Lelit Kate PL82T Manual de utilizare

Dimensions:

33.5x27.5x44 cm

Net weight:

12 kg

Power supply:

230V 50Hz/ 120V 60Hz

Power output:

1200 W

Pump pressure:

15 bar

Water Tank Capacity:

2,5 lt

Brass boiler capacity:

300 ml

Vip Line

Kate - PL82T

User Manual

for the following models:

English

EN

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We develop our products with technology applied

only to the best professional machines.

The materials used meet very high standards of quality

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Index

Safety notes 4

Main specications 9

LCC - Lelit Control Center 10

Product overview 11

Instructions for use 12

The art of Espresso coffee 19

Cleaning and maintenance 23

Solving the most common problems 26

Warranty terms 28

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Warnings, please read carefully before use.

This espresso machine is suitable for the preparation of 1 or 2 cups of coffee; it is

equipped with a multi-directional wand for dispensing steam and hot water. The

controls on the front panel have easy understandable symbols. The machine is

designed for domestic use and is not suitable for continuous professional use.

The noise rating of the unit does not exceed 70 dB (A).

The data and images shown are subject to change without notice in order to im-

prove the performance of the machine.

01.

Safety notes

Symbols used

It is absolutely essential to observe the following warnings and symbols:

Shock hazard. Failure to comply may cause electric

shock with danger to life.

Burn hazard. Failure to comply may cause severe

burns.

Caution. Failure to comply may cause damage to the

appliance.

Please Note. is symbol indicates important advice

and infor-mation for the user.

Numbers in brackets

The numbers in brackets refer to the key provided in the description of

the appliance in Chapter 04 “Product overview“ and to the pictures in

the Quick start guide attached.

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IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

General warnings

This manual is an integral and essen-

tial part of the product. Please read all

these warnings carefully as they pro-

vide important information on safe

installation, use and maintenance.

These instructions should be careful-

ly retained for future reference.

- This appliance can be used by chil-

dren aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or

lack of experience and knowledge if

they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the ap-

pliance in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved. Children shall

not play with the appliance. Clean-

ing and user maintenance shall not

be made by children without super-

vision.

- This appliance can be used by chil-

dren aged from 8 years and above

if they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and if they

understand the hazards involved.

Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children unless

they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and its cord out

of reach of children aged less than 8

years.

- Appliances can be used by persons

with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of expe-

rience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruc-

tion concerning use of the appliance

in a safe way and understand the

hazards involved. Children shall not

play with the appliance.

- This appliance is intended to be

used in household and similar ap-

plications such as: staff kitchen areas

in shops, ofces and other working

environments; farm houses; by cli-

ents in hotels, motels and other resi-

dential type environments; bed and

breakfast type environments.

- The appliance is only designed for

making espresso coffee or hot drinks

using the hot water or steam tubes

and for pre-heating cups.

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- Any use other than that described

above is improper and could be ha-

zardous; the manufacturer accepts no

liability whatsoever for any damage

arising from improper use of the ap-

pliance.

- This appliance is not intended for

use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of expe-

rience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or in-

struction concerning use of the ap-

pliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

- Children must not be allowed to

play with the appliance.

- The appliance must not be left unat-

tended or used outdoors.

- The appliance should not be im-

mersed in water or cleaned by spray-

ing.

- The appliance must not be exposed

to atmospheric agents (rain, sun,

ice).

- If the appliance is stored in rooms

where the temperature can go be-

low freezing, the tank and the water

pipes must be emptied.

- All the packing material (plastic

bags, polystyrene, etc.) should be

kept out of the reach of children.

- No liability is accepted for the use

of unauthorized spares and/or acces-

sories.

- No liability is accepted for repairs

not carried out by authorized service

centres.

- The manufacturer accepts no lia-

bility for tampering with any of the

appliance components.

In all the above cases the warranty

will be void.

Essential

safety warnings

As with all electrical appliances,

the risk of electric shock cannot be

excluded, therefore, the following

safety warnings should be carefully

observed.

- To avoid spilling the connector,

never pull the power cord.

- Always attach plug to appliance

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rst, then plug cord into the wall

outlet.

- To disconnect the appliance, turn

any control to “off”, then remove

plug from wall outlet.

