Please read all instructions before using your la Pavoni
Before your la Pavoni machine is plugged in you must complete steps #1 and #2!
1. Remove the boiler cap (3) and fill the boiler (9) with water until the water level reaches the top of the
sight glass (5)
2. After filling the boiler, close both the boiler cap (3) and the steam knob (4) firmly. Both are closed by
turning clockwise.
Diagram A
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3. Plug in the power cord the lever (l) must be in the down position as pictured in
Diagram C
4. Turn the green power switch (6) to the on position. as shown in
Diagram D
. A light will appear.
.
The machine is now reaching maximum pressure. This takes approximately 6 to 7 minutes. When the
pressure gauge shows a reading in the green area (.7 to .8) open the steam knob for 5 seconds, then close.
The needle will drop towards zero. Allow a few minutes for your machine to build up pressure again. The
thermostat will now start to cycle normally.
The art of making good, consistent espresso is just that, an art. With the la Pavoni espresso machine there is
a bit of initial training and "getting to know your machine" ritual that the first time user should be aware of.
The following regiment will help you obtain virtually perfect espresso every time.
COFFEE PREPARATION:
To obtain a desirable cup of espresso you should first start with the proper coffee grind. Your la Pavoni
machine requires fine grind espresso coffee, since grinding techniques vary you may have to experiment
with more than one type of grind until you are satisfied. The grind should have the consistency of
powdered sugar. We recommend an Italian made TRE SPADE grinder model PGC (chrome) or PGB
(Brass). These burr grinders have 9 settings and make a fine consistent grind. They are also plated to
match your machines. It is very difficult to make consistent espresso with a blade-type mill. Because they
chop as oppose to grind, they produce coffee that is always a mixture of too coarse, good or too fine.
These mills are not recommended, use a burr grinder.
While the machine is reaching maximum pressure start your coffee preparation:
a. Choose either a one or two cup coffee filter (15) and insert the filter into the filter handle (10).
Diagram E
b. Fill the coffee filter (15) with coffee using the enclosed measuring spoon (14). Apply one large scoop
of coffee when using the smaller one cup filter. Apply two level scoops of coffee when using the
larger two cup filter.
Diagram E
c. Use the enclosed press (13) to level off the coffee by pressing down as indicated in
Diagram F
. The
coffee filter should not be filled to the top, allow l/8" from top of filter to remain exposed.
It is important to understand the relationship and importance of grinding and tamping. You
need a very fine grind that is firmly tamped. You can adjust for slightly coarse grind by
tamping harder, and vice versa. Use the same amount of coffee every time, and stick with one
type from one vendor until you get the hang of this. As you will notice later in these directions,
the grind of your coffee will have a direct impact on the operation of the lever when “pulling”
your shot of espresso. If the coffee is too fine or packed to tight the lever will be difficult to
lower. On the contrary, if the grind is too coarse, the lever will lower with no resistance at all.
When the coffee is correctly packed, the lever can be lowered in a firm, but smooth motion.
Insert the filter handle (10) into the group (11) by placing the filter handle in the group and
turning the filter handle to the left as pictured in
Diagram G
. The handle should fit snug, but if
you encounter difficulty fitting the handle into the machine, remove some coffee from the coffee
filter and try again.
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