Preparing The Espresso / Coffee - DeLonghi EAM4000 Series Instruction Manual

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11.4 Setting the Espresso / Coffee Flavor Dial
1. Turn the espresso / coffee flavor dial (Figure 9) to set the desired taste of
your espresso/coffee from regular, strong to extra strong.
2. Turning the dial clockwise increases the quantity of coffee beans the
machine will grind, and therefore makes the taste stronger. Note: When
using the machine for the first time, the correct position for the dial can be
found by trial and error.
3. Note: Make sure not to turn it too far clockwise, otherwise the espresso /
coffee will be delivered too slowly (in drops) when preparing two cups of
espresso / coffee.
11.5 Espresso / Coffee Quantity
11.5A The Difference Between Espresso/Coffee Quantity
• "Ristretto" (small/short) espresso: 1/2 oz. to 1 oz. of coffee
• "Espresso": 1 oz. to 1.5 oz. of coffee
• Large (long/double shot/American coffee): 5 oz. to 8 oz. of coffee
Note: It is recommended to add a bit of sugar to "ristretto" or "espresso"
coffee. Drink the large (American coffee) black or add sugar and milk if you
prefer.
Tip: If you add sugar and milk to your cup before you brew your
espresso/coffee it will be dissolved more uniformly.
Tip: If you set the espresso / coffee quantity dial to maximum and push the
2-cup button, the machine will prepare a 12 oz. coffee. The average
coffee drinker may find this to be too mild, so adjust the volume
accordingly.
11.5B Setting the Espresso / Coffee Quantity
1. Turn the coffee quantity dial (Figure 10) to set the amount of espresso/coffee desired.
2. Turning the dial clockwise makes a longer coffee. Note: When using
the machine for the first time, the correct position for the dial can be
found by trial and error.

12: Preparing the Espresso / Coffee

Please follow the instructions below. You can make any quantity of
espresso/coffee from 1/2 oz. to 12 oz.
Note: The process is always the same: water is forced through the coffee in a very short time period
to avoid over-extraction, for perfect espresso / coffee every time.
Caution: Never switch the machine on when the water tank is completely empty. Without water,
the machine cannot make espresso / coffee and the machine will become noisy.
Before preparing the espresso / coffee, make sure you have done the following:
• Followed all of the instructions listed under Section 11 of the manual ("Preparing the Machine").
• The water tank and either the bean container or ground coffee container is full.
• If using for first time, followed all of the instructions listed under section 11 of the manual.
• The machine is on a flat, level surface away from any edge.
• The machine is plugged into a 120V / 60Hz only outlet.
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