Intact Idea 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.
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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 online “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) Insert portalter for preheat by aligning it
with the brew base and (c) 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 (d) Add puck screen at on
top of tamped grounds and re-insert portalter
#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
rotate the portalter clockwise to release
*NOTE: Without electricity, use the Open Preheat Cap and your kettle to preheat your brewing cylinder.
Full instructions can be found in our Flair 58 brewing guide video. QR code link on back page.
(b) (c)
(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)
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(a)
(b)
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(c)
CAUTION: Do not
attempt to rotate,
reposition or remove
the Silicone Sleeve as
you may cause the
brew head to fail.
NEVER Attempt to
Disconnect or Unplug
Wire from HERE!
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Bolt base & lever
assembly together rmly
Remove preheat cap
& install brew cylinder
onto brew base. Rotate
counterclockwise to lock
Align (a) plunger
stem tabs to slots on valve
plunger. Rotate (b) stem
to lock. Push stem down to
seal valve plunger. Gauge
should face front
Connect single pin
connector from Preheat
Controller to Power Supply
Lower lever hook and
connect to plunger stem
Add Brew Head Funnel
to Brew Head
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#3 - Prepare the Brew Head
The valve plunger allows water to be added to the brew
chamber without removing the plunger stem. Start with the
Flair 58 lever lowered and plunger valve at bottom of cylinder
(a) Pour enough water into the cylinder to cover the valve
plunger (b) Prime the valve plunger by slightly moving the
lever up and down to make sure water enters the valve
(c) Fill brew cylinder with water (d) Raise lever slowly, and
water will pass through the valve into the brewing chamber
(a) (b)
(c) (d)

QUICK START GUIDE
What’s Included:
1) Lever
2) Lever Assembly
3) Pressure Gauge
4) Plunger Stem
5) Lever Hook
6) Valve Plunger
(in Brew Cylinder)
7) Brew Head Funnel
8) Brew Cylinder
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4) 5) 6)
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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.
2)
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 online “Safety and Instructions Guide” for more.
No Soap Needed!
Keep Outside
Surface &
Wires Dry!
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7)
9) Brew Base
10) 58mm Portalter
11) Base
12) Preheat System Controller
13) Drip Tray
14) Tamper
15) Open Preheat Cap
16) Puck Screen
17) Power Supply (not shown)
Video Tutorial
Learn faster by watching our video tutorials online at:
https://airespresso.com/learn/tutorials
For troubleshooting write to us at:
service@airespresso.com
For warranty, upgrades and all other info, visit:
https://airespresso.com