counterclockwise) and place decanter below this
alve. Make certain steam valve (4) is closed (turn right, clockwise). Plug into outlet and turn the "on-off" switch to "on".
Coffee will begin to drip out when water reaches the necessary temperature. Allow the coffee to drip out until it becomes a
sputtering thin stream mixed with steam; then close the coffee valve. If you wish a stronger brew, turn off the coffee valve
while coffee is still dripping for 30-60 seconds. Now you have espresso coffee.
If only espresso is desired, turn off the machine, stir the coffee once lightly and serve.
If you wish to make cappuccino, leave the unit on (making certain that the coffee valve and steam valve are both closed)
and wait until the steam light (17) turns off - approximately 2-5 minutes - for more steam to build up in the tank.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR GOOD ESPRESSO
1.Your CXE-25 espresso machine makes 3, 6 or 9 cups. The machine uses only 1/2 of the water in the tank for the coffee.
The water remaining in the tanks used to create steam. You must always fill the tank to the water level for the desired
amount of cups (Step 1) or an insufficient amount of coffee will be brewed. Your CXE-25 espresso machine should
produce15-17 oz (9 demitasse cups) of espresso if you fill to capacity. For 3 or 6 cups use adapter (13).
2. The type of coffee should be an Italian or French roast, fine drip grind for best results. If your coffee is too coarse, the
espresso will come out too fast and will be thin and bitter. If the coffee is ground to a fine powder, it can cause the coffee
alve (3) to become clogged. If no coffee comes out turn off machine unplug and release pressure through opening steam
alve (4), allowing water/steam to drain into a carafe.
3. Always fill coffee basket to capacity. Use adapter when making 3 or 6 cups.
4. If you wish to raise the temperature of the coffee that you have brewed. You may use the steam valve to super-heat the
coffee.
5. Since coffee tastes vary from person to person, it may be necessary for you to brew a few pots of espresso before you
discover the exact combination of brewing time and coffee that satisfies your own discriminating tastes. You may want to
try different blends of coffee.
6. Espresso is served in a 2-1/2 oz demitasse size cup.
7. Only coffee and water should be used to brew coffee.
PREPARATION OF MILK FOR
CAPPUCCINO
Frothing milk for cappuccino is a simple art,
however it does take practice.
fter coffee has finished brewing, close the
coffee valve (3) and leave the unit on.
Open the steam valve (4) and let a little
water/steam out to make sure the steam
alve is not clogged. If this is okay, close the
steam valve. Wait until the yellow steam
light (17) goes off (or 2-4 minutes). While
allowing for more pressure to build, fill a
pitcher between 1/4 and 1/2 full with cold
milk (do not use nonfat milk - use whole or
low-fat milk). A chilled scalding pitcher that
has been specifically designed for this
purpose works best. The pitcher should be
for one or two cups with a rounded bottom.
ceramic pitcher works well. Once the
technique has been mastered, a richer
cappuccino can be made easily and
professionally every time. To check for
adequate pressure, open the steam valve for a moment and close. If a fairly explosive jet of steam is released, there is
enough pressure to begin steaming. (You will learn to judge this by experience). NOTE:
If steam begins to escape from the
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