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lar attention to the quantity of ground coffee in the filter ((C3) or
(C4)) (see instructions in section "4.1 Step 1 - Grinding").
Proceed as described in section "The "perfect dose"".
4. MAKING COFFEE
4.1 Step 1 - Grinding
1. Put coffee beans in the container (A3) (fig. 9). It is best to
grind only a quantity of beans sufficient for immediate use,
so that the coffee will always be fresh.
2. The default grinding setting is 5 (medium ground). If this is
too fine or too coarse, adjust the level according to personal
taste and the type of coffee used (adjust only when the cof-
fee mill is in operation (fig. 10).
Please note: A grinding level between 3 and 6 is recommended
for most coffees. Selecting level 1 or 2, the beans will be ground
very fine. This kind of setting is suitable only for very special coffee
(light roast) or when the quality of the ground coffee is less than
ideal, and attributable to worn burrs (grinding too coarse).
3. Place one of the coffee filters (C3) or (C4) in the filter holder
(C1). Press (B5) to select preparation of 1 or 2 cups.
This also doubles the quantity of espresso delivered.
4. Set the quantity by adjusting the dial (B4), starting from
the minimum position (fig. 11).
The first time you use it, leave the dial in the Min. position. In
the beginning, it is normal to make a few attempts before find-
ing the optimal setting. We suggest you start with the default
values, then modify them if necessary following the suggestions
in section "Adjusting the quantity of ground coffee in the filter".
5. Attach the dosing and tamping guide (C2) to the filter hold-
er: 1 press; 2 rotate to lock (fig. 12).
6. Insert the filter holder in the coffee mill outlet (A13) (fig.
13).
7. Press the filter holder until you hear a "click" (fig. 14), then
release. Grinding starts and stops automatically.
Please note: To manually stop grinding, just press the filter
holder again (until you hear a click).
Adjusting the quantity of ground coffee in the filter
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Different varieties of coffee bean give different results when
ground: consequently, the initial adjustment of the dosage re-
quires special care.
This illustration shows how to regulate the dosage, based on the
roast colour: this should be taken as a general guide, given that
in practice, the final adjustment can vary according to the com-
position of the beans.
1. Set the quantity (to the raised mark inside the coffee filter),
starting from the minimum position. The numbers on the
dial are a handy reference to note down once the quantity
in the filter is ideal. The numbers do not correspond to the
coffee mill settings, measurement units (g/oz) or grinding
time.
2. Looking at the roast colour of your particular beans, turn
the dial slowly to find the right adjustment.
4.2 Step 2 - Tamping
1. After grinding, remove the filter holder (fig. 15).
2. Tap the dosing and tamping guide (C2) to level the ground
coffee.
3. (Certain models only): rest the filter holder in the housing
on the pressing mat (C12) (fig. 16).
4. Press the coffee using the presser (C11) (fig. 17).
5. Remove the dosing and tamping guide by turning it anti-
clockwise and pulling upwards (fig. 18), and check that the
quantity is correct (see "The "perfect dose"").
6. Attach the filter holder to the coffee outlet (A10) (fig. 19).
Please note: Coffee left on the edges of the filter after pressing
does not in any way compromise the quality of the brewing and
therefore the end result.
The "perfect dose"
• The perfect quantity corresponds to the raised line inside
the coffee filters;
• Make sure the coffee is at the right level after tamping. It
might be necessary to adjust the level a few times using the
dial (B4) before the ideal dosage is achieved.
• If the coffee is extracted too strongly or too weakly even
at the ideal dosage, this can be corrected by grinding
the beans more finely or more coarsely (see "4.1 Step 1 -
Grinding"). To correct over-extraction (coffee released too
slowly), select a coarser setting. To correct under-extraction
(coffee released too quickly), select a finer setting.
Extra
4.3 Step 3 - Brewing
grinding
1. Select the temperature (fig. 20) (see "Coffee preparation
range
temperature").
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The "perfect
dose"