Dualit ESPRESSIVO User manual

INSTRUCTION AND GUARANTEE OF ESPRESSIVO COFFEE MACHINE
MODE D'EMPLOI ET GARANTIE DE LA MACHINE A CAFE ESPRESSIVO
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG UND GARANTIE FÜR ESPRESSIVO- KAFFEEMASCHINE
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CONTENTS
DUALIT ESPRESSIVO MACHINE......................
IN THE BOX...................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................
KNOWING YOUR ESPRESSIVO........................
FEATURES
PARTS AND CONTROLS
QUICK GUIDE TO A CAPPUCCINO..................
BARISTA TRAINING........................................
THE FUNDEMENTALS
COFFEE BEANS
STORING YOUR COFFEE
ESE PODS
THE GRIND
WATER
DOSING AND TAMPING
FROTHING AND STEAMING
THE CUP
THE PERFECT COFFEE
PREPARATION................................................
FIRST TIME OF USE
BEFORE EACH USE
FILLING THE FILTER........................................
USING GROUND COFFEE
USING ESE PODS
MAKING THE ESPRESSO................................. 20
EXTRACTION
ADDING WATER OR MILK.............................. 21
HOT WATER FOR AN AMERICANO
FROTHING FOR A CAPPUCCINO OR LATTÉ
CLEANING – AFTER EACH USE........................ 24
READ BEFORE CLEANING
THE MAIN BODY
WATER RESERVOIR
FILTERS AND FILTER HOLDER
STEAM WAND AND FROTH NOZZLE
DRIP TRAY
CLEANING AS NEEDED................................... 26
FILTERS AND FILTER HOLDER
SHOWER HEAD & GASKET
DESCALING
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE......................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE
GUARANTEE
RECIPES ....................................................... 31
ESPRESSO-BASED, WITH WATER
ESPRESSO-BASED, WITH MILK
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CAREFULLY READ ALL THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP
THESE IN A SAFE PLACE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY GUIDELINES AND
WARNINGS WHEN USING THE COFFEE MACHINE TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
COFFEE MACHINE.
• Ensure that the voltage of the appliance corresponds
to that of the mains supply. Do not place the
coffee machine on a metal tray or other metal surface
during use.
• Do not lift the appliance up using the water reservoir.
Only hold the appliance body.
• Do not place the appliance on a polished wood
surface, it could damage the wood.
• Do not place on a tray or surface that may collect
liquid.
• Do not place the appliance over or close to sources of
heat such as electric rings, hot ovens or open flames.
• The use of extension cables not authorised by the
manufacturer may cause damage or accidents.
Welcome to the world of Dualit coffee. Your Espressivo is
designed for the coffee enthusiast, with every component
crafted to deliver the ultimate coffee; from a perfect
'crema' espresso to a dense, velvety latté. And because it's
Dualit, you know it's also honest, reliable and foolproof,
cup after cup after cup . . .
Before using your Dualit coffee machine, please make sure
the following items are in the box:
• Coffee machine body
• Drip tray
• Water tank
• Filter holder
• 1 cup filter
• 2 cup filter
• ESE pod filter
• 7g measuring spoon with integrated tamper
• Froth nozzle
• Accessories rack for filters and froth nozzle
DUALIT ESPRESSIVO MACHINE
IN THE BOX
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use the machine without water, as this may
cause the pump to burn out.
• The power supply cable should not be allowed to
come into contact with hot surfaces.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning
or maintaining.
• Do not leave the machine in a room with a
temperature below 0°C, as any water remaining in the
appliance could freeze and cause damage.
• Before refilling the water reservoir, unplug the
appliance from the mains.
• Do not overfill the water reservoir.
• Do not use sparkling water (with carbon dioxide).
• Never fill the reservoir with hot or boiling water.
• Only use the appliance with the drip tray correctly
fitted.
• The appliance is not designed for commercial or
industrial use; It is for domestic use only.
• Do not touch the metal parts, the filter holder or its
housing when the appliance is in use, as this may
cause burns or scalding.
•Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or
plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by Dualit Ltd, its service agent or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance conforms to directive 89/336 CEE
regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
• Do not immerse in water or other liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the coffee machine.
