Table Of Contents - KitchenAid 5KES2102 Instructions Manual

ESPrESSo machINE INStructIoNS
ESPrESSo machINE SaFEty
Important safeguards .................................................................................................................................. 2
Electrical equipment waste disposal ........................................................................................................... 3
Electrical requirements ............................................................................................................................... 3
PartS aND FEaturES
Espresso Machine parts .............................................................................................................................. 4
Espresso Machine features ......................................................................................................................... 4
PrEParINg thE ESPrESSo machINE For uSE
Attaching the cup rail .................................................................................................................................. 5
Removing and washing the water tank ...................................................................................................... 5
Filling and rinsing the boilers ...................................................................................................................... 6
uSINg thE ESPrESSo machINE
Brewing espresso ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Frothing and steaming milk ......................................................................................................................... 8
Preparing cappuccino.................................................................................................................................. 9
Dispensing hot water .................................................................................................................................. 9
carE & clEaNINg
Before cleaning the Espresso Machine ....................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ........................................................................................................ 9
Cleaning the housing and accessories ...................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the shower screen ..................................................................................................................... 10
Priming after long periods of non-use ...................................................................................................... 10
Descaling ................................................................................................................................................... 10
troublEShootINg ProblEmS .......................................................................................................... 11
bEForE brEwINg: thE ElEmENtS oF a grEat ESPrESSo
Fresh coffee beans .................................................................................................................................... 11
Great tasting water ................................................................................................................................... 11
The right grind - and grinder ................................................................................................................... 11
ESPrESSo brEwINg tEchNIquES
Brewing temperature ............................................................................................................................... 12
Grinding .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Dosing ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Leveling .....................................................................................................................................................12
Tamping ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Volume ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Extraction rate .......................................................................................................................................... 13
The golden crema ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting espresso as it brews ...................................................................................................... 13
warraNty aND SErvIcE ...................................................................................................................... 14
KitchenAid Espresso Machine warranty ................................................................................................... 14
Customer service ..................................................................................................................................... 14
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