- In the event of any fault or mal-

function, do not attempt to carry out

repairs. Switch the appliance off, re-

move the plug and contact the Ser-

vice Centre.

- In the event of damage to the plug

or the power cord, do not operate the

appliance, these should be replaced

only and exclusively by the Service

Centre.

- Unplug from outlet when not in use.

- Before cleaning the exterior sur-

faces of the appliance, putting on or

taking off parts, switch it off, remove

the plug from the outlet and allow to

cool.

- To reduce the risk of injury do not

drape cord over the counter top or

table top where it can be pulled on

by children or tripped over uninten-

tionally.

- Do not let cord touch hot surfaces.

- Do not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter.

- The use of accessory attachments

not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may result in re, elec-

tric shock or injury to persons.

- Do not place on or near a hot gas or

electric burner, or in a heated oven.

- Before switching on, ensure that the

power supply voltage corresponds to

that indicated on the plate on the

base of the appliance and that the

power supply is properly earthed.

- Do not tamper with the appliance.

Contact an authorized technician or

the nearest service centre for any

problem.

- Do not touch the appliance if your

hands or feet are wet.

- Do not touch the plug with wet

hands.

- Ensure that the electrical outlet is

always freely accessible so that the

plug can be easily removed when

necessary.

- When removing the plug, always

hold it directly. It should never be re-

moved by pulling on the power cord,

as this can cause damage.

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- To protect against re, electric shock

and injury to persons do not im-

merse cord, plugs in water or other

liquid.

- Do not use adapters, multiple so-

ckets or extension cords. If their use

is unavoidable, use simple adapters

or multiple sockets and extension

cords that conform to current safety

standards, taking care not to exceed

the current limit marked on the simple

adapter or extension cord, or the ma-

ximum capacity of the multiple socket.

Warning about

burn/scald risks

This appliance produces hot water

and steam; therefore the following

safety warnings should be strictly ob-

served.

- Warning: hot surfaces remain hot

for a certain time also after use.

- Take care to avoid contact with water

spray or jets of steam.

- When the appliance is switched on,

do not touch the cup warming plate

as it is hot.

- Never direct the steam or water

spray towards your body.

- Be careful when touching the steam/

hot water dispensing wand (17).

- Never remove the lter holder (e)

during operation.

- The parts labelled “CAUTION HOT”

are very hot, so approach and ope-

rate them with maximum caution.

- Only place cups and glasses for use

with the coffee machine on the cup

warmer (12). Other objects should

not be placed there.

- Dry the cups thoroughly before pla-

cing them on the cup warmer (12).

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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LCC

(Lelit Control Center)

To adjust the boiler

temperature and to control

constantly the perfect

settings for making coffee,

and to program the grinding

times.

Pre-brewing

To moisten the coffee for a

few seconds before the start

of the actual brewing stage.

This com-pacts the coffee

powder and improves the

ow of the espresso.

Coffee Slider

An innovative dispensing

spout that can be used for

both one or two cups and

that allows the user to see

the coffee cream on its way

towards the cup.

Stainless steel

For maximum hygiene in the

kitchen and easy cleaning

of the appliance. A simple

wipe with a sponge and your

machine will shine again.

Built-in grinder

To have always a fresh grinding

to prepare an espresso coffee

with an intense taste.

Energy saving

When the machine is not

used for a long time, it

automatically enters the

power-saving mode. This

saves money for you and

valuable resources for the

planet.

We design our machines based on our customers’ needs.

We are sure that the features selected for this model will meet all your wishes, so

you can make perfect tasting espresso for yourself and your guests.

02.

Main specications

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03.

LCC - Lelit Control Center

Everything

under control

e user interface, that

operates the display,

constantly communicates

the machine status and

suggestions to get the best

Espresso.

LCC (Lelit Control Center) is the brain of the new Lelit espresso machines. It has an

elegant, graphic LED display of the latest generation. It controls all the functions

of the machine and allows you to adjust the settings, as well as giving valuable

tips on how to achieve the best results.

LCC lets you manage a number of settings in your machine:

- The temperature of the coffee and hot water dispensed

- The temperature of the steam dispensed

- The ideal time taken to dispense the coffee

- Enabling/disabling of pre-brewing function

- Grinding times

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1. Beans hopper cover.

