Bialetti BRIKKA - Moka Pot Espresso Coffee Manual

Overview

WARNINGS

Read the instructions carefully as they contain important information about safety, use and maintenance of the product.

READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND KEEP IT WITH CARE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

• These instructions are an integral part of the product and, throughout the entire life of the product, must be kept and be available. The documentation should be given to the subsequent owners of the product.
• Attention: this coffee maker requires a heat source for its operation and develops pressure inside. Failure to comply with the instructions may cause the risk of burn or the coffee maker burst.
• Before each use, make sure the coffee maker is not damaged and is complete with all its parts. Furthermore, check the valve, the funnel, the gasket, and the filter plate are intact and properly positioned, as shown on the figure. In case of doubts, contact the dealer or the manufacturer.
• Remove the packaging materials of the coff ee maker and any warning inside it before use.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Keep out of reach of children.
• Use the coffee maker for the purpose that it was designed for. The product is intended for household use only.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• Do not touch the hot surface of the coffee maker. The surfaces get hot, therefore use the handle and the knob to move the coffee maker.
• Never use the coffee maker without water in the heater.
• Never use other liquids in the heater or the upper part, the coffee maker is intended to be used with water only.
• The coffee maker is designed to be used only with water and ground coffee for Moka for household use: do not use other products (e.g. barley, cocoa, coffee extracts, tea, COFFEE FOR PERCOLATING FILTERS OR ESPRESSO MACHINES, etc.).
• Make sure the steam jet is oriented far from the user, by ensuring the safety valve is not oriented towards the user.
• To make an excellent creamy coffee, it is very important to respect the right amounts of water and coffee.
• When using a gas heat source, the flame must not go beyond the rim of the heater.
• In case of electric/ceramic glass plate, do not use the highest heat, but maintain a medium setting.
• Immediately remove the coffee maker from the heat source at the end of dispensing.
• Never use the coffee maker in the oven or in a microwave.
• Do not open or close the coffee maker using the handle.
• During use, close the lid of the coffee maker.
• In case of malfunctioning, do not use the product and contact the dealer or the manufacturer.
• After use, allow the coffee maker to cool down before opening it.
• After use, place the coffee maker on suitable surfaces, as its base reaches high temperatures. Do not store it in contact with flammable surfaces that might deteriorate with the heat.
• Choose only original Bialetti spare parts suitable for the model used.
• At the end of dispensing there might be some water in the heater.
• Never unscrew the valve system (2) from the column.

Tips

• When using the coffee maker for the first time, wash thoroughly with water and fill it only with water without coffee.
• Make at least 3 cups of coffee, discarding them (do not drink them), following the instructions below.
• Do not drink the first 3 dispensing operations of coffee as they are necessary for enhancing the aroma of coffee at best.
• Make sure the safety valve is not oriented towards the user.
• Hand wash only without using detergents and abrasive sponges to preserve its features over the time.
• Use ground coffee for Moka, that is with a suitable grinding, and never use fine grinding coffee.
• Never press coffee into the funnel.
• Store each part of the coffee maker completely dry and without closing it.
• Replace the gasket, if worn. It is recommended to replace it at least once a year anyway.
• Do not beat the funnel to remove the coffee, as it might get damaged or get ovalized, jeopardizing a proper sealing.

MAKING COFFEE

1. Fill heater (10) with cold water by using the graduated measuring cup supplied (11), following the amounts indicated in the table (*).
   
2. Insert the funnel filter (8) into the heater (10).
   
3. Fill the funnel filter (8) with ground coffee for Moka, without pressing it down, taking care not to leave coffee powder on the rim of the coffee maker.
   
4. Screw the upper part (5) on the heater (10) and tighten well, without pressing too much and avoiding to force the handle (4).
   
5. Put the coffee maker on the heat source. In case of flame, prevent it from going beyond the rim of the coffee unit. In case of electric/ ceramic glass plate, maintain a medium setting.
   
6. After few seconds, make sure froth formation has been completed inside the upper part (5).
7. Immediately remove Brikka from the heat source.
8. Pour coffee into the cups, evenly distributing the coffee and froth*.

(*) Indicative value: it can vary based on the amount of water or coffee, the type of coffee blend, and its grinding (see table).

NOTE: After having removed Brikka from the heat source, for few seconds dispensing might be still heard from the valve system (2).

When the coffee has come out, do not leave Brikka on the heat source. The froth might disappear and the coffee might overflow from the upper part.

BIALETTI INSPECTION SAFETY VALVE

The Bialetti valve has been patented and designed to guarantee the use of the coffee maker in complete safety.
Using the coffee maker with drinking water might entail the risk of formation of lime scale in the hole of the valve, causing its clogging. To avoid clogging arising from lime scale, just move the small piston coming out of the valve along its axis during the normal washing operations, It is advisable to carry out this inspection periodically to ensure its proper operation. The safety valve is a protective element and should intervene only in conditions of abnormal operation or use of the coffee maker.

FAQ

The coffee maker does not dispense

• Check the presence of all parts.

The safety valve vents

• Make sure coffee used is ground coffee for Moka.
• Make sure it is not pressed into the funnel.
• Make sure there is not too much water in the heater.

If the phenomenon still remains, it could signal a malfunctioning, therefore do not use the product and contact the dealer.

The coffee maker leaks water

• Check proper tightening of the coffee maker.
• Check the gasket for wear and replace, if necessary.
• Make sure there is no coffee powder residues on the rim of the heater.

The coffee maker does not dispense coffee

• Check proper tightening of the coffee maker.
• Check the coffee maker for leakage.

The coffee maker did not make froth

• Check water level. Always use the appropriate measuring cup.
• Remove Brikka from the heat source after the complete formation of froth.

Coffee leakage from the upper part

• Do not leave Brikka on the heat source at the end of dispensing and froth formation.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, allow the appliance to cool down completely.
• It is advisable to clean the coffee maker in all its parts, including the dispensing column, which must be free from coffee powder obstructions.
• After each use, wash with warm water without detergents and/or abrasive materials (the product CANNOT be put in the dishwasher).
• Store the product perfectly dry in all its parts and not closed to prevent any build-up of stains/oxidations.
• Regularly perform the decalcification procedure:

1. Fill the heater with water as per normal preparation.
2. Add two teaspoons of citric acid or vinegar.
3. Reassemble the product and, without adding the coffee powder, dispense once.
4. Throw away the solution obtained.
5. Wash the coffee maker with current water and make coffee.

• Regularly check that the holes of the filter plate (6) are not obstructed, otherwise open them using a brush with delicate bristles or a needle.
• Periodically check the internal components and, in case of wearing or damage, replace them only with original Bialetti spare parts suitable for the model used.
• Replace the gasket (7), if worn. It is recommended to replace it at least once a year anyway.

DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE

• At the end of the life of the product, dispose it in a waste collection centre.
• The adequate waste sorting and the correct disposal contribute to avoid negative impacts on the environment and public health and permit recycling of the materials which the product is made of.
• For more detailed information regarding the available collection systems, contract the local refuse centre or the store where the product was purchased.

WARRANTY

The product is guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, with the functional conditions as foreseen in this instruction leaflet. In case of claim for servicing under warranty, it is required to contact the dealer or Bialetti Industrie Spa and provide proof of purchase or an equivalent document showing the identification data of the dealer or the date of purchase.

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References

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