Preparing your espresso machine, Programming your espresso machine – Cuisinart EM-200 User Manual

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PREPaRINg yOUR

ESPRESSO MaCHINE

1. Place the espresso machine on a dry, stable

countertop or other surface where you will be

using the machine.

IMPORTaNT: for first time use or if the

machine has not been used for some time, it is

important that the machine is rinsed as follows:
2. Insert the power cord into a

power outlet. Press the power

button once to turn the

espresso machine on (1).

The light around the power

button is solid; this is to

indicate that your espresso

machine is on (2). The manual

and

buttons will flash

to indicate that your espresso

maker is heating up.

NOTE: Before turning on the espresso machine

ensure that the steam and hot water control dial

is in the

O position.

WaRNINg: If the steam/hot water dial is not in

the center position, the manual and steam

buttons will flash until the dial is returned back

to the center position.
3. Make sure the drip tray and grate are in

place.

4. To fill the espresso machine

with water, simply lift the lid of

the water reservoir at the top

of the espresso machine, (3)

and fill with fresh cold water

or filtered water (4) or remove

the reservoir and replace the

water reservoir firmly and

close the lid (5).

5. Fit the portafilter holder with

either the one cup, two cup

or pod filter basket (6). Secure

the portafilter handle to the

brew head (7) (8).

6. Place a sufficiently large

container under both pouring

spouts. (9).

7. Press the manual button

(10) and allow the water to

run through for approximately

5 to 10 seconds.

8. Place cups on the warming

plate (11).

NOTE: If the water reservoir is

empty, the unit will not function

and the manual

and

buttons will flash until the

reservoir is filled.

PROgRaMMINg yOUR

ESPRESSO MaCHINE

The Cuisinart

Programmable Espresso Maker

has programming capabilities. Based on café

settings, the

single and

double

espresso functions are set at 1.5 and 3.0 oz.

However, by following a few simple steps, you

can pre-program your perfect serving size down

to the ounce.
Programming

Single Espresso

1. Prepare the portafilter holder

with the one cup filter basket

(12) and fill with finely ground

espresso (13). Using the

tamping tool, tamp the coffee

grinds (14), or use a single

pod of espresso coffee with

the pod filter holder. Secure

the portafilter holder to the

brew head (15-16).

2. Place a cup under both pouring spouts.
3. To begin programming press

the program button (17). The

light around the program

button will show a constant

blue light.