2. Beans hopper.

3. On/off switch

4. Micrometric regulation grinding

wheel.

5. Coffee switch.

6. Steam switch.

7. Hot water switch.

8. Adjustable lterholder pin.

9. Grinding switch (PUSH).

10. Filterholder fork.

11. Water tank cover

12. Wide cup warmer.

13. Steam/hot water dispensing

knob

14. Backlight brew pressure gauge

15. LCC (Lelit Control Center).

16. Coffee distribution group.

17. Multi-directional steam/hot water

wand.

18. Self-cleaning cup-holding grate.

19. Removable water drainage tray.

What’s in the box

a. Plastic tamper

b. Coffee measuring spoon

c. Power cord

d. Blind lter

e. Filter holder with lter for 1 and 2 cups

f. Raises cup

g. LELIT Resin lter, cod. MC747

Take your new espresso coffee machine out of the box and have a look at the

various components and accessories designed for you.

04.

Product overview

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05.

Instructions for use

Lelit coffee machines are not automatic. To make a good cup of coffee, you

must know how to use them properly and will need a bit of practice. Follow the

instructions carefully. You can also refer to the Quick start guide where you will

nd illustrated instructions. You’ll soon be making coffee just like in the cafes,

with the ideal smooth, creamy texture you prefer.

to start

Starting the machine

It is important to carefully follow these instructions the rst time the machine is

started, to ensure that it works properly. These instructions are only for the rst

time the machine is used. The in-structions given in the subsequent chapters are

for all further use. For subsequent uses do not consider this chapter and follow

the chapter Making an Espresso.

A

Open the packaging

A.1 Open the packaging and place the machine on a at surface.

Be careful. e unit weighs 12 kg.

B

Water lling

B.1 Remove the tank from its seating (11).

B.2 Fill the tank with water at room temperature.

B.3 Replace the tank in its seating.

Caution. e tank is tted with a device that automatically detects the presence

of water. When repositioning the tank, check that the tubes are not bent and that the lter

is fully inserted into the end of one of them. In case of lack of water, the LCC will shows a

warning signal. Follow the in-structions in section B to rell the tank.

C

Filling the hopper with coffee beans

C.1 Remove the cover (1).

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C.2 Fill the hopper (2) with the chosen coffee beans.

C.3 Place the cover back in its seat.

Caution. Never use the grinder without the cover on the hopper.

D

Switch on the coffee machine

Caution. Ensure the power supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the infor-

mation plate and that the supply system has an adequate circuit breaker.

D.1 Connect one end of the power cord (c) to the socket in the machine and the

other (plug) into the wall socket.

D.2 Turn on the espresso machine by pressing the main on/off switch (3). The

display (15) will show the Lelit logo, the three switches and the gauge will go

on for a short time.

Note. Only for the rst time that the machine is switched on, the machine will start

to ll the boiler automatically. During this operation, water will ow from the coee distri-

bution group and the Lelit logo will ash on the LCC display.

D.3 .On the LCC display (15) you’ll see the water boiler temperature ashing.

This will grow until the set temperature will be reached.

D.4 Wait until the bar is fully loaded and “Ok” appears on the display. This way

the machine will reach the set temperature.

D.5 After reaching the pre-set temperature, the bar will disappear the machine

will be ready for use.

E

Checking that the machine is working properly

Coffee

E.1 Insert the lter holder (e) without coffee rmly onto the coffee distribution

group (16), so as to align the handle with the padlock symbol on it.

Note. With a new machine, in order to reach this position, it is advisable to moisten

the edge of the lter with water. Aer a short period of use, this position will be reached

regularly without excessive eort.

E.2 Press the coffee switch (5) to dispense about half a litre of water. The display

(15) will show the coffee icon and a countdown from the pre-set time for the

coffee dispensing.

E.3 When you’ve taken about half a litre of water, press the switch (5) to stop

dispensing.

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Note. is procedure helps lling the hydraulic circuit completely and rinsing the

circuit itself.

Hot water

E.4 Place a jug under the steam/hot water wand (17).

E.5 Press the hot water switch (7). The pump starts and the water icon appears

on the display (15), accompanied by the indication to rotate the steam/hot wa-

ter knob (13).

E.6 Turn the steam/hot water knob (13) counter clockwise.

