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EXTRACTING ESPRESSO
1. Place one or two pre-warmed cups
beneath the portafilter spouts.
2. Shortly press the 1 CUP, 2 CUP, or
LONG BLACK button.
The extraction will start using the low pres-
sure pre-infusion. The machine will stop
automatically after the appropriate dura-
tion is reached and will return to standby
mode. As a guide, the espresso will start
to flow after 9–14 seconds (this includes
pre-infusion time) with the consistency of
warm dripping honey.
Tip:
As a default, the extraction is time-con-
trolled (“SEc”). The extraction duration
is set to 20 seconds for 1 cup and
30 seconds for 2 cups. However, you
may change these settings. For selec-
ting volume-controlled extraction see:
›Advanced Settings‹. For selecting the
extraction duration or volume see: ›Pro-
grammable Functions‹.
A great espresso is about achieving the
perfect balance between sweetness, aci-
dity, and bitterness.
• If the espresso starts to flow before 9
seconds, the grind is too coarse. This is
an UNDER EXTRACTED shot. Adjust the
grind size slightly finer. See: ›Selecting the
Grind Size‹.
• If the espresso starts to drip or flow
after 14 seconds, then the grind is too
fine. This is an OVER EXTRACTED shot.
Adjust the grind size slightly coarser.
The flavour of your coffee will depend on
many factors, such as
the type of coffee beans, and degree of
roast,
freshness,
grind size of the grind.
Experiment by adjusting these factors just
one at a time to achieve the taste of your
preference. See: ›Tips for Best Results‹.
Note:
If the Espresso Machine is run continuo-
usly for 30 minutes, allow the Espresso
Machine to cool for 5 minutes before
each use.
AFTER THE SHOT
1. After the shot, first remove your filled
cup or glass and place it on the war-
ming plate.
CAUTION: Shortly after brewing, the por-
tafilter is hot. Only touch the portafilter by
the handle to avoid burns.
2. Then remove the portafilter by turning
the portafilter handle to the INSERT
position.
3. Hit the portafilter on the rod of the
mini grinds bin to make the grinds fall
into the bin.
Note:
It is best to empty and clean the mini
grinds bin at least every day.
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