Guide To The Perfect Espresso - Cuisinart EM-100C Instruction Manual

Steam/Hot Water
When the espresso machine is switched on, use
the steam/hot water knob to select either the
steam or hot water
A. If you want to froth milk for cappuccinos and
lattes, you must turn the steam/hot water
knob to the steam
function knob to the steam/hot water setting.
The red heating light will illuminate, indicating
that the espresso machine is adjusting the
temperature of the heating system.
B. If you want to use the hot water function,
you must turn the steam/hot water knob to
the hot water setting and turn the
function knob to the steam/hot water setting
. The red heating light will illuminate
indicating that the espresso machine is
adjusting the temperature of the heating
system.
When you are finished with the steam/hot water
function, turn the large function knob clockwise
back to the center postition and you are ready
to make espresso.
GUIDE TO THE
PERFECT ESPRESSO
1. You may want to preheat
the cups by filling them with
hot water; this will help
preserve the crema of the
espresso. Set the cups
aside.
function.
setting and turn the
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2. Select the appropriate filter basket and insert
it into portafilter handle (11).
TIP: Use the one-cup filter basket for a single
espresso and the two-cup filter basket for a
double espresso and pod filter for an espresso
pod.
3. Using the measuring scoop,
spoon finely ground coffee
in the filter basket (12). Use
one scoop for one cup or
two scoops for two cups,
or place espresso pod into
filter basket.
4. Using the tamping tool,
apply moderate packing
pressure (13). Add more
coffee and tamp again if
necessary to bring coffee
to level.
5. Brush any excess coffee
grounds from around the
edge of the filter basket (14).
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to
overfill the filter basket with
coffee.
TIP: Make sure the tamping
tool is dry so that wet coffee
grinds do not stick to it.
6. Secure the portafilter
holder onto the brew head
(15-16).
NOTE: Check to see that the
espresso machine is ready for use. Remember
that if the heating light is on, the espresso
machine is still adjusting the temperature of the
heating system.
7. Turn the large function
knob clockwise to the
espresso setting to start
the pour and turn it back to
the off position to stop (17).
8. Check the espresso pour.
The ideal pour is dark and caramel with
reddish reflections.
9. Serve espresso immediately.
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