KitchenAid KPES100 manual Preparing the Espresso Machine for USE, Attach the Cup Rail

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PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR USE

Attach the Cup Rail

Align the three rail posts with the holes on top of the espresso machine. Then press the rail posts firmly into the holes.

Remove & Wash the Water Reservoir

1.Lift the reservoir slightly, then remove by pulling the bottom of the reservoir from the espresso machine.

2.Wash the reservoir in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. The reservoir can also be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher.

3.Place the reservoir back into the espresso machine, making sure the water tubes are placed inside the reservoir. The ribs on the bottom of the reservoir fit into the grooves on the base of the housing.

Fill & Rinse the Boilers

The boilers need to be filled and rinsed before the espresso machine is used for the first time. The boilers will also need to be filled when:

•the espresso machine is not used for a prolonged period

•the water reservoir runs dry during use (this can damage the espresso machine)

•multiple beverages are steamed without brewing espresso or dispensing hot water

1.Slide the water reservoir left or right to expose the top, and fill with fresh cold water to the max fill line.

NOTE: Distilled water or mineral water can damage the espresso machine. Do not use either to brew espresso.

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FEATURES AND OPERATION

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Contents O L I N E S E R I E S ProfessionalFor the WAY IT’S Made KPES100 Page Table of Contents Your safety and the safety of others are very important Espresso Machine SafetyImportant Safeguards Product Registration Proof of PurchaseVolts 120 V.A.C. only Hertz 60 Hz Electrical RequirementsPage Features Operation Espresso Machine Features Cup Rail Espresso Boiler Temperature GaugeFrothing Boiler Temperature Gauge Water ReservoirNot Shown Fill & Rinse the Boilers Preparing the Espresso Machine for USEAttach the Cup Rail Remove & Wash the Water ReservoirPreparing the Espresso Machine for USE Features and Operation Brewing Espresso Features and Operation Barista Tips Frothing & Steaming Milk Preparing Cappuccino Preparing Café Latte Dispensing HOT Water Care and Cleaning Before Cleaning the Espresso MachineCleaning the Frothing Arm and Nozzle Cleaning the Shower Screen Descaling Priming After Long Periods of Non-UseIf water leaks from the portafilter… TroubleshootingIf coffee does not flow from the portafilter, the… If the water pump is noisy, the…Techniques Barista Techniques A Barista What is Espresso?Overextraction and Underextraction Before Brewing The Elements of Great EspressoFresh Coffee Beans Right Grind and Grinder Brewing TemperatureEspresso Brewing Technique Great Tasting WaterDosing GrindingTamping LevelingProper Tamping Technique Extraction Rate Shot VolumeGolden Crema Troubleshooting Espresso As It BrewsGlossary of Espresso Drinks Warranty and Service Length Warranty For the 50 United StatesKitchenAid Will Pay For Your Choice Not Pay For Arranging for HASSLE-FREE Replacement Warranty for Puerto RicoArranging for Service After Warranty Expires Replacement PartsPuerto Rico 50 United States
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KPES100 specifications

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