AEG PE8038-M User Manual page 19

This machine is also designed to operate with coffee pods, these are single
portions of roasted coffee
Proceed as with ground coffee. After coffee has been made, remove the filter
holder from the locking nut and dispose of the used pod.
HOW TO PREPARE AN EXCELLENT ESPRESSO
A clean machine and the right temperature are the most important elements for
preparing a good espresso.
Make sure that filter, filter-holder and locking nut are always clean.
Unless the machine is not used for very long periods, it should be kept on with the
filter-holder inserted into the locking nut to keep it warm.
Warm the cups with some hot water by pressing the coffee button. This drains the
boiler of any water from previous coffee making and the filter holder will be heated.
After making the last cup of coffee, clean the filter holder by pressing the coffee
button again. Thus any ground coffee remaining that can alter the taste of the
next coffee, will be washed out.
The brewing time for an excellent espresso will be about 15 - 25 seconds.
Elements affecting this brewing time are the grinding level of the coffee, the
quantity of ground coffee and how much the coffee has been pressed. The
machine is calibrated to serve a good-quality coffee. If necessary, the grinding
level, as well as the quanity of ground coffee can be modified (refer to Chapter 4.
Instructions for the first use of the machine).
Useful advice: coffee is a hygroscopic element, that is its quality and
characteristics strictly depend on weather (humidity). Coffee should be ground
coarser if humidity in the air is very high, otherwise it will become thick and not
flow freely ; on the contrary, the coffee should be ground finer in dry conditions.
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