1514TIPS ON MAKING THE PERFECT ESPRESSODon’t just rely on your coffee maker to do allthe work. Making a good cup of coffee is an art.WATER FLOWIf you’re making an espresso, make sure thewater flows through the coffee filter at thecorrect rate. If it’s too slow, the coffee will beover-extracted - too dark and bitter, with amottled and uneven crema on top. If it flowstoo quickly, the coffee will be under-extracted - the proper flavor won’t have hadtime to develop. You can adjust the waterflow by tamping (pressing down) the coffeefirmly or by changing the grind of the coffee.THE COFFEEPre-ground coffee will only retain its flavorfor 1 week, provided it is stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dark area. Wholecoffee beans are recommended and shouldbe ground just before use. Coffee beansstored in an airtight container will keep up to 1 month before they begin to lose theirflavor. Do not store in a refrigerator freezer.THE GRIND1. If using pre-ground coffee, ensure youpurchase an espresso grind forespresso/cappuccino machines.2. If grinding your own beans the coffeemust be ground fine, but not too fine. Itcan affect the taste and the rate the waterflows through it.3. If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even underpressure (this grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers).4. If the grind is too coarse, the water flowsthrough the coffee too fast, preventing afull flavored extraction.COFFEE MAKING TIPSTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSESCoffee does not run through• Machine is not turned on or plugged in• Water tank is empty• Selector Control not in ‘ESPRESSO’ position• Coffee grind is too fine• Too much coffee in the filter• The filter is blocked (see Care and Cleaning)Coffee runs out too quickly• Coffee grind is too coarse• Not enough coffee in the filterCoffee runs too slowly • The water tank is empty or low• Coffee grind is too fine• Machine is blocked by scale build up (see Care and Cleaning)Coffee runs out around the• Filter holder is not inserted in edge of the filter holderthe brew head properly• There are coffee grounds around the filter rim• Too much coffee in the filter• Coffee has been tamped too tightlyThe machine is too loud• Water tank is empty• Water tank is not securely in placeCoffee is too weak or watery• Coffee grind is not fine enough(use coffee ground for espresso machines)Coffee is too cold• Machine not preheated• Cups not preheated• Milk not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latte)No crema• Coffee is not tamped (pressed)firmly enough• Coffee grind is too coarse• Coffee is not freshNo steam is generated• Machine is not turned on• Water tank is empty• Selector Control not in ‘STEAM’ position• Steam wand is blocked (see Care and Cleaning)Milk is not foamy after frothing• Not enough steam• Milk is not fresh and cold
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