Alex Espresso Machine
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Diagrams ...................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................3
First Time Set Up – Reservoir Mode .......................................................................................................................3
First Time Set Up – Plumbed In Mode ....................................................................................................................5
Before Each Use .......................................................................................................................................................6
Normal Operation .....................................................................................................................................................7
Reservoir ....................................................................................................................................................................7
Audible Alert ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Pressure Gauges ........................................................................................................................................................8
Pump ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Switches .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Drain Kit ......................................................................................................................................................................9
PID Controller ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Temperature ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Advanced Settings And Modes ............................................................................................................................... 10
Brewing Espresso ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Quantity of Ground Coffee ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Tamping ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
The Grind ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Consistency ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Cooling Flushes ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning Tip ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Steaming Milk – Basics ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Milk........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Milk Temperature ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Frothing Pitcher ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Amount of Milk ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Stretching the milk ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Texturizing the milk .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Steaming Milk - Technique ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Helpful Tips and Information .................................................................................................................................... 14
Hot Water Wand Operation ................................................................................................................................... 14
Regular Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 15
Backflushing ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Plain water backflushing .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Backflushing with espresso machine cleaner .......................................................................................................... 15
Removing The Outer Shell ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting Pump (Brew) Pressure ................................................................................................................................ 16
Group Gasket And Shower Screen Replacement ................................................................................................... 17
Gasket and Screen Removal ................................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning The Group ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Gasket And Screen Installation ............................................................................................................................... 18
Descaling ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 20
No Steam From Steam Wand ................................................................................................................................. 20
No Water From Hot Water Wand ............................................................................................................................ 21
Not Heating .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
PID Display Is Turned Off ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Steam Is Continually Discharged Into The Drip Tray .............................................................................................. 22
Steam Gauge Shows Full Pressure But Drops To Zero When Steam Knob Is Opened ........................................ 22
Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All ........................................................................................................ 23
Espresso Coming Out Too Fast .............................................................................................................................. 23
Leaking Around Portafilter When Brewing .............................................................................................................. 23
PID Alarm Codes ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
We Are Here To Help ............................................................................................................................................. 24
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