ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY
Important safeguards .................................................................................................................................. 2
Electrical equipment waste disposal ........................................................................................................... 3
Electrical requirements ............................................................................................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES
Espresso Machine parts .............................................................................................................................. 4
Espresso Machine features ......................................................................................................................... 4
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR USE
Attaching the cup rail .................................................................................................................................. 5
Removing and washing the water tank ......................................................................................................5
Filling and rinsing the boilers ......................................................................................................................6
USING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Brewing espresso ........................................................................................................................................7
Frothing and steaming milk .........................................................................................................................8
Preparing cappuccino..................................................................................................................................9
Dispensing hot water ..................................................................................................................................9
CARE & CLEANING
Before cleaning the Espresso Machine ....................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ........................................................................................................ 9
Cleaning the housing and accessories ......................................................................................................10
Cleaning the shower screen ..................................................................................................................... 10
Priming after long periods of non-use ...................................................................................................... 10
Descaling ................................................................................................................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................... 11
BEFORE BREWING: THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT ESPRESSO
Fresh coffee beans .................................................................................................................................... 11
Great tasting water ................................................................................................................................... 11
The right grind – and grinder ................................................................................................................... 11
ESPRESSO BREWING TECHNIQUES
Brewing temperature ...............................................................................................................................12
Grinding ....................................................................................................................................................12
Dosing ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Leveling ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Tamping ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Volume ......................................................................................................................................................13
Extraction rate .......................................................................................................................................... 13
The golden crema ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting espresso as it brews ......................................................................................................13
WARRANTY AND SERVICE ......................................................................................................................14
KitchenAid Espresso Machine warranty ................................................................................................... 14
Customer service .....................................................................................................................................14
ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
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