Guide to the perfect espresso – Cuisinart EM-100 User Manual

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Steam/Hot Water

When the espresso machine is switched on, use

the steam/hot water knob to select either the

steam

or hot water

function.

A. If you want to froth milk for cappuccinos and

lattes, you must turn the steam/hot water

knob to the steam

setting. The red

heating light will illuminate, indicating that

the espresso machine is adjusting the

temperature of the heating system.

B. If you want to use the hot water function,

turn the steam/hot water knob to the hot

water setting.

Once the espresso machine is heated to the

correct temperature, the red heating light will

go out.

To start machine, simply turn the function knob

counter-clockwise to the steam/hot water

setting and turn it back to the off position

to stop.

gUIdE TO THE

pERfECT ESpRESSO

1. You may want to preheat the cups by filling

them with hot water; this will help preserve

the crema of the espresso. Set the cups

aside.

2. Select the appropriate filter

basket and insert it into

portafilter handle (11).

TIp: Use the one-cup filter basket for a single

espresso and the two-cup filter basket for a

double espresso and pod filter for an espresso

pod.
3. Using the measuring scoop,

place finely ground coffee in

the filter basket holder (12).

Use one scoop for one cup

or two scoops for two cups,

or place espresso pod into

filter basket holder.

4. Rest the portafilter handle

with the filter basket in

position on the countertop.

Using the tamping tool,

apply moderate packing

pressure (13). Add more

coffee and tamp again if

necessary to bring coffee

to level.

5. Brush any excess coffee

grounds from around the

edge of the filter basket (14).

IMpORTaNT: Be sure not to

overfill the filter basket with

coffee.
TIp: Make sure the tamping

tool is dry so that wet coffee

grinds do not stick to it.
6. Secure the portafilter

holder onto the brew head

(15-16).

NOTE: Check to see that the espresso machine

is ready for use. Remember that if the heating

light is on, the espresso machine is still

adjusting the temperature of the heating system.
7. Turn the function knob

clockwise to the

espresso setting to start

the pour and turn it back to

the off position to stop (17).

8. Check the espresso pour.

The ideal pour is dark and caramel with

reddish reflections.

9. Serve espresso immediately.