Kuppersbusch USA EKV 6600.0 Steam appliances, Portafilters /semi-automatic machines, Pad machines

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7.1.5Steam appliances, semi-automatic, fully-automatic and pad machines

Numerous different systems for “coffee and espresso machines“ are available on the market. The different methods of making coffee applied by the steam appliances and the semi-automatic, fully- automatic and pad machines are described below.

Steam appliances

Water is heated up in a water tank for this standard type of espresso machine. Pressure builds up when the water begins to boil. This pressure forces hot water through a sieve filled with espresso powder. Disadvantage: the water that makes contact with the espresso power is very hot. This releases bitter substances into the espresso, making it bitter and unenjoyable.

Portafilters /semi-automatic machines

With so-called semi-automatic machines or portafilter appliances a lot is automated, but not everything. Espresso powder must be filled into the portafilter of the machine. Only then is the sieve put into the machine. Water is automatically portioned with a pump at a temperature of more than 98°C, heated up and forced through the espresso powder at high pressure. Semi-automatic machines need to be cleaned manually every time they are used, as oils contained in the espresso powder will otherwise be deposited in the machine. They will become rancid with time and spoil the taste of espresso.

Fully-automatic machine

Everything happens quite automatically here at the press of a button! Coffee powder is automatically ground, apportioned and filled into the sieve (brewing chamber). The hot water is then forced through the sieve and the coffee or espresso will be ready. The sieve will clean itself.

Pad machines

So-called pad machines are coffee machines that make coffee in cup-size portions. Coffee powder is put into the machine as pre-filled pads. The advantage of this type of machine: no portioning is required, since the pad that is put into the machine has already been filled with the right quantity of powder. Disadvantage: the ground coffee in the pre-filled pads loses its aroma quickly if it is stored for any length of time.

Training manual

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Coffee machines

 

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Contents Coffee machines EKV 6600.0 café profi coffee machine Fundamental principlesCare and Maintenance Fundamental principles Order reference for fully-automatic coffee machinesGeneral Model identifier Meaning Control unit and coffee dispenser Overview EKV 6600.0 M User settings Available functionsSteam appliances Portafilters /semi-automatic machinesFully-automatic machine Pad machinesKeeping coffee hot Where can I get the freshest coffee?What is the difference between coffee and espresso? Grinding setting TemperatureHow can I recognise a good espresso? BlendDeaerating the system Initial operationInitial operation Deaerating the system Genuine fully-automatic two-cup coffee machine Adjusting filling quantities to cup sizesMaking coffee Dispensing steam Dispensing hot water / steamDispensing hot water User settings User settingsUser settings Timer Time-switchCleaning cycle ContrastFactory settings Grinding settingGrinding setting AromaControl AromaControlFlap panel push & pull AromaControlFittings Easy-to-handle The flap panel Water tank Coffee bean boxBrewing unit Ceramic grinderGrinder Using the water filter AquaPrima water filterAquaPrima water filter Water qualityActive carbon Ion exchanger Porous filter Filter Operating modeAquaPrima water filter Operation with and without water filter Coffee dispenser variable settings Height and depth adjustable coffee dispenserTwo separate heating systems Cup light-upAccessories Care and maintenance Care and MaintenanceWatertank / Bean container Water tank / bean boxCoffee machine dispenser Care and maintenanceCoffee dispenser Nozzle NozzleCare and maintenance Drip tray / Coffee grounds containerCare and maintenance Cleaning cycle every 14 days or after 250 cups Care and maintenance / Descaling Descaling / automatic limescale indicatorDescaling Preparing Under the dispenserDescaling ButtonDescaling Handling installation Assembly / transportInstallation in a wall -hung cupboard Appendix Carrying out minor repairs yourselfElectrical connection 115V 60Hz, 15A, 1250W Weight Technical dataLighting Approx kg approx 28lbsShort lesson on coffee coffee specialities AffogatoEspresso Küppersbusch USA