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Before starting to prepare for making
espresso, ensure the espresso machine is in
espresso/hot water mode, so the red light on
the
power button and the orange light on
the
button are illuminated.
Note: Should the espresso machine not be in
espresso/hot water mode so the orange light
on the
button is not on, the coffee maker
needs to press the
button to activate the
espresso/hot water mode.
Preheat Glasses
1. Preheat the glasses/cups by filling them
with hot water as this will assist to preserve
the crema of the espresso. Set the glasses/
cups aside.
Preheat Filter Handle and Filter Basket
2. Select the appropriate filter basket and
place it into filter handle (14).
Tip: Use the one cup filter basket for a single
serve of espresso and the two cup filter
basket for a double serve of espresso.
3. Take the filter handle, hold it under the
group head and purge water. With the filter
basket positioned under the group head
turn the operating dial anticlockwise to the
espresso setting to start the water flow
and turn it back to the off position to stop
(15).
4. Dry the filter basket.
Dosing and Tamping
5. Using the measuring spoon supplied, place
finely ground coffee into the filter basket
(16).
6. Rest the filter handle with the filter basket
in position onto the benchtop. Take the
coffee tamp, apply firm level packing
pressure (17), twisting 90 degrees to
polish the grounds. This seals the surface
of the coffee cake.
7. Brush any excess coffee grounds from
around the edge of the filter basket (18).
Important: Be sure not to over dose the filter
basket with coffee.
Tip: The coffee dosage and the degree of
tamping should remain the same every time
you make a coffee the only thing that should
vary is the coarseness of the coffee grounds
and this will vary depending on the bean. For
example to achieve a slower espresso pour
rate use a finer grind and a coarser grind for
a faster espresso pour rate.
Tip: Ensure the coffee tamp is dry because if
it is wet the coffee grinds will stick to it.
The Espresso Pour
8. Lock the filter handle onto the group head
(19)(20).
9. Empty the glasses/cups and place below
the pouring spouts (21).
Note: Check to see that the espresso machine
is ready for use, remember that if 'READY'
is not displayed on the LCD the espresso
machine is adjusting the temperature of the
heating system.
10. Turn the operating dial anticlockwise to
the
espresso setting to start the pour
and turn it back to the off position to
stop (22).
11. Check the espresso pour. The ideal
pour is dark and caramel with reddish
reflections.
12. Serve espresso immediately.
Caring for your Espresso Machine
13. Remove the filter handle from the group
head (23).
14. Discard the used coffee grinds from the
filter basket (24).
Guide to the perfect espresso
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