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PREPARING & USING YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE
PREPARING & USING YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE
PREPARING & USING YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE SHOOTING
BEFORE FIRST USE
ESPRESSO MAKING GUIDE
MACHINE PREPARATION
INITIAL START UP
FLUSHING THE MACHINE
PREHEAT THE MACHINE
Ensure all packaging has been removed.
Position the machine onto a dry, stable, flat & horizontal
countertop.
Clean parts and accessories (water tank, portafilter, filter baskets
filter holder and steam wand) using warm water and a gentle
dishwashing liquid and rinse well. Wipe the outer housing and drip
tray with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the outer housing, power cord or power plug in
water or any other liquid.
Fill the tank with water. Water level should not exceed the “MAX”
mark on the tank.
Insert the Power Plug into a 120V AC power outlet & switch the
power on.
When the PREHEAT light is illuminated, the machine is ready to
use.
Insert the filter basket into the portafilter, insert the portafilter flat
against the group head, and turn the portafilter right all the way to
the center position.
Put the Reusable Filter into the filter holder and insert it into the
drip coffee slot
It is recommended to complete a water flushing operation without
ground coffee to ensure the machine has been conditioned.
Press ESPRESSO and 2 CUPS, water should start flowing from
the portafilter. Allow water to run through until it stops.
Put a pitcher or jar under the drip coffee station and press DRIP
COFFEE. Water should start flowing from the filter holder. Allow
water to run through untill it stops
Open the water tank lid and pour cold, preferably filtered water into
the tank to the maximum mark on the side of the tank and slide the
water tank back into position at the back of the machine.
Switch the power on by pressing the ESPRESSO button. The
PREHEAT light will illuminate & pulse to indicate the thermoblock is
heating up. When the PREHEAT light stops flashing, the machine is
ready to use.
Tap the portafilter several times to distribute the coffee evenly in the
filter basket.
COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING
Wipe the filter basket with a dry cloth before using to remove any
remaining coffee grounds.
Measure out enough coffee beans for 1 or 2 cups of espresso
(depending on your needs) then grind the beans in a coffee grinder
until they are a fine powder. You can also use pre-ground coffee
beans that have been ground for an espresso machine. Fill the filter
basket with the desired amount of coffee grounds.
FILL THE WATER TANK
NOTE:
Check the water level before using the machine and replace the water daily. The
water tank should be filled with fresh, cold tap water before each use. Do not use
de-mineralized or distilled water or any other liquid.
NOTE:
For a balanced taste, we recommend using 8-10g of coffee grounds for 1 cup and
15-18g of coffee grounds for 2 cups.
EXTRACTING ESPRESSO
FROTHING MILK
Tamp down firmly using the other end of the measuring scoop (using
approx. 30-40lbs or 15-20kg of pressure). It’s important to apply
consistent pressure every time.
Wipe excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket to ensure a
proper seal in the group head is achieved.
Insert the Portafilter into the Group Head & lock into position. Place
an espresso cup centered below the portafilter on the drip tray.
Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUPS button, a pumping noise will be heard.
After a few seconds, espresso will begin to brew into the cup.
Extraction will automatically stop when 1 cup (1 oz) or 2 cups (2 oz)
of espresso is brewed.
Press the ESPRESSO button and the STEAM button. The PREHEAT
light will start to flash indicating that the machine is heating up. When
the PREHEAT light stops flashing, the steam is ready.
It is recommended to purge the steam wand before inserting it into
the milk. Put the steam wand into an empty pitcher, turn the
Steam/Hot water Dial couterclockwise to purge the steam wand.
Discard any liquid that was purged into the pitcher.
Add milk to a mug or frothing pitcher, making sure to only fill half
way or less so that the milk has room to froth without over flowing.
Insert the wand into the milk and turn the Steam/Hot water Dial
counterclockwise.
To stop the steam, turn the Steam/Hot water Dial to the ‘OFF’
position and remove the steam wand from the mug or pitcher.
NOTE:
The steam function should only be used when the wand is inserted in milk. The
steam should always be turned off before removing the wand from the container of
milk.
HOT WATER
Press the ESPRESSO button and wait untill the PREHEAT light stops
flashing.
Place the steam wand into an empty mug.Turn the Steam/Hot
water Dial counterclockwise. Hot water will come out from the Steam
Wand.
Turn the Steam/Hot water Dial to OFF to stop the Hot Water function.
NOTE:
Steam and Hot Water functions cannot be operated at the same time.
DRIP COFFEE MAKING GUIDE
Open the water tank lid and pour cold, preferably filtered water into
the tank to the maximum mark on the side of the tank and slide the
water tank back into position at the back of the machine.
FILL THE WATER TANK
PUT THE COFFEE GROUNDS INTO THE FILTER
Draw the Filter Holder out from the machine. Pour your desired
amount of coffee grounds into the permeant filter holder or place a
paper filter in the holder and add grounds to that. Insert the Filter
Holder back into the machine.
NOTE:
It is recommended to put 21g of coffee grounds in order to brew a full single serve
size cup of drip coffee (around 300ml)
BREW COFFEE
Press the DRIP COFFEE button, the machine will be powered on and
will begin brewing cycle.
The brewing cycle will automatically stop when a full single serve size
cup of drip coffee is brewed (around 300ml).
