Beko CEP5152 Owners Manual - Page 14

5 Preparing 5.1 Preparing Espresso 5.1.1 Selecting the Coffee Grind This is an important step in the espresso making process as the finely ground coffee must have uniform consistency. •• The correct grind should look like salt. •• If the grind is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee and cause too much pressure to build up in the machine. These grinds look like powder and feel like flour when rubbed between fingers. •• If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too quickly, preventing a full-flavored extraction. Tip! Be sure to use a quality burr grinder for uniform consistency. Blade coffee grinders are not recommended for espresso brewing because the grind is not as consistent. •• If you are experiencing problems with taste (bitter, sour, under extracted, etc.) adjust the grind size of the coffee and/or switch the brand or roast of whole bean coffee. 5.1.2 Preparing the Machine for Brewing 1. Make sure the indicator light is illuminated solid blue and the Control Knob (5) is in the " " position. 2. Make sure there is water in the water tank (3) and your cup(s) are prewarmed as described in earlier chapters. 3. Make sure the drip tray (9) and drip tray grid (8) are placed correctly on the unit. 5.1.3 Filling and Inserting the Portafilter 1. Select from the two sieves (14-15) that come with your machine depending on the amount of cups you wish to prepare (1 or 2 cups). 2. Place the sieve in the portafilter (7) and ensure it sits level. 3. Fill the selected sieve with fresh, finely ground coffee. Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the portafilter (7). This will assure proper fit under the brew head (6). 4. Tamp or compress coffee using the flat side of the coffee scoop/tamper (13). Do not overfill the sieve. This might cause clogging or overflow. 5. Position portafilter (7) underneath the brew head (6) and align the portafilter to "INSERT" while pushing the portafilter up. Turn the portafilter firmly to the right towards "LOCK" until it feels tight. 5.1.4 Brewing Espresso C If you are planning to make cappuccino, please refer to the next section "Making Cappuccino" after reading "Brewing Espresso." 1. After you prepare the machine and ground coffee as described in the previous sections you are ready to start brewing your espresso. 2. Place 1 or 2 small cups under the portafilter (7). For brewing two cups at a time, you can place the cups under the portafilter ensuring each one of them is directly under one of the two spouts. 3. Once the indicator light in the center of the Control Knob (5) illuminates solid blue, the machine is heated to the proper temperature. Rotate the Control Knob to the left towards the "Cup icon", to start brewing. The pump is audible for a short moment as the grounds are preinfused with water. Then, after a short pause, the espresso will begin to flow into the cup(s). 4. When the cup is filled to the desired level, turn the Control Knob (7) back to the " " position. Keep cup(s) under the spouts for an additional few seconds to be sure all of the espresso has dripped out. 14 / EN Manual Espresso Machine / User Manual