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Espresso, the manual's way

Brew a coffee (the manual)

The manual's steps.

Switch on and wait: about 6:30 minutes for espresso, 15 minutes for steam. It is ready when the set temperature shows.
Keep the portafilter in the group while it heats, or warm a cold one with a flush and dry it.
Use the 1-spout portafilter and 1-cup basket for one cup, the 2-spout and 2-cup basket for two. Dose to the mark inside the basket.
Tamp evenly at about 20 kg. ECM suggests a 58.4 mm tamper.
Lock the portafilter in, put the cup under, and lift the lever fully. The display counts the seconds.
Lower the lever fully when you have the volume. ECM's guide: about 25 to 30 ml for a single in 23 to 25 seconds.