Do it like the Italians - with the BODUM stove top Expresso Maker CHAMBORD you can brew a delicious espresso in a practical, stylish way and without paying the price of an expensive espresso machine. Have breakfast or that well deserve coffee break with the user friendly Espresso Maker CHAMBORD which creates great tasting espresso in no time! All you have to do is pour fresh water in the water container up to hte MAX mark, insert the funnel-shapped filter and fill it with fine ground coffee, tighten the lower and the upper container and put it on the stove, regardless of its type. As the water starts to boil, the steam creates the exact needed pressure to gradually force through the ground coffee beans, reaching the upper container. And voila, your perfect espresso is ready. The flavors from the ground coffee are efficiently extrected resulting in a exceptionally strong and rich brew. The safety valve provides the necessary release if the pressure gets too high, while the silicone gasket ensures a tightly closed unit and allows for pressure to safely build up in the lower section. The mirror-polished stainless steel construction of the pot features the typical CHAMBORD design. The water container is broader than the slim upper part ornated with the disctinctive CHAMBORD domed lid and knob on top. The retro handle is made of black bakelite, and is heat resistant and durable. All parts are dishwasher safe. USAGE - INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN How can I use it? 1. Pour water in the water container up to the MAX mark. 2. Insert the funnel-shaped metal filter into the water container. 3. Add fine ground coffee. 4. Tighten the upper part (wich has a second metal filter and a silicone gasket at the bottom) onto the water container. 6. Place the Expresso maker on a heat source making sure that the handle is not directly over heat. Wait - the water is brought to boiling point, until the so-formed steam reaches a high enough pressure to gradually force its way through the ground coffee, and pass through to the upper chamber. 7. As soon as all of the espresso has reached the upper part, you will hear a sputtering sound. 8. This sound is the sign that the coffee is in the upper chamber and ready to serve! 9. Pour the coffee directly from the upper chamber - enjoy a perfect cup of espresso! RIGHT PRODUCT TREATMENT - CLEANING & CARE How do I clean the product right? All parts are dishwasher safe Note: Wash the stainless steel espresso maker soon after letting it cool down to minimize staining. Cleaning in the sink will suffice too. Note: Do not screw the espresso maker together while it is still wet. Store the parts seperately. TIP: Use a microfibre cloth to wipe the outside dry, this makes it easy to maintain the mirror finish - microfibre for easy cleaning and best results!