Villaware BVVLESSL01, Instruction Manual

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0. Push down on the locking lever to lock
“ + ”
the portafilter in place.
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. Place the drip tray in the unit (Figure 7) and then place the drip grill on top of the drip tray
(Figure 8).
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2. Take the demitasse(s) from the cup warmer and place under the portafilter. If you are
brewing two demitasses, place the two small cups under the portafilter ensuring each
one is directly under one of the two spouts.
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3. Turn the dial to select the espresso function; manual, single or double shot.
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4. Push the Brew button “
+
” to begin brewing. The light ring will illuminate and remain
steady until the end of the cycle. If the heater temperature has not been reached, the
amber light rings of the Power and Brew Buttons will pulse in synchronization. If the
lever is not in the locked position, the espresso function will not start and the unlock
icon light will flash. If set to manual mode, the centre button will have to be pushed to
stop the brewing process.
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5. The machine will automatically stop after the brew cycle is complete unless it is in the
manual mode “
+
”. In manual, the brew button “
+
” needs to be pressed to stop the
brew cycle. Pressing the brew button “
+
” will cancel any cycle in process. Once the
cycle is off, the amber light will turn off.
The manual mode can be used to prepare stronger (less water) or weaker (more
water) espresso according to your preference. To make the strongest espresso, use the
double shot filter in the manual mode “
+
”.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT UNATTENDED WHILE USING THE
MANUAL FEATURE SINCE THE BREWING PROCESS MUST BE STOPPED
MANUALLY. THIS WILL AVOID OVERFLOW, SPILLAGE AND POTENTIAL
HAZARDS AND DAMAGES.
1 6. After the unit has cooled down, push the lever up to the unlocked position
“
+
”
and
remove the portafilter. Turn the portafilter upside down, tap to loosen the espresso
grounds and discard (Figure 9). Slide the filter release button backwards to release the
filter. Rinse both the filter and portafilter with water.
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7. If you wish to brew additional espresso, repeat the
process.
operating instructions
(continued)
Figure 7
Figure
9
Figure 8