Espresso, the manual's way

Warm up and brew (the manual)

The manual's routine.

1. Switch on with the portafilter in the group, so it warms up.
2. Wait for the coffee temperature lamp to stop flashing: about 1.5 minutes.
3. Run some water through the group with the coffee switch. The manual says this clears residue and settles the temperature.
4. Fill the basket so it is three-quarters full once tamped firmly, and wipe the grounds off the rim.
5. Lock the portafilter in, turning from left to right, with firm pressure at the end.
6. Put the cup on the grid and push the coffee switch up or down. The dose stops itself; the gauge should show 9 to 12 bar.

Coffee keeps dripping for a few seconds after the dose ends. A sloppy puck straight after the shot is normal, says the manual.

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