KitchenAid KES6551 Product Manual page 16

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To tamp: Tap the Portafilter to level the ground coffee bed and rest on a flat surface. Use
the Tamper to tamp down the ground coffee to the mark inside the basket. Sweep excess
coffee grounds from the rim.
Recommendations Dosing
Ideal dose: The baskets include an indent that marks the height of an ideal dose after
tamping. After finding your preferred grind size, adjust the grind amount until you are able to
tamp to the ideal dose as shown in the diagram.
Personalize Dosing
Grind size: Personalize your Espresso by adjusting the grind size to find the rich and smooth
flavor that suits your taste best.
If the Espresso is too acidic or watery for you, try a finer grind size.
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If the Espresso is too bitter for you, try a coarser size.
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Smart dosing: Get the right grind without the guesswork. Smart dosing technology eases
preparation by producing the ideal volume and consistency for 1 or 2 Shots of Espresso at the
push of a button.
Manual dosing: Personalize your Espresso by manually dosing the exact amount of grounds
you want. With the Portafilter in the grinding cradle, hold down the
Grind Start/Stop Button (
NOTE: Manual grinding will stop after 3 minutes to avoid overheating. The
Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is not intended for continuous non-stop grinding.
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Too Coarse
Acidic/Watery
) until it reaches your ideal amount of grounds, then release.
Just Right
Rich/Smooth
Too Fine
Bitter