Information On Preparing An Espresso; Technical Features And Accessories - Krups XP6025 Mode D'emploi

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INFORMATION ON PREPARING AN ESPRESSO

To obtain an espresso which is rich in aromas and creamy, the quality of the water, the temperature, the
variety of coffee, the roasting process, the fineness of the ground coffee, the dosage and the extraction
pressure are all determining elements.
Water
Always use clean fresh water and change the water every day. Water with a low mineral content is
preferred.
Temperature
For the first coffee or if multiple espressos are made during the day or if the machine is turned off between
each espresso, it is recommended that you dispense the equivalent of 1 cup of hot water as if you were
making a coffee but without using ground coffee. This helps preheat the group head, the filter holder, the
filter and the cup, allowing the coffee to maintain the ideal temperature for longer once in the cup.
Coffee roasting
You can use any coffee variety for your espresso; the main thing is that it is fresh.
Coffee grinding
If the coffee is ground too finely, it will cause too much resistance to the hot water flow causing this to
overheat and "burn" the coffee, thus lending it a distinct bitterness. Too much resistance will also cause
the coffee to be dispensed drop by drop causing the foam not to form in the cup. If the coffee is ground
too coarsely it will provide no resistance to the water flow. The infusion time is therefore too short resulting
in coffee that is not very creamy and does not release enough aromas.

TECHNICAL FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES

n Power: 1250 W
n Voltage: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
n Pump pressure: 19 bars
n Dimensions: L:10.6 H:12 W: 10
n Steel surface
n Pre-wetting of the ground coffee
n Electronic detection of water level
n Memory storage of 2 doses of coffee
n Automatic standby (after 30 mins)
n Reduction in brightness of TEMPERATURE light after 1 hour
n Product accessories:
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- 1 spoon
- One 1 cup filter
- One 2 cup filter
- One cleaning needle