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Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas
Experiment with grind size, grind amount and tamp The appliance is supplied with two
Single Wall Filters - 1 x single shot and 1 x double shot. These filters provide no additional
slowing of the water flow rate, hence experimentation with the grind size, grind amount and
tampforceisrequiredtoachievefavorableresults.Thesefiltersaresuitedtobothpre-ground
vacuum packed espresso as well as beans ground fresh in the integrated grinder. A great
espresso is a balance of main flavor elements: acidity, aroma, bitterness, body, nuttiness,
and sharpness. By using the Single Wall Filters you are free to explore the world of espresso
by adjusting grind, grind amount and tamp to extract a rich variety of flavors.
Extracting an Espresso
STEP 1 – FILLING THE WATER TANK
• Ensurethecharcoalwaterfilterissecurelyfittedinsidethetank.Referto›CareandClea-
ning‹, ›Installing the Filter in the Water Tank‹
• Fillthewatertankwithcoldtapwatertothemaximummarkonthesideofthetankand
slide the water tank carefully back into position at the back of the machine.
• Plugthepowercordintoapoweroutlet.
• PressthePOWERbuttonto›on‹,thePOWERbuttonsurroundwillflashwhilethemachine
is heating. When the correct temperature has been reached, all the button surrounds on the
control panel will illuminate.
STEP 2 - PRE-WARMING THE CUPS
This will help maintain the espresso’s optimal temperature when brewed into the cups.
• Thecupwarmingplatewillstarttowarmasthemachineheats.
• Runhotwaterfromthegroupheadwithouttheportafilter inserted by holding down the
-button on the front, right hand side of the machine, then place the cups on the warming tray.
Note: Check the water level before use and replace the water daily. The water tank should
be refilled with fresh, cold tap water before each use. Do not use mineral or distilled water
oranyotherliquid.
STEP 3 – PREPARING THE SINGLE WALL FILTER
• PlacethesingleordoubleshotSingleWallFilterintotheportafilter.
When brewing into a larger mug, always use the double shot filter and
onlyextract2oz.Ifyourequirealargerserving,addthehotwaterfirst
and then extract the espresso.