on of the appliance. After switching off the brewing function, wait approx. 30
seconds until the appliance releases the pressure.
removed.
12. Starting the extraction: With the POWER button illuminated continuously, turn the
selection dial clockwise to the brewing function to start the extraction. The appli-
ance pressurizes the portafilter with hot water. After 14 seconds at the latest the
espresso should drip from the portafilter spouts.
Note:
As a guide, the espresso will start to flow after 9 – 14 seconds with the consisten-
cy of warm dripping honey (see: 'Tips for Best Results'). A single espresso makes
approx. 30 ml, a double shot approx. 60 ml. If you wish to extract a larger volume
of coffee, you should add the appropriate amount of hot water via the hot water
function (see: 'Preparing Long Black—Usual Coffee'). Otherwise, your coffee could
get bitter.
13. After achieving the desired amount of coffee, turn the selection dial back to the
vertical position to stop the extraction.
AFTER THE SHOT
WARNING:
very hot and the system of the appliance is under pressure. Always wait, until the
appliance released the pressure (approx. 30 seconds), before loosening the portafil-
ter from the group head. Only touch the portafilter by the handle. If required, rinse
the portafilter with some cold water or wait until it cooled down, before touching any
metal parts of it.
13. After the shot, the coffee will still drip a little. Wait approx. 30 seconds before
removing your filled cup or glass and place it on the warming plate. Additional-
ly, the system needs some time to release pressure in the group head. Remove
the portafilter by turning the portafilter handle to the INSERT position and pulling
the portafilter down. Doing so, do not touch the metal parts of the portafilter and
group head to avoid burns.
14. Turn the portafilter upside down and hit the portafilter on a suitable support to make
the coffee grinds fall out. Then purge the portafilter and filter basket via hot water.
You may use the hot water function of the appliance for this (see: 'Hot Water').
15. If you do not wish to prepare another cup of coffee, wait approx. 30 seconds
after the last operation of the appliance. Then press the POWER button to switch
off the appliance. If you wish to leave the appliance unattended or will use the
appliance again for an elongated time period, unplug the appliance.
Immediately after brewing, the portafilter and group head will be
Thereafter, the portafilter may be
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