
STEP 2 – Preparing the Coffee.
-Ensure that both the Filter and the Filter Holder are clean and dry, and that there are no left over
Coffee Grounds from the previous use.
-Place the Filter into the Espresso Filter Holder. Place the Filter Holder onto a flat, level surface.
-Using the Measuring Spoon provide, fill the Filter with Ground Coffee to the 1 mark inside the Filter
for a single espresso shot, or to the 2 mark inside the Filter for either a double espresso shot, or for
two cups of espresso coffee.
-When the Filter is filled up to the 1 level for a single espresso shot, only approximately 30ml of
espresso coffee (one full white porcelain cup) should be extracted.
-When the Filter is filled up to the 2 mark for a double espresso shot, again, only approximately 30ml
of espresso coffee should be extracted.
-When the Filter is filled up to the 2 mark for two cups of espresso coffee (two single shots), only
approximately 60ml of espresso coffee (two full white porcelain cups) should be extracted.
-If you want a mug of coffee, fill the Filter up to the 2 mark, and extract 60ml of espresso coffee. If
you want a larger coffee, fill the mug up with hot water before adding the 60ml of espresso coffee to
the mug.
STEP 3 – Tamping the Coffee.
-Distribute the Coffee evenly in the Filter.
-Hold the black plastic Tamper with your palm flat on the small side. Hold the Handle of the Filter
Holder with your other hand, keeping the Filter Holder firmly in place on a flat, level surface. Tamp
the Coffee evenly and lightly (First Tamp) with the large end of the Coffee Tamper.
-Some of the Ground Coffee may stick to the side of the Filter. To remove this Ground Coffee from
the sides of the Filter, gently tap the Filter so that these grinds fall back onto the Tamped Ground
Coffee.
-At this time also clear off any excess Ground Coffee from the rim of the Filter Holder to ensure a
proper fit into the Brew Head.
-For the Second and Final Tamp, Tamp down firmly and evenly on the Ground Coffee in the Filter.
Turn the Tamper 360 degrees (1 revolution) to polish the surface of your Tamped Coffee.
-Make sure you Tamp evenly. An uneven Tamp will result in an uneven Extraction.
-DO NOT sharply hit the Filter, as this will unevenly distribute the Ground Coffee, allowing shortcuts
for the water to pass through. This causes part of the espresso to be over-extracted and part of the
espresso to be under-extracted.
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STEP 4 – Priming the Brew Head.
Before placing the Filter Holder into position it is recommended to run a short flow of water through the Brew
Head.
-Make sure that the Power ON/OFF Switch is in the “O” OFF position, and plug the power cord into a
standard household outlet and switch on.
-Make sure that the Espresso ON/OFF Switch and the Steam ON/OFF Switch are in the “O” OFF
position, and turn the Power ON/OFF Switch to the “ | “ ON position. The Power Switch and the
Steam Switch will illuminate to show that the Power is ON and that heating is taking place. When the
Steam Switch light goes out, this indicates that the Espresso Maker has reached the correct
temperature for making Espresso Coffee.
-The Steam Switch Light will cycle on and off as the temperature is maintained at the correct level by
the internal heating system.
-Place a container or empty cup under the Brew Head.
-With the Filter Holder removed, prime the Brew Head by switching the Espresso ON/OFF Switch to
the ON “ | “ position momentarily (approx 5 seconds). A pumping noise will be heard in this
operation. Switch the Espresso Switch back to the OFF “O” position after a small amount of water
has flowed out of the Brew Head.
STEP 5 – Warming the Cups.
-The Cup Warmer will start to warm as the Espresso Maker heats up.
-Pre-Warm the Espresso Cups by placing them on the Cup Warmer. This will help maintain the
temperature of the Espresso Coffee.
STEP 6 – Inserting the Filter Holder.
-Place the Filter Holder underneath the Brew Head so that the Handle is aligned with the left hand side
(and thinnest side) of the dotted line. Push the Filter Holder up into the Brew Head and turn the
handle to the right (anticlockwise). Turn the handle of the Filter Holder until resistance is felt. This
should be when the Handle of the Filter Holder is at about 90 degrees (sticking straight out) from the
Espresso Maker.
-Do Not use excessive force when turning the Handle of the Filter Holder, as this can damage the
Brew Head. When the Filter is filled to the 2 mark with Ground Coffee, the Filter Holder Handle
may not turn all the way round to 90 degrees from the Espresso Maker.
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