RECOMMENDATIONS
To obtain an espresso which is rich in aromas and creamy to suit, the quality of the water, the temperature,
the variety of coffee, the roasting process, the fineness of the ground coffee, the dosage and the extraction
pressure are all determining elements.
Water
Always use clean fresh water and change the water every day. Water with a low mineral content is
preferred.
Temperature
For the first espresso or if multiple espressos are made during the day or if the machine is turned off
between each “Espresso moment”, it is recommended that you dispense the equivalent of 1 cup of hot
water as if you were making a espresso but without using ground espresso. In this way, the dispensing
unit, the filter holder, the filter and the cup get hotter, allowing the espresso to maintain the ideal
temperature for longer once in the cup.
Coffee roasting
It is possible to choose any type of coffee variety; the main thing is that it is fresh.
Coffee grinding
If the coffee is ground too finely, it will cause too much resistance to the hot water flow causing this to
overheat and “burn” the coffee, thus lending it a distinct bitterness. The coffee will be dispensed drop by
drop and the foam will not form in the cup. If the coffee is ground too coarsely it will provide no resistance
to the water flow. The infusion time is therefore too short. The coffee is not very creamy and does not
release enough aromas.
Important
Do not pour an espresso into a cup at room temperature. This will cause the temperature of the espresso
to cool too quickly. It is recommended that you turn on your machine 10 to 15 minutes before making the
espresso and rest the cups on the cup warming plate. It heats up quickly and reaches a temperature that
is sufficiently high enough to heat the cups quickly and efficiently.
TECHNICAL FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
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Power: 1250 W
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Voltage: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
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Pump pressure: 19 bars
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Dimensions: L 15 x H 12.8 x P 11.4 inches
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Steel surface
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Pre-brewing of the ground coffee
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Electronic detection of water level
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Memory storage for 2 coffee sizes
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Automatic standby (after 30 mins)
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Reduction in brightness of TEMPERATURE light after 1 hour
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Product accessories:
- 1 spoon
- One 1 cup filter
- One 2 cup filter
- One cleaning needle
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