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IN SERT IN G T HE P O RTA FIL T ER
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– Before inserting the portafilter, turn the selection knob to „Espresso" position
for 30 seconds to let water run out of the brewing head, rinsing potential coffee
residue from the brewing group. This also stabilizes the temperature before the
brewing process. After that, return the selection knob to the standby position in
the center.
– Place the portafilter under the group head so that the handle is placed directly
underneath the inscription INSERT.
– Push up the portafilter against the group head and turn the handle to the right
until you feel slight resistance and the handle is at the LOCK position. The handle
should now be at a 90 ° angle to the machine.
Place one or two cups on the drip tray underneath the portafilter spouts.
When both button surrounds light up constantly, the machine has reached its correct
operation temperature and you can make a coffee.
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1. Turn the selection knob to the „Espresso" position
heard. After 8–10 seconds, espresso flows into the prepared cup.
2. When enough espresso is in the cup, return the knob to the standby position in
the center. The flow of espresso stops. We recommend letting the espresso flow
for approx. 30 seconds.
NOTES:
When using a filter basket for 1 cup, you should prepare approx. 30 ml of espresso.
When using a filter basket for 2 cups, you should prepare approx. 60 ml of espresso.
CAUTION: The stainless steel parts of the portafilter get very hot – do not touch!
NOTE: When using the espresso machine for 30 minutes or longer, you should let
it cool down for 5 minutes every time after extracting an espresso.
FOR OPTIMAL ESPRESSO: MOISTENING THE COFFEE GROUNDS
At the beginning, the appliance works at low pressure to moisten the coffee
grounds, making it increase in volume. The pressure is then continually increased
until it reaches the force ideal for pressing the water through the coffee grounds in
the portafilter. This takes approx. 8 to 10 seconds.
. A pumping sound can be
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