GASTROBACK ® Operating Instructions Design Espresso Plus E.S.E.-pad-system suitable for espresso pads Art.-No. 42606 Design Espresso Plus Read all provided instructions before first use! Model and attachments are subject to change! For household use only! Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in these instructions. Table of Contents Important Warning Notes....................................................................................................34 Knowing Your Design Espresso Plus......................................................................................35 Important Safeguards..............................................................................
Dear Customer! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Gastroback Design Espresso Plus. The durable housing, the handy size and professional functionality, as well as an outstanding performance and easy handling of the Design Espresso Plus is ideal for getting started in the world of espresso. A variety of specialty coffees such as latte macchiato, cappuccino and latte can be prepared easily. The required milk foam is provided through the integrated steam wand in a few seconds.
Important warning Notes • Never leave small children unsupervised with the appliance or the parts of the appliance! Always make sure that the appliance is properly and fully assembled before you plug the power cord into the outlet and turn on the appliance. • Do not remove the steam wand out of the milk, as long as steam escapes. Otherwise hot milk may splash out of the frothing jug.
knowing your design espresso plus Cup-PreheatingFunction warming plate for cups Water Tank removable 1.
Important Safeguards Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, heat or fire, and moving parts. Any use for other purposes is prohibited by the manufacturer and must be avoided.
• During operation the appliance is under overpressure! Switch the appliance always first to the standby position before removing the filter. • During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 15 cm on each side and 1 m above to furniture, walls, boards, curtains, and other objects. Do not operate the appliance beneath or below any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials, boards, or drop-lights to avoid damage caused by steam, heat, or condensate.
• Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the grouphead before using the machine. • Never remove the portafilter during the brewing operation as the machine is under pressure. • Do not move the appliance whilst in operation. • Do not leave any food dry on the appliance. Always clean the appliance after each use to prevent a build up of baked-on foods (See: ›Care and Cleaning‹). Always keep the appliance and the accessories clean. • Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads (e.g.
• The moisture content of the coffee grounds in the portafilter, which is due to the special brewing technology of the machine, represents not a malfunction of the appliance. • Store packaging materials out of reach of children.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other substance. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Always make sure that the portafilter inserted correctly into the grouphead before operating the appliance. When brewing the espresso high pressure is produced - risk of burns! • Never remove the portafilter during brewing. • Always wait until the appliance is cooled down to room temperature and empty the water tank and the drip tray before moving or cleaning the appliance. Grasp the appliance on both sides of the bottom of the appliance base (not the drip tray!) If you want to move the appliance.
Before the first use, you should operate the appliance without coffee. The internal components of the appliance will be heated and purged. Follow the instructions according to the section ›Preparing a Coffee‹.
Filling the Water Tank 1. Lift the cover of the water tank upwards. You can lift the water tank by the open lid. Fill the water tank with clean, running cold water. ATTENTION: When operating the appliance, always ensure that the water level in the water tank is between the filling marks MIN (100 ml) and MAX (1500 ml). Check the water level every time before turning the appliance on and fill with fresh water if nessecary.
Tamping the Espresso 1. Distribute the ground coffee evenly in the filter and press the espresso powder with the flat bottom of the spoon (tamper) evenly but not too tightly (see: ›Useful tips‹). 2. Clean off thoroughly any spilled espresso powder on the edge of the filter. The edge must be very clean so that the filter can be closed pressure-tight to the grouphead. Using Espresso Pads If you want to use espresso pads, insert an appropriate espresso pad into the provided filter.
Brewing the Espresso Once the appliance has reached the operating temperature, the heating indicator turns off. Note: If the appliance is an extended time in standby position the heating indicator begins to light up in between. If the temperature decreases in the grouphead, the heater will automatically switch on again to maintain a constant operating temperature. Once the operating temperature is reached, the heating indicator turns off. The appliance is back in standby position. 1.
waste. Do not dispose of the espresso powder in the sink, otherwise the drain could be clogged. 3. The filters sit firmly in the portafilter. Lift the filter by the recesses on the sides of the portafilter to remove it from the portafilter. 4. Rinse the filter and portafilter with clear water and allow these components to dry. Frothing milk WARNING: The steam wand and the attachment are very hot after use for some time. Always check first that these components have cooled down before you touch these.
