ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY
Important safeguards ..................................................................................................................................2
Electrical equipment waste disposal........................................................................................................... 3
Electrical requirements............................................................................................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES
Espresso Machine parts .............................................................................................................................. 4
Espresso Machine features .........................................................................................................................4
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR USE
Attaching the cup rail.................................................................................................................................. 5
Removing and washing the water tank ......................................................................................................5
Filling and rinsing the boilers ......................................................................................................................6
USING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Brewing espresso........................................................................................................................................ 7
Frothing and steaming milk.........................................................................................................................8
Preparing cappuccino..................................................................................................................................9
Dispensing hot water.................................................................................................................................. 9
CARE & CLEANING
Before cleaning the Espresso Machine....................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ........................................................................................................ 9
Cleaning the housing and accessories ......................................................................................................10
Cleaning the shower screen.....................................................................................................................10
Priming after long periods of non-use...................................................................................................... 10
Descaling................................................................................................................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS.......................................................................................................... 11
BEFORE BREWING: THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT ESPRESSO
Fresh coffee beans.................................................................................................................................... 11
Great tasting water...................................................................................................................................11
The right grind – and grinder ...................................................................................................................11
ESPRESSO BREWING TECHNIQUES
Brewing temperature ...............................................................................................................................12
Grinding ....................................................................................................................................................12
Dosing.......................................................................................................................................................12
Leveling .....................................................................................................................................................12
Tamping.....................................................................................................................................................12
Volume...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Extraction rate ..........................................................................................................................................13
The golden crema.....................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting espresso as it brews ......................................................................................................13
WARRANTY AND SERVICE......................................................................................................................14
KitchenAid Espresso Machine warranty...................................................................................................14
Customer service .....................................................................................................................................14
ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
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