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While the machine is extracting espresso, the arrow on the left side
of the gauge will read approximately 135 PSI. On the front panel
there are two lights: green and amber. The green light indicates that
the machine is “On” while the amber light indicates when the
heating element is operating. The amber light will go “On” while the
machine is “On” regardless of whether it is in use or not.
I. Pourover Espresso Machine and Steamers
All ASTRA machines are available in a pourover model. The water
reservoir cover is located on top of the machines. Lift the cover and
fill with water. Check the water container periodically to make sure
there is plenty of water and ensure that the suction tube inside the
reservoir is ALWAYS below the water level. (An empty water
container can cause component damage inside the machine and
the machine will fail to operate.)
Do NOT use distilled water and do NOT overfill the water container.
Water can be added at any time during operation and it is NOT
necessary to turn the machine off. The operation of these machines
are identical to the respective Automatic and Semi-Automatic
ASTRA machines.