Breville ESP6/8 manual Coffee Making Tips, Care And Cleaning, Tips On Making The Perfect Espresso

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

TIPS ON MAKING THE PERFECT ESPRESSO

Don’t just rely on your coffee maker to do all the work. Making a good cup of coffee is an art.

WATER FLOW

If you’re making an espresso, make sure the water flows through the coffee filter at the correct rate. If it’s too slow, the coffee will be over-extracted - too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top. If it flows too quickly, the coffee will be under-extracted

-the proper flavour won’t have had time to develop. You can adjust the water flow by tamping (pressing down) the coffee firmly or by changing the grind of the coffee.

THE GRIND

•If using pre-ground coffee, ensure you purchase an espresso grind for espresso/cappuccino machines.

•If grinding your own beans the coffee must be ground fine, but not too fine. It can effect the taste and the rate the water flows through it.

•If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure (this grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers).

•If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a full flavoured extraction.

CARE AND CLEANING

Before cleaning, ensure the Selector Control is in the ‘OFF’ position. Switch off at the power outlet, then unplug the power cord and allow the unit to cool.

CLEANING THE STEAM WAND AND FROTH ENHANCER

•The steam wand and froth enhancer should always be cleaned after frothing milk.

•Remove the froth enhancer and rinse under warm tap water.

CLEANING THE FILTERS, FILTER HOLDER AND BREWING HEAD

•Directly after use, remove used coffee grounds and rinse the stainless filters and filter holder under running water. Should the fine holes in the filters become blocked, then a normal dishwashing brush should be used (do not use a brush with metal bristles).

•The brewing head should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove any old espresso grounds.

•It is advisable to periodically run water through the unit with the filter in place but without any coffee to clean out any old coffee grounds.

THE COFFEE

Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavour for 1 week, provided it is stored in an air tight container, in a cool, dark area. Whole coffee beans are recommended and should be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will keep up to 1 month before they begin to lose their flavour. Do not store in a refrigerator freezer.

•Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.

•Briefly set the selector control to the ‘STEAM’ position to clear any remaining milk from the steam wand.

•If the steam wand becomes blocked, wait for the machine to cool before using a needle or paperclip to unblock the opening.

CLEANING THE HOUSING / CUP WARMING TRAY

•The outer housing can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth (do not use abrasive agents or cloths which can scratch the surfaces).

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DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PART OF YOUR BREVILLE

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