KitchenAid Espresso Machine
Product Overview
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For Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Care refer to the Owner’s Manual and/or online Product Guide.
Quick Start Guide
- Install water filter and fill Water Tank.
TIP: Soak water filter for 5 minutes before inserting into the water filter holder. - Fill the Bean Hopper.
- Turn on the machine.
NOTE: If the hot water mode button light blinks, refer to the QR code or the Owner’s Manual and/or online Product Guide for Priming Pump Instructions.
- Select desired Filter Basket and insert into the Portafilter.
Filter Basket Selection Table:
- Insert Portafilter into portafilter holder under the grinder.
- Slide the knob to adjust the grind size.
- Select the coffee dose and grind amount to match the Filter Basket.
- Press the grind start button to grind coffee to the pre-selected dose amount.
- Remove Portafilter and apply even pressure to tamp coffee to the marked line inside the Filter Basket.
- Insert the Portafilter into the group head and rotate to lock.
- Select Espresso mode, personalise temperature, and dose.
- Press the brew start button to pull the selected Espresso shot.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation, make sure the grind amount knob indicator is aligned with the graphic dots. If the knob is positioned between settings, it will not operate.
Espresso Shot Guide
Ideal Espresso
The pressure should read anywhere within the espresso range for an ideal espresso.
What to Look for
Tips for Tamping
- Tamp the coffee grounds with firm and even pressure.
- Use a flat surface and the marking in Filter Basket to ensure grounds are evenly levelled.
TIP: Always use freshly ground coffee.
Espresso Shot Guide
Personalising Your Drink
Documents / Resources
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KitchenAid Espresso Machine [pdf] User Guide Espresso Machine, Machine |