Brewing Time Regulation - WMF 5500 Series User Manual

Brewing time regulation

Fluctuations in brewing time arise on all portafilter
machines. These fluctuations are caused by different
ambient temperatures, bean types, etc.
The "Dynamic Coffee Assist" function monitors the
brewing time of the reference beverage.
Machines with electrical grinding degree
adjustment
The grinding degree is adjusted automatically.
Machines with manual grinding degree setting
The "Dynamic Coffee Assist" function reports once an
adjustment becomes necessary. On the display, the
operator is prompted to set the grinding degree on the
left or right-hand grinder to be coarser or finer.
Follow the animation step by step.
Options: • inactive
Setting
Regular
Recommended for switching and
untrained operators.
Fine
Recommended for trained operators
who know which factors can affect
brewing times and are able to
interpret them.
Sensitive
Only recommended for operators
who need to respond to the minor
changes with in-depth barista
knowledge.
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• regular / fine / sensitive
Message on the display
Displayed when the brewing times vary
gradually.
A greater number of brewing cycles is used
in the evaluation.
With this setting, the "Brewing time control"
responds more sensitively to fluctuations in
brewing time.
Notifications are sent even for minor
changes, such as changes in humidity.
Such fluctuations may arise several
times a day.
Software | System
Reference beverage
w Beverages
page 41
Electrical grinding degree setting
w Software
page 56
Set the grinding degree manually
w page 35
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