Oster 3296 - How to Prepare Espresso and Cappuccino at Home; The Coffee; The Grind; Before Brewing Your First Carafe of Espresso

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HOW TO
PREPARE QUALITY ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO AT HOME
THE COFFEE
The coffee should be freshly ground, dark roasted variety. You may want to try a French or
Italian roast. Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for 7 – 8 days, provided it is stored
in an air-tight container, in a cool, dark area. Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer.
Whole beans are recommended, to be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an air-tight
container will keep up to 4 weeks before they begin to lose their flavor.
T
HE GRIND
This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice. The coffee must be of
a fine grind.
• The correct grind should look like salt.
• If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even under pressure.
This grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers.
• If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing
a full-flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder or Burr Mill for uniform consistency in your espresso grind.
Oval shaped coffee grinders are not recommended because the grind is not consistent. The
burr method of grinding ensures a more precise, even grind.
B
EFORE BREWING
YOUR
FIRST
CARAFE OF
ESPRESSO
Please refer to Page 5 for Diagram of Parts.
1. Turn the control knob to the “OFF” position and make sure that the appliance is unplugged
from the electrical outlet.
2. First remove and then wash the carafe, lid, filter and brew basket in a mixture of mild deter-
gent and water. Rinse each thoroughly and replace into the machine. See “How to Brew
Espresso” below for instructions on removal and replacement of filter and brew basket.
3. To clean the inside of the machine, follow steps for “How to Brew Espresso” below,
using water only. Do not immerse the appliance in water or attempt to reach any
internal parts of the machine.
HOW
T
O B
REW E
SPRESSO
1. Turn the control knob to the “OFF” position.
2. Fill the glass carafe with cold water to the designated marking for the desired number of
servings of espresso or cappuccino. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water reservoir.
The following chart describes how much water to use for the desired amount of servings.
N
OTE
:
One ser
ving or shot of espr
esso equals 2 ounces.