Slayer Steam LP - Prepare Espresso

SLAYER STEAM LP USER MANUAL V1.1 | JUNE 2019 28
PREPARE ESPRESSO
Slayer Steam LP utilizes a variable extraction method to produce
espresso in a system with custom gicleurs, precision screens and tunable
volumetrics.
The following steps represent a good starting point when first using Slayer
Steam LP to prepare espresso.
INCLUDED PARTS
• Portafilter
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
• Soft, clean towel
• Espresso grinder
• Espresso tamper
• Large portafilter scale
• Drain tray scale
See complete list on page 9
PROCEDURE
The following steps represent a good starting point when first using Slayer
Steam to prepare espresso.
1. Remove the portafilter from the group head 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 coee 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 group head and lock the
portafilter into the group head.
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. Press the Manual Mode button and Move the paddle to Position 1
(if pre-infusion is desired) or to Position 2 to begin a classic “9-bar”
extraction.
8. Allow the espresso to brew until the preferred extraction has been
achieved (when the desired beverage yield has dispensed, or when the
desired brew time has elapsed), then depress the button o if using
Manual.
If using volumetric settings, verify results with a scale and
calibrate grind size, water volume and temperature accordingly.
9. Pressing the Manual Mode button again will give you the option to
save the shot profile, copy to all groups as well as calibrate the Shot
Weights.
See the section on Machine Calibrations on pg. 30 for more
details on Shot Weight calibration
10. Remove the portafilter from the group head and discard the puck, then
wipe the portafilter with a towel to remove grounds and oil.
11. Flush the group head to purge grounds and oil, then return the
portafilter to the group head.
PROTIP: To enable an Auto Flush feature turn to pg. 26.