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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
3
TECHNIQUES OF A BARISTA
What is Espresso? ............................................................28
Overextraction & Underextraction
....................................29
Before Brewing: Elements of Great Espresso
Coffee Beans
..............................................................29
Water
........................................................................30
The Right Grind
..........................................................30
Espresso Brewing Technique
Brewing Temperature
..................................................30
Grinding
....................................................................31
Dosing
......................................................................31
Leveling
....................................................................32
Tamping
....................................................................32
Shot Volume
..............................................................34
Extraction Rate
..........................................................34
The Golden Crema
......................................................35
Troubleshooting Espresso As It Brews
..........................35
A Glossary of Espresso Drinks
............................................36
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States & District of Columbia ....38
Warranty for Puerto Rico
..................................................39
Arranging for Hassle-Free Replacement
..............................39
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
......................40
Arranging for Service After the Warranty Expires
................40
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States
& Puerto Rico
..................................................................41
INTRODUCTION
Introduction ....................................................................2
Espresso Machine Safety
..................................................4
Important Safeguards
......................................................5
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
............................6
Electrical Requirements
....................................................7
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Espresso Machine Features ................................................10
Preparing the Espresso Machine for Use
Attaching the Cup Rail
................................................13
Removing & Washing the Reservoir
..............................13
Filling the Boilers
........................................................13
Brewing Espresso
..............................................................16
Frothing & Steaming Milk
..................................................19
Preparing Cappuccino
................................................20
Preparing Café Latte
..................................................21
Dispensing Hot Water
......................................................22
Care & Cleaning
Before Cleaning the Espresso Machine
........................23
Cleaning the Frothing Arm & Nozzle
............................23
Cleaning the Housing, Filters, & Trays
..........................23
Cleaning the Shower Screen
........................................24
Priming After Long Periods of Non-Use
........................25
Descaling
..................................................................25
Troubleshooting
................................................................26