• Do not operate on an inclined plane.
• This is an attended appliance.
• Turn the appliance and main power off when not in
use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW YOUR ESPRESSIVO
Warming plate with cup rail
Accessory holder for filters and nozzle
Power indicator light
Power ON/OFF switch
Coffee/Off/Steam control knob
Brewhead, shower head disc and gasket
Filter holder
Removable drip tray and cover
Water-level indicator in drip tray
Non-slip rubber feet
1.5 litre removable water reservoir
Temperature indicator light
Steam/Water selector
Steam wand
Air intake holes
Froth nozzle
ESE pod filter – takes one pod for a single espresso.
1 cup filter for a single espresso shot.
2 cup filter for a double espresso shot or two singles.
7g measuring spoon with integrated tamper
• Self-priming 15 BAR pressure pump – the ideal
pressure to give efficient coffee extraction combined
with reliability.
• Thermobloc (water-heating on demand) rather than
boiler (full tank heated and kept hot).
• 1.5L removable easy-fill water tank.
• Easy-froth nozzle makes perfect froth, every time.
• Cast aluminium chassis and stainless steel body for
Dualit quality and robustness.
• Large, efficient cup warmer.
• Extra cup height clearance – fits a full size mug under
the filter nozzles.
• Pop-up feature in drip tray indicates when full.
• Three coffee options: single serve; dual serve; and ESE
pod.
• Accessory holder that keeps filters and froth nozzle
to hand.
FEATURES PARTS AND CONTROLS
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KNOW YOUR ESPRESSIVO
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PARTS AND CONTROLS
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1. THE FILTER 2. INSERT HOLDER
3. THE SHOT
Insert
Tamp
Wipe
Fill
Insert & rotate
to lock inposition
Turn to ‘ ’ to start machine
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QUICK GUIDE TO A CAPPUCCINO
POWER
CONTROL
SELECTOR
1. CONTROLS
2. GET READY
Water
PREPERATION THE ESPRESSO SHOT
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QUICK GUIDE TO A CAPPUCCINO
1. ATTACH NOZZLE
3. TURNING ON 4. HOW TO STEAM
2. SELECT STEAM
Turn to ‘ ’ to start steaming
Select
‘ ’
Keep nozzle just undermilk level
slowly move jug down.
Quarterfill jug with cold milk
Light will turn
OFF whenready to start steaming
Return to ‘ ’ to stop flow
FROTHING MILK
2. THE DRIP TRAY
1. DESCALING
Prolong the life of your coffee
machine by de-scaleing
every 3 to 4 weeks
Drip tray
full indicator
Remove and clean -
do not use aabrasive
cleanerorcloth
1. ACCESSORIES
Clean all accessories aftereach
and every use - dishwashersafe
Fill watertank with descaling
solutionand waterthenflush
through, as if making coffee
Flush through
three full tanks
of clean water
before brewing
anothercoffee
Clean nozzle and wand, run
hot waterthrough to flush out
any milk left inside the wand
DESCALER
WATER
WATER
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CLEANING DESCALING
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The single key factor that will affect the final taste of your
coffee is the bean you choose.
••There are two main types of bean; within each type
there are numerous varieties that are usually identified
by their geographical region.
ARABICA: Low in caffeine, low in acidity, high in
flavour and aroma.
ROBUSTA: Twice the amount of caffeine, high in
acidity and low in flavour and aroma.
••You will need to decide whether you want caffeine or
flavour, and then choose your coffee bean accordingly.
Many blends combine Arabica and Robusta beans –
look for the percentage of each in the blend.
••The roast will affect the strength and flavour of the
coffee. Generally the darker the roast the stonger the
coffee will be.
••Try beans from around the world. As with wine, the
soil, climate and cultivation methods all affect the
taste of the coffee, producing anything from a mild,
mellow blend to a rich, dark roast.
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BARISTA TRAINING
The DualitEspressivo brings the cafe to the
kitchen. Let''s start with a quick training session
and turn you, the coffee drinkerinto a barista...
