Oster BVSTEM7701 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

S EL E C T I N G T H E R I G H T C O FF E E
THE COFFEE
The coffee should be freshly ground and dark roasted. You may want to try a French
or Italian roast. Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for 7 – 8 days, provided it
is stored in an airtight container and in a cool, dark area. Do not store in a refrigerator
or freezer. Whole beans are recommended to be ground just before use. Coffee
beans stored in an airtight container will keep its flavor for up to 4 weeks.
THE GRIND
This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice. The coffee must
be of a fine grind.
• The correct grind should look like salt.
• If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure.
These grinds look like powder and feel like flour when rubbed between fingers.
• If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a full-
flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder for uniform consistency. Oval shaped coffee grinders are
not recommended because the grind is not consistent.
HOW TO USE THE ESPRESSO FUNCTION
A. Make sure the unit is switched off "O" and the side knob is in the coffee/off position "
B. Fill the reservoir with water, you may either use a jar to fill it up or remove it from the
unit and then fill it up under the tap. If you have removed it from the unit to fill up with
water, please make sure to place it back tightly in its place. Fill the reservoir with the
desired amount of water ensuring it ranges within the "MIN" and "MAX" markings on
the tank. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.
C. Close the water reservoir lid.
PREPARING A SINGLE SHOT OF ESPRESSO/E.S.E. POD
(RISTRETTO)
1. Select the filter for a single shot of espresso (see figure 1)
if using ground coffee or the pod filter if using ESE (Easy
Serving Espresso) pods (see figure 2).
The filter included with your unit has been designed to
NOTE:
work only with ese (45 mm) pods.
2. Place the selected filter on porta-filter and fill it with fresh,
fine ground espresso coffee. Clean any excess coffee from
the rim of the filter holder. This will assure proper fit under the
brew head.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
45mm
".