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How to make a good Espresso coffee:
1 Follow the procedure described under “Preparation”.
2 Select the correct filter basket (10, 11) and insert it in
the filter holder (9).
Use the small filter for 1 cup and the large filter for 2 cups
of espresso.
Then insert the filter holder (9) into the brewing head (11)
to warm-up
3 Wait until the machine has reached the correct temperature
with filter holder inserted (heating time of about 6
minutes).
Pre-heat the filter holder (9) by pressing the coffee/hot
water switch (2); water will start coming out of the
filter holder (this operation is required for the first coffee
only).
After dispensing 50cc of water press again the coffee /hot
water switch (2) to stop water dispensing.
4. Remove the filter holder (9) and fill it with ground coffee
using the measuring spoon included in the supply. Place one
level measure of coffee in basket for each cup of espresso.
Do not overfill. Gently tamp down coffee with the tamper
(18) provided. Do not compress too firmly.
5 Clean any excess coffee from the rim of filter holder (9).
Insert filter holder into brew head by holding handle
approximately 45 degrees to the left as you face machine.
When properly aligned,move handle firmly to the right to
lock into position.
The handle should point to the front of the machine or
slightly to the right.
6 Place one or two espresso cups on the drip plate to line
up with the spouts of the filter holder. Press the hot
water/coffee switch (2).
7 When the cups are 3/4 full, press again the coffee
switch(2). The more water you allow to flow, the weaker
the coffee. When properly made, the espresso will have a
light brown foam “crema” floating on the top.
If not, refer to “In the event of faulty function”.
8 Remove cups and serve.
9 To make more espresso, carefully and slowly remove the
filter holder by moving handle to the left. Be careful as
hot water will be on top of the coffee grinds in the holder.
Some water will continue to drip from brewing head as
Preparing cappuccino:
When preparing to make a cappuccino, have all of the
ingredients at hand as well as a frothing pitcher (or mug)
halffilled with skimmed or low-fat milk and cups that are larger
(6 oz.) than those used for espresso.
OPTIONAL
“Perfect cream” filter (13)
Even when the coffee is not properly ground, the
“perfect
cream filter”
will help produce the foamy ‘cream’
typical of fine espresso.
You can use the
“perfect cream filter”
with a single
or double dose of ground coffee by using the special
measuring scoop.
To ensure perfect performance, clean your
“perfect
cream filter”
every day prior to use.
Should your
“perfect cream filter”
become clogged,
immerse it for a few seconds in boiling water.
filter holder is removed. That is normal and due to the pump
pressure in the system. Knock out used coffee grinds from
filter. For more espresso repeat steps 4 to 8 above
How to use the coffee pods
To use pods, use exclusively the appropriate filter (16).
After heating (“see “
How to make a good Espresso
coffee”
section, step 3), remove the filter holder (9) and
insert the pod; make sure that the pod paper does not come
out of the filter holder.
Insert the filter holder in the machine with a 45° movement
leftwards.
Then turn rightwards to hold it in position. The filter holder
handle shall be perpendicular to the machine or slightly moved
rightwards.
Then follow the
“How to make a good Espresso
coffee”
procedure – steps 6 to 8.