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ASSEMBLING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE

ASSEMBLING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE

OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE

IMPORTANT: Distilled water or mineral water can damage the Espresso Machine� Do 

not use either to brew espresso.

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Slide the water reservoir left or right to 

expose the top, and fill with fresh cold 

water to the “max fill” line.

Insert the end of the electrical cord without 

prongs into the cord receptacle in the back of 

the Espresso Machine� Plug the other end of 

the cord into a grounded outlet�

Rinsing and filling the boilers

Connecting the Espresso Machine

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Remove the reservoir and rinse with 

fresh cold water, empty, and place back 

onto the Espresso Machine�

The boilers need to be filled and rinsed before the Espresso Machine is used for the first time.  

The boilers will also need to be filled when:
-  the Espresso Machine is not used for a prolonged period

-  the water reservoir runs dry during use (this can damage the Espresso Machine)

-  multiple beverages are steamed without brewing espresso or dispensing hot water

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Summary of Contents for 5KES2102A

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Page 2: ...esso 16 Overextraction and underextraction 16 Before brewing the elements of great espresso 16 Espresso brewing technique 17 Proper tamping technique 18 Espresso extraction technique 20 Barista tips 21 Preparing Cappuccino 21 Preparing Café Latte 21 Glossary of espresso drinks 22 Glossary of Espresso Machine parts 23 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Espresso Machine 24 Cleaning the frothing arm and ...

Page 3: ...liance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved by a person responsible for their safety 5 Unplug from the outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before c...

Page 4: ...njury 11 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 12 Always turn the appliance off then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn the appliance off then remove plug from wall outl...

Page 5: ...n Steam dial Frothing arm Frothing nozzle On Off Power button Espresso button Brew head Portafilter On indicator light Cup rail Drip plate sits inside Drip tray Espresso temperature gauge Frother temperature gauge For a glossary describing the parts of the Espresso Machine see the Tips for great results section Water tank W10699685A_ENv3 indd 5 6 30 14 4 08 PM ...

Page 6: ...servoir in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water The reservoir can also be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher 3 Place the reservoir back into the Espresso Machine making sure the water tubes are placed inside the reservoir The ribs on the bottom of the reservoir fit into the grooves on the base of the machine 2 Align the three rail posts with the holes on top of the Espresso Machine The...

Page 7: ...lug the other end of the cord into a grounded outlet Rinsing and filling the boilers Connecting the Espresso Machine 1 Remove the reservoir and rinse with fresh cold water empty and place back onto the Espresso Machine The boilers need to be filled and rinsed before the Espresso Machine is used for the first time The boilers will also need to be filled when the Espresso Machine is not used for a p...

Page 8: ...the Espresso button to activate the water pump and fill the brewing boiler with water After a few seconds water will flow from the brew head When the cup is full press the Espresso button again to stop the water pump The brewing boiler is now ready for use 5 Place the frothing pitcher under the nozzle of the frothing arm 6 Slowly open the Steam dial by turning it counter clockwise press and hold t...

Page 9: ...mall or large capacity filter basket Use the small capacity basket for a single shot of espresso 23 35 g and the large capacity basket for a double shot 56 7 g The small capacity basket can be used with paper coffee pods Brewing perfect espresso is a skill that takes time to learn on any manual Espresso Machine Your first attempts may need perfecting in order to produce the perfect consistency smo...

Page 10: ...rtafilter into the brew head and tighten it with a firm twist to the right When in place the handle will point forward or slightly to the right 4 Position the portafilter underneath the brew head and align the handle with the arrow on the left side 6 Press and hold the On Off power button until the ON indicator lights up W10699685A_ENv3 indd 10 6 30 14 4 08 PM ...

Page 11: ...ead 7 Wait until the Espresso Machine has reached operating temperature this will take approximately 6 minutes When the boiler temperature gauge needle climbs into the ready zone the Espresso Machine is ready to brew 8 Remove the portafilter from the brew head by moving the handle to the left Place one level measure of ground coffee or a paper coffee pod in the small filter basket or two measures ...

Page 12: ...ft Knock the used coffee grounds out of the filter basket into a waste container 14 After removing the portafilter place a cup under the brew head and press the Espresso button for a second or two This cleans the shower screen and flushes out any coffee oils and grounds that have migrated into the brew head 12 When the desired amount of espresso has been brewed 30 ml using the small filter basket ...

Page 13: ...Machine gives you all the tools you need a 325 ml stainless steel pitcher shaped especially for frothing with a spout perfectly designed for latte art a frothing arm that adjusts horizontally and vertically for a comfortable working position a frothing nozzle designed to enhance frothing and a Steam Dial that lets you precisely control the volume of frothing steam 3 Fill the frothing pitcher 1 3 f...

Page 14: ...eater volume of steam will be released Tilt the pitcher to one side to create a whirling motion in the milk keeping the tip of the frothing nozzle about 6 4 mm below the milk s surface 8 Keep the pitcher tilted to maintain a whirling motion in the milk Steam the milk until it s between 60 and 73 9 C At these temperatures the pitcher will be very warm to the touch Avoid scalding the milk which occu...

