KitchenAid KES2102 Instructions Manual page 12

OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Wait until the Espresso Machine has
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reached operating temperature; this will
take approximately 6 minutes. When
the boiler temperature gauge needle
climbs into the "ready" zone, the
Espresso Machine is ready to brew.
Using the tamper, tamp the coffee
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down firmly with a twisting motion.
Make sure the surface of the coffee is
as level as possible. See "Leveling" and
"Tamping" chapters in the "Tips for
great results" section for details.
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Remove the portafilter from the brew
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head by moving the handle to the left.
Place one level measure of ground
coffee (or a paper coffee pod) in the
small filter basket, or two measures of
ground coffee in the large filter basket.
Be sure to use a fine espresso-style
grind for your coffee.
Sweep any excess grinds from the rim
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of the portafilter, and insert into the
brew head.