Priming The Machine - Gaggia ACHILLE Mode D'emploi

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Priming the machine

This procedure prepares the water lines to
guarantee optimal machine operation. Repeat
this procedure each time the machine is used
again after a prolonged period of inactivity.
1. Make sure the machine is set up as indicated
in the Section "Setting up the Espresso
coffee machine".
2. Turn the main switch (1) to the "I" (on)
position. The red ON light will light up.
3. Wait until the green correct pressure light
(3) lights up.
4. Slowly open (counterclockwise) the steam
knob (7) to discharge the "false pressure"
due to the air remaining in the boiler. Close
the steam knob (clockwise) slowly and wait
for the green light (3) to come on, indicating
that the correct pressure (approx. 1.2 bars)
has been reached in the boiler. The pressure
may also be checked using the pressure
gauge (25).
NB: The green correct pressure light (3) will go
on and off automatically during the heating
phase. After turning on the machine, we
recommend waiting 12-15 minutes until the
idea temperature has been reached before
making the first cup of coffee. Subsequent
cups of coffee may be prepared with no
waiting.
5. Place an empty cup under the coffee group
(14) without putting any coffee in the
portafilter (9). Raise and lower the coffee
lever (2) until it stops. Repeat this operation
until the cup is full of water.
6. The machine is now ready for use.
Important to know......
1. The taste of your coffee depends on the
characteristics of the beans from which it is
made, the type of bean, where it was grown
and processed. The coffee beans that are
roasted for a longer period of time and at
higher temperatures will be much darker in
colour.Darker beans will produce a richer
cup of coffee than the lightly-roasted beans.
2. A variety of dark roasts are available from
which you can choose to brew your espres-
so. Each of these roasts is a blend of coffee
beans that are roasted at a specific tempe-
rature producing a specific type of
flavour.There are decaffeinated beans that
have up to 98% of the caffeine content
removed. The next time you purchase coffee
for your espresso maker, experiment with one
of the many kinds of coffee being sold. You
may just find that it tastes better than the
blend you have been using.
3. A fine "espresso grind" for pump-driven
machines must be used. Be sure to ask for
this when buying coffee or when having
beans ground. Do not use a blade-type
grinder because it makes too much coffee
dust and produces an irregular grind.
4. The mark of real espresso is its dark colour,
rich taste and the light brown, natural froth
called "crema" in Italian.
5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of
espresso and hot, frothy milk.Cappuccino is
usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or
cocoa powder.
6. Espresso Coffee should be served
immediately after it is made.
7. Espresso is served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse
cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass is used for
cappuccino
8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground
immediately before using. Remember, it must
be an "espresso grind" for pump-driven es-
presso machines.
9. It's best to store ground coffee or beans in an
airtight container in the freezer of your
refrigerator. Ground coffee tends to absorb
food odours.
Preparing a delicious cup of
espresso:
1. Make sure the procedures indicated in the
sections
"Setting up the Espresso
machine" and
coffee
machine" have been correctly followed.
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