Important safeguards .................................................................................................................................. 6

Electrical equipment waste disposal ........................................................................................................... 7

Electrical requirements ............................................................................................................................... 7

PARTS AND FEATURES

Espresso Machine parts .............................................................................................................................. 8

Espresso Machine features ......................................................................................................................... 8

PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR USE

Attaching the cup rail .................................................................................................................................. 9

Removing and washing the water tank ...................................................................................................... 9

Filling and rinsing the boilers .................................................................................................................... 10

USING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE

Brewing espresso ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Frothing and steaming milk ....................................................................................................................... 12

Preparing cappuccino................................................................................................................................ 13

Dispensing hot water ................................................................................................................................ 13

CARE AND CLEANING

Before cleaning the Espresso Machine ..................................................................................................... 13

Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ...................................................................................................... 13

Cleaning the housing and accessories ...................................................................................................... 14

Cleaning the shower screen ..................................................................................................................... 14

Priming after long periods of non-use ...................................................................................................... 14

Descaling ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Winter storage care for your KitchenAid Espresso Machine ................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................... 16

BEFORE BREWING: THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT ESPRESSO

Fresh coffee beans .................................................................................................................................... 16

Great tasting water ................................................................................................................................... 16

The right grind - and grinder ................................................................................................................... 16

ESPRESSO BREWING TECHNIQUES

Brewing temperature ............................................................................................................................... 17

Grinding .................................................................................................................................................... 17

Dosing ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

Leveling ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Tamping ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Volume ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Extraction rate .......................................................................................................................................... 18

The golden crema ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting espresso as it brews ...................................................................................................... 18

WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 19

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