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ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important safeguards ................................................................................................. 4
Electrical requirements .............................................................................................. 5
Parts and accessories ................................................................................................. 6
Preparing the Espresso Machine for use .................................................................... 7
Washing the Water Reservoir..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Espresso Machine ............................................................................. 8
Rinsing and filling the boilers ...................................................................................... 8
Warming the boilers ................................................................................................... 9
Brewing espresso ..................................................................................................... 10
Frothing and steaming milk ...................................................................................... 13
Dispensing hot water ............................................................................................... 15
What is espresso? ..................................................................................................... 16
Overextraction and underextraction... .................................................................... 16
Before brewing: the elements of great espresso ..................................................... 16
Espresso brewing technique .................................................................................... 17
Proper tamping technique ....................................................................................... 18
Espresso extraction technique ................................................................................. 20
Barista tips ................................................................................................................ 21
Preparing cappuccino ............................................................................................... 21
Preparing café latte .................................................................................................. 21
Glossary of espresso drinks ..................................................................................... 22
Glossary of Espresso Machine parts ......................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Espresso Machine ............................................................................... 24
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ...................................................................... 24
Cleaning the housing, filters, drip tray, drip plate, reservoir, and pitcher ................ 25
Cleaning the shower screen..................................................................................... 26
Priming after long periods of non-use ...................................................................... 27
Descaling .................................................................................................................. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 29
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................. 30
PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Espresso Machine. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use
your Espresso Machine, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with
the unit, or register on-line at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact
you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the
provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.
Please complete the following for your personal records:
Model Number ______________________________________________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _____________________________________________________________________
Store Name ________________________________________________________________________
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