MC 10 - Coffee machine Petra Electric - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MC 10 Petra Electric

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Vor dem Benutzen

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Read these instructions carefully. They contain important notes for the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance. Keep them in a safe place and transfer them to a possible succeeding user. Only use the appliance for the purpose mentioned in these instructions.

When using pay particular attention to the following safety advice.

Safety Advice

- Connect the appliance to alternating current only - with a rated voltage according to the rating plate - to a correctly installed earthed socket. Cord and plug must be completely dry.

- Do not pull the connection cord over sharp edges or jam it, do not allow it to hang down and protect it from heat and oil.

- Only use the Mocha Coffee Maker with the corresponding base.

- Do not pull out the plug by the cord or touch it with wet hands.

- If the following happens do not use the kettle and unplug it immediately:

• the kettle or cord is damaged
• the appliance leaks

• any defect after a plunge or something similar is suspected. In these cases have the appliance repaired.

• Do not place the appliance onto hot surfaces, e.g. hot plate, etc. or near gas flames, it may melt.

• Do not place the appliance onto surfaces sensitive to water. Water splashes could damage it.
• Do not use the appliance without water.
• Only use coffee and espresso powder, never use instant powder, tea or cacao.
• Do not move the appliance and do not pull at the cord during use.
• Caution: The appliance will become hot during use. Scalding danger due to escaping steam! Only touch the hot Mocha Coffee Maker by the handle and do not open the lid when pouring out.
• You must not unscrew the jug as long as the heating element has not cooled down.
  • After every use, always empty the jug and the container completely. Do not leave remaining liquids in the appliance for longer time.
• Children are not aware of the dangers that can be caused by electrical appliances. Therefore never leave the appliance unattended during use. Use and store the device out of reach of children.
• Unplug in the following cases: - faults during use

- prior to cleaning and maintenance

- after use.

• Do not immerse the heating vessel or base in water.
• In case of misuse, wrong handling or incorrect repair no liability will be taken for possible damages. Claims under guarantee are also excluded in such cases.
• The appliance is not designed for commercial purposes.
• In case the cord of this appliance is damaged, it has to be replaced by authorized service agent of the manufacturer or a person having similar qualifications. Substantial dangers for the user can appear from inappropriate repairs.

Putting into operation

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Before first use clean all the components and rinse them under clear water. Firstly unscrew the jug (3) from the heating vessel (2) by turning counter-clockwise. For this hold on the recessed grips at the bottom of the heating vessel.

The heating vessel must not be immersed into the water. In order to take off the filter disk (9) remove the sealing (8) which must not be damaged. Inserting must be effected in a way that

the joint disk and the filter disk are laid side by side. The non-required length of the cord can be rolled up at the bottom of the base (1). The cord must not touch the hot appliance. Put the plug into an earthed socket.

Preparation

With the Mocha Coffee Maker, you can prepare 6 cups (à 50 ml) of coffee with strong, intensive flavour. You get the best coffee only with the maximum filling. In case of preparation with small filling quantity the coffee powder has no optimum flavour.

1. In the jug there is a MAX-marking. Pour the fresh water, measured with this marking, into the heating vessel.

2. Insert the funnel shaped filter (7) into the heating vessel and fill it, without pressing on, up to the rim with medium-ground powder from coffee and espresso beans. If the coffee is too ground or if the powder is pressed on in the funnel shaped filter, the filter might become blocked. Remove the remaining powder on the rim by the finger.

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1. Put the jug, like indicated in the illustration, onto the heating element and screw it tightly clockwise. Close the lid (4).
2. Put the appliance onto the base and press the start button (5). The control lamp on the button indicates that the appliance is heating.
3. The coffee is ready after 8 up to 10 minutes. It is well audible when the heating switches off automatically and the control lamp switches off.
4. The coffee is served directly from the appliance. Prior to pouring out, wave the jug carefully in order to have an equally strong coffee.
5. After every use rinse the jug and the container and clean the funnel shaped filter. It is easily removable when the container is tilted. It is normal that some water with some coffee powder remains in the heating element.
6. All the parts must be dry prior to screwing of the appliance.

Coffee variations

A strong coffee, made with the Mocha Coffee Maker MC10 espressiva by petra-electric, can be prepared in many different variations: e.g.

Coffee mocha - with liquid chocolate, hot milk and cream

Caramel macchiatto - with hot, frothed milk, vanilla flavour and caramel

Coffee coretto - with one shot of aniseed brandy, sambuca, amaretto, grappa or fernet brandies

Safety system

The safety valve (6) protects the appliance from too much pressure. Therefore it must not be manipulated. The security performance of the valve is not ensured if the appliance is operated with too much water. In case of erroneous operation without water, a thermostat protects the appliance from overheating by switching off the heating. After cooling down the appliance is again operational.

If the first thermostat fails in case of improper use, an additional temperature control ensures a reliable protection.

De-scaling

Lime scales cause loss of energy and reduce the life time of the appliance. Therefore, the container should regularly be de-scaled with usual de-scaling agents suitable for stainless steel. Please consider the user instructions of the manufacturer.

Only heaten the substance in open container, it must not boil, otherwise it will foam over the top of the kettle. After de-scaling rinse carefully with water.

Guarantee does not cover damages resulting from non-observance of the manufacturers instructions.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Never immerse the heating vessel into water. The single components are not dishwasher-proof. Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth only.

All metal components are made from rust-resistant stainless steel. Any iron moulds are only residues which stick on the surfaces. They can be removed with a special polishing agent for stainless steel. Do not use any caustic or scouring cleaning agents.

Check regularly whether the funnel shaped filter, joint disk and filter disk are damaged and replace them if necessary.

Causes for failure

- Appliance switches off early: The lime scale built up in the heating vessel is too thick.

- There is a steam escaping from the safety valve: The coffee is too pulverized.

If the failure cannot be removed have the appliance repaired.

For UK use only

- This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock.

- The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done according to the following instructions:

Warning - This appliance must be earthed

Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

green/yellow Earth

blue Neutral

brown Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

- the wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow,

- the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked the letter N or coloured black.

- the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter I, or coloured red.

- If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 13 A fuse conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of plug is used, the appliance must be protected by a 10 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.

If in doubt - consult a qualified electrician.

- Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.

The appliance complies with the EC regulations no. 73/23 EWG and no. 89/336 EWG.

Subject to technical changes Proper dispose of the packaging material.

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