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SLAYER STEAM X USER MANUAL
Prepare Espresso
Slayer Steam X utilizes a classic “9-bar” extraction method to produce espresso in a
system with custom gicleurs and precision screens. Brew actuators allow for three (3)
positions: “off”, “dose 1”, and “dose 2”. A manual mode is also available.
The following steps represent a good starting point when first using Slayer Steam X to
prepare espresso.
INCLUDED PARTS
• Portafilter
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
• Soft, clean towel
• Espresso grinder
• Large portafilter scale
See complete list on page #9.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the portafilter from the grouphead and wipe the basket with a dry towel.
2. Set the grinder to a degree of coarseness suitable for brewing espresso, a fine
powder without clumps.
3. Grind and dose 18-21 grams of coffee into the portafilter.
4. Tamp until the top of the tamper base is level with the rim of the portafilter
basket, leaving approximately 1 centimeter of empty space above the puck.
5. Set aside the portafilter while you flush the grouphead, then wipe the grouphead
until dry and lock the portafilter into the grouphead.
6. Position a shot glass directly under the portafilter.
The hole pattern on the drain tray indicates a location that is centered
under the portafilter.
7. Move the brew actuator to one of the “on” positions, “Dose 1” or “Dose 2”.
8. Allow the espresso to brew until the preferred extraction has been achieved
(when blonding occurs, when the desired beverage yield has dispensed, or
when the desired brew time has elapsed), then move the actuator to the “off”
position.
9. Remove the portafilter from the grouphead and discard the puck, then wipe the
portafilter with a towel to remove grounds and oil.
10. Flush the grouphead to purge grounds and oil, then return the portafilter to the
grouphead.
Protip: Enable the automatic grouphead flush to clean the brew group
after each extraction To enable this feature see page #30.
Off
Dose A
Dose B
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