ESPRESSO
MAKER
Model number: 169108
UPC : 681131691086
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Read all instructions
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance
in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. No user-
serviceable parts inside. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot
liquids.
Always fill water container first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
The water container is designed for use with this appliance only.
Do not use a cracked water container.
Do not clean water container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Consumer Safety Information
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords
are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, the marked electrical
rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance. The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top
or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from
electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a
3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle.
For US application only: The appliance has a plug that looks like sketch A.
An adaptor sketch B, should be used for connecting sketch-A type plug to
two-prong receptacles. The grounding tab, which extends from the adaptor,
must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet
box as shown in sketch C using a metal screw.
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1. Housing
2. Steam Knob
3. Drip tray
4. Drip tray grid
5. Water tank
6. Filter holder
7. E.S.E pod filter
8. Removable milk frother
PARTS
9. Steam nozzle
10. Operating buttons
11. Tank lid and accessory storage
11.1 Spoon with tamper end
11.2 Filter for 2 cups
11.3. Filter for 1 cup
11.4 Removable storage for accessories
12. Removable warming plate
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ESPRESSO COFFEE
Espresso is a style of coffee that comes from a unique process, not a particular
type of coffee bean. Hot water, under pressure, is passed through tightly packed,
finely ground coffee. The resulting liquid is rich, dark, and extremely flavorful the
concentrated essence of the coffee bean.
Espresso is served in small 1-2 oz coffee cups. The perfect espresso shot is
topped by beautiful, thick, golden foam known as crema, a product of the
natural oils in the coffee bean, and the source of its rich flavor and aroma.
It is important to note that your coffee beans must be both well roasted and
correctly ground. If you cannot buy ground espresso use a coffee grinder to
grind the beans. The coffee must not be ground too fine. It must be slightly
granulated with a consistency somewhat between flour and sugar. Too fine a
ground results in bitter over-extracted espresso and creates a risk of blocking
the brewing head and the filter; too coarse and the espresso will be weak and
under-extracted.
In addition to the coffee you use, the three factors that determine perfect
espresso results are water, temperature and pressure.
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding espresso. The first is that
espresso should be bitter and burnt tasting. In fact, the ideal espresso shot
should be aromatic, bittersweet (not bitter) and assertive, with a lingering
aftertaste.
The second myth is that drinking espresso will keep you awake all night. Actually,
despite its strong flavor, espresso contains less caffeine than regular coffee:
typically 60-80 mg per shot compared to 80~100 mg per cup due to the longer
and darker roasting of the coffee bean.
And finally, many people think that espresso takes too long to prepare. The truth
is, as the name implies, espresso is intended to be served quickly, without
elaborate preparation.
THE SPECIAL " E.S.E. " POD FILTER
The E.S.E. system was designed for making Italian-style " espresso ristreto"
(squeezed). The amount of coffee is 35 ml and the water should take 20 seconds
to run through.
" ESE ", which stands for " Easy Serving Espresso", is a selected measure of coffee
ground and pressed between two filter papers making it ready for use. This
system makes it easy for you to prepare your espresso because you avoid the
measurement and tamping down operations and it also makes it easier for you
to clean the appliance.
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We do not intend, or recommend, that the E.S.E. servings be used for making
more then one single serving or a "long espresso".
We recommend that you take care when handling and storing the pre-portioned
pods (not included) so that they do not become deformed.
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OPERATION
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Before first use:
We recommend:
Turn the steam knob to the steam position “ “. Press the power “ “ and
coffee “
After the water has been flushed from steam nozzle, press the power
“ “and coffee buttons to turn appliance off. Switch steam knob to
off
With the unit unplugged, get familiar with all parts of your espresso
maker before operating.
Fill the water tank using option A or option B.
Note: do not fill the water tank below "min" or above "max" markings.
Important: This espresso machine does not stop brewing automatically.
a. Select the desired filter; 1, 2, or Pod and place into filter holder.
b. Use included spoon to scoop espresso into filter.
c. Tamp espresso grounds using the back end of the included spoon.
d. With filter lock in the open position, securely insert the filter holder into the
espresso machine using an up and over motion.
e. Plug in espresso maker.
f. Place a 1-2 ounce coffee cup under the filter holder. To brew two cups of
espresso at the same time, place two 1-2 ounce coffee cups side by side under
the filter holder.
“buttons. This will flush out any moisture in your espresso maker.
position.
When the desired amount of espresso has been brewed, use the
"coffee" button to stop brewing.
O
tion A
Option B
the
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Power On
Press power button.
Brewing Coffee
Important Note: Espresso maker will NOT shut off automatically. When
desired amount of espresso has been brewed, press the Coffee button to
stop. When power button is green, press the coffee button to brew coffee.
