Zelmer 13Z016: 15. Making steam (foaming milk)

necessity to fill in water. Make sure to turn the water off turn the steam control (12) to position, i.e. turn it

clockwise, so the sign

will cover the marker on the casing of the espresso machine. Open the water tank

cover (1) and pour in the water. After replenishing water, the sound signal will stop. To continue with the hot

water mode turn the steam control (12) to position

, i.e. turn it counterclockwise, so the sign will

cover the casing of the espresso machine.

CAUTION!

Moving the steam/hot water nozzle (10) is possible only by means of a special attachment (Fig. 9). The

steam/hot water nozzle (10) is extremely hot.

15. Making steam (foaming milk)

In order to foam milk you have to use the steam mode. The function of the steam is twofold. The steam heats up and

mixes the milk with air, giving it a smooth, velvet look. Similarly as in coffee brewing, foaming milk needs some

experience and you will achieve better results in time.

Tip: Remember that coffee is the basis for all coffee-based beverages and milk is only an addition.

Remark: It is advisable to make coffee first, then start foaming milk.

The steam mode may be used for heating up beverages.

15.1. Make espresso according to paragraph 11 or paragraph 13.

15.2. Estimate the amount of milk needed on the base of the number of cups of coffee or the size of a pot for milk.

• Tip: Remember that the amount of milk increases during foaming.

• Pour in cool milk into a stainless pot, filling it up to 1/3 or 1/2 of its capacity.

• Tip: Keep the stainless pot with milk in a refrigerator for it to be cool. Remember not to rinse the pot with

hot water before use.

15.3. Press the steam mode select button

(E). You will hear a sound signal. The display panel will indicate

informing you that it is now in steam mode.

15.4. The

indicator on the display panel will begin to whirl, signalizing that the espresso machine is heating up.

15.5. When the

indicator stops whirling, you will hear a sound signal informing you that the machine is ready for

use (has reached the right temperature).

15.6. Rinse the steam/hot water nozzle (10) by placing an other container apart from the pot with milk and acting

according to paragraph 6.2.5. The steam nozzle will be rinsed.

15.7. Place the steam nozzle (10) in the milk pot (Fig. 8) in such a way that the nozzle is about 1/2 cm below the

level of milk and activate the steam trigger turn the steam control (12) to position

, i.e. turn it

counterclockwise, so the sign

will cover the casing of the espresso machine.

• Tilt the pot in such a way that the steam nozzle is placed in the pot and gradually lower the pot until the

nozzle is below the level of milk. This will result in foaming milk.

• Important: Do not allow for steam to go out unevenly, as milk in such a case will not be foamed

appropriately. To avoid such a situation pick up the pot in such a way that the nozzle is placed deeper in

the milk. Remember that a foam should be ideally light and soft.

• When the milk is heated and foamed, its level will rise. When it happens, lower the pot keeping the end of

the nozzle under the level of milk.

• When the foam is done lift the pot in such a way that the nozzle is placed in the middle of milk.

• Tip: The amount of foam differs depending on the type of prepared beverage. For example, cappuccino

needs more foam than an espresso-based coffee beverage served with foamed milk.

• Close off steam as soon as milk is heated up to 60–65°C turn the steam control (12) to

position, i.e.

turn it clockwise, so the sign

will cover the marker on the casing of the espresso machine.

• Tip: If you have not got a thermometer, a good way to measure the temperature is to touch the side of the

pot. If the milk is hot enough, you will not be able to hold your hand for more than 3 seconds..

• Important: Do not boil the milk up.

• Remove the pot. Immediately wipe the steam nozzle (10) and its ending with a clean, wet cloth, as well as

rinse it with a small amount of steam as before the process of milk foaming.

• Holding the pot in hand tap it on the table to release air bubbles and then move it in circles till the milk is

shiny and there are no air bubbles visible. This will help to get a uniform consistency of milk and foam.

15.8. Add the foamed milk to the espresso prepared earlier. Your cappuccino is now ready.

15.9. To end working with the hot water mode on, press power on/off button

(A). You will hear a sound signal.

The

indicator will go off from the display panel, informing that the espresso machine is back to the

coffee brew mode.

CAUTION!

If there is not enough water in the water tank (1), the nozzle (10) will not produce hot water. The

indicator

will flash on the display panel and you will hear a repeating sound signal informing you about the

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