How To Prepare Quality Espresso And Cappuccino At Home; The Coffee; The Grind; Before Brewing Your First Espresso - Oster OEMP50 Instruction Manual

HOW TO PREPARE QUAlITY ESPRESSO

THE COFFEE

The coffee should be freshly ground and dark roasted. 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 airtight container and 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 airtight 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.
These grinds look like powder and feel 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. Oval shaped coffee grinders are
not recommended because the grind is not consistent.

BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST ESPRESSO

Please refer to Page 3 for the Description of the Appliance.
1. Turn the side knob to the off position " ", switch the unit off "O" and make sure it is
unplugged from the electrical outlet.
2. First remove and then wash the water reservoir, lid, brew basket and filters in a mixture
of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly and place them back into the unit.
Refer to the instructions below on "How to Brew Espresso" before removing the filter
and brew basket.
3. To clean the inside of the appliance, follow steps listed on "How to Brew Espresso"
using water only. Do not immerse the appliance in water or attempt to reach any of its
internal parts.
To prime the pump, run steam cycle for 30 seconds following the steps below:
1. Ensure that the red power switch is in the on position "I".
2. After the ready light " " becomes solid green, press the steam button " "
(the ready light " " will flash).
3. After the ready light " " becomes solid green again, place a cup under the frothing
tube and turn the side control knob clockwise to the steam position " ".
4. After 30 seconds, turn the side control knob counter-clockwise to the off position " ".
5. Begin the brew coffee process.
HOW TO BREW ESPRESSO
1. Make sure the unit is switched off "O" and the side knob is in the off position " ".
2. Fill the reservoir with water, you may either use a jar to fill it up or remove it from the
unit and then fill it up under the tap. If you have removed it from the unit to fill up with
water, please make sure to place it back tightly in its place. Fill the reservoir with the
desired amount of water ensuring it ranges within the "MIN" and "MAX" markings on
the tank. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.
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