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PROPERTIES OF YOUR NEW ESPRESSO MACHINE
This chapter provides an overview on the functions and features of your new Design
Espresso Advanced Barista.
Feature Useful for …
Removable water tank
Simply take the water tank out for filling and cleaning. The valve at the bottom of
the water tank will open and close automatically. Thus, no water will run out when
removing and re-inserting the water tank.
15 Bar pressure pump Provides the required pressure for the espresso extraction and for texturing milk.
Portafilter with 2 spouts
Due to the 2 spouts of the portafilter, 2 cups can be filled simultaneously.
• Filling 2 cups: place 1 cup under each spout.
• Filling 1 cup: simply centre your cup under the portafilter.
Different filter baskets
The appliance comes with various filter baskets for different applications.
• 1 cup filter basket for approx. 30 ml espresso (single) or mild coffee.
• 2 cups filter basket for a double shot or strong coffee.
• POD filter basket for coffee pads.
Automatic pre-infusion
Before starting the extraction, the group head moistens the coffee powder under
reduced pressure. This will prepare the coffee powder for getting the full flavour
during extraction.
Automatic extraction function
extraction via the espresso
buttons for 1 cup or 2 cups.
As soon as the pre-program-
med amount is given off,
operation is stopped auto-
matically.
You start the extraction via the espresso buttons for 1 cup or 2 cups. As soon as
the pre-programmed amount is given off, operation is stopped automatically
Programmable extraction
volume
You can change the pre-programmed volumes of single or double espresso extrac-
tions, adapting these settings to your liking. The appliance keeps your new settings
in memory—even after any cut-out of the power supply. There is no need to keep
the appliance life.
TIP: With elongated extraction times, increasing amounts of bitter components of
the coffee powder will be extracted. Therefore, it is better to select an extraction
volume that will lead to an extraction time below 40 seconds. If required, use the
hot water function for getting the desired volume (see: ‘Operation / Hot Water’).
Feature Useful for …
Steam wand functions
Via this feature, steam and hot water may be given off.
• use the steam function for texturing milk (see: ‘Operation / Texturing Milk’).
• the hot water function may be used for diluting your espresso for a Long
Black (normal coffee), for preparing various hot drinks (e.g. tea, cocoa, hot
chocolate), and for pre-heating your cups and the portafilter (see: ‘Operation
/ Hot Water’).
Adjustable and automatically
controlled grinder
For your perfect espresso, you can freshly grind whole coffee beans just before
extraction via the integrated grinder. The grind size can be adapted to your require-
ments by turning the grind size dial to the desired position.
The correct amount is measured out via the appliance and met reliably with each
grinding action. The coffee powder is filled directly into the filter basket.
Programmable amount for
grinding
You can adapt the pre-programmed amount of coffee powder that is given off the
grinder for 1 espresso or 2 espressi separately. Your settings are kept in memory
permanently, even when cutting out the power supply.
Automatic shut-off
Switches off the machine automatically, when the machine is idle for max. 30
minutes.
SELECTING THE FILTER BASKET
Filter baskets for 3 different applications are provided. Select the appropriate filter
basket according to the usage. This will help getting the optimum results.
The double-wall filter baskets are designed for slowing down the water flow rate
during brewing, thus extracting your espresso at the correct pressure and leading to
a rich, golden crema. The filter baskets are suited for freshly ground coffee powder
as well as for pre-ground vacuum packed espresso coffee powder. However, it is
better anyway to grind whole coffee beans directly before extraction via the integra-
ted grinder of the machine.
The plain filter baskets provide the whole range of variations derived from any com-
binations of amount, tamping pressure, and grind size. Use this type of filter basket,
when you are experienced. This type of filter basket is not suited for pre-ground cof-
fee powder.
• 1 Cup filter basket: Fill this one with 6-8g coffee powder and use it for a single
espresso extraction (optimum extraction volume: approx. 30 ml). You should use
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