Flair 58 User manual

Getting Started With Your Flair 58
Welcome to the world of café-quality handcrafted espresso with your Flair 58! Before pulling your rst
shot, please follow the steps below to set-up your Flair. Also, please remember that your Flair 58 requires
uniform grounds from a high-quality burr grinder.
1. Bolt base & lever
assembly together rmly
2. Remove preheat cap
& install brew cylinder
onto brew base. Rotate
counterclockwise to lock
3. Align (a) plunger stem
tabs to slots on plunger.
Rotate (b) stem to lock.
Push stem down to seal
plunger. Pressure gauge
should face front of the
Flair 58
4. Connect all wires for
the Preheat System - use
arrows to align tabs
5. Set drip tray directly
below brew base
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Using Your Preheat System
The Flair 58 can preheat* the brewing cylinder to three temperatures: Low, Medium or High. Please nd
usage details below and full safety instructions in our attached “Safety and Instructions Guide.”
Brewing Espresso With Your Flair 58
#1 - Prepare the Flair
(a) Turn on Preheat System and set desired preheat
temperature (b) Raise lever to the upright position
(c) Insert portalter for preheat by aligning it with
the brew base and (d) rotating the portalter handle
counterclockwise until it is rmly in place
#2 - Prepare the Portalter
(a) Boil water (b) Grind 18-20 grams of freshly roasted
beans with burr grinder (c) Remove portalter from brew
base, add grounds and tamp, then reinsert portalter
#3 - Prepare the Brew Head
(a) Unlock and lift lever hook all the way up (b) then turn
plunger stem counterclockwise until two tabs align with
openings in plunger and remove stem by gently lifting (c)
Pour brew water into cylinder until opening of the plunger
is lled. Reinsert stem and lock back in by reversing order
for removal (d) Connect lever to plunger stem by engaging
the lever hook
#4 - Brew your Espresso
(a) Slowly lower lever to build pressure in the system and
commence brewing (b) When rst starting out, aim for
a shot duration of 30-35 seconds at 6-10 BAR (c) When
desired shot weight/volume is reached, or lever is fully
lowered, raise the lever back to starting position
#5 - Purge your System
(a) Place an empty cup on drip tray to catch any remaining
brew water. (b) Expel remaining brew water by lowering
lever all the way down to allow the remaining liquid to
drain. (c) To remove the portalter for cleaning, simply
raise the lever back to the upright position and rotate the
portalter clockwise to release
*NOTE: Without electricity, seal the brew cylinder’s bottom with the preheat cap and ll with boiling water
for 45 seconds. Discard water, then repeat as needed. Remove cap and insert brew cylinder onto brew base.
(c) (d)
(c)
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
(a)
(c)
Brew Time
30-35s
(b)
(b)
(a)
TURN ON - Press & hold button (3 sec) - LEFT light will BLINK - then...
TURN OFF - Press & hold button (3 sec) - ALL lights OFF
LOW ~85° C (185° F) MEDIUM ~90° C (194° F) HIGH ~95° C (203° F)
Left Light Will Become
SOLID
(when Low Temp is reached)
Wait A Few Minutes
(for preheat to complete)
ALL Lights SOLID
(when High Temp is reached)
Wait A Few Minutes
(for preheat to complete)
Push Button 2 TIMES
(RIGHT light will BLINK)
LEFT & CENTER Lights
Become SOLID
(when Med Temp is reached)
Wait A Few Minutes
(for preheat to complete)
Push Button AGAIN
(CENTER light will BLINK)
(a)
(b)

QUICK START GUIDE
What’s Included:
1) Lever
2) Lever Assembly
3) Pressure Gauge
4) Plunger Stem
5) Lever Hook
6) Plunger (in Brew Cylinder)
7) Brew Cylinder
8) Brew Base
9) 58mm Portalter
10) Base
11) Controller for Preheat System
12) Drip Tray
13) Tamper
14) Preheat Cap
15) Power Supply (not shown)
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Achieving well-balanced espresso with the Flair 58 is a combination of the right grind, the right
pressure, and the right brewing time.
Everything starts with the grind and dose, which creates the resistance to achieve desired pressure and
brewing time. “Flair-istas” who have mastered their technique will brew between 6 and 10 BAR at a time
between 30-35 seconds. Your Flair 58 comes with a pressure gauge to ensure your espresso is to your
specications at all times. Please use the chart below to help you dial-in.
BREW TIME
PRESSURE
Less Than
30
Seconds
30-35
Seconds
More Than
35
Seconds
Grind
More
Fine
Grind
More
Fine
More
Pressure
Grind
More
Fine
Target
Brew
Range
Grind
More
Coarse
Grind
More
Coarse
Less
Pressure
Grind
More
Coarse
1-5 BAR 6-9 BAR 10-12 BAR
DANGER!
STOP & DISCARD GROUNDS
>12 BAR
Using Your Pressure Gauge
Don’t break your pressure gauge.
Never brew in the Black!
Cleaning & Troubleshooting Your Flair 58
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1. Remove plunger by pulling out with stem while
brewing cylinder is installed on base.
3. For more thorough cleaning, place a cup beneath your Flair
58 and ush with cool water before wiping.
2. Use damp cloth to wipe the inside and bottom of the
brew head. Also wipe the plunger.
Learn faster by watching our video tutorials online at:
www.airespresso.com/learn/tutorials
For troubleshooting write to us at:
service@airespresso.com
For warranty, upgrades and all other info, visit:
www.airespresso.com
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When managed correctly, your Flair 58 will need minimal cleaning. Always ensure that your Flair 58’s
Preheat System is o and your brew head has cooled before cleaning. Never immerse or wash the entire
brew head in water. See our attached “Safety and Instructions Guide” for more.
No Soap Needed!
Keep Outside
Surface &
Wires Dry!
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