Saeco sup018mdr Operating Instructions Manual

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31Preparing coffee - Dispensing steami5.2 Dose adjustmentThe machine allows you to adjust theamount of coffee (dose) to be groundaccording to your requirements. Themanufacturer has set a standard dose thatsatisfies most needs: notch (A)corresponding to the point of reference (B).Turn the knob (12) inside the coffeecontainer counterclockwise to increase thedose of ground coffee; turn it clockwise toreduce the dose of ground coffee.You must carry out the dose adjustmentbefore pressing the button to dispensecoffee. This system makes it possible toachieve optimal coffee making with alltypes of coffee commercially available.5.3 Coffee dose per cupThe machine has been programmed for 3types of coffee: American-style, medium-strength or espresso.To adapt the programmed amounts to thecup size, place the cup beneath thedispenser, press the button for making thetype of coffee desired (18, 19, or 20) andkeep it pressed. In the digital field themessage 1coffee p r o g r . q u a n t i t y will appear.When the cup has been filled to the desiredlevel, release the button.Important: keep the button (18,19, or 20) pressed down for thewhole duration of the process.5.4 Single or double shots (1 or 2cups) When you press the coffee-makingbutton (18, 19, or 20) the machine willprepare one cup of coffee. To make twocups or a double shot of espresso, pressthe button twice.i You may stop dispensing at any time by brieflypressing the same button (18, 19, or 20)Important: the machine isequipped with an automatic pre-brewing system. The coffee blend is firstmoistened, the flow of coffee is brieflyinterrupted, and then the actualbrewing process starts; the messageprebrewingappears on the display.6 DISPENSING STEAM/PREPARING CAPPUCCINOThe steam may be used to froth milk forcappuccino and to heat up beverages. Themachine requires no pre-heating.Danger of scalding!The steam may be preceded bybrief sprays of hot water. The steamwand can reach very hightemperatures: avoid touching it directlywith your hands. When the machine is ready to di-spense coffee, position the steam wand(5) over the drip tray (2), open the hotwater/steam knob (6) for a few secondsto discharge residual water from the steamwand; in short time only steam will issuefrom the wand. The display will showsteam Close the knob (6). Fill the receptacle you want to use formaking cappuccino to 1/3 with cold milk.Use only cold milk to ensure the bestresults when making cappuccino. Place the tip of the steam wand inthe milk to be heated and open the knob(6); slowly raise the receptacle, withgentle rotating movements, to obtain auniform layer of foam.2730i32