Bene Casa 6-Cup Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker Instruction Manual

1. Uvod

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. Važne sigurnosne upute

• 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.
• Neophodan je strogi nadzor kada bilo koji uređaj koriste djeca ili u blizini djece.
• Isključite utikač iz utičnice kada nije u upotrebi i prije čišćenja. Ostavite da se ohladi prije stavljanja ili skidanja dijelova i prije čišćenja uređaja.
• Nemojte koristiti nijedan uređaj s oštećenim kabelom ili utikačem ili nakon što uređaj ne radi ispravno ili je na bilo koji način oštećen.
• Korištenje dodataka koje nije preporučio proizvođač uređaja može dovesti do požara, strujnog udara ili ozljeda osoba.
• Ne koristiti na otvorenom.
• Nemojte dopustiti da kabel visi preko ruba stola ili pulta ili da dodiruje vruće površine.
• Ne stavljajte na ili blizu vrućeg plinskog ili električnog plamenika ili u zagrijanu pećnicu.
• Uvijek prvo priključite utikač na uređaj, a zatim uključite kabel u zidnu utičnicu. Za isključivanje, isključite bilo koju kontrolu, a zatim izvucite utikač iz zidne utičnice.
• Nemojte koristiti uređaj za druge namjene osim namijenjene.
• Budite izuzetno oprezni prilikom odlaganja vruće pare.
• Ensure the pressure release valve is clear and not obstructed.
• Do not overfill the water chamber above the pressure release valve.

3. Komponente proizvoda

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. Ručka

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. Postavljanje i prva upotreba

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

1. Rastaviti: Unscrew the top chamber from the bottom chamber. Remove the funnel filter basket.
2. Pranje: 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. Sastavite: Reassemble the espresso maker.
4. Prvo kuhanje (ciklus čišćenja): 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. Suho: Prije skladištenja ili sljedeće upotrebe, ostavite sve dijelove da se potpuno osuše.

5. Upute za rad

Follow these steps to brew espresso:

1. Fill Water Chamber: 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. Dodajte talog kave: Insert the funnel filter basket into the bottom chamber. Fill the funnel filter basket with finely ground espresso coffee. Do not tamp kavu. Lagano poravnajte talog.
3. Sastavite: 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. toplina: 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. Skuhati: 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. Maknite s vatre: Once the top chamber is full of espresso and the gurgling sound becomes more pronounced, remove the espresso maker from the heat source.
7. Poslužiti: 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.

Savjeti za najbolje rezultate:

• 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. Čišćenje i održavanje

Pravilno čišćenje i održavanje produžit će vijek trajanja vašeg aparata za espresso:

1. Hlađenje: Always allow the espresso maker to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning.
2. Rastaviti: Unscrew the top chamber from the bottom chamber. Remove the funnel filter basket, filter gasket, and filter plate.
3. Ispiranje: 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. Suho: Dry all parts completely with a soft cloth or air dry before reassembling or storing. This prevents oxidation and water spots.
6. Skladištenje: Store the espresso maker disassembled or with the top chamber loosely screwed on to allow air circulation.

Važne napomene:

• Nemojte koristiti abrazivna sredstva za čišćenje ili spužvice za ribanje.
• Ne prati u perilici posuđa.
• Periodically check the rubber gasket and filter plate for wear and tear. Replace if necessary to maintain a proper seal.

7. Rješavanje problema

8. Specifikacije

• Model: OS-6C-ES
• Kapacitet: 6 Espresso Cups
• Materijal: Aluminij
• Značajke: See-through lid, pressure release valve, stay-cool handle
• Kompatibilnost: Suitable for gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops. Not suitable for induction.

9. Jamstvo i podrška

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.

Proizvođač: Overstock (Bene Casa)

Broj modela: OS-6C-ES

UPC: 037005582200

ASIN: B0BWLS3X7W