Frothing Milk WARNING: Hot steam or hot water escape from the steam wand. Never place your hands or other body parts under the steam wand, or less if the selector switch is on the steam or hot water position. Place a suitable container under the steam wand before you turn the selector switch into the steam or hot water position. 1. Make sure that there is sufficient water in the water tank (between the MIN and MAX marks). Steam 2. Press the ›on/off‹-switch and turn on the appliance. 3.
center into the ›standby‹-position before you remove the frothing jug from the steam wand. Only thereby the steam generation is terminated immediately. 9. Once the milk has the desired texture and is sufficiently heated (to control you can gently touch the bottom of the frothing jug - but you do not scald yourself), turn the selector switch in the middle into the standby position, and turn the appliance off. Only then remove the frothing jug down from the steam wand.
ATTENTION: The cup bottom and the vessel can be very hot because of the hot water. WARNING: Do not remove the steam and hot water wand from the cup, as long as hot water is still leaking. Hot water may splash out of the cup. Turn the selector switch always first to center into the standby position before removing the cup from the steam and hot water wand. Only thereby the water generation is terminated immediately. useful tips Preparing a good coffee is an art that is easily learned.
Tamping the Coffee Once you have filled the right amount of coffee powder into the filter, you must press the ground coffee evenly as possible. To do this, use the flat bottom of the spoon. The coffee must be very firmly pressed. • If you press the coffee too hard, the water flows too slowly through the powder. The coffee is dark and bitter. • If you press the ground coffee too little, then the water flows through too quickly and the flavors remain in the coffee powder. The coffee is watery and bland.
Cleaning the Steam Wand Clean the steam wand each time after you have frothed milk, otherwise protein and fat in the milk will form a solid crust, through which the steam wand and the openings in the attachment are clogged. 1. Make sure first that the appliance is in the standby position (the selector switch is in the middle) and the steam wand and the attachment are no longer hot. 2. Remove the attachment from the steam wand and rinse the attachment in warm water. 3. Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the Housing and the Warming Plate Wipe the housing of the appliance and the warming plate with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe dry afterwards with a clean cloth. ATTENTION: Never use abrasives cleaners or harsh abrasive tools (example: pot cleaner) to clean the appliance or its parts. Cleaning the Drip Tray 1. Pull the drip tray forward, out of the appliance and empty the drip tray (at the latest after a day or when the level indicator (red float) indicates that the drip tray is full - see picture).
98175). This Descaler contains special metal gentle additives and is matched to the components used in our machines. Using the Gastroback Premium Descaler a mixture of 50 ml descaler and max. 750 ml of water is recommended. Due to the differences of water hardness and we can not make any precise specifications on the frequency on the decalcifying. The following table is a non-binding recommendation and is for guidance only.
Trouble shooting Problem Espresso does not run through. Possible Cause Appliance is not turned on or plugged in. Water tank is empty. The selector switch is not on espresso position. Espresso grind is too fine. The Simple Solution to the Problem Ensure the machine is plugged in and the POWER button is pressed to on. Fill fresh cold water into the water tank. Turn the selector switch to espresso position. Use a ground coffee suitable for espresso machines; see: ›Useful Tips‹.
Problem The coffee is too cold. Possible Cause The appliance was not preheated. The Simple Solution to the Problem Always wait before brewing the espresso for the appliance to reach operating temperature and the heating indicator to turn off. The cups were not preheated. The warming plate (ontop of the appliance) is heated as soon as you turn on the appliance. Place your coffee mugs there for some time before brewing espresso.
storage Always turn the appliance off (power button), remove the power cord from the outlet and clean the appliance and all parts and tools if you do not want to use the appliance for a long time (see: ›Care and Cleaning‹). Empty the water tank and drip tray. Make sure that the appliance has cooled down, is clean and dry. Stow all accessories with the appliance. Store the appliance standing upwards. Place no other objects on the appliance.
Notes for disposal Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and packaging. Please contact your local disposal company. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
Coffee-Recepies Espresso Cappuccino Intense and aromatic, an espresso or short black as it’s also known uses about ¼ oz of ground espresso. It is served in a small cup or glass to a level of approximately 1 oz. The real thing is served very light and luke warm with 1/3 espresso to 1/3 steamed milk and a generous final 1/3 of creamy froth. For added finesse, hold a piece of card over one half of the cappuccino before dusting with chocolate.
Con Panna Tiramisu Meaning ›with cream‹ this heart warmer is a chic variation on old-fashioned Vienna Coffee. In a 3-4 oz cup, dress a double shot of espresso with a dollop of fresh cream, whipped until lossy. Dust with cinnamon and serve immediately. Makes 4 1½cups mascarpone 1¼cups cream 2½tablespoons powdered sugar ½ cup strong espresso coffee, cooled ½ cup coffee liqueur 16 sponge fingers Cocoa powder, for dusting 1. Combine mascarpone, cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
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