There are six main components to making a great cup of
hot coffee:
1. The right choice of coffee beans
2. The grind
3. Bottled or filtered water
4. Dosing and tamping
5. Frothing or steaming (if required)
6. The cup
Get all these right and you'll have the perfect coffee,
whether it's a straight shot of espresso or a coffee 'combo'
like a latté or cappuccino.
THE FUNDEMENTALS 1. COFFEE BEANS
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BARISTA TRAINING
••Always buy fresh roasted coffee, ideally in the form of
beans that you can grind as required. Your coffee
will taste better if you use freshly ground beans.
••Transfer your beans into an airtight glass or ceramic
container with a rubber seal as soon as you get them
home. A dark container that protects the beans from
daylight is ideal. They need to be protected from air,
light, heat and moisture.
••Whole beans will keep for fourteen days in an air-tight
container or 45 days in the freezer (but you should
only take them out of the freezer once – the moment
you open the bag and let air get to the coffee, you
have compromised the seal and the flavour will start to
deteriorate). Divide a big bag of beans into several
smaller containers before freezing.
••Ground coffee only has a three day shelf-life, so grind
only what you need each time. If you like your coffee
first thing in the morning, grind your beans the night
before and leave them in a sealed container.
STORING YOUR COFFEE
ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) is a simple system to prepare
an espresso with individual coffee pods – no measuring,
no mess, just great coffee.
••The pods comprise a pre-measured dose of roasted,
ground and compressed coffee sealed between two
sheets of specially designed ESE filter paper.
••One pod makes one espresso.
••Pods don't need to be stored in the fridge or freezer.
••ESE pods come in different
sizes to fit different types of
coffee machine. You will
need a ESE size 44 pod
to fit your Dualit coffee
machine.
Look out for the ESE logo
on compatable coffee pods.
ESE PODS
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2. THE GRIND
BARISTA TRAINING
As well as the type and variant of bean, the strength of
your coffee will also depend on the degree to which the
coffee has been ground.
••Espresso machines need coffee with a fine grind as a
coarser grind will affect the rate of extraction.
••If you have a Dualit coffee burr grinder, try the third
spot on the courseness setting – you’ll know when
you’ve got it right because you’ll have a dense
2 - 3mm crema on the surface of your coffee.
••A grind that's too coarse will under-extract, giving you
brown water but no flavour.
••A grind that's too fine will over-extract, giving you a
bitter flavour.
••If you are buying pre-ground coffee, make sure the
grind is suitable for an espresso machine.
••Grinding with a blade burns the coffee and reduces
the oil content, thus affecting flavour.
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Bottled or filtered water is best and will reduce the
frequency with which you will have to descale your
machine.
••Remember to use fresh water; don't let the water sit in
the water tank for more than 12 hours or it will impair
the flavour of the coffee.
••The perfect temperature for brewing coffee is just
below boiling point. Boiling water will burn the
ground beans and the coffee will taste bitter. A lower
temperature won't extract the oils or flavour
from the bean.
••Your Dualit coffee machine will heat the water to the
perfect temperture every time you make an espresso.
3. WATER
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4. DOSING AND TAMPING
BARISTA TRAINING
Your Dualit coffee machine comes with a 7g measuring
spoon/tamper (20).
••One filled level spoon provides the perfect dose of
ground coffee for a single espresso shot.
••The tamper at the other end of the spoon is used to
create a level surface on the coffee.
••Compacting the coffee firmly and uniformly (but not
too tightly) forces the water through the coffee
grounds in a way that extracts the best flavour.
A good barista will tamper by pressing the grounds
gently without tapping the filter holder (7), then
twisting slightly to 'polish' the surface of the
compacted coffee.
••Tamping is essential because the water is forced
through the coffee at very high pressure and will
instinctively find the path of least resistance.
••If the grounds have been tamped firmly and evenly,
the water has no choice but to flow through uniformly,
hence extracting the maximum flavour.
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••Grounds on the edge of the filter holder will break
the seal and adversely affect extraction of the coffee,
so make sure you wipe the edge of the filter clean
each time, If you don't water may leak from the
brewhead.
Insert filter
into holder
Tamp firmly Wipe holderrim
to remove any
loose grounds
Fill filter
with coffee
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5. FROTHING AND STEAMING
BARISTA TRAINING
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Steaming or frothing introduces tiny bubbles of air into
the milk, giving it a velvety texture.
