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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY
Important safeguards..................................................................................................................................6
Electrical equipment waste disposal...........................................................................................................7
Electrical requirements...............................................................................................................................7
PARTS AND FEATURES
Espresso Machine parts..............................................................................................................................8
Espresso Machine features .........................................................................................................................8
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR USE
Attaching the cup rail..................................................................................................................................9
Removing and washing the water tank ......................................................................................................9
Filling and rinsing the boilers ....................................................................................................................10
USING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Brewing espresso......................................................................................................................................11
Frothing and steaming milk.......................................................................................................................12
Preparing cappuccino................................................................................................................................13
Dispensing hot water................................................................................................................................13
CARE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning the Espresso Machine.....................................................................................................13
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ......................................................................................................13
Cleaning the housing and accessories ......................................................................................................14
Cleaning the shower screen.....................................................................................................................14
Priming after long periods of non-use......................................................................................................14
Descaling...................................................................................................................................................15
Winter storage care for your KitchenAid Espresso Machine...................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS..........................................................................................................16
BEFORE BREWING: THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT ESPRESSO
Fresh coffee beans....................................................................................................................................16
Great tasting water...................................................................................................................................16
The right grind – and grinder ...................................................................................................................16
ESPRESSO BREWING TECHNIQUES
Brewing temperature ...............................................................................................................................17
Grinding ....................................................................................................................................................17
Dosing.......................................................................................................................................................17
Leveling.....................................................................................................................................................17
Tamping.....................................................................................................................................................17
Volume......................................................................................................................................................18
Extraction rate..........................................................................................................................................18
The golden crema.....................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting espresso as it brews ......................................................................................................18
WARRANTY AND SERVICE......................................................................................................................19
ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
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