PREPaRINg yOUR
ESPRESSO MaCHINE
1. Place the espresso machine on a dry, stable
countertop or other surface where you will be
using the machine.
IMPORTaNT: for first time use or if the
machine has not been used for some time, it is
important that the machine is rinsed as follows:
2. Insert the power cord into a
power outlet. Press the power
button once to turn the
espresso machine on (1).
The light around the power
button is solid; this is to
indicate that your espresso
machine is on (2). The manual
and
buttons will flash
to indicate that your espresso
maker is heating up.
NOTE:
Before turning on the espresso machine
ensure that the steam and hot water control dial
is in the
O
position.
WaRNINg:
If the steam/hot water dial is not in
the center position, the manual and steam
buttons will flash until the dial is returned back
to the center position.
3. Make sure the drip tray and grate are in
place.
4. To fill the espresso machine
with water, simply lift the lid of
the water reservoir at the top
of the espresso machine, (3)
and fill with fresh cold water
or filtered water (4) or remove
the reservoir and replace the
water reservoir firmly and
close the lid (5).
5. Fit the portafilter holder with
either the one cup, two cup
or pod filter basket (6). Secure
the portafilter handle to the
brew head (7) (8).
6. Place a sufficiently large
container under both pouring
spouts. (9).
7. Press the manual button
(10) and allow the water to
run through for approximately
5 to 10 seconds.
8. Place cups on the warming
plate (11).
NOTE:
If the water reservoir is
empty, the unit will not function
and the manual
and
buttons will flash until the
reservoir is filled.
PROgRaMMINg yOUR
ESPRESSO MaCHINE
The Cuisinart
®
Programmable Espresso Maker
has programming capabilities. Based on café
settings, the
single and
double
espresso functions are set at 1.5 and 3.0 oz.
However, by following a few simple steps, you
can pre-program your perfect serving size down
to the ounce.
Programming
Single Espresso
1. Prepare the portafilter holder
with the one cup filter basket
(12) and fill with finely ground
espresso (13). Using the
tamping tool, tamp the coffee
grinds (14), or use a single
pod of espresso coffee with
the pod filter holder. Secure
the portafilter holder to the
brew head (15-16).
2. Place a cup under both pouring spouts.
3. To begin programming press
the program button (17). The
light around the program
button will show a constant
blue light.
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