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FIRST USE
YOUR TAMPER HAS ADJUSTABLE TAMP PRESSURE.
THIS ALLOWS FINE TUNING OF THE COFFEE FLOW RATE IF REQUIRED.
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We recommend setting the
Turn the handle anti-
Tamper to the mid-point to
clockwise for one full turn,
start with. Hold the Levelling
then a half turn. This will
Guide with one hand and
give 13kg of tamping force.
turn the handle clockwise
until it stops.
Note: Do not twist the guide more than 3 full turns from the handle, as you risk
completely unscrewing the guide. If you do accidentally unscrew the guide, make
sure to place the spring back inside the handle before reassembly.
G U I D E P O S I T I O N
Turned all the way to handle
1.5 turns from handle (recommended)
3 turns from handle
T A M P I N G F O R C E
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30
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27
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USING YOUR TAMPER
Several factors go into creating the perfect cup of espresso. Consult your machines instruction
book for details on how to ensure you create a perfect coffee. An ideal espresso extraction
should be:
• Between 20-30 seconds for a single shot
• 10-15 bar of pressure
• A constant flow from the portafilter
• Produce a 35ml drink (70ml for a double shot)
Use only coffee that has been ground for espresso machines. If grinding your own, consult the
instruction book for what grind setting this should be. As a rough guide the coffee should have
the texture of flour. This will be setting 3-5 on the Dualit Burr Coffee Grinder (CCG1).
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Put the required amount of
Place the portafilter so that
coffee into your Portafilter
the basket is level. Tip: rest
Basket. We recommend
the portafilter on tamping
6-9 grams for a Single Shot
mat or tea towel on a work
Basket and if your machine
surface.
has one, 12-18 grams for a
Double Shot Basket. Level
the coffee grounds in the
Basket by gentle tapping on
work surface.
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Place the tamper into the
Basket, gently pressing
downwards. Stop when the
Tamping Guide reaches the
rim of the basket. Release
the push force and before
removing the tamp from
the basket, give the handle
a twist whilst keeping the
tamp level. This prevents
coffee sticking to the tamper
and polishes the surface of
the coffee.
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