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SELECTING THE RIGHT COFFEE
THE COFFEE
The coffee should be freshly ground
and dark roasted. You may want to
try a French or Italian roast ground for
espresso. Pre-ground coffee will only
retain its flavour for 7 – 8 days, provided
it is stored in an airtight container and
in a cool, dark area. Do not store in a
refrigerator or freezer. Whole beans are
recommended to be ground just before
use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight
container will preserve flavour for up to 4
weeks.
THE GRIND
This is a vital step in the espresso making
process if you are grinding your own
coffee. It may require practice. The coffee
must be of a fine grind.
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The correct grind should look like table
salt.
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If the grind is too fine, the water will not
flow through the coffee even under high
pressure. These grinds look like powder
and feel like flour when rubbed between
fingers.
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If the grind is too coarse, the water
flows through the coffee too fast,
preventing a full-flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder for
uniform consistency.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR
a. Fill the water reservoir with water (see
figure 1). You may use either a pitcher
to fill it up or remove it from the unit
and then fill it up under the tap. Fill
the reservoir with the desired amount
of water below the “MAX” level on
the reservoir. Never use warm or hot
water to fill the water reservoir.
b. Close the water reservoir lid. If you
removed it from the unit to fill up with
water, please make sure to place it
back tightly in its place.
FILLING THE MILK RESERVOIR
If you plan to prepare a cappuccino or
latte, remove the milk reservoir from the
unit by lifting up on the milk reservoir
release button, simultaneously sliding milk
reservoir out (see figure 2). Then, pour the
desired quantity of cold milk you estimate
you will need, making sure it is below the
“MAX” level on the reservoir (see figure 3).
Once finished, slide the milk reservoir back
onto the unit ensuring it fits tightly. You
should feel the milk reservoir lock in place.
NOTE:
You can use any type of milk you
prefer, i.e. whole milk, low fat milk, organic
or soy milk.
CHOOSING THE PORTA-FILTER
Your unit includes one porta-filter for use
with ground coffee and E.S.E. pods.
Figure 1
Figure 3
POD
Figure 2
Figure 2
USING THE PORTA-FILTER FOR
GROUND COFFEE AND E.S.E PODS
CHOOSING THE FILTER
Select the filter to be used as follows:
a.
FOR A SINGLE SHOT
– use the filter
for a single shot of espresso if using
ground coffee, or if using E.S.E. (Easy
Serving Espresso) pods.
b.
FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO
SINGLE SHOTS
– use the filter for a
double shot of espresso. By placing
two small cups underneath the porta-
filter, you may prepare two single
shots of espresso at once.
NOTE:
The pod filter included with
your unit has been designed to
work only with E.S.E. (Easy Serving
Espresso) (45 mm) pods.
PLACING THE FILTER ON THE PORTA-
FILTER
1. Insert the filter into the porta-filter,
making sure to align the filter dimple to
the porta-filter notch (see figure 4).
2. Turn the filter to the left or right to lock it in
place (see figure 5).
NOTE:
To remove the filter for cleaning, turn
the filter to the left or right to align the filter
dimple to the porta-filter notch and proceed
to remove.
WARNING: Make sure the filter has cooled
down before attempting to remove it from
the porta-filter.
SECURING THE FILTER WHEN
EMPTYING THE PORTA-FILTER
When you have finished brewing your coffee
flip the tab located in the handle to hook
over the edge of the filter, lock in place when
knocking out the ‘cake’ of coffee. Flip the tab
back ( ) in the handle and remove the filter
for cleaning. DO NOT have the tab in the
locked position when attaching the porta-
filter to the brew head.
FILLING WITH COFFEE
Place selected filter in porta-filter as follows:
Figure 5
Figure 4
