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- Page 2 Diagram...
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Page 3: First Time Setup
Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your Alex Duetto 2 – it combines beauty, value, and great brewing for making the best espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes you’ve ever tasted! These instructions include hints that will help you get started quickly. -
Page 4: Normal Operation
• When the pump stops, place either one of your portafilters into the group. Next, lift the brew lever to start the pump and keep the lever up until water comes out of the portafilter and then lower the brew lever. •... - Page 5 How To Connect To A Water Source • When plumbing the machine, we recommend that you install a filter and Softening system to prolong the life of your machine. • Connect the braided line to the bottom of the machine. (Figure 1). Connect the other end to your filtered water supply.
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Page 6: Setting Temperature
Warning: These settings allow the user to operate the machine in 15 or 20 amp modes. Operating the machine in 20 amp mode on a 15 amp circuit could pose a fire hazard and should never be done. Izzo, and/or it’s distributors assume no responsibility for misuse or failure to follow these instructions... -
Page 7: Reset Default Settings
Reset Default Settings To reset the machine to it’s factory default settings, turn the machine off. Press and hold the key while turning the machine back on. When the display reads PrS then release the key. Without pressing any keys cycle the machine off and then back on again. Alarm Codes Channel 1 Unplugged –... - Page 8 Espresso Tips And Technique Golden rules according to Dr. Illy Each 30ml espresso requires seven grams of finely ground coffee, tightly compacted (approximately 30 pounds of pressure) and should take between 18 and 23 seconds to extract. Great espresso made easy Let me begin by explaining the three main variables of preparing great espresso.
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Page 9: Steaming Milk
Adjust your grind so that when you activate the pump, the flow of coffee coming out of the portafilter spout looks like the tapered tail of a mouse and has approximately the thickness of ballpoint pen filler. Your pump pressure gauge should read somewhere between 8 to 9 bar. - Page 10 Frothing Pitcher – Keeping your stainless steel pitcher in the freezer is another tip which helps keep the milk at its coldest. The size of your pitcher is relative to the size and number of drinks you will be preparing at the time. Amount of Milk –...
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Page 11: Helpful Tips
creates the ‘stretching’ of the milk – in other words, adding air to the milk. When done properly, the sound you hear at this point resembles ‘sucking’. You continue this until the milk reaches an approximate temperature of 100 degrees. After your milk has reached this ‘body temperature’, submerge the tip of the steam arm approximately one inch below the surface of the milk. - Page 12 Plain water backflushing should be done at least once a week, however if you are so inclined, feel free to backflush with plain water as often as you like. To backflush, you use the portafilter’s blank insert (the round stainless steel disk without holes).
- Page 13 We’re Here To Help Enjoy your espresso machine and remember, should you have any questions, either visit our website or contact us through phone or email. Please remember: Save the shipping carton and all the packing material that came with your machine. This is very important should you need to return your machine to us.
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