Reservoir setup
The machine arrives in reservoir mode, so you can simply fill the reservoir with your filtered and softened water,
leaving a few inches at the top to prevent spillage. The reservoir is removable. Ensure that you do not spill water on top
of the machine when filling, as this may cause electrical damage. Once the reservoir is full, turn on the main power
switch found at the lower right corner of the face of the espresso machine.
If your reservoir is full, some lights are on, but the PID display is off it may be due to the machine not detecting the
magnet. This may be due to the magnetic float coming out of its housing in which case you should find it floating loose
in the reservoir. Simply place it back inside its plastic housing with the black circular magnet facing the front of the
machine and press the plastic clip into place above it.
Water line setup
Find the braided line included in the box. Attach one end to the threaded water outlet which is found on top of the
under counter box, adjacent to its built-in braided line. Hand tighten and apply an additional half-turn with an
adjustable wrench. The other end connects to your water supply outlet.
Turn the valve found on top of the under-counter box such that it points toward the water spout icon. Next, flip the
switch at the back of the under-counter box toward the water spout icon. You can now turn on the main power switch
found at the lower right corner of the face of the espresso machine.
Programming PID and Settings
If you'd like to change either boiler's temperature, you can do so using the two buttons on the PID. First, press both
buttons at the same time, which will then display "T1." T1 represents brew boiler temperature. By pressing the plus
button, you can enter that setting. You'll then see the current target temperature (200 by default). By using the two
buttons you can increase or decrease the temperature. Waiting for a moment will send you back out the main menu,
showing "T1." From here, pressing the minus button will move you to "T2", which represents the steam boiler
temperature. You can enter and change this as well. Pressing the minus button again will exit the menu.
When it comes to brew temperature, we recommend staying between 195 and 200°F, using lower temperatures for
darker roasts, and higher temperatures for lighter ones. As always, experimentation is highly encouraged. Steam boiler
temperature is set to its maximum by default, and it's probably best to leave it there for maximum steaming
performance. You can also turn off the steam boiler using this switch hidden behind the drip tray. This can be handy
during summer months when you know you'll only be making iced lattes.
Technical Details
For a complete list of technical details, please see the spec table on our
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