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ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Espresso Machine. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use
your Espresso Machine, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with
the unit, or register on-line at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact
you in the unlikely event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the
provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.
Please complete the following for your personal records:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY
Important safeguards ................................................................................................. 4
Electrical requirements .............................................................................................. 5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE
Parts and accessories ................................................................................................. 6
ASSEMBLING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Preparing the Espresso Machine for use .................................................................... 7
Washing the Water Reservoir..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Espresso Machine ............................................................................. 8
OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Rinsing and lling the boilers ...................................................................................... 8
Warming the boilers ................................................................................................... 9
Brewing espresso ..................................................................................................... 10
Frothing and steaming milk ...................................................................................... 13
Dispensing hot water ............................................................................................... 15
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
What is espresso? ..................................................................................................... 16
Overextraction and underextraction... .................................................................... 16
Before brewing: the elements of great espresso ..................................................... 16
Espresso brewing technique .................................................................................... 17
Proper tamping technique ....................................................................................... 18
Espresso extraction technique ................................................................................. 20
Barista tips ................................................................................................................ 21
Preparing cappuccino ............................................................................................... 21
Preparing café latte .................................................................................................. 21
Glossary of espresso drinks ..................................................................................... 22
Glossary of Espresso Machine parts ......................................................................... 23
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Espresso Machine ............................................................................... 24
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ...................................................................... 24
Cleaning the housing, lters, drip tray, drip plate, reservoir, and pitcher ................ 25
Cleaning the shower screen..................................................................................... 26
Priming after long periods of non-use ...................................................................... 27
Descaling .................................................................................................................. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 29
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................. 30