Blue light indicates unit
is heating up.
When the machine is
ready to brew coffee
the light turns green.
Blue light on Coffee
button indicates
espresso is brewing.
Press Coffee button
again to stop brewing.
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Power Off
Press power button,
To turn espresso maker off completely.
Cappuccino
The ideal ratio for cappuccino is
a. Select the desired filter to make coffee (see the section on Brewing Coffee).
b: Prepare the steamed milk (see the section on steam).
c: First brew coffee, then top with steamed and frothed milk. Sprinkle chocolate
or cinnamon powder on top if desired.
1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 milk froth.
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Steam Preparation Steam Heating Up Status Steam Ready
When Power light is green,
press Steam button.
The power and steam
buttons will both turn
blue while unit is
heating up.
When steam is ready,
the power light will
turn green (steam light
remains blue).
Steam
Use at least a two cup glass
or metal container for
steaming.
Place a container (cup or
pitcher) with milk under
milk frother.
Turn the steam knob
counter-clockwise to
the steam mark
Note : fill container 3/4
full of milk to allow for
milk to froth.
Steam will come out
from the nozzle.
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Once the desired
quantity of milk froth has
been produced, turn the
knob clockwise to stop.
Espresso machine is back
to STEAM READY status.
Hot Water - Use the steam nozzle to heat water.
Fill water tank. Press
Power Button, wait for
light to turn green.
Place a cup under the
steam nozzle.
Turn the Steam knob
counter-clockwise and
press coffee button .
Once the desired quantity of hot water has
been produced, press the coffee button and
turn the steam knob clockwise to stop. Press
the Power Button to turn espresso machine
off.
Removing the grounds
From Steam Back to Coffee Status
Press steam button
under READY status.
Steam light turns off,
power light turns green
and unit is back to READY
status.
Hot water will be
dispensed from the
nozzle.
With lock in place, tap out
grounds into waste
container.
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Power Cord Storage E
CLEANING
Before cleaning, always turn off the machine, unplug it, and allow to cool.
Clean the filter, accessory storage, removable drip tray and grid in a solution
of warm water and mild liquid soap. These parts can also be placed in the
upper level of your dishwasher away from the heating element for safe
effective cleaning.
The machine can be wiped clean by using a damp cloth.
Clean the brewing head with a damp cloth.
Never use scouring agents.
Never immerse the appliance itself in water.
Never use a cloth to clean inside of the water chamber, as this might leave
fuzzy deposits in the chamber. Just rinse with cold water periodically.
Cleaning The Steam Nozzle
Clean the steam nozzle after each use by wiping off the outside of the nozzle
with a wet cloth. The inside of the nozzle may become clogged and milk
deposits on the outside may harden and become difficult to remove. The froth
attachment can be removed for cleaning.
CAUTION
DO NOT try to open or disassemble the main body of the machine.
Cleaning the drip tray
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Probable causes Corrective actions
Coffee leaks around the
filter holder.
Pump is very noisy.
The filter holder is not
mounted correctly or
has not been tightened
sufficiently.
There are coffee
grounds on the edge
of the filter.
The brewing head
gasket is dirty.
Leaking through paper
pod.
No water in the water
tank.
Water tank incorrectly
mounted.
Coffee grounds too old
or very dry and the
pump cannot produce
pressure.
Reconnect the filter holder
Clean around the filter and
the gasket
Clean the gasket with a
damp cloth.
Tear excess paper from pod
at perforated edge.
Be sure the pod filter is
seated right side up. Read
manufacturers instructions
for correct placement.
Fill the water tank.
Press firmly on the water
tank.
Use fresh coffee.
Water does not run
through.
Water runs through too
quickly.
No water in the water
tank.
Water tank incorrectly
mounted.
The filter is blocked or
the coffee grounds are
too find or tamped
down too hard.
Brewing head grid is
encrusted.
Coffee grounds too
coarse.
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Fill the water tank.
Press firmly on the water
tank.
Clean the filter and the grid
on the head, and try a
coarser coffee.
Put the grid to soak in a
descaling solution.
Try a finer coffee.
coffee grounds.
Quantity of ground
coffee is insufficient.
Coffee grounds not
tamped down firmly
enough.
Milk is not fresh. Use fresh milk. The milk is not frothing.
Milk is lukewarm. Put milk in refrigerator.
Grounds not properly
tamped down.
Insufficient quantity of
ground coffee.
Use the filters provided to
measure out the coffee.
Tamp down the coffee
again.
Tamp down the grounds. Lots of water on the
Increase the quantity of
ground.
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