Manual de instrucións da cafetera de café expreso de aluminio para 6 tazas Bene Casa

1. Introdución

This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and efficient use of your Bene Casa 6-Cup Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker. Please read this manual thoroughly before first use and retain it for future reference. This appliance is designed to brew authentic Italian-style espresso on a stovetop.

2. Instrucións de seguridade importantes

• Read all instructions before operating the espresso maker.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle and knob.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or espresso maker in water or other liquid.
• É necesaria unha estreita supervisión cando calquera aparello é usado por nenos ou preto de eles.
• Desenchufe da toma cando non estea en uso e antes de limpalo. Deixar arrefriar antes de poñer ou quitar pezas e antes de limpar o aparello.
• Non faga funcionar ningún aparello cun cable ou enchufe danados ou despois de que o aparello funcione mal, ou teña danado de calquera xeito.
• O uso de accesorios non recomendados polo fabricante do aparello pode provocar incendios, descargas eléctricas ou lesións ás persoas.
• Non use ao aire libre.
• Non deixes que o cable colgue do bordo da mesa ou do mostrador nin toque superficies quentes.
• Non o coloque sobre ou preto dun queimador eléctrico ou de gas quente, nin nun forno quente.
• Conecte sempre primeiro o enchufe ao electrodoméstico e, a seguir, o cable á toma de corrente. Para desconectalo, poña calquera control na posición de apagado e, a seguir, retire o enchufe da toma de corrente.
• Non use o aparello para outros usos que os previstos.
• Teña moita precaución ao desfacerse do vapor quente.
• Ensure the pressure release valve is clear and not obstructed.
• Do not overfill the water chamber above the pressure release valve.

3. Compoñentes do produto

Familiarize yourself with the parts of your Bene Casa 6-Cup Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker:

1. Top Chamber (Carafe) with See-Through Lid
2. Filter Gasket and Filter Plate
3. Collection Chamber (Upper Part)
4. Funnel Filter Basket
5. Bottom Chamber (Boiler) with Pressure Release Valve
6. Manexar

Image 3.1: The Bene Casa 6-Cup Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker, showing its main components when separated. The bottom chamber holds water, the funnel filter basket holds coffee grounds, and the top chamber collects the brewed espresso.

4. Configuración e primeiro uso

Before using your espresso maker for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Desmontar: Unscrew the top chamber from the bottom chamber. Remove the funnel filter basket.
2. Lavado: Wash all parts (top chamber, funnel filter basket, bottom chamber, filter gasket, and filter plate) with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
3. Montar: Reassemble the espresso maker.
4. Primeira preparación (ciclo de limpeza): Fill the bottom chamber with water up to the level of the pressure release valve. Insert the funnel filter basket (empty). Screw the top chamber firmly onto the bottom chamber. Place on a stovetop burner over medium heat. Allow the water to boil and pass through the top chamber. Discard this first brew. Repeat this cleaning cycle 2-3 times to remove any manufacturing residues and season the pot.
5. Seco: Deixe que todas as pezas sequen completamente antes de gardalas ou usalas o seguinte vez.

5. Instrucións de funcionamento

Follow these steps to brew espresso:

1. Encher a cámara de auga: Unscrew the top chamber from the bottom chamber. Fill the bottom chamber with cold water up to the level of the pressure release valve. Do not exceed this level.
2. Engadir pos de café: Insert the funnel filter basket into the bottom chamber. Fill the funnel filter basket with finely ground espresso coffee. Do not tamp o café. Nivele os posos con coidado.
3. Montar: Carefully screw the top chamber firmly onto the bottom chamber. Ensure a tight seal to prevent steam leakage. Use the handle for leverage, but avoid twisting the handle itself.
4. Calor: Place the espresso maker on a stovetop burner over medium heat. For gas stoves, ensure the flame does not extend beyond the base of the pot.
5. Cervexa: As the water heats, pressure will build, forcing hot water up through the coffee grounds and into the top chamber. You will hear a gurgling sound and see espresso flowing into the top chamber through the see-through lid.
6. Retirar da calor: Once the top chamber is full of espresso and the gurgling sound becomes more pronounced, remove the espresso maker from the heat source.
7. Servir: Pour the freshly brewed espresso into cups immediately.

Image 5.1: The Bene Casa 6-Cup Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker fully assembled and ready for brewing. Note the handle and the see-through lid.

Consellos para obter os mellores resultados:

• Use fresh, cold water.
• Use coffee specifically ground for espresso or moka pots (fine, but not powder-fine).
• Do not overfill the coffee basket or tamp the grounds, as this can impede water flow and affect pressure.
• Keep the heat on medium; high heat can burn the coffee and damage the pot.
• Never place the espresso maker in a dishwasher.

6. Limpeza e Mantemento

Proper cleaning and maintenance will extend the life of your espresso maker:

1. Enfriamento: Always allow the espresso maker to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning.
2. Desmontar: Unscrew the top chamber from the bottom chamber. Remove the funnel filter basket, filter gasket, and filter plate.
3. Enxágüe: Rinse all parts thoroughly with warm water. Do not use soap or harsh detergents, as these can leave residues that affect the taste of future brews and can damage the aluminum.
4. Clean Gasket and Filter: Pay special attention to cleaning the filter plate and the rubber gasket to ensure no coffee grounds are trapped.
5. Seco: Dry all parts completely with a soft cloth or air dry before reassembling or storing. This prevents oxidation and water spots.
6. Almacenamento: Store the espresso maker disassembled or with the top chamber loosely screwed on to allow air circulation.

Notas importantes:

• Non use produtos de limpeza abrasivos nin estropajos.
• Non lave nun lavalouza.
• Periodically check the rubber gasket and filter plate for wear and tear. Replace if necessary to maintain a proper seal.

7 Solución de problemas

8. Especificacións

• Modelo: OS-6C-ES
• Capacidade: 6 cuncas de café expreso
• Material: Aluminio
• Características: See-through lid, pressure release valve, stay-cool handle
• Compatibilidade: Suitable for gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops. Not suitable for induction.

9. Garantía e soporte

This Bene Casa product is typically covered by a manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the packaging or the retailer's website for specific warranty terms and conditions. For technical support or inquiries regarding replacement parts, please contact the retailer or manufacturer directly using the contact information provided at the point of purchase.

Fabricante: Overstock (Bene Casa)

Número de modelo: OS-6C-ES

UPC: 037005582200

ASIN: B0BWLS3X7W