E.7 As soon as water comes out of the wand (17), rotate the knob (13) clockwise

to close it and press the switch (7) again to stop the function.

Steam

E.8 Point the steam/hot water wand (17) onto the cup-holding grate (18)

E.9 Press the steam switch (6). The LCC display (15) will ash, showing the water

temperature in the boiler. Wait until the bar is complete, so that the machine

reaches the operating temperature for steam dispensing.

E.10 When the desired temperature has been reached, the bar will disappear

and the steam icon will appear, accompanied by an indication to turn the ste-

am/hot water knob (13). The machine is now ready for use.

E.11 Turn the steam/hot water knob (13) counter clockwise.

E.12 When steam comes out from the nozzle, turn the knob (13) clockwise to

close it and press the steam (6) again to return the machine to its function of

dispensing coffee and hot water.

Note. If the machine hasn’t been used for 30 minutes or more, the machine will go

in stand-by (energy saving status). e display and the heating element will be switched

o, and the coee switch (5) will ash every 3 seconds to indicate the stand-by status. To

restart the machine, you have to press the coee switch (5).

to start

Making an Espresso

Thanks to the pre-set function settings, the machine is immediately ready to

dispense espresso coffee. To change the settings, please refer to “Changing the

LCC settings” section.

Note. e machine comes with a cup warmer (12). Using warm cups enhances the

organoleptic qualities, the avour and aroma of an Espresso.

F

Preparing the machine for making coffee

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F.1 Turn on the espresso machine by pressing the main on/off switch (3). The

display (15) will show the Lelit logo, the three switches and the gauge will go

on for a short time.

F.2 Insert the lter holder (e) without coffee rmly onto the coffee distribution

group (16), so as to align the handle with the padlock symbol on it.

F.3 On the LCC display (15) you’ll see the water boiler temperature ashing.

This will grow until the set temperature will be reached.

F.4 Wait until the bar is fully loaded and “Ok” appears on the display. This way

the machine will reach the set temperature.

F 5. After reaching the desired temperature, the bar will disappear and the

machine will be ready for use.

G

Regulate the grinding

Note. e grinder has been set in the factory for a medium size grinding, ideal for

the grinding of most types of coee blends, available in the market.

Caution. Regulate the grinding always and only while the grinder is grinding.

G.1 Rotate the grinding wheel (4) to change the coffee granulometry. Rotate

the wheel anti-clock-wise (towards the small points) to obtain a ner grinding,

clock-wise for a coarser grinding.

Note. Micrometric regulation does not require any blockage.

Note. If the coee ow in your espresso machine is very slow, the coee grinding is

too ne, if it’s quick, the coee grinding is too coarse. Many factors inuence the coee ow

such as: the amount of coee, its pressing, the espresso machine adjustments, how clean the

lters are and also the climatic conditions.

H

Adjust the doses

Note. By using the LCC you can program the grinding time for both doses.

Note. e factory pre-set parameters are 6,0 seconds for 1 dose and 12 seconds for 2

doses. e grinding time can vary from 2 seconds to 20 seconds.

H.1 To enter in the programming mode and change the grinding times, press

the “-” button repeatedly until the display shows the icon and the time (6,0”)

for 1 dose and (12”) for 2 doses.

H.2 Press the “+” button to access, and then press the “-” or “+” button to

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decrease or increase the grinding time.

H.3 Three seconds after the last press of a button, LCC stores the data and exits

from settings mode.

I

Grind and distributing the coffee

I.1 Insert the selected lter into the hot lter holder (e).

I.2 Check that the hopper is lled with beans and that it has the cover (1).

I.3 Position the lter holder, with the correct lter inserted, on the fork (10) to

“hook” it with the pin (8).

I.4 To grind 1 dose, press once the grinding switch (9) (PUSH). The grinder

grinds the dose ac-cording to the set time. Wait until the grinding is over. Re-

move the lter holder from the fork (10).

I.5 To grind 2 doses, press twice the grinding switch (9) (PUSH). The 2 presses

have to be within 2 seconds. The grinder grinds the dose according to the set

time. Wait until the grinding is over. Remove the lterholder from the fork (10).

I.6 Check the grinding and the quantity per dose.

