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2. Push the espresso pod into the Pod filter and press the rim of the espresso pod
onto the side walls of the Pod filter. The espresso pod must be well centred inside
the Pod filter. The rim of the espresso pod may not protrude the rim of the Pod
filter. Otherwise, leakage between the filter holder and group head will occur.
Filling the Espresso Filter Manually
Only use coffee powder that is suited for espresso machines with a sufficiently fine
grind size. When using espresso pods refer to the section ‘Using Espresso Pods’.
IMPORTANT -
We strongly recommend to use only coffee powder, that is ground
via a high-quality grinder (e.g. the grinder of the machine). Grinders with simple
rotating blades produce an uneven grind size with a high portion of extremely
small particles that may clog the mesh of the espresso filters.
IMPORTANT -
The amounts given in the following instructions refer to the measu-
ring cup at the handle of the provided tamper. For measuring out, fill the measuring
cup full to the brim with coffee powder.
1. Fill the appropriate amount of coffee powder into the espresso filter. We recom-
mend to fill 1 measuring cup of coffee powder into the 1 cup espresso filter, use
2 measurings cups for the 2 cups espresso filter.
NOTE
If required, fill in and tamper the coffee powder in portions to avoid overflow. At
the maximum, you should use the amount given above, because the coffee pow-
der needs sufficient space for swelling. There must be at least 3 mm of free space
between the surface of the coffee powder and the brim of the espresso filter.
2. Proceed with the section ‘Tamping the Coffee Powder’.
Using the Grinder
You can grind the coffee powder directly into the espresso filter via the integrated
grinder of the machine. With every start of the grinder, the programmed dosage for
1 cup or 2 cups is given off according to your selection (see: ‘Selecting Your Drink’).
You start the grinder via the bean icon in the appropriate control area. Ensure that
the bean hopper is filled with an appropriate amount of coffee beans.
NOTE
Usually, the grinder stops after delivering the programmed amount. However, you
can stop the grinder manually any time you like via touching the “Stop” button.
Additionally, there are various options for programming the grinder (see: ‘Entering
Your Own Settings / Setting Up the Grinder’).
NOTE
When using the grinder for the first time, the correct amount may not be given
off during the first grinding cycles. We recommend to place a vessel under the
grinder outlet and start the grinder repeatedly (approx. 5 times), before filling the
espresso filter.
1. Push the filter holder into the grinder adapter below the grinder outlet.
2. Touch the bean icon for starting the grinder. The grinder gives off the program-
med amount of coffee powder for the selected number of cups (1 cup or 2 cups).
3. Wait until the grinder stops automatically or stop the grinder manually via tou-
ching the “Stop” button. Thereafter, pull the filter holder out of the grinder adap-
ter and use the tamper for pressing the coffee powder into the espresso filter (see
below: ‘Tamping the Coffee Powder’).
Tamping the Coffee Powder
1. Distribute the coffee powder as evenly as possible.
2. Tamp the coffee powder via the tamper of the appliance. If you have filled in
too much coffee powder, use any flat tool for scraping off some coffee powder,
before tamping the remaining powder.
NOTE
After tamping
, there must be 2-3mm of free space to the rim of the espresso filter.
Use the 2 cups espresso filter, if you wish to use more coffee powder. Try to apply
the same force for each tamping process. However, the force for tamping is not
as crucial as the evenness of the surface.
3. Wipe off any coffee particles from the rim of the espresso filter. For getting a
tight seal at the group head during extraction, it is crucial that the rim is absolu-
tely dry and clean.
Installing the Filter holder
NOTE
Refer to the lock icons at the group head for finding the correct position of the
handle of the filter holder during installation (open lock) and during extraction (clo-
sed lock). If required, turn the steam wand to the back post of the appliance for
getting free access to the group head.
1. Insert the filter holder with the handle in the 8 o'clock position (open lock icon)
from the bottom up into the group head.
