Sunbeam Espresso Vita EM6200 Instruction Booklet page 9

Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita (continued)
Push Button Control Panel
An easy to use control panel provides the
choice of manual operation or utilising the
programmed espresso pour lengths. The
programmed espresso pour is set to 30mls
per cup while the PROGRAM function allows
users to personalise and save their own
espresso volumes. The user is also able to
personalise and save their own settings for
coffee temperature, steam temperature and
steam flow.
Espresso Gauge
The espresso gauge is an indicator of the
quality of the espresso pour and should be
used as a guide.
It measures the pressure or resistance
created by water being pumped through the
tamped coffee grinds in the group handle.
Whilst the needle is within the target area on
the gauge it indicates that a quality serve of
espresso has been made. This is indicated
by a slow and steady pour of liquid espresso
with a consistency similar to that of dripping
honey. The crema should be dark golden in
colour.
Should the needle fail to reach the target
area this is an indication that the serve of
espresso is 'under-extracted'. This occurs
when water passes too quickly through the
tamped coffee grinds and is an indication
that either the grind needs to be made finer
or the filter basket has been under-dosed.
The pour is quick and light in colour and the
resulting crema is thin with a creamy light
brown colour.
When the needle goes beyond the target area
it is an indication that the serve of espresso
is 'over-extracted'. This occurs when the
water passes very slowly through the tamped
coffee grinds and is an indication that either
the grind is too fine or the filter basket has
been over-dosed. In this situation the hot
water is in contact with the coffee grinds
for too long thus creating a burnt and bitter
tasting espresso. This is characterised by
the espresso only slowly dripping during the
entire pour and the crema is very dark.
Under
Extracted
Pour
Optimum
Pour
Over
Extracted
Pour
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