Preparing The Machine; Grinding And Dosing Coffee; Turning On The Work Surface Light (If Present); Dispensing Coffee - Astoria 1GR Use And Maintenance Manual, Instructions For The User

6.4 Preparing the machine

Grinding and dosing coffee

6.4.1
It is important to have a grinder-dispenser next to the ma-
chine so that the coffee can be ground on a daily basis.
The coffee must be ground and dispensed according to in-
structions provided by the manufacturer of the grinder-dis-
penser. The following points should also be kept in mind:
• To obtain a good espresso it is not recommended that you
store large amounts of coffee beans. Comply with the ex-
piry date indicated by the producer.
• Never grind large volumes of coffee, it is advisable to pre-
pare the amount that can be held in the dosing device
and if possible, use it by the end of the day.
• Do not buy pre-ground coffee, as it perishes quickly. If nec-
essary, buy coffee in small vacuum-sealed packs.
6.4.2 Turning on the work surface light
(if present)
Some machines may be fitted with work surface lighting. To
activate the work surface lighting, enable the specific com-
mand.

6.5 Dispensing coffee

Do not remove the filter holder from the dispens-
ing group when coffee is being dispensed.
The coffee dispensing method is different for each machine
type; therefore, the instructions specific to the model being
used must be followed.
In any case, before dispensing, the filter holder must be filled
as described in the next paragraph.
6.5.1

Preparing the filter holder

Before filling the filter holder, make sure it is
empty and any previous coffee residue has been
removed.
• Fill the filter with a dose of ground coffee (approx. 6-7 g);
follow the procedures specified by the manufacturer of
the grinder-dispenser.
• Compress the coffee with the special press.
• Clean the rim of the ground coffee filter before attaching
the filter holder to the dispensing group.
• Hook the filter holder to the group without closing it too
tightly in order to prevent the gasket from wearing quickly.
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6.5.2

"AL" version

Never perform the below-described operations
without coffee in the filter or without the filter
holder attached to the dispensing group. The rapid
upward movement of the lever may cause damage to the
appliance, individuals or property.
The dispensing time depends on the grind fineness and the
amount of coffee in the filter holder.
• Place a cup/demitasse under the group's dispensing spout.
• Pull the lever all the way down.
• Whilst the lever is down, wait a moment (3-5 seconds) for
the coffee to be pre-infused.
• Next, carefully lift the lever until a certain resistance is
felt, then release the lever.
• The lever will continue ascending to its idle position, dur-
ing which time the coffee will be dispensed. Wait for the
coffee to finish dispensing.
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