Manual de instrucciones de la cafetera espresso de aluminio para estufa Bene Casa de 6 tazas

1. Introducción

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. Instrucciones de seguridad 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.
• Es necesaria una estrecha supervisión cuando cualquier aparato sea utilizado por niños o cerca de ellos.
• Desenchufe el aparato del tomacorriente cuando no lo utilice y antes de limpiarlo. Deje que se enfríe antes de colocar o quitar piezas y antes de limpiarlo.
• No opere ningún aparato con un cable o enchufe dañado o después de que el aparato funcione mal o haya sufrido algún daño de cualquier tipo.
• El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante del aparato puede provocar incendios, descargas eléctricas o lesiones a las personas.
• No utilizar en exteriores.
• No deje que el cable cuelgue del borde de la mesa o mostrador, ni que toque superficies calientes.
• No lo coloque sobre o cerca de un quemador de gas o eléctrico caliente, ni dentro de un horno caliente.
• Siempre conecte primero el enchufe al aparato y luego el cable a la toma de corriente. Para desconectarlo, apague cualquier control y desenchúfelo de la toma de corriente.
• No utilice el aparato para ningún fin distinto del previsto.
• Tenga mucho cuidado al desechar vapor caliente.
• Ensure the pressure release valve is clear and not obstructed.
• Do not overfill the water chamber above the pressure release valve.

3. Componentes del producto

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. Manejar

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 y primer 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. Lavar: 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. Armar: Reassemble the espresso maker.
4. Primera infusión (ciclo de limpieza): 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: Allow all parts to dry completely before storage or next use.

5. Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Follow these steps to brew espresso:

1. Llenar la cámara de agua: 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. Agregar café molido: Insert the funnel filter basket into the bottom chamber. Fill the funnel filter basket with finely ground espresso coffee. Do not tamp el café. Nivele los granos suavemente.
3. Armar: 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. Elaborar cerveza: 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 del fuego: Once the top chamber is full of espresso and the gurgling sound becomes more pronounced, remove the espresso maker from the heat source.
7. Atender: 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.

Consejos para obtener mejores 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. Limpieza y mantenimiento

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

1. Enfriarse: 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. Enjuague: 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. Almacenamiento: Store the espresso maker disassembled or with the top chamber loosely screwed on to allow air circulation.

Notas importantes:

• No utilice limpiadores abrasivos ni estropajos.
• No lavar en lavavajillas.
• Revise periódicamente la junta de goma y la placa del filtro para detectar desgaste. Reemplácelas si es necesario para mantener un sellado adecuado.

7. Solución de problemas

8. Especificaciones

• Modelo: OS-6C-ES
• Capacidad: 6 Espresso Cups
• Material: Aluminio
• Características: See-through lid, pressure release valve, stay-cool handle
• Compatibilidad: Suitable for gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops. Not suitable for induction.

9. Garantía y 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

Código postal: 037005582200

ASIN: B0BWLS3X7W