KitchenAid 5KES2102 - English; Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY
Important safeguards ..................................................................................................................................6
Electrical equipment waste disposal ...........................................................................................................7
Electrical requirements ...............................................................................................................................7
PARTS AND FEATURES
Espresso Machine parts ..............................................................................................................................8
Espresso Machine features .........................................................................................................................8
PREPARING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE FOR USE
Attaching the cup rail ..................................................................................................................................9
Removing and washing the water tank ......................................................................................................9
Filling and rinsing the boilers ....................................................................................................................10
USING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Brewing espresso ......................................................................................................................................11
Frothing and steaming milk .......................................................................................................................12
Preparing cappuccino................................................................................................................................13
Dispensing hot water ................................................................................................................................13
CARE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning the Espresso Machine .....................................................................................................13
Cleaning the frothing arm and nozzle ......................................................................................................13
Cleaning the housing and accessories ......................................................................................................14
Cleaning the shower screen .....................................................................................................................14
Priming after long periods of non-use ......................................................................................................14
Descaling ...................................................................................................................................................15
Winter storage care for your KitchenAid Espresso Machine ...................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS ..........................................................................................................16
BEFORE BREWING: THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT ESPRESSO
Fresh coffee beans ....................................................................................................................................16
Great tasting water ...................................................................................................................................16
The right grind – and grinder ...................................................................................................................16
ESPRESSO BREWING TECHNIQUES
Brewing temperature ...............................................................................................................................17
Grinding ....................................................................................................................................................17
Dosing .......................................................................................................................................................17
Leveling .....................................................................................................................................................17
Tamping .....................................................................................................................................................17
Volume ......................................................................................................................................................18
Extraction rate ..........................................................................................................................................18
The golden crema .....................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting espresso as it brews ......................................................................................................18
WARRANTY AND SERVICE ......................................................................................................................19
ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
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