APPARTAMENTO
3. It is important to leave the portafilter
hooked in the unit head when not in
use. The portafilter must remain heated
for an optimal brew process. It will also
prevent the seal inside the unit head
from drying out prematurely.
6.1 Coffee preparation
1. Choose the portafilter for the preparation
of one or two cups in a single dispensing
(fig._6.3).
fig_6.3
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2. Fill with ground coffee and press
(fig._6.4), removing any coffee residues
on the edge of the filter
fig_6.4
3. Hook the portafilter to the dispensing unit
and place the cup(s) under the coffee
dispensing spout.
fig_6.2
4. Start dispensing by raising the cof-
fee dispensing control lever. To stop
dispensing, lower the lever again. On
the TCA model, the LED flashes white
during the dispensing phase and returns
to steady when dispensing is finished
(fig._6.5).
fig_6.5