b. The SELECTOR DIAL has three positions:
•RIGHT (cup symbol) brewing coffee,
•MIDDLE (black dot) standby, brewing and steaming stops,
•LEFT (steam symbol), steam production through the frother
Note: During brewing or steaming, the blue READY indicator light will turn to red, specifying the heating system is on, maintaining the proper temperature for brewing or steaming.
5. Warming Internal Components and Cups
Before making espresso, it is important to
a)Make sure the Selector Dial is in the middle position.
b)Switch “ON” the machine. The red indicator light illuminates.
c)Fill the water container with fresh, cold water.
d)Place the sieve inside the portafilter (without coffee). See Fig. 2 for proper inserting the sieve.
e)Make sure the thumb guard does not cover the sieve.
f)Align the portafilter at the inscription “INSERT”, push the portafilter up and turn it firmly to the right towards the inscription “LOCK” until it feels tight. Note: in the beginning it might not be possible to turn the portafilter all the way to the LOCK position. Just make sure the portafilter is firmly placed. Over time the portafilter can be moved closer to the LOCK position.
g)Place one or two espresso cups underneath the portafilter. At this time the blue READY light illuminates.
h)Turn the Selector Dial to the right (cup symbol). Hot water will be pumped through the filter into the cups.
i)Turn the Selector Dial to the middle position to stop the flow of hot water.
j)Empty the cups and remove the portafilter.
All parts are now
Caution: Never leave the machine unattended during brewing or steaming. You always must turn the Selector Dial to the middle position to stop brewing and/or steaming.
TIP! Place espresso cups upside down on the warming plate on top of the machine. As long as the machine is on, the internal heater will keep the top plate warm.
6. Filling and Inserting the Portafilter
The EC50 comes with a sieve that can accommodate a single or double shot of espresso.
Note: when using ground coffee, always tamp lightly with the end of the measuring scoop and wipe any coffee grounds off the rim of the sieve and the portafilter.
•Place the sieve into the portafilter, fill and tamp with coffee and clean the rim.
•Insert and lock the portafilter (See chapter 5, f).
7. Preparing Espresso
a)Make sure there is water in the water container, the filter holder with the sieve and ground coffee is securely in place and your cup(s) are
b)Place one or two espresso cups underneath the portafilter.
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