••Cappuccinos and lattés both use frothed milk, but a
latté has a more velvety texture as the milk is frothed
from the bottom of the jug – only the top 1cm of a
cappuccino comprises frothed milk.
••You will produce
better, hotter
frothed milk if you
use a stainless steel
jug or frothing
pitcher. Make sure
there's enough milk
in it to allow the
steamer to do
it's job properly
– quarter – to
half – full if it's
mug-sized.
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••Use cold semi-skimmed milk the lower the fat content
of the milk, the denser the froth will be. With full fat
milk the froth will quickly collapse.
••Don't let milk boil – ideally it should reach 70–75°C.
Once it reaches 79°C you will lose the froth. Listen to
the sound of the frothing; when it is ready the sound
of the frothing will become quieter.
••The steaming nozzle can also be used to deliver hot
water for an American-style black coffee.
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THE PERFECT COFFEE
6. THE CUP
BARISTA TRAINING
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Coffee should always be served in a warm cup, this will
keep the coffee hotter for longer and enhance the aroma.
••An espresso shot in particular will get cold very quickly
if poured into a cold cup. For this reason your Dualit
machine comes with its own cup warmer.
••Place the cups on the warmer. Alternatively use the
hot water function and rinse the cups to warm them.
••Dualit also produces cleverly designed stainless steel
coffee cups with a double insulated wall to keep your
coffee hotter for longer.
You are looking for an espresso with a 2–3mm crema and
a rich, dark brown colour underneath (the exact colour
will depend on the bean you have chosen).
••It should have a taste that is full of flavour (whether
mild and subtle or rich and strong) and should not be
bitter. It should stay hot to the bottom of the espresso.
••A cappuccino should comprise an espresso topped
with steamed milk and a head of froth. The
proportions are roughly equal.
••The milk should be steamed for long enough to ensure
the cappuccino (or latté) is hot when served.
••A café latté contains one-third espresso and nearly
two-thirds steamed milk, the milk should be fully
frothed, giving the latté a more velvety texture.
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BEFORE EACH USE
FIRST TIME OF USE
PREPARATION
The coffee machine must be fully rinsed through with
water before the first use.
1. Follow the instructions as if making an espresso, pages
18 to 21, but leave the filter holder (7) empty, i.e. no
filter (17), (18) or (19) and no ground coffee.
Empty the whole water tank (11) through the
machine; this will rinse the internals ready for brewing
coffee.
2. Refill the tank and steam as per instructions on page
22 for 15 seconds then dispense hot water as on
page 21 for 15 seconds.
3. Before they are used the filter holder, measuring
spoon, filters, water tank and froth nozzle (16) must be
washed with detergent and lukewarm water, then
rinsed and dried.
NOTE: The control knob (5) may be a harder to turn
when the machine is new. This will loosen with use.
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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS ENSURE THE WATER TANK
CONTAINS SUFFICIENT WATER WHEN THE COFFEE
MACHINE IS BEING USED. IF YOU TURN THE
MACHINE ON WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY YOU MAY
DAMAGE THE PUMP.
Before each use the coffee machine needs to be primed
ready for brewing.
1. Make sure the machine is unplugged.
2. Fill the water tank by either opening the lid and
pouring water directly into the tank using a jug or
bottle, or by removing the tank and filling it at the
sink. To do this, hold the sides of the water tank and
lift it straight up. When replacing the water tank,
hook it over the lugs and make sure it has engaged
properly in the valve at the base.
Ideally you should use bottled or filtered water. This will
reduce the build up of limescale inside the machine and
produce a better tasting espresso.
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BEFORE EACH USE
PREPARATION
3. Plug in and turn your Espressivo on. The power
indicator light (3) will come on.
4. Place your cups on the warming plate (1) so that they
are warming up while you make your espresso.
5. The temperature indicator (12) will come on while the
machine is heating to the correct temperature.
Once the light goes out the machine is ready to use.
6. While it is heating up, get together everything you
need (except the milk which you should leave in the
fridge until required): ground coffee or ESE pods;
stainless steel jug for frothing milk; cup for the
espresso; a second cup (if required) for a longer
coffee; and the measuring spoon/tamper (20). Grind
your beans now if you haven't already done so.
