General Operation - Sage the Barista Express Impress SES876 Guía Rápida

GENERAL OPERATION

• Check the water tank is filled with cold tap water
up to the maximum mark.
• Plug the power cord into the power outlet.
• Press the POWER button. The POWER button
will flash while the machine is heating.
(Light will flash for up to 55 seconds while the
machine is heating.)
When the correct temperature has been
reached, the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons and
the POWER button on the control panel will
illuminate.
First Use Priming and Flushing the Machine
It is recommended to complete a water flushing
operation to ensure the machine has been
conditioned.
When the machine has reached STANDBY
mode, run the following steps.
• Place a cup under the group head and press
the 2 CUP button to run hot water through the
group head.
• Place a cup under the hot water spout. Rotate the
dial to "Hot Water" position and run water through
the hot water outlet for 10 seconds.
• Position the steam wand over the drip tray. Rotate
the dial to "Steam" position and activate steam for
10 seconds.
• Discard the contents of the cup.
• Repeat this cycle 3 times. Discard the contents
of the drip tray and refill the water tank up to the
max line.
• Insert the portafilter into the grinding cradle, press
and hold 'Dose' button for 3 seconds. Remove
the portafilter and discard any grinds.
NOTE
• Top up the water daily. The water tank should be
filled with fresh, cold tap water before each use.
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• DO NOT use highly filtered, demineralized, or
distilled water in this machine. This may affect
the taste of the coffee.
FILTER BASKETS
This machine includes both single and dual
wall, 1 CUP and 2 CUP filter baskets.
Use the 1 CUP filter basket when brewing a
single cup and the 2 CUP filter baskets when
brewing 2 cups or a stronger single cup or mug.
Adjust the grind amount and size if switching
from a single basket to a double basket, or
vice versa.
The provided filter baskets are designed for:
1 CUP filter basket = 8-11g
2 CUP filter basket = 16-19g
Single Wall Filter Baskets
1 CUP
Single Wall filter baskets should be used when
grinding fresh whole coffee beans.
These allows you to experiment with grind and
dose to create a more balanced espresso.
Dual Wall Filter Baskets
1 CUP
Dual Wall filter baskets should be used when
using pre-ground coffee and older beans that
are past the 30-day roast date.
These regulate the pressure and helps to
optimize the extraction regardless of the grind,
dose, or freshness.
2 CUP
2 CUP