Sage the Barist Express SES875, User Manual

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TEXTURING MILK
• Position the steam wand tip over the drip tray.
• Turn the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the STEAM position. The STEAM/
HOT WATER light will flash to indicate the machine is heating to create
steam. During this time, condensed water may purge from the steam
wand. This is normal.
• When the STEAM/HOT WATER light stops flashing the steam wand is
ready for use.
• Before inserting the wand in to the milk, pause the steam by returning
the dial back to the STANDBY position. Then within 8 seconds, insert the
steam wand tip (l-2 cm) below the surface of the milk, close to the right
hand side of the jug at the 3 o’clock position and quickly turn the dial back
to the STEAM position. Pausing the steam avoids the milk splashing out
of the jug (this pause function lasts for 8 seconds only).
• Keep the tip just under the surface of the milk until the milk is spinning
clockwise, producing a vortex (whirlpool effect).
• With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug. This will bring the steam tip to
the surface of the milk & start to introduce air into the milk. You may have
to gently break the surface of the milk with the tip to get the milk spinning
fast enough.
• Keep the tip at or slightly below the surface, continuing to maintain the
vortex. Texture the milk until sufficient volume is obtained.
• Lift the jug to lower the tip beneath the surface, but keep the vortex of
milk spinning. The milk is at the correct temperature (60-65°C) when the
jug is hot to touch.
• Turn off steam BEFORE taking the tip out of the milk.
• Set the jug to one side. Immediately wipe the steam wand with a damp
cloth. Then, with the steam wand tip directed over the drip tray, briefly turn
steam on to clear any remaining milk from inside the steam wand.
• Tap the jug on the bench to collapse any bubbles.
• Swirl the jug to “polish” and re-integrate the texture.
• Pour milk directly into the espresso.
• The key is to work quickly, before the milk begins to separate.
NOTE
• When the machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard.
This is the normal operation of the 15 bar Italian pump.
• After 5 minutes of continuous steaming, the machine will automatically
disable the steam function. The STEAM/HOT WATER light will flash.
When this occurs return the dial to the STANDBY position.
HOT WATER
• Turn the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the HOT WATER position.
The STEAM/ HOT WATER light will flash to indicate the machine is
heating to create hot water.
• When the STEAM/ HOT WATER light stops flashing the hot water is up
to temperature. Hot water will pour from the hot water outlet and can be
used for making long blacks and pre-heating cups.
• To stop the hot water, return the dial to the STANDBY position.
AUTO PURGE
• For extracting espresso immediately after using the steam function,
this machine features an auto purge function.
• The auto purge function ensures the ground coffee will not be burnt by
the initial water flow from the thermocoil being too hot. The initial water
is automatically released into the drip tray after steaming to ensure the
thermocoil is at the optimal temperature for extracting espresso.
TIP
Water is automatically released into the drip tray after the steam and hot
water functions to ensure the thermocoil is at the optimal temperature for
extracting espresso. This is normal. If you find water around the front of the
machine, ensure the drip tray is firmly pushed in place after using the steam
and hot water functions.
ADVANCED TEMPERATURE MODE
ADJUSTING WATER TEMPERATURE
The Barista Express allows you to adjust water temperature plus/minus 2°C
in 1°C degree increments from the default temperature.
To enter Advanced Temperature Mode:
1. Press the POWER button to switch the machine off.
2. Press & hold the PROGRAM button, then press the POWER button.
The machine will beep once. The illuminated button will indicate the
current temperature selected. To adjust the water temperature, press
one of the following buttons within 5 seconds of entering Advanced
Temperature Mode. The machine will beep twice to confirm the
change. If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds after entering
Advanced Temperature Mode, no change will be made & the machine
will return to STANDBY mode (see fig. 18 ).
Default Temperature
setting:
In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the
Programme button (see fig. 19 )
Increase Water
Tempe1°C:
In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the
1 CUP button (see fig. 20 )
Increase Water
Tempe2°C:
In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the
2 CUP button (see fig. 21 )
Decrease Water
Temperature -1°C:
In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the
FILTER SIZE button (see fig. 22 )
Decrease Water
Temperature -2°C:
In Advanced Temperature Mode, press the
POWER button (see fig. 23 )
COFFEE MAKING TIPS
AND PREPARATION
PRE-HEATING
HEATING YOUR CUP OR GLASS
A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature. Pre-heat
your cup by rinsing with hot water from the hot water outlet and place on the
cup warming tray.
HEATING THE PORTAFILTER AND FILTER BASKET
A cold portafilter and filter basket can reduce the extraction temperature
enough to significantly affect the quality of your espresso. Always ensure
the portafilter and filter basket are pre-heated with hot water from the hot
water outlet before initial use.
NOTE
Always wipe the portafilter and filter basket dry before dosing with ground
coffee as moisture can encourage channelling where water by-passes the
ground coffee during extraction.
SELECTING A FILTER BASKET
SINGLE AND DUAL WALL FILTER BASKETS
Use Single Wall filter baskets if grinding fresh whole coffee beans
(see fig. 24 ).
Use Dual Wall filter baskets if using pre-ground coffee (see fig. 25 ).