I.7 To grind any quantity of coffee continuously, press the switch (9) (PUSH) and

keep it pressed. Remove the lterholder from the fork (10) once the desired

quantity has been ground.

I.8 Press the coffee with the tamper (a) and remove any coffee residues from the

edge of the lter holder.

Note. We suggest 7 g for one cup and 14 g for two cups.

I.9 Snap the lter holder(e) rmly onto the coffee distribution group (16), so as

to align the handle with the padlock symbol on it.

I.10 Place one or two cups on the cup-holding grate (18), under the lter hol-

der(e).

I.11 Press the coffee switch (5) to start dispensing. The display (15) shows a

countdown in sec-onds.

Note. e countdown display is only to indicate the ideal extraction time and can

be modied as explained in the “Edit LCC settings” section.

I.12 When the countdown is over, the display will show “OK” but not stop the

machine. Once the required amount has been dispensed, press the switch (5)

to stop dispensing coffee.

I.13 Remove the lter holder(e), empty out the coffee grounds and clean tho-

roughly with a damp cloth.

Caution. e lter holder must not be removed before coee brewing is completed.

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Note. To prepare a good espresso, the coee pump pressure gauge (14) must be in the

green zone, while dispensing is in progress.

for experts

Steam and hot water

The device is equipped with a steam/hot water wand that can foam the milk to

perfection, produc-ing the creamy and compact foam that is the mark of the real

cappuccino.

J

Preparing the coffee machine

J.1 Press the steam (6). The LCC display (15) will ash, showing the water tem-

perature in the boiler. Wait until the bar is complete, so that the machine reaches

the operating temperature for steam dispensing.

J.2 When the desired temperature is reached, the bar will disappear and the

steam icon will ap-pear, accompanied by an indication to turn the steam/hot

water knob (13). The machine is now ready for use.

Caution. Never place your hands or other body parts under the steam/hot water

wand. Risk of scalding

K

Steam distribution

K.1 Open the knob (13) counter clockwise with the steam / hot water wand (13)

pointed at the cup-holding grate (18) and release the initial amount of water.

K.2 When steam comes out, close the knob (13), place a jug with the beverage

to be foamed un-der the steam wand and re-open the steam/hot water knob

(13).

K.3 When the desired result has been achieved, close the steam/hot water knob

(13) turning it clockwise and press the steam switch (6) to turn off the steam

function.

Note. e machine, thanks to its electronic controls, returns to the coee/water

function if the steam function has not been used for a certain period.

Note. See chapter 06 “e art of Espresso coee” for the best way to froth milk.

Caution. Clean the steam/hot water wand (17) aer every use by pointing the ste-

am wand to the cup-holding grate and dispensing some steam. oroughly clean the wand

(17) with a sponge or clean cloth. In the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”, you will nd

all the necessary advice.

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L

Hot water distribution

L.1 Press the hot water (7). The pump starts and the water icon appears on the

display (15), ac-companied by the indication to rotate the steam/hot water knob

(13).

L.2 Place a jug under the steam / hot water wand (17) and open the knob (13)

counter-clockwise until you reach the desired amount.

L.3 When the desired amount has been reached, close the knob (13) clockwise

and press the hot water (7) to stop the function.

Note. e machine is equipped with an electronic control that stops the water

function aer a pre-determined time. To withdraw more water, repeat the “Dispense hot

water” operation.

for experts

Adjusting the LCC settings

The LCC - Lelit Control Center (15) has pre-set default settings. Here you can

discover how to ad-just them.

M

Changing the factory settings

M.1 Press the “-” button to enter settings mode, and scroll through the menu.

M.2 Press “+” to change the setting. The setting ashes.

M.3 Change its value and/or state by using the “-” and “+” buttons.

M.4 3 seconds after the last press of a button, LCC stores the data and exits

from settings mode.

Note. Converting the temperature: press “+” and “-” buttons at the same time for

about 3 seconds. When the display shows “C-F”, release both buttons and aerwards press

the button “+” to convert the temperature from Celsius degrees to Fahrenheit degrees.

About 3 sec onds aer the last button has been pressed, the setting will be saved.

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The “5 M’s”

If you want to make perfect Espressos,

you should start by ensuring the ve es-

sential factors which turn a simple cup of

coffee into an Espresso for connoisseurs!

