Russell Hobbs 28250-56 User Manual

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FILLING
1. Remove the water tank by lifting it upwards (Fig A).
2. Fill the water tank with cold, fresh water to the max marking (Fig. B).
3. Ret the water tank (Fig. C). Ensure it is correctly tted and fully seated.
MAKING ESPRESSO
Espresso can be enjoyed on it’s own or used for many popular espresso based variations such as Latte, Cappucinno, Americano, etc. Your
espresso maker can make a single shot (approx. 30ml), or a double shot (60ml) of espresso.
Filling the portalter
1. Decide whether you are making a single shot or double shot.
2. For a single shot t the 1 shot (smaller) sieve into the portalter; for a double t the 2 shot (larger) sieve (Fig. D).
3. Use the measure to ll the sieve (Fig. E). For a single shot use 1 measure and for a double use 2 measures (Fig. F). The coee in the
measure should be level and not heaped (Fig. G).
4. Lightly tamp (compress) the coee into the portalter using the at end of the measure (Fig. H) until it is level. You need to compact
the coee just enough to create resistance to the water as it passes through the coee. Too loose and the water passes easily through
the coee and the full avour won’t be extracted. Too tight and it will be dicult for the water to pass through the coee and the
avour will be harsh and bitter.
Fitting the portalter
1. Make sure the rim of the portalter is free from any coee debris. Fit it into the machine with the handle facing out to the left so that is
is aligned with the Umark (Fig. J).
2. Push the portalter upwards then turn it to the right until it stops (Fig. K).
• To remove the portalter, turn it to the left until the handle lines up with the Umark.
Brewing
1. Place a cup/cups on the drip tray under the outlet of the portalter. You can make a single shot into one cup, a double shot into one
cup or a double shot shared between two cups by placing two cups side by side under the outlet and preparing the portalter with
the 2 cup sieve.
2. Make sure that the steam control is set to the o (A) position.
3. Switch the unit on by moving the control to the on (F) position.
4. The unit will start to heat up. The status gauge pointer will move to the preheat (C) position and the light will slowly pulse on and o.
5. Once the unit has heated up the pointer will move to the ready (B) position and the light will remain on.
6. Move the control to the brew (G) position. Your coee maker will pump a small amount of water into the lter before pausing for a few
seconds. This pre-infusion step ensures that the maximum avour is extracted from the coee.
7. After pre-infusion (approx. 5 seconds), coee will start to come out of the portalter. IMPORTANT: Do not leave the machine
unattended while brewing. The machine will continue to dispense coee for up to 60 seconds. It is up to you to manually stop
the machine once sucent coee has been made (typically, this is 30 ml for a single shot, 60 ml for a double). To stop brewing,
move the control from the brewing (G) position to the on (F) or o (A) position.
8. When you have nished, move the control to the o (A) position.
STEAM/HOT WATER FUNCTIONS
The steam/hot water functions can be used to heat milk, froth milk and heat drinks that have cooled.
Steaming milk
1. Move the control to the steam position (D). The gauge will move to the preheat (C) position as the unit heats up. Once the
temperature is correct, the gauge will move to the (D) position.
2. Fill a small jug with milk.
3. Hold the jug under the steam nozzle with the nozzle beneath the surface of the milk.
4. Turn the steam/hot water control counterclockwise. The further counterclockwise you turn the control, the more steam is produced.
5. When the milk is heated to your satisfaction, turn the steam/hot water control clockwise to the o (A) position.
6. Clean the steam nozzle.
Frothing milk
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under ‘Steaming milk’. Use cold milk from the refridgerator for best results.
2. Hold the jug under the nozzle as above and open the steam/hot water control as desired.
3. To make frothy milk with large bubbles, hold the nozzle just under the surface of the milk and make circular motions with the jug as
steam is released (Fig. L).
4. To make frothy milk with small bubbles (micro foam), hold the nozzle fully under the surface of the milk and make circular motions with
the jug as steam is released (Fig. M).
5. Turn the steam/hot water control clockwise to the o (A) position when you are nished.
6. Clean the steam nozzle.

Russell Hobbs 28250-56 Specifications

General

Brand	Russell Hobbs
Model	28250-56
Category	Coffee Maker
Language	English