6
1.
Insert ground espresso filter into fil-
ter holder.
(To use a pre-made
espresso pod filter packet, place
the pod filter in the filter holder
then the pre-made espresso pod
in the pod filter. Proceed with
Step 3.)
When using pods, only one
pod for one serving may be used at
a time. Pod coffee packet manufac-
turers vary and you may want to try
different brands in your espresso
maker.
2.
Add one level measuring scoop for
each cup of espresso. (Make up
to two cups at a time.) Use the
tamping tool to firmly tamp down
coffee grounds to the 1 or 2 serving
markings so that they are flattened
down and smooth on top. Ensure
no grounds are on the rim of the fil-
ter. A good seal is important to the
brewing process.
3.
Insert filter holder into the espresso
maker with the
handle on the
left of the unit.
4.
Turn the filter holder to the right until
the filter holder
is fully locked.
The filter holder
should feel
snug, but do
not overtighten.
5.
Place cup under the filter holder
spouts. For
one serving,
use one cup.
When using
one cup, make
sure the cup is
wide enough
the catch the
espresso from
both spouts.
For two servings,
place two cups
under the
spouts side-
by-side.
6.
After the red heating light has gone
out, press the Espresso button to
begin brewing cycle.
Make sure
the steam button and steam light
are OFF.
Espresso will gradually
look lighter in color as it is brews.
One serving of espresso is 1 to 1
1
⁄
2
ounces of coffee. Press the espres-
so button again to stop expressing
coffee.
NOTES:
•
The red heating light will come
on for a few seconds to reheat
the unit for the next brew cycle.
•
When brewing multiple cycles of
espresso, periodically check water
reservoir and refill as necessary.
7.
Wait 10 seconds before removing
filter holder.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
burns to hands and fingers:
• Do not remove the filter holder
when the espresso button is on.
• Do not remove the filter holder
immediately after operation, as
some pressure may still remain.
• Remove filter holder carefully as
hot water may still be in filter.
• The filter and filter holder are hot.
8.
Empty and rinse away the used
coffee grounds.
9
. Follow steps 1 through 6 to repeat
brewing.
10
. To turn the unit off, press the
On/Off button once.
To Make Espresso
