Cuisinart EM 100 EM-100 Manual - Page 7

Steam/Hot Water When the espresso machine is switched on, use the steam/hot water knob to select either the steam or hot water function. A. If you want to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes, you must turn the steam/hot water knob to the steam setting. The red heating light will illuminate, indicating that the espresso machine is adjusting the temperature of the heating system. B. If you want to use the hot water function, turn the steam/hot water knob to the hot water setting. Once the espresso machine is heated to the correct temperature, the red heating light will go out. To start machine, simply turn the function knob counter-clockwise to the steam/hot water setting and turn it back to the off position to stop. guide to THE PERFECT ESPRESSO 1. You may want to preheat the cups by filling them with hot water; this will help preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the cups aside. 2. Select the appropriate filter basket and insert it into portafilter handle (11). 11 TIP: Use the one-cup filter basket for a single espresso and the two-cup filter basket for a double espresso and pod filter for an espresso pod. 3. Using the measuring scoop, place finely ground coffee in 12 the filter basket holder (12). Use one scoop for one cup or two scoops for two cups, or place espresso pod into filter basket holder. 13 4. Rest the portafilter handle with the filter basket in position on the countertop. Using the tamping tool, apply moderate packing pressure (13). Add more coffee and tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level. 14 5. Brush any excess coffee grounds from around the edge of the filter basket (14). IMPORTANT: Be sure not to overfill the filter basket with 15 coffee. TIP: Make sure the tamping tool is dry so that wet coffee grinds do not stick to it. 6. Secure the portafilter 16 holder onto the brew head (15-16). NOTE: Check to see that the espresso machine is ready for use. Remember that if the heating light is on, the espresso machine is still adjusting the temperature of the heating system. 7.Turn the function knob 17 clockwise to the espresso setting to start the pour and turn it back to the off position to stop (17). 8. Check the espresso pour. The ideal pour is dark and caramel with reddish reflections. 9. Serve espresso immediately.