TRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Please read all instructions before using your la Pavoni
Before your la Pavoni machine is plugged in you must complete steps 1 and
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1. Remove the boiler cap (3) and fill the boiler (9) with water until the water level reaches the top of the
sight glass (5) as pictured in
Diagram A.
2. After filling the boiler, close both the boiler cap (3) and the steam knob (4) firmly as pictured in
Diagram B.
Both are closed by turning clockwise.
3. Plug in the power cord the lever (1) must be in the down position as pictured in
Diagram C
4. Turn the red power switch (6) to the on position. as shown in
Diagram D.
A light will appear.
machine
is
now reaching maximum pressure. This takes approximately 6 to 7 minutes. When the
pressure gauge shows a reading in the green
7 to 8) open the steam knob for 5 seconds, then close.
The needle will drop towards zero. Allow a few rninutes for your machine to build up pressure again.. Now
the thermostat will cycle normally.
The art of making good, consistent espresso is just that, an
With the la Pavoni espresso machine there
is
a bit
of
initial training and “going to know your machine” ritual that the
time user should be aware
of The following regiment
you obtain virtually perfect espresso every time.
COFFEE PREPARATION:
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To obtain a desirable cup of espresso you should first start with the proper coffee grind. Your la Pavoni
machine requires fine grind espresso coffee, since grinding techniques vary you may have to experiment
with more than one type of grind until you are satisfied. The grind should have the consistency of
powdered sugar. We recommend a la Pavoni grinder model PGC (chrome) or PGB (Brass). These burr
grinders have 9 settings and make a fine consistent grind. They are also plated to match your machines.
It is very difficult to make consistent espresso with a blade- type mill. Because they chop as oppose to
grind, they produce coffee that is always a mixture of too coarse, good or too fine. These mills are not
recommended, use a grinder.
While the machine is reaching maximum pressure start your coffee preparation:
a.
Choose either a one or two cup coffee filter (15) and insert the filter into the filter handle (10).
Diagram E
b.
Fill the coffee filter (15) with coffee using the enclosed measuring spoon (14). Apply one large
scoop of coffee when using the smaller one cup filter. Apply two level scoops of coffee when
using the larger two cup filter.
Diagram E
c.
Use the enclosed press (13) to level off the coffee by pressing down as indicated in
The coffee filter should not be filled to the top, allow
from top of filter to remain
exposed.
H I N T
It is important to understand the relationship and importance of grinding and tamping. You
need a very fine grind that is
tamped.
You
can adjust for slightly coarse grind by
tamping harder, and vice versa. Use the
amount of
every time,. and stick
one
type from one vendor until you get the hang of this.
Insert the filter handle (10) into the group (11) by placing the filter handle in the group and
turning
filter handle to the left as pictured in Diagram The handle should fit snug, but
if you encounter
the handle into the machine, remove some coffee from the
coffee
and try
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