Synesso MVP, Technical Manual

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OPERATION
Preparing to Brew Espresso
1. Select the desired spout and basket configuration. Single, double and bottomless portafilters are available
through Synesso ™. The single spout portafilter is used with a single (7g) basket to brew a single shot. The
double spouted and bottomless portafilters can be used with double (14g) or triple (18g or 21g) baskets to
brew double or triple shots. The double spouted portafilter can separate a double shot into 2 single shots of
espresso.
2 . Fill the portafilter basket with coffee grounds to just above level and wipe off the excess.
Note : For best results, use fresh coffee. Ground coffee should be brewed as soon as possible after grinding.
3 . Press straight down evenly on top of the grounds with the tamper. (A tamper is supplied with the ma-
chine).
4. Engage the portafilter into the brew group and pull firmly to the right to set the seal.
5. Proceed to the instructions for the program (M, MP, or VP) that you wish to brew with. See below on how
to change from program to program.
Hold handle LEFT to change the Operation Mode from M (Manual) to MP (Manual Program) to VP
(Volumetric Program).
MVP vs MVP Hydra Brewing:
MVP machines allow for two different brew pressures, line pressure preinfusion and full pump pressure, with
only the pump pressure being adjustable. Brewing on an MVP is profiled first as stage 1 low pressure preinfu-
sion, then stage 2 full pump pressure brewing, and lastly stage 3 low pressure ramp down.
MVP Hydras allow for three different brew pressures—preinfusion, bypass, and pump pressure—all of which
are adjustable. Brewing on an MVP Hydra is profiled as stage 1 low pressure preinfusion, followed by stage 2
ramp up (bypass) pressure, to stage 3 full pump pressure brewing, and finally stage 4 ramp down (bypass)
pressure.
The difference between the machine ’ s available pressure modes is observable by the pressure bars shown on
the shot timers as can be seen in the pictures below.
MVP Hydra
4 Stage Pressure
Ramping
MVP
3 Stage Pressure
Ramping