USING GROUND COFFEE
Ground coffee only has a three-day shelf-life, so grind only what you need. Use a medium grind
suitable for espresso machines. Too fine might block your filter, too coarse will mean you get a
weak, under-extracted espresso.
4.A
4.B
THE FILTER
FILTER PAPER
Select the appropriate sized
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
cup filter depending on
Some very small coffee
whether you are making one
grounds can block the cup
espresso, a double or two
filters. To prolong the life of
singles. Make sure it's dry.
your machine use the enclosed
filter papers with each serving.
4.D
TAMP
With the other end of the measuring spoon,
'tamp' the coffee grounds LIGHTLY. Tamping
too hard, will stop water flowing through the
ground coffee.
THE ESPRESSO SHOT
The basis of all the coffee drinks is the espresso shot.
5.A
5.B
ATTACH HOLDER
CUPS OR MUG
Align the holder with the open
Place 1 or 2 warmed cups
lock symbol, insert, then rotate
or a mug under the nozzles
60
o
past the closed lock symbol.
of the filter holder. Make
Ensure the holder is fully
sure your cups are directly
locked before dispensing.
under both nozzles.
Risk of scalding.
5.D
5.E
EXTRACTION
TURN OFF
When the cup has been
The espresso will flow out of
filled to the desired level
the filter nozzles. This may
(about 15-20 seconds for an
take a few seconds. The
espresso) turn the control
temperature light may cycle
knob to the '0'. Then press
on / off; this is normal. Do not
remove the Filter Holder
the power button and UNPLUG
AFTER EACH USE.
from the Brew Head during
extraction. Risk of Injury.
FROTHING MILK
IMPORTANT NOTICE: After each use, wipe the steam wand and flush the inside of the
wand by dispensing water and some steam through the wand.
6.A
6.B
SELECT STEAM
ATTACH NOZZLE
Set the steam/water selector
Put the froth nozzle on
to the steam setting. The
the end of the steam wand.
temperature indicator will
Push up against the stopper
go out when the correct
shown above. Caution: Wand
temperature has been reached.
may be hot. Risk of scalding.
4.C
7 GRAM DOSE
Using the measuring spoon,
measure out one level
spoon per serving into the
cup filter. Use 2 level spoons
if using the 2 cup filter.
4.E
WIPE
Wipe the edge of the cup filter clean. If you don't, a
water tight seal will not form and water or coffee will
leak from the brewhead.
5.C
TURN ON
To extract your espresso,
turn the control knob
anti-clockwise to the cup
symbol. You will hear the
pump operating.
5.F
CLEAN FILTER
When using the filter holder,
knock out the grounds over a
bin. Rinse the filter under
running water to remove any
coffee grounds. Use the filter
pin to unblock if required.
6.C
POSITION JUG
Use 75 - 200ml of cold
semi-skimmed milk in a
stainless steel jug. Position the
head of the froth nozzle just
under the surface of the milk.
Risk of scalding.
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6.D
6.E
START STEAM
STOP STEAMING
Turn the control knob to the
Once you have the desired
steam position. You will hear
amount of frothed milk, turn
the pump operating; this is
the control knob to the 'off'
quitenormal. Steam will begin
position then move the jug
to flow. Risk of scalding.
away from the nozzle.
DISPENSING HOT WATER
CAUTION: WATER WILL BE HOT AND BE DISPENSED AT HIGH PRESSURE.
SUBMERGE THE WAND TO REDUCE SPLASHING.
7.A
7.B
PREPARE
SELECT WATER
Remove the froth nozzle from
Set the steam/water
the steam wand. Caution: Wand
selector switch to the water
may be hot. Ensure the water
setting.
tank is filled with water.
7.D
7.E
INSERT WAND
START DISPENSING
Insert into a deep jug or
Turn the control knob to
teapot and point the wand
the steam/water position to
to a side wall to reduce
start the water flowing. You
splashback.
will hear the pump; this is
quite normal. Risk of scalding.
CLEANING - AFTER EACH USE
BEFORE CLEANING, MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF,
UNPLUGGED AND ALLOWED TO COOL. Do not wash any of the
plastic accessories in a dishwasher.
8.A
8.B
THE FILTERS
DRIP TRAY
Turn the filter holder upside
Empty the drip tray regularly. If
down over a bin and knock
the red tray full indicator is
out the grounds. Be careful
visable, empty immediately.
not to throw away the cup
Remove the non-slip mat and
filter.
rinse after each use.
8.D
8.E
WIPE THE WAND
FLUSH THE
STEAM WAND
After each use, clean the wand
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
with a damp cloth. There should
After each use, flush the steam
be no milk residue visible.
wand by dispensing water or
steam, this will remove any
milk residue from inside the
steam wand.
6.F
FLUSH AND WIPE
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
After each use, flush the steam
wand by dispensing water or
steam to remove any milk
residue from inside the steam
wand. Wipe the steam wand.
7.C
WAIT 40 SECONDS
Wait for the temperature
indicator to go out.
7.F
STOP DISPENSING
To stop the flow, turn the
control knob to the 'off'
position. The machine will
purge to get ready for the
next coffee.
8.C
THE NOZZLE
Pull the froth nozzle off the
wand and wash under
running water to remove
any milk residue.
8.F
EMPTY WATER
Empty and rinse out after
each session and refill with
fresh water just before you
make your next round of
espresso.
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