User manual MAGIMIX L EXPRESSO FILTRE

[. . . ] L'expresso & Filtre Program Automatic Instructions for use Thank you for buying a Magimix Espresso & Filter coffee maker. This appliance has been designed to enable you to experience of genuine espresso and filter coffee. Please read these instructions carefully before using your appliance and keep them in a safe place. Golden rules for making good coffee Quality of the ground coffee. To conserve all its freshness, avoid exposing it to air as much as possible. [. . . ] Descaling method : We recommend you use a special descaling product for coffee makers (avoid powders which do no dissolve well). How do I do it ? Your appliance will automatically tell you when it needs to be descaled: the indicator will come on. Approx. 30 minutes. Your appliance has an automatic descaling programme which makes the whole process simple and efficient. Fill the tank with water and then add the descaling product (never the other way round) according to the manufacturer's instructions on the packet. The water will intermittently flow through the The extractor head for approx. When the indicator light goes off and comes on, turn the selector function to . When all the indicator lights flash (except for the middle one, which will remain on), this means that the descaling phase is over. Starting the rinsing phase: - Press . The light will come on and will start flashing. When the indicator light stops flashing and stays on, turn the function selector to . The water will intermittently flow through the extractor head for approx. When all the indicator lights go out, this means that the entire descaling process is complete. NB : If you make a mistake during this process, you can halt the automatic descaling programme by unplugging your appliance. When you plug it back in, the indicator light will keep flashing until you have followed the entire descaling programme. 14 USING THE FILTER COFFEE PART How to brew filter coffee ? · Fill the jug with freshly-drawn water according to the number of cups you wish to brew. 110 ml) NB : The quantity of coffee that is brewed will be slightly smaller, due to evaporation and absorption of water by the ground coffee. · Lift the lid of the filter coffee compartment and fill the water tank. · Spoon the ground coffee into the filter using the measuring spoon. NB : These are approximative quantities and should be adapted to suit your individual tastes. NB : Your coffee maker is fitted with an anti-drip system which means that you can remove the jug while the coffee is brewing to pour yourself a cup of coffee. If the jug is incorrectly positioned or if you have not put its lid on, the filter holder will overflow. · Switch your appliance on by pressing . The red indicator light will come on and the water will start to flow after a few seconds. NB : The coffee will taste best if it is drunk as soon as it has been brewed. · Your appliance is fitted with an automatic switch-off, which means that it will turn itself off two hours after it was last used. 5 minutes after switching it off before opening the lid, in order to avoid spurts of steam. 15 Aftercare Cleaning · The body of the coffee maker: from time to time, wipe the outside of the machine with a damp cloth. [. . . ] Dust with cocoa powder. Filter coffee recipes Iced coffee Serves 2 · 45 cl cold strong coffee · 8 drops vanilla essence · 4 tbsp condensed milk · Ice cubes Process the ice cubes in a food processor to obtain approx. Pour into tall glasses and top with whipped cream (optional). Coffee granité · · · · 50 cl hot coffee 100 g sugar Pinch of cinnamon 3 cardamom pods Pour the coffee into a bowl, add the sugar and spices, stir and leave to cool. Pour the cold coffee into a tray and leave in the freezer for one hour or more, until crystals begin to form. Before serving, break up the frozen mixture with a fork to obtain a granular consistency. 20 Mulled coffee Serves 4 · 50 cl strong coffee · 50 cl apple juice · 2 tbsp demerara sugar · 3 finely-sliced oranges · 2 small cinnamon sticks · Pinch of mixed spice · 1 clove Bring all the ingredients to a boil over a moderate heat, turn the heat down and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. [. . . ]