WELCOME TO YOUR SEMI AUTOMATIC ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH BURR GRINDER

Here's a quick guide:

• Single Wall (1 Shot): 10-12g - use for freshly ground whole beans
• Single Wall (2 Shot): 18-20g - use for freshly ground whole beans
• Double Wall (1 Shot): 10-12g - use for pre-ground coffee, novice users
• Double Wall (2 Shot): 18-20g - use for pre-ground coffee, novice users

PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative. In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is capable of constantly monitoring the water temperature and making small adjustments to keep it at the set temperature.

Without a PID controller, an espresso machine works a lot like a thermostat. Once the temperature drops to a certain threshold, the water will heat back up to the set temperature. This makes fluctuations in water temperature much more constant. A PID ensures temperatures in an espresso machine are consistent. With greater consistency in temperature comes greater overall consistency in the quality of the espresso, from texture to taste.

Microfoam is the silky smooth milk foam with small, uniform bubbles that we associate with many espresso-based drinks. Here's how to froth milk:

• Start with cold milk and a cold pitcher (jug)
• Purge your steam wand to get rid of any residual water or build-up
• Fill the pitcher to 1cm below the start of the spout
• Submerge the tip of the steam wand just below the surface of the milk and froth until the milk almost doubles in volume. This step is called “aerating” or “stretching”.
• Make sure the tip of the wand is near the surface of the milk, because it needs to draw air from the milk’s surface to produce the froth.
• Once the milk has doubled in volume, lower the steam wand into the milk, tilting the pitcher to obtain a vortex in the milk, until the pitcher is almost too hot to hold. This step is called “texturing”.
• Gently swirl the milk in the pitcher and tap against the counter to release any bubbles.
• When foamed, the milk is ready to pour.
• Remember to purge and clean the steam wand once finished!

Our Espresso Machines come with programmable features. Here's how to program them…

To change pre-programmed water temperature

• Toggle the Mode Button to select Espresso, press and hold for 3 seconds.The indicator lights will show the default factory setting or previous saved setting (see Indicator light chart for reference).Toggle the Mode Button between Low-Mid-High to select desired temperature.To save your selection, press the Start/Cancel button or wait for 10 seconds.

To change pre-programmed water hardness

• Toggle the Mode Button to Water, press and hold for 3 seconds. The indicator lights will show the default factory setting or previous saved setting (see Indicator light chart for reference).Toggle the Mode Button between Low-Mid-High to select desired water hardness. To save your selection, press Start/Cancel button or wait for 10 seconds.

To change pre-programmed Espresso Volume for 1 / 2 shots

• Toggle the Mode Button to select Espresso. Select the dose you desire to programme (1 or 2). Press and hold the Start/Cancel Button until the desired espresso amount is reached in your cup. While programming your selected dose, the Dose and the Start/Cancel button lights will blink. These lights will stop blinking when programming is complete.

To change pre-programmed Water Volume for 1 / 2 shots

• Toggle the Mode Button to select Water. Select the dose you desire to programme (1 or 2). Press and hold the Start/Cancel Button until the desired water amount is reached in your cup. While programming your selected dose, the Dose and the Start/Cancel Button light will blink. These lights will stop blinking when programming is complete.