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Safety valve
In the unlikely event of the normal controls failing, a safety valve in the
pressure cap will open automatically and release excess pressure. If this
happens, don’t touch the espresso maker. Unplug it and let it cool down for at
least one hour before trying to release the pressure or open the pressure cap.
Before use
Before using the espresso maker for the first time, or if it hasn’t been used for
a long time, clean out any dust that may have gathered inside it.
Run it through three cycles without coffee. Between cycles, discard the water,
unplug, let it cool, and release the pressure (“Releasing steam” on page 6).
Using the Espresso Maker
Note: Measurements are given in metric units. Imperial units given in brackets
are only rough equivalents.
Making Espresso (from cold)
1.Remove the carafe from under the filter holder. You’ll need to turn it until
the slot in the carafe lid is aligned with the nozzle under the filter holder.
2.Remove the pressure cap by turning it anticlockwise.
Filling
3.Pour the required amount of water into the pressure tank. You must use at
least 125ml (4 fl oz), but not more than 400ml (14 fl oz).
4.It’s best to use the carafe to measure the water. The front is marked from
2 to 4 (espresso) cups. Fill to at least the 2 cup level. If you use the carafe,
you can’t overfill the espresso maker.
5.Refit the pressure cap and turn it clockwise until it’s fully tightened.
6.Remove the filter holder by turning the handle to the left arrow (open) on
the front of the espresso maker, then lower it from the brewing head.
7.Check that the filter is inside the filter holder.
8.Put enough fine ground coffee for 2 or 4 cups of espresso into the filter.
Levels are marked on the inside of the filter. Don’t fill above the 4 mark.
9.Tamp the coffee down lightly with a spoon — don’t press too hard, you’ll
make the coffee too strong and bitter.
10. Run the scoop round the filter holder rim to clear it of any coffee grounds.
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11.Flip the retaining clip back, out of the way, then lift the filter holder up to
the brewing head.
12.Align the filter holder handle with the left arrow (open) on the
front of the espresso maker. The lugs on top of the filter holder should
engage in the lugs round the brewing head.
13.Turn the handle to the right arrow (close) to lock the filter holder in place.
The marks may not match exactly — turn the handle as far right as it’ll go.
14.Put the lid on the carafe, turn it to align the arrow on the lid with the
arrow on the side of the carafe, then slide the carafe between the filter
holder and the drip tray.
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