Xavax 00111230 Coffee Maker Moka Pot Instruction Manual
- March 10, 2024
- xavax
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**Xavax 00111230 Coffee Maker Moka Pot Instruction Manual
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Thank you for choosing a Xavax product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you
sell the device, please pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.
Explanation of warning symbols and notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention
to specific hazards and risks.
Note
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Package contents
- 1 espresso maker
- 1 sealing ring
- 1 funnel
- 1 instruction manual
Safety instructions
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The product is intended for private, non-commercial, household use only.
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This product is not intended for use by persons, including children, with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking in experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how to use the product.
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Only use the espresso maker on suitable hobs: make sure that the espresso maker is suitable for the type of hob you want to use (e.g. gas, electric, induction hob).
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Fill the espresso maker correctly: be careful not to fill the espresso maker beyond the maximum capacity to just below the valve. Use warm water, but never boiling water.
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Assemble the espresso maker correctly: make sure that all parts of the espresso maker are properly assembled before placing it on the stove.
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Avoid overheating: do not leave the espresso maker on the stove for too long after the espresso has been prepared.
Overheating can cause damage or deformation of the espresso maker. -
Take care when handling: always use an oven mitt or heatresistant glove to avoid burns.
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Inspect regularly: check the espresso maker regularly for damage or wear and replace parts as necessary to ensure safety.
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Keep the espresso maker out of the reach of children and ensure that children do not have access to hot water or the hot appliance.
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Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Warning
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Caution! The espresso maker gets hot during operation.
There is a risk of injury. Avoid touching the surface of the unit. Only touch the unit by the handle! -
The lid of the coffee container must not be opened during the brewing process. Danger of scalding due to escaping steam!
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The water tank may only be filled with water! Never pour in milk, sugar, other liquids/ingredients!
Tip
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First, heat a little water in a separate pot or kettle. If you put the coffee pot directly on the hob, you will overheat the metal of the pot and the coffee may become bitter or tasteless. Unfortunately, this also often results in a metallic taste, because the pot releases flavours when it is too hot.
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Fill the lower jug of the espresso maker with already preheated – not boiling – water, but only to just below the valve, otherwise the pressure cannot equalise via the valve.
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Fill the funnel to the brim with freshly ground coffee beans or regular coffee powder. (If the coffee is home-ground, please ensure that the grind is between that for fine espresso and that for French press, and it is best to use a machine with a disc or cone grinder). The coffee powder should be evenly distributed up to the edge of the funnel and can then be smoothed out. Press it only very lightly with your finger! Never use an espresso tamper, otherwise the pressure will be too high during the brewing process! (If the coffee gets too strong, just reduce the amount of coffee powder a little next time.)
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Now place the funnel insert on the bottom part.
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Screw the upper part firmly onto the lower part. Make sure that no coffee powder causes the thread to dislodge.
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Now place the coffee pot on the hob over a medium heat. If the heat is too high, the coffee burns and a bitter aftertaste remains.
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After a few minutes you will hear gurgling/bubbling. The lid should be closed at this point. The coffee now runs through the riser tube into the top of the pot. Take the pot off the hob as soon as there isasteady stream and the coffee takes on a honey-like colour. The residual heat will still push all the water up and you will avoid burning the coffee.
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Hold the lower part of the pot briefly under cold water.
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Now you can pour your coffee intoasmall espresso cup.
Be careful when pouring – the pot might be a bit hot! (You can also preheat your espresso cup with a little hot water so that your coffee doesn’t cool down too quickly.)
Note
If the hob is larger than the espresso maker, there is no need to worry. The espresso maker can be used on a ceramic hob without any problems, even though it only covers about half the surface. This makes no difference to the brewing of the coffee. Make sure that the handle of the pot does not get too hot to prevent possible burns. Position the espresso maker at the edge of the hotplate and let the handle protrude outwards.
Cleaning and care
After use, allow the espresso maker to cool down before cleaning it. Remove
all residues to prevent the formation of deposits. Make sure that the valve
and the filter are free of blockages.
It is advisable to clean the espresso maker by hand, as many dishwasher
cleaners contain corrosive agents that could attack the material of your
espresso maker.
- Rinse: to do this, disassemble the espresso maker into its components after each use. Wash everything out with clean water. Please do not use rinsing agent under any circumstances, as the chemicals change the taste of the coffee.
- Then dry the individual parts, except for the top of the pot, with a towel. Precious coffee oils collect in the top of the pot and you should preserve them at all costs. Then let all3parts dry completely separately to avoid unpleasant odours.
- When everything has dried, simply put the espresso maker back together.
General cleaning is recommended every 2-3 weeks (depending on use). This
increases the life of the coffee maker many times over. To do this, clean
everything as usual and this time also wipe the coffee oils from the top of
the pot. Also remove the sealing ring and metal filter and clean them
thoroughly. Let everything dry well. Only then should you reassemble the
espresso maker. Even though the espresso maker has only been used a few times,
it may tarnish on the lower part due to heating too quickly, too great a
difference in temperature, etc. It is normal for the espresso maker to develop
these tarnish marks. You can usually remove the blue, rainbow-coloured streaks
quite easily with a descaler or some vinegar. Here we recommend the Xavax
premium descaler for high-quality coffee machines.
The cleaning works very well and the streaks disappear.
Golden, grey and black discolourations due to overheating are unfortunately
more stubborn and may require lemon concentrate and cleaning stone paste in
addition to the descaler solution. However, never use cleaning agents that are
too aggressive!
Warranty disclaimer
Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/ mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.
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