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Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your Espresso Maker. Be sure all parts (listed under Features) of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date Before using your VillaWare® Espresso Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base, cover, and controls with a damp cloth.
Before brewing your first espresso
Please refer to Page 3 for the Features.
1Turn the knob to the OFF position (center position) and make sure it is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
2First remove and then wash the water reservoir, lid, filter holder and filter cups in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly and place them back into the unit. Refer to the instructions on “How to Brew Espresso” before removing the filter and filter holder.
3To clean the inside of the appliance, follow steps listed on “How to Brew Espresso” using water only. Do not immerse the appliance in water or attempt to reach any of its internal parts.
IMPORTANT: To prime the pump before the initial brew, run steam cycle for 30 seconds following the steps below:
1Ensure that the control knob switch is in the OFF position, then press the center of the control knob to turn on unit.
2Press the froth function button. Froth light ring will pulse.
3After the froth light becomes solid, place a cup under the frothing tube and turn the control knob clockwise to the froth position.
4After 30 seconds, turn the control knob
5Begin the brew espresso process.
Coffee Tips
The coffee should be freshly ground espresso.
Bean Grinding Tips
This is a vital step in the
•The correct grind should look like salt.
•If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even if under pressure. These grinds look like powder and feel like flour when rubbed between fingers.
•If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a
•Be sure to use a quality grinder for uniform consistency.
Hint: We recommend a conical burr grinder for grinding the beans.
Quick Start
Center Control Knob
Press the center of the knob to power unit ON and OFF.
Brew Mode
This function is to brew espresso. Press this function to initiate brew
When light stays solid, turn control knob to Brew Start to brew espresso, then turn back to center to stop.
Froth Mode
This function is to froth milk. Press this function to initiate froth
When light stays solid, turn control knob to Froth Start to froth milk, then turn back to center to stop.
Brew Espresso
PREPARATION
Gather the following prior to brewing:
1Fine espresso ground coffee
2Tap water (or, preferably, your favorite filtered water)
3Teaspoon
4Your favorite cups/demitasses
NOTE: The top of the Espresso Maker is a warming zone for your cups. Any time the unit is on, the warming zone will be warm.
Next
5Make sure the knob is in the OFF position.
6Fill the reservoir with water. You may either use bottled water or a pitcher to fill it up, or remove it from the unit and then fill it up under the tap. Fill the reservoir with the desired amount of water ensuring it ranges within the “MIN” and “MAX” markings on the tank.
Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.
If you have removed the reservoir from the unit to fill up with water, please make sure to place it back flush against the back of the Espresso Maker.
It is important to place the black plastic tabs on the back of the water reservoir firmly into the
tab slots on
the back of the Espresso Maker. This
will ensure proper fit of
the water reservoir and
proper water flow into the pump.
7Close the water reservoir lid.
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