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Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas
Experimentwithgrindsize,grindamountandtampTheapplianceissuppliedwithtwo
Single Wall Filters - 1 x single shot and 1 x double shot. These filters provide no additional
slowingofthewaterflowrate,henceexperimentationwiththegrindsize,grindamountand
tamp force is required to achieve favorable results. These filters are suited to both pre-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.
STEP 1 – FILLING THE WATER TANK
• Ensurethecharcoalwaterfilterissecurelyfittedinside
the tank. Refer to ›Care and Cleaning‹, ›Installing the Fil-
ter in the Water Tank‹
• Fillthewatertankwithcoldtapwatertothemaximum
mark on the side of the tank and slide the water tank ca-
refully back into position at the back of the machine.
• Plugthepowercordintoapoweroutlet.
• Press the POWER button to ›on‹, the POWER button
surround will flash while the machine 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.
• Runhotwaterfromthegroupheadwithouttheportafilterinsertedbyholdingdownthe
-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
or any other liquid.
STEP 3 – PREPARING THE SINGLE WALL FILTER
• PlacethesingleordoubleshotSingleWallFilterintotheportafilter.Whenbrewinginto
alargermug,alwaysusethedoubleshotfilterandonlyextract2oz.Ifyourequirealarger
serving, add the hot water first and then extract the espresso.
• Preheattheportafilterbyplacingunderneaththegrouphead.Rinsewithhotwaterfrom
the group head by holding down the double shot button on the front, right hand side of the
machine. Dry the portafilter thoroughly before use.
Unlike the Dual Wall Filters, the Single Wall Filters have no markings on
the underside of the filter.
• Placetheportafilterintothegrindingcradle
• PresstheFILTERSIZEbuttonaccordingtothefiltersize(singleshotor
double shot) you select.