How To Prepare Quality Espresso And Capuccino At Home; The Coffee; The Grind; Before Brewing Your First Carafe Of Espresso - Oster 3188 Instruction Manual

HOW TO PREPARE QUALITY ESPRESSO
AND CAPPUCCINO AT HOME

THE COFFEE

The coffee should be freshly ground, dark roasted variety. You may want to try a French
or Italian roast. Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for 7 – 8 days, provided it is
stored in an air-tight container, in a cool, dark area. Do not store in a refrigerator or
freezer. Whole beans are recommended, to be ground just before use. Coffee beans
stored in an air-tight container will keep up to 4 weeks before they begin to lose their
flavor.

THE GRIND

This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice. The coffee must
be of a fine grind.
• The correct grind should look like salt.
• If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure.
This grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers.
• If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing
a full-flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder for uniform consistency in your espresso grind. Oval
shaped coffee grinders are not recommended because the grind is not consistent.

BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST CARAFE OF ESPRESSO

Please refer to Page 3 for the Description of the Appliance.
1. Turn the control knob to the off position "O" and make sure that the appliance is
unplugged from the electrical outlet.
2. First remove and then wash the carafe, lid, filter and brew basket in a mixture of mild
detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly and replace into the machine. See "How
to Brew Espresso" below for instructions on removal and replacement of filter and brew
basket.
3. To clean the inside of the machine, follow steps for "How to Brew Espresso" below,
using water only. Do not immerse the appliance in water or attempt to reach any
internal parts of the machine.
HOW TO BREW ESPRESSO
1. Turn the control knob to the off position "O".
2. Fill the glass carafe with cold water to the designated marking for the desired number
of servings of espresso or cappuccino. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water
reservoir. The following chart describes how much water to use for the desired amount
of servings.
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