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Instruction Manual for flair espresso models including: PRO3, PRO3 Espresso Maker, Espresso Maker, Maker
Lower the Lever: Target the Espresso Zone You’re Seconds Away FROM HANDCRAFTED ESPRESSO Brewing Your First Espresso Shot Separate Your Brew Head
Flair PRO 3 | Manual Espresso Maker | Home Espresso
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DocumentDocumentYOUR ESPRESSO, HANDLED PRO 3 Introduction Welcome to the wonderful world of home espresso, with the Flair PRO 3. As a company, Flair Espresso first started as a Kickstarter project aimed at offering a simple, affordable home lever espresso maker, and has continued to grow into a full catalogue of thoughtful espresso-centric products. We pride ourselves on our continued expansion, fueled by innovation and the desire to make espresso accessible for all. We are so happy you're here, and can't wait to get you started brewing delicious shots for yourself and your loved ones. But, before we dive in, we wanted to mention a few things: To get a good espresso extraction, you'll need to use freshly roasted beans, and to grind them with an espresso capable burr grinder. More information can be found on our website via the QR codes. We feel video brewing guides are the best way to learn. Finally, we are here to support your espresso journey. If you encounter any questions or challenges, please reach out to our world-class customer service team. We are always available to help however possible. VIDEO BREWING TUTORIAL: The Best Way To Learn Is By Watching Parts, bits & goodies for Brewing great Espresso Main Items Included In Your PRO 3 1 1 Main Post & Lever 2 Base 3 Piston with Pressure Gauge 4 Thin-walled PRO Brew Cylinder w/ Stainless Steel Plunger (inside cylinder) 5 Stainless Steel Dispersion Screen 6 Bottomless Portafilter 7 Stainless Steel Tamper 8 Dosing Cup 2 9 Funnel 10 Stainless Steel Drip Tray 11 Stainless Steel Spout 12 Articulating Shot Mirror 13 Silicone Preheat Funnel 14 Carrying Case (not shown) 3 7 4 8 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 SET-UP FASTER THAN YOU CAN SAY Espresso Putting Your Frame Together in Two Steps Video Tutorials: https://flairespresso.com/flair-pro3-tutorials/ Contact Flair: https://flairespresso.com/contact/ 1 Your Flair Post and Base must be 2 Add your shot mirror to the circular assembled using the included bolt. Lower magnetic coin on the left side of the base. the post into base and screw bolt into the Insert your Stainless Steel Drip Tray onto threads. Tighten with included hex key. the base...then you're ready to go! Being IN The Espresso Zone Using And Understanding Your Pressure Gauge Right in the Espresso Zone Congrats, you're brewing espresso! Your shot should last roughly 35-45 seconds in the Espresso Zone for a full extraction. If you're brewing for less than the above, grind finer. If your extraction is very slow, consider using coarser grounds. Below the Espresso Zone If you can't reach the Espresso Zone - with either portafilter - you can either grind more fine, or increase the amount of force on the lever. If increased force doesn't work, you'll have to grind more finely. Above the Espresso Zone If you're above the espresso zone, you're either pressing too hard, or your grounds are too fine. Use coarser grounds or less force on the lever. Slowly ease off the lever if you hit the STOP! BREW TIME DANGER! STOP & DISCARD GROUNDS HOW to Dial-in your shot using your gauge Easy Changes for Better Espresso 1-5 BAR More Than 45 Seconds More Force on the Lever PRESSURE 6-9 BAR Grind More Coarse 10-12 BAR >12 BAR Grind More Coarse 35-45 Seconds Grind More Fine Proper Espresso Extraction Grind More Coarse Less Than 35 Grind More Seconds Fine Grind More Fine Less Force on the Lever You're Seconds Away FROM HANDCRAFTED ESPRESSO Brewing Your First Espresso Shot 1) 2) 3) 4) 1 Separate Your Brew Head Separate into four parts: 1) Piston 2) Brew Cylinder with Plunger 3) Screen 4) Portafilter. 2 Ensure Plunger is at Top of Cylinder Use the dosing cup to slide the plunger to the top of the brew cylinder. 3 Prepare your Freshly Roasted Beans Grind 15-17 grams of beans with a burr grinder and add to portafilter. 4 Tamp Lightly on a Level Surface Using the tamper, compress the grounds evenly. 5 Add Dispersion Screen to Portafilter Add the portafilter to the PRO 3 frame and place the screen on top. 6 Add Brew Cylinder to Portafilter Press your cylinder onto the portafilter. No preheat required. 7 Fill Cylinder with Boiled Water Fill your PRO 3 cylinder through the plunger with just boiled water. 8 Insert Pressure Gauge Add pressure gauge to top of plunger. Rotate gauge up for best viewing. 9 Lower the Lever: Target the Espresso Zone Target a 30-40 second extraction in the espresso zone. WARNING: 1 Never Release Lever Abruptly! Boiling Water May SPRAY! 2 If Lever Is Extremely Hard To Lower, Coffee Grounds Are Too Fine (see previous page) Sparkling Espresso, Day after Day Cleaning Your PRO 3 Follow the steps below. Cleaning your Flair PRO 3 should be done with water only. No soap is needed as it can affect your espresso's taste. Never put your PRO 3 parts in the dishwasher. Grip Here 1 Slowly lift lever and remove assembled Brew Head from the PRO frame, gripping the silicone where indicated above. 2 Remove the gauge stem and pour any excess water into the sink. Then pull portafilter and cylinder apart by gripping silicone. 3 Remove screen and knock grounds out into a trash can, or dig grounds out with a blunt utensil. 4 Reset the plunger using the dosing cup. Place cylinder over dosing cup and press down. 5 Rinse all brewing parts with water from the tap. Leave to dry before reassembling. not all grinders are created equal Ensuring Proper Grinding for Perfect Espresso One of the most common challenges new Flair-istas experience is a lack of pressure while brewing. This is almost always due to coffee grounds that were not ground fine enough with an espresso capable burr grinder. Blade grinders and pre-ground coffee will almost never provide good results with your PRO 3. If you're having trouble, please reach out to our customer service team who can advise if you will need a grinder upgrade! Some Like IT HOT! Optional Preheating for Light Roasted Coffee Your PRO 3 comes with a Preheat Funnel, which fits into your kettle. If you'd like to preheat your cylinder, to ensure a higher temperature extraction, add the Preheat Funnel to your kettle before heating your brew water. Then, place the cylinder in the funnel and leave it as your water heats. Remove the cylinder carefully when done and add to your prepared portafilter. Then add your brew water and brew! CAUTION: The cylinder will be hot and should be removed with a towel. Flair's World-class customer service is a snap away Troubleshoot Your PRO 3 Reach Us Directly: https://flairespresso.com/contact/ #espressohandled 28 Hammond Street, Suite B Irvine, CA, 92618 USA © Intact Idea, All Rights Reserved Flair is a trademark of Intact Idea, LLC Designed in California Made in China