Kenmore KKCMEMT - Page 9

OPERATING YOUR MACHINE
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OPERATING YOUR MACHINE
STEP 1
Hold the portalter under the group head with
the handle aligned below the the unlock marking.
STEP 2
Lift the portalter up into the group head, tting
the locking tabs into the corresponding notches.
STEP3
Push the handle rmly to the right until it is
aligned below the lock marking and the porta-
lter is secure.
INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER
Wipe any excess grinds from the edge of the lter basket with a dry cloth to ensure a proper seal
and load the portalter onto the group head.
PULLING A SHOT
You're nally ready to pull a shot of espresso! Position your heat-safe cup or cups below the porta-
lter spout and press the or shot selector button that matches the size of your lter
basket to start brewing.
You will hear pumping sounds as your machine starts to run hot water through the group head.
After 4-7 seconds, espresso will begin to ow into your cup(s). The espresso should start as a rich,
medium-dark brown liquid and nish with a thick, golden-brown mousse-like crema. The ow
should be slow but regular, like warm honey, and should stop automatically after 25-35 seconds.
Wait a few seconds for the last few drops of espresso to be released and then enjoy!
CLEANING THE PORTAFILTER
Emptying and rinsing the portalter after each shot will save you time in the long run and help
keep your machine working at its best. Immediately after brewing, discard the espresso puck in
your knock box or garbage and rinse the portalter and lter baskets under hot water.
CUSTOM SHOT VOLUME & MEMORY
You can change the volume and avor prole of your espresso by varying the extraction time. A
shorter pull produces an intensely avored shot with sweet notes and a smaller volume called a
"ristretto," while a longer pull results in a larger volume shot with a milder avor called a "lungo."
To make a ristretto or lungo with your Kenmore espresso machine, dose and tamp your grounds
as before and load the portalter into the group head. Press and hold the or shot
selector button to extract the shot and release when the espresso reaches your desired volume
(to a maximum of 60 seconds). When you release the button, your machine will beep once to
indicate that the time has been recorded. It will automatically extract the same amount each time
you press that button until you clear the memory.
To clear the memory, unplug the machine and plug it in again but do not press the power button.
Press and hold the and buttons together for 3 seconds. The machine will beep 3 times
and the , , and lights will ash white 6 times and then turn o, indicating that
the default settings have been restored.