Philips PSA3218/01 - 2. Switching on the machine for the first time; Making coffee; Setting the grinder; Choosing the filter basket

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The removed yellow sealing strip does not need to be reinstalled; you may discard it.
For best coffee quality, we suggest to frequently change water in the water tank.
2. Switching on the machine for the first time
1 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
2 Make sure the hot water/steam knob is in the off position (Fig. 10).
3 Press the On/Off button (Fig. 11) to switch on the machine.
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On/Off and Espresso buttons will light up.
4 Ensure that the steam wand is aligned with the hole of the drip tray (Fig. 12).
5 Press the Espresso button (Fig. 13) to flush.
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Hot water will begin to flow out of the brewing head and the steam wand.
6 After the water stops dispensing, the On/Off button starts blinking and the machine will heat
up.
During the flushing the hot water/steam wand, portafilter may become hot. To avoid the
risk of burns, let them cool down first.
Making coffee
Setting the grinder
The coarseness of ground coffee significantly influences brewing dynamics, like the pressure and
flow rate, and ultimately, the flavor of espresso.
This machine offers 15 coarseness levels (1-15). The lower the grind setting, the finer the coffee
beans are ground and the stronger the coffee.
Adjustments may be needed for different beans with varying roast degrees, impacting the amount
of ground coffee produced.
For Espresso/Americano grinder levels 1-4 are recommended. For longer coffee recipes (e.g. Lungo)
levels 5-10 are best (Fig. 5).
Choosing the filter basket
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Basket single/double cup dual wall:
The supplied basket single/double cup dual walls (Fig. 14) allow you to brew an espresso with
crema even when using the machine for the first time, and facilitate achieving the optimal pressure
range.
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Basket single/double cup single wall:
The supplied basket single/double cup single walls (Fig. 15) are like those used in professional bar
machines and require manual skills and experience. Allow for greater customization of your coffee,
resulting in improved extraction, taste and consistency once you find the right setup.
Grinding beans
1 Select a single or dual wall filter and install it into the portafilter.