Profi Cook PC-ES 1267 Manual De Instrucciones página 16

• The choice of variety is a matter of personal preference.
Espresso beans are either blends (mixtures of different
varieties from different regions for a consistent taste)
or single variety beans from one growing region (single
origin).
• In blends, a proportion of Robusta (20 to 30 %) is often
added to the Arabica beans. With a high proportion
of Robusta, it is easier to obtain a good crema during
preparation.
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Coffee Enjoyment
For a successful espresso preparation, it is important to
consider a few things:
• The espresso machine must be preheated to operating
temperature.
• Preheat the cups with hot water. Place the cups on the
warm warming plate until use. Thick-walled porcelain
cups hold the heat well.
• Only use espresso beans. It is ideal to grind the es-
presso beans just before preparation. Coffee that has
already been ground quickly loses its aroma.
• The coffee grounds should be ground finely, but not too
finely. If ground too coarsely, the finished espresso lacks
aroma; if ground too finely, it tastes bitter.
Try different varieties until you find your taste.
• Compaction of the Coffee Grounds:
Depending on how firmly the ground coffee has been
pressed into the filter insert, the espresso results
(espresso quantity and crema) may vary. It is therefore
important to distribute and press the ground coffee prop-
erly in the filter insert so that the water can flow through
evenly at all points.
- The filter insert must be dry before the ground coffee
is poured in.
- Use the tamper provided to press on the coffee
grounds. Do not press too hard or too lightly.
- The pressed coffee grounds must have a flat surface.
- Press, do not turn! Turning while pressing loosens up
the "coffee cake" again. Press straight down and from
above on the coffee grounds.
To find the ideal "espresso experience" for you, we
recommend experimenting with the amount of coffee
grounds and how you press the coffee grounds down.
• If the temperature display scale is in the blue range
( steam), e. g. because you have just frothed milk, it
is important to hold the filter holder with the filter insert
under cold running water before the next espresso
preparation to cool these parts down.
It is also important to release the pressure and lower the
temperature of the water in the appliance. This is because
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water that is too hot can "burn" the coffee grounds and the
espresso tastes bitter. To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Place a suitable container (heat-resistant / approx.
300 ml) under the steam nozzle.
2. Wait until all control lamps light up. Unscrew the
controller to position /
approx. 5 – 10 seconds.
3. Press the button to pump cold water into the
appliance.
4. When only water without steam comes out of the
steam nozzle and the temperature display is in the
green range ( coffee), press the
Then turn the controller to position .
5. Wait until all control lamps light up. Then the correct
brewing temperature for your next espresso has been
reached.
Use of the Capsule Adapter
The appliance can only be operated with Nespresso-com-
patible capsules!
• Different brands of Nespresso-compatible capsules are
available in the shops. There are different types of cap-
sules from brand to brand and also within brands, which
produce different results due to different manufacturing.
This is not a defect of the appliance.
• The different roasts, from light to strong, can affect the
amount and flow of coffee. A slight drip is normal.
Operation
Assembly / Disassembly of the Filter Holder
• To fit the filter holder to the
brew head, hold it with the
handle on the left edge of the
appliance. Insert the guide
lugs of the filter holder into
the recesses of the brewing
head. Pull the filter holder by
the handle to the right until
it reaches the centre of the
appliance. Make sure that the
filter holder is firmly seated in the brew head.
• To detach the filter holder from the brew head, pull it to
the left.
WARNING: Risk of Burns!
After the brewing process, the metal parts of the filter
holder and the filter insert are hot.
Inserting the Collection Container / Drip Grid
1. Insert the collection container for the residual water.
2. Place the drip grid on top of the collection container as
a cover.
and release the steam for
button again.
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