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USING GROUND COFFEE
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL THE FILTER AND
MAKE SURE YOU CLEAN THE RIM OF THE FILTER TO
REMOVE EXCESS COFFEE. STRAY GRAINS AROUND
THE RIM WILL COMPROMISE THE SEAL BETWEEN
FILTER HOLDER AND BREWHEAD AND MAY LEAK.
For best results grind your own beans in a Dualit coffee
grinder. If you are using pre-ground beans ensure they are
suitable for espresso machines.
1. Prepare the machine as shown on pages 16–17.
2. Select the appropriate sized filter (17), (18) or (19)
depending on whether you are making one: espresso,
a double or two singles. Make sure it's dry.
3. Snap it into place in the filter holder (7).
FILLING THE FILTER
4. Using the measuring spoon (20), measure out one or
two level spoons of coffee grounds into the filter.
5. With the other end of the measuring spoon, firm or
'tamp' the coffee grounds to compact the coffee. You
are aiming for a uniformly and not too tightly
packed filter. To ensure even extraction from both
nozzles the surface of the coffee must be tamped level.
BARISTA TIP: Baristas often twist the tamper gently once
they have compacted the coffee grounds. This has the
effect of 'polishing' the top of the coffee and enhances the
flavour of the espresso.
Tamp
Twist
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FILLING THE FILTER
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BARISTA TIP: Pods are a great for barista novices as the
coffee is already the perfect grind and tamped to the ideal
pressure. They offer consistently good results without the
worry or the mess.
USING ESE PODS
MAKE SURE ALL THE FILTER PAPER SURROUNDING
THE COFFEE IS TUCKED INSIDE SO THAT THE RIM
OF THE FILTER IS CLEAR. IF YOU DON''T DO THIS IT
MAY LEAK WHEN WATER IS PUMPED THROUGH
AND THE COFFEE IS EXTRACTED.
You will need an ESE size 44 pod to
fit your Dualit coffee machine. Look
out for the ESE logo on compatable
coffee pods.
Coffee pods are widely available, both
on the internet and in high-street shops.
Enter 'ESE pod' into a search engine to buy on-line or to
find your nearest retailer. If you are having trouble finding
pods please call the Dualit helpline for pod stockist
information.
1. Select the ESE filter (17) and snap into the filter holder
(7). You can only make one espresso at a time using
ESE pods.
2. Place one fresh coffee pod into the filter. Make sure all
the paper is tucked inside.
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Ensure all the filter paper surrounding the coffee is tucked
inside the filter. The filter holder rim must be kept clear to
create a water-tight seal once locked into the brewhead.
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EXTRACTION
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Having heated the machine and filled the filter with coffee
you are now ready to make your espresso.
1. Locate the filter holder (7) into the brewhead (6).
2. Ensure that the filter holder is square and well
seated in the brewhead, then rotate the handle to the
right as far as possible. You will feel it locate in place.
IMPORTANT: Do not force it or you may damage the
brewhead gasket (6). If it doesn't turn easily, try again
as the filter holder may not be properly located in the
brewhead.
3. Place 1 or 2 warmed cups under the nozzles of the
filter holder. Make sure your cups are directly under
both nozzles or your espresso will pour away into the
drip tray (8).
MAKING THE ESPRESSO
Your Dualit machine will fit either an espresso
cup or a full-size mug under the filter holder – if you
are making a long coffee you may wish to extract your
espresso directly into a mug or larger cup.
4. To pour your espresso, turn the control knob (5)
anticlockwise to the cup symbol. You will
hear the pump operating; this is quite
normal.
NOTE: The control knob (5) may be a harder to turn
when the machine is new. This will loosen with use.
5. When the coffee machine has reached the correct
temperature for extraction, the orange temperature
indicator light (12) will go out and the espresso will
trickle out of the filter nozzles. This may take a few
seconds.
6. When the cup has been filled to the desired level
(about 20 – 25 seconds for an espresso) turn the
control knob to the off position. Water will continue to
flow for about 5 seconds after the machine is switched
off.
INSERT ROTATE LOCK
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