TRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Please read all instructions before using your la Pavoni
Before your la Pavoni machine is plugged in you must complete steps # 1 and #2 !
1.Remove the boiler cap (3) and fill the boiler (9) with water until the water level reaches the top of the sight glass (5) as pictured in Diagram A.
2.After filling the boiler, close both the boiler cap (3) and the steam knob (4) firmly as pictured in Diagram B. Both are closed by turning clockwise.
3.Plug in the power cord the lever (1) must be in the down position as pictured in Diagram C
4.Turn the red power switch (6) to the on position. as shown in Diagram D. A light will appear.
The machine is now reaching maximum pressure. This takes approximately 6 to 7 minutes. When the pressure gauge shows a reading in the green area(. 7 to 8) open the steam knob for 5 seconds, then close. The needle will drop towards zero. Allow a few rninutes for your machine to build up pressure again.. Now the thermostat will cycle normally.
The art of making good, consistent espresso is just that, an art. With the la Pavoni espresso machine there is a bit of initial training and “going to know your machine” ritual that the first time user should be aware of The following regiment will help you obtain virtually perfect espresso every time.
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To obtain a desirable cup of espresso you should first start with the proper coffee grind. Your la Pavoni machine requires fine grind espresso coffee, since grinding techniques vary you may have to experiment with more than one type of grind until you are satisfied. The grind should have the consistency of powdered sugar. We recommend a la Pavoni grinder model PGC (chrome) or PGB (Brass). These burr grinders have 9 settings and make a fine consistent grind. They are also plated to match your machines. It is very difficult to make consistent espresso with a blade- type mill. Because they chop as oppose to grind, they produce coffee that is always a mixture of too coarse, good or too fine. These mills are not recommended, use a grinder.
While the machine is reaching maximum pressure start your coffee preparation:
!a. Choose either a one or two cup coffee filter (15) and insert the filter into the filter handle (10).
Diagram E
b.Fill the coffee filter (15) with coffee using the enclosed measuring spoon (14). Apply one large scoop of coffee when using the smaller one cup filter. Apply two level scoops of coffee when using the larger two cup filter. Diagram E
c.Use the enclosed press (13) to level off the coffee by pressing down as indicated in Diagram F. The coffee filter should not be filled to the top, allow l/8” from top of filter to remain exposed.
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It is important to understand the relationship and importance of grinding and tamping. You need a very fine grind that is only tamped. You can adjust for slightly coarse grind by tamping harder, and vice versa. Use the same amount of coffee every time,. and stick with one type from one vendor until you get the hang of this.
Insert the filter handle (10) into the group (11) by placing the filter handle in the group and turning the filter handle to the left as pictured in Diagram G, The handle should fit snug, but if you encounter difficulty fitting the handle into the machine, remove some coffee from the coffee filter and try again.
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