Page 15: ...arm pointed into an empty cup open the Steam Dial by turning it slowly counter clockwise Then press and hold the Hot Water button to dispense water 2 Wait until the Espresso Machine has reached operating temperature this will take approximately 6 minutes When the frothing boiler temperature gauge needle climbs into the ready zone the Espresso Machine is ready to dispense hot water 4 When the desir...

Page 16: ...the stage for excellent espresso A medium roast is the darkest a bean can be roasted without oils developing on the surface Darkly roasted beans which appear dark to produce the standards we have today 28 35 grams of true espresso comes from exposing 7 grams of finely ground and packed coffee to 90 6 96 1º C water under 9 bars of pressure In a brief 25 seconds most of the highly flavorful coffee a...

Page 17: ...pe leftover grounds from the basket with a clean towel Make sure the filter basket is dry before adding more coffee The Right Grind and Grinder Espresso demands a very fine very consistent grind Blade grinders and inexpensive burr grinders usually fall short when it comes to producing the grinds needed for outstanding espresso The best espresso requires a quality burr grinder which will maximize t...

Page 18: ...derextracting the flavorful essences This uneven extraction results in thin weak bitter espresso To Level Coffee In the Filter Basket Make sure the filter basket is dry before adding coffee moisture in the basket will create a path of least resistance for the brew water After dosing the filter with coffee level the coffee by sweeping a finger back and forth over the filter Do not sweep in one dire...

Page 19: ...the coffee 4 Apply a second finishing tamp also called a polishing tamp Press straight down on the coffee with about 2 4 bars of pressure then relax the force slightly to about 1 4 bars and polish the coffee by turning the tamper completely around twice Measuring Tamping Pressure 1 4 bars 2 0 bars how do you know how much tamping force you are actually using Do what the baristas do use a bathroom ...

Page 20: ...Keep the dose and tamp the same Coffee is sensitive to the ambient humidity and will absorb moisture readily This will affect the extraction rate In a humid environment the extraction rate will slow down in dry conditions the extraction rate will speed up You may find yourself adjusting the grind according to the season or the day s weather Some grinders do not allow the fine adjustments necessary...

Page 21: ... with nutmeg cinnamon chocolate powder or chocolate shavings with cold milk The steaming technique for Lattes is almost the same as Cappuccino except the goal is to impart a velvety texture to the milk while minimizing froth Keep the frothing nozzle deeper in the milk so the milk volume expands more slowly No large bubbles or froth should form Once the milk is prepared brew the espresso into a Lat...

Page 22: ... double shot of espresso Espresso Breve Espresso with steamed half half poured on top Espresso Con Panna Espresso topped with a dollop of whipped cream Espresso Lungo Espresso pulled long that is brewed with a greater than normal shot volume This technique produces caffeine heavy espresso which is thinner lighter colored and less full bodied than normal To make Espresso Lungo brew 44 ml using the ...

Page 23: ...ter basket brews 59 ml of espresso Tamper This tool is used to compress or polish your espresso grounds in the filter basket Frothing arm and Frothing nozzle The frothing arm and nozzle allow you to make steamed milk for espresso drinks The arm adjusts horizontally and vertically allowing you to position the nozzle in a comfortable working position The nozzle is designed to enhance frothing Steam ...

Page 24: ...nplug the Espresso Machine from the wall outlet or disconnect power Let the Espresso Machine and any attached parts or accessories cool 2 The frothing arm and nozzle should always be cleaned after milk is frothed Remove the frothing sleeve from the frothing nozzle by pulling it downward The frothing sleeve can be washed in warm soapy water Make sure any openings in the sleeve are free of residue 3...

Page 25: ...cloth Do not wash the portafilter in a dishwasher Cleaning the housing filters drip tray drip plate reservoir and pitcher 3 Wash the filter baskets drip tray drip plate water reservoir and frothing pitcher in the top rack of a dishwasher or by hand in warm soapy water If washing by hand be sure to rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth 4 Use the shower screen brush or a damp cloth to bru...

Page 26: ... screen screw Turn the screw clockwise until snug 2 Wash the shower screen in warm soapy water and rinse with clean water Do not wash the shower screen in a dishwasher Cleaning the shower screen Once every 75 to 100 shots of espresso the shower screen should be removed from the brew head to clean thoroughly NOTE When the shower screen is attached the center screw should be flush with the surface o...

Page 27: ... the Espresso Machine over time and may impair espresso quality Scale should be removed every four months local hard water conditions may require more frequent descalings Use a packaged descaling agent or appropriate decalcification tablets to remove scale These can be found online or at coffee specialty shops KitchenAid does not recommend using vinegar and water solutions or home remedies in plac...

Page 28: ...r the boilers to heat before proceeding to the next step 6 Open the Steam dial by turning it counter clockwise then press and hold the HOT WATER button for 15 seconds to dispense cleaning agent through the frothing arm and nozzle 8 Wait 20 minutes then repeat steps 4 7 Every 20 minutes keep repeating steps 4 7 until nearly all the solution in the reservoir has been run through the Espresso Machine...

Page 29: ...e fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit the Espresso Machine is connected to and make certain the circuit is closed 2 If coffee does not flow from the portafilter the water reservoir may be empty or the brewing boiler may not be filled reservoir siphon hose may be kinked or improperly placed shower screen may require cleaning Espresso Machine may need to be descaled coffee may be too f...

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