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    2 English T able of Contents Espresso Machine Safety ....................................................2 Important Safeguards ........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ......................................................3 Model 5KES100 .................................................................4 Esp[...]

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    3 English IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid[...]

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    4 English Model 5KES100 O/I Power Switch Press once to turn the espresso machine on, press again to turn off. When on, the dual boilers begin heating and the “” and “ ” buttons will function. Po wer-On (I) Indicator When the espresso machine is on, the indicator light will be illuminated. Espresso ( ) Button Press the “ ” button to acti[...]

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    5 English Espresso Machine F eatures Brew Head Commercial-size brew head is chrome-plated brass for exceptional durability and brew temperature stability . Brewing boiler is bolted directly to group head, so brew group heats quickly and thoroughly . F rothing Arm & Nozzle Dispense steam or hot water through the frothing arm. Arm pivots horizont[...]

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    6 English Preparing the Espresso Machine for Use Attach the Cup Rail Align the three rail posts with the holes on top of the espresso machine. Then press the rail posts firmly into the holes. Remove and W ash the Water T ank 1. Lift the tank slightly , then remove by pulling the bottom of the tank from the espresso machine. 2. Wash the tank in hot,[...]

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    7 English Preparing the Espresso Machine for Use 7. Press the “ ” Button – it is not necessary to wait for the boiler to heat. This activates the water pump and fills the brewing boiler with water . After a few seconds, water will flow from the brew head. When the cup is full, press the “ ” Button again to stop the water pump. The brewing[...]

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    8 English Brewing Espresso When the espresso boiler temperature gauge needle climbs into the “ ” zone, the espresso machine is ready to brew . 7. Remove the filter holder from the brew head by moving the handle to the left. Place one level measure of ground coffee (or a paper coffee pod) in the small filter basket, or two measures of ground cof[...]

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    9 English F rothing and Steaming Milk F rothing and steaming milk requires a bit of practice, but you’ll be surprised how quickly your skills will develop. The Artisan™ Espresso Machine gives you all the tools you need: a stainless steel jug shaped especially for frothing, a frothing arm that adjusts horizontally and vertically for a comfortabl[...]

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    10 English Dispensing Hot W ater Hot water can also be dispensed from the frothing arm. This provides a convenient way to make Americanos, tea, or hot chocolate. Filling a demitasse with hot water is also a great way to warm it before brewing espresso. NOTE: Always dispense hot water into an empty container – dispensing into a cup or jug containi[...]

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    11 English Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Shower Screen Once every 75 to 100 cups of espresso, the shower screen should be removed from the brew head to clean thoroughly . 1. Using a short screwdriver , remove the screw at the center of the shower screen by turning it counter - clockwise. Once the screw is free, the shower screen should drop from t[...]

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    12 English Overextraction and Underextraction Brewing great espresso takes an understanding of what actually winds up in the cup when coffee is exposed to water . Roughly 30% of a roasted coffee bean is made of water soluble compounds. 20% of those compounds dissolve fairly easily , while the remaining 10% take a little more work – which is a goo[...]

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    13 English Espresso Brewing T echnique Brewing T emperature W ater temperature and temperature consistency have a direct impact on the flavor of espresso. Great espresso comes from brewing at an optimum temperature, ideally between 90º–96º C. Modern boilers and thermostats excel at producing and maintaining the right temperature, but there is a[...]

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    14 English Espresso Brewing T echnique Ta mping T amping compresses the coffee into a level disc that provides uniform resistance to the high-pressure brew water . Properly leveled and tamped coffee will produce an even extraction of coffee compounds – and great espresso. Coffee that is tamped too softly will be deformed by the brew water , resul[...]

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    15 English Espresso Brewing T echnique T roubleshooting Espresso as it Brews As it pours, if your espresso… …has more of a cinnamon color , instead of being deep brown: •m ake sure your brew group and boilers are fully heated • use a less acidic blend of coffee …is whitish with thin brown streaks: • review your tamping technique – the[...]

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    16 English Household KitchenAid ® Espresso Machine W arranty Length of W arranty: Europe, Australia and New Zealand: T wo year Full W arranty from date of purchase. Other: One Y ear Full Warranty from date of purchase. KitchenAid Will P ay For: Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be[...]