Grinding Espresso Beans For Espresso; Cleaning And Care; Storage - Silvercrest SKMS 150 A1 Operating Instructions Manual

Grinding espresso beans
for espresso
Ground coffee for espresso always requires very
fine grinding. Ensure that you grind the special
espresso beans for an appropriate time (approx.
45 seconds) when preparing espresso.
NOTE
► To reach the grinding grade needed for
espresso, we recommend grinding a maximum
of 36 g of espresso beans (around 4 tbsp.) for
around 45 seconds.
When grinding espresso beans, proceed exactly as
described in the section "Grinding coffee beans for
filter coffee" and use the following guide values.
Use the following guide values to help you:
–
18 g (approx. 2 tbsp.) of espresso beans
for 2 cups of espresso.
–
36 g (approx. 4 tbsp.) of espresso beans
for 4 cups of espresso.

Cleaning and care

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► Always remove the plug from the mains power
socket before you clean the appliance.
Never immerse the appliance's motor
unit 2 in liquid, and never allow liquid to
enter the motor unit housing 2.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
Take great care when handling the blade 4.
►
It is extremely sharp!
Clean the interior of motor unit 2 after every
♦
use with a dry, soft cloth or the cleaning brush 6.
■ 6 │ GB │ IE
Clean the outside of the motor unit 2 with a
♦
moist cloth after every use. For stubborn dirt,
add some mild detergent to the cloth. Rinse
detergent residues off with fresh water. Ensure
that there are no detergent residues on the
appliance, and that the appliance is completely
dry before using it again.
Rinse the lid 1 in lukewarm water with a little
♦
detergent in it.
NOTE
The lid 1 can also be washed in the
►
dishwasher. Place it in the upper
basket of the dishwasher, if possible,
and make sure that it is not jammed.
♦ Ensure that all detergent residues have been
removed and that the lid 1 is completely dry
before you reuse the appliance.

Storage

♦ Always wipe the appliance down thoroughly
before storing.
♦ Wrap the power cable around the cable
retainer 5. Guide the end of the power cable
with the plug through the recess on the housing.
♦ Store the appliance in a clean and dry location.
SKMS 150 A1