button (22) todispense steam for a few seconds. Thereafter press the “” button (18) to stop dispensing. Continue with step 2.2 Place the Pannarello inside the container with the milk(Fig.10, page 3). Press the " " button (22).2 The machine needs time to preheat.YELLOW3 After preheating, the machine starts dispensing steam.GREEN4 In this phase, froth the milk as desired or heat the beverage tothe required temperature.Note: Froth the milk by gently swirling the con-tainer and moving it up and down.5 To conclude the steam dispensing process, press the " " but-ton (18).Note: After having pressed the “ ” button (18)it will take a few seconds before the machinestops dispensing steam completely.