Steam/Hot Water
When the espresso machine is switched on, use
the steam/hot water knob to select either the
steam
or hot water
function.
A. If you want to froth milk for cappuccinos and
lattes, you must turn the steam/hot water
knob to the steam
setting. The red
heating light will illuminate, indicating that
the espresso machine is adjusting the
temperature of the heating system.
B. If you want to use the hot water function,
turn the steam/hot water knob to the hot
water setting.
Once the espresso machine is heated to the
correct temperature, the red heating light will
go out.
To start machine, simply turn the function knob
counter-clockwise to the steam/hot water
setting and turn it back to the off position
to stop.
gUIdE TO THE
pERfECT ESpRESSO
1. You may want to preheat the cups by filling
them with hot water; this will help preserve
the crema of the espresso. Set the cups
aside.
2. Select the appropriate filter
basket and insert it into
portafilter handle (11).
TIp:
Use the one-cup filter basket for a single
espresso and the two-cup filter basket for a
double espresso and pod filter for an espresso
pod.
3. Using the measuring scoop,
place finely ground coffee in
the filter basket holder (12).
Use one scoop for one cup
or two scoops for two cups,
or place espresso pod into
filter basket holder.
4. Rest the portafilter handle
with the filter basket in
position on the countertop.
Using the tamping tool,
apply moderate packing
pressure (13). Add more
coffee and tamp again if
necessary to bring coffee
to level.
5. Brush any excess coffee
grounds from around the
edge of the filter basket (14).
IMpORTaNT:
Be sure not to
overfill the filter basket with
coffee.
TIp:
Make sure the tamping
tool is dry so that wet coffee
grinds do not stick to it.
6. Secure the portafilter
holder onto the brew head
(15-16).
NOTE:
Check to see that the espresso machine
is ready for use. Remember that if the heating
light is on, the espresso machine is still
adjusting the temperature of the heating system.
7. Turn the function knob
clockwise to the
espresso setting to start
the pour and turn it back to
the off position to stop (17).
8. Check the espresso pour.
The ideal pour is dark and caramel with
reddish reflections.
9. Serve espresso immediately.
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