Alessi Girotondo KK19 Coffee Maker
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1. PARE PARTS In case of loss wear or breakage the following spare parts can be ordered from your usual Alessi supplier quoting the code number Heat resistant glass jug for 3 cup press filter coffee maker code 35740 Heat resistant glass jug for 8 cup press filter coffee maker code 35741 Upper filter holder with spring for 3 cup press filter coffee maker code 9094 3 FI S Upper filter holder with spring for 8 cup press filter coffee maker code 9094 8 FI S Mesh filter for 3 cup press filter coffee maker code 9094 3 RETE Mesh filter for 8 cup press filter coffee maker code 9094 8 RETE Lower filter holder for 3 cup press filter coffee maker code 9094 3 FI I Lower filter holder for 8 cup press filter coffee maker code 9094 8 FI I 9094 design Aldo Rossi 1985 design Michael Graves 1989 KK19 design King Kong 1994 Figura ALESSI 28882 Crusinallo VB Italia tel 0323 868611 fax 032 www alessi com 6416052. Pressfilter coffee makers The Alessi press filter coffee makers have been designed for those people who like to prepare their coffee using the method that is now particularly common in Northern Europe and America The press filter coffee maker or hand pressed filter coffee maker was first conceived in Italy in 1920 s It makes coffee that has a very particular flavour and smoothness different not only from the espresso machine and the percolator but also from the Melitta system with paper filters or even the Neapolitan coffee pot The main advantage of the press filter coffee maker is the fact that any amount of ground coffee and water can be used giving as weak or as strong a coffee as desired The Alessi press filter coffee maker are ideal for making coffee but also for making tea or herbal infusions For best results we recommend using your press filter coffee maker for one kind of beverage only so that any residual flavour of coffee or herbal teas do not spoil the taste of another beverage PLEASE NOTE When referring to a cup of coffee made by the press filter coffee maker method the intended cup is a large cup or mug around 10 cl not the small demitasse cup around 5 cl Instructions for use BEFORE USE Before using your press filter coffee maker for the first time we recommend washing it carefully using a non abrasive washing up liquid DURING USE Remove the lid and the filter Warm the glass jug by ri
3. nsing with very warm water Add the coffee to the jug best results are obtained with coffee that is not ground too finely The normal amount of coffee used is one heaped tablespoon per cup of coffee but of course your own taste and judgement will be the best guide to the precise quantity Onto the ground coffee pour as much water as required for the desired number of cups The maximum amount of water is indicated on the glass jug Stir well with a spoon Put the lid on the press filter coffee maker and leave the coffee to stand for 3 5 minutes Make sure that the filter remains in the up position and that it does not touch the froth that forms on the surface The longer the coffee stands the stronger it will become Press the filter down slowly but firmly The coffee is filtered immediately and is ready to drink CLEANING Rinse the various parts of the press filter coffee maker under running water and dry thoroughly So as not to spoil the taste of your coffee detergents are best avoided heat resistant glass jug is dishwasher safe We recommend taking the filter section apart every so often for thorough cleaning particularly if the press filter coffee maker has not been used for some time Unscrew the filter section by turning it clockwise on the rod Separate the three parts that make up the filter section and rinse them under running water Dry thoroughly and be sure to re assemble the filter correctly Fig 1 S
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