These are the “5 M’s”; in Italian: miscela

(blend), macinatura (grinding), macchina

(machine), manualità (skill) and manutenzi-

one (maintenance).

1- Miscela (Blend)

Good Espressos are always made with

a good blend of coffee. An Espresso

with the right taste requires a blend of

two types of coffee, Arabica and Robus-

ta. The rst gives the coffee its delicate

aroma and the right amount of acidity,

while the second type gives it its full

taste, body and cream. The quantities

depend on your own taste. Try out dif-

ferent combinations until you nd the

blend you like best!

2- Macinatura (Grinding)

The grinder is a must for making good

Espresso. Coffee should always be

ground just before it is used so that it

preserves its taste and aroma. The Lelit

grinders let you adjust the grinding level

to suit the coffee blend in order to es-

tablish the correct extraction time and

amount of cream.

3- Macchina espresso

(Espresso machine)

Lelit machines are designed and built

so that the water temperature can be

adjusted to suit your needs. In addition,

setting this variable correctly will allow

you to extract from the ground coffee,

not only the soluble substances that

give it taste, but also the non-soluble

ones that give body and avour to your

coffee.

4- Manualità (Skill)

Half of the result depends on how you

use the machine. A passionate expert

is an essential part of the Espresso

production chain and can enhance the

result to bring additional value to the

nal product. Passion and practice are,

therefore, the secrets to learning how to

use the machine. You can experiment

with different blends of coffee, grinding,

pressing, water temperature and pres-

sure, not just to make an Espresso, but

06.

The art of Espresso coffee

Contrary to what you might think, making a perfect Espresso is not that easy.

It takes experience, ability, passion and a little bit of curiosity. In this paragraph

we would like to share with you some of the basic rules for making a perfect

cup of Espresso.

Suggested doses:

Ristretto (Strong) about 20 ml – Espresso about 30 ml – Lungo (Long) about 60 ml.

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to make the one that is just right for you.

5- Manutenzione (Maintenance)

Daily maintenance, scheduled mainte-

nance and care of the machine will ensure

the quality of the beverage and the dura-

bility of the product you have purchased.

A clean machine says a lot about your

passion for coffee making.

Coffee varieties

The choice of the blend is an essential

factor for making the ideal coffee for

your taste. There are a lot of different

varieties of coffee blends on the market

to choose from. The differences in a-

vour, aroma and texture depend on the

quantities of the two varieties of coffee

that make the blend.

Arabica

This is a sweeter and more delicate va-

riety of coffee, with a rich aroma and

cream that is very thin, dense and com-

pact.

Robusta

It is grown between 200/600 m

Spicy aroma.

Caffeine between 1.8 ~ 4%

Arabica

It is grown between 900/2000 m

Rich aroma.

Caffeine between 0.9 ~ 1.7%

Robusta

This variety is woody, bitter, full-

bodied and spicy, with little aroma.

Its cream is more frothy and grey.

Robusta

It is grown between 200/600 m

Spicy aroma.

Caffeine between 1.8 ~ 4%

Arabica

It is grown between 900/2000 m

Rich aroma.

Caffeine between 0.9 ~ 1.7%

No variety of coffee can make an ideal

Espresso on its own.

The perfect Espresso has a top layer

of cream 2-3 mm thick, a nut brown to

dark brown colour, with reddish tinges

and light streaks, a harmonious avour,

a strong, balanced aroma and a sweet,

long-lasting aftertaste.

It has a strong aroma with notes of o-

wers, fruits, toast and chocolate. These

sensations can last just a moment or can

persist for a few minutes in your mouth.

The taste is round and well structured.

The acid and bitter perceptions are well

balanced whereas there is little or no as-

tringency.

The ideal parameters to obtain this type

of coffee are:

7 ± 0,5 g. of ground coee.

25 seconds to brew 30 ml.

88 / 92°C when brewing and 80°C in the cup.

8 /10 bar pressure during extraction.

Even Arabica blends often contain a

small amount of Robusta, which is ne-

cessary to enhance the cream and add

aroma and body to the espresso.

Blends made for coffee bars usually

contain 20% Robusta but in southern

Italy, where they prefer a stronger taste,

the percentage can reach 40-50%. At

the end of the day, it’s just a matter of

taste…Experiment until you nd the

blend you like best!

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