Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machine - Breville

PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - "NON-PRESSURIZED" SINGLE WALL FILTERS
PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - "NON-PRESSURIZED" SINGLE WALL FILTERS
STEP 3 - PREPARING THE SINGLE
WALL FILTER
• Place the single or double shot Single
Wall Filter into the portafi lter. When
brewing into a larger mug, always use
the double shot fi lter and only extract
2oz. If you require a larger serving,
add the hot water fi rst and then extract
the espresso.
• Preheat the portafi lter by placing
underneath the group head. Rinse with
hot water from the group head by
holding down the double shot button on
the front, right hand side of the machine.
Dry the portafi lter thoroughly before use.
Unlike the Dual Wall Filters, the Single Wall
Filters have no markings on the underside
of the fi lter (refer to page 8).
• Use 1 level measure of ground espresso
coffee for the 1 shot fi lter and 2 level
measures for the 2 shot fi lter.
Refer to ‘Espresso Making Tips’, page 31.
STEP 4 - GRIND SIZE & AMOUNT
When selecting the grind size it should be
fi ne but not too fi ne or powdery. The grind
will effect the rate at which the water fl ows
through the ground espresso in the fi lter
and therefore the taste of the espresso.
If the grind is too fi ne (looks like powder
and feels like fl our when rubbed between
fi ngers), the water will not fl ow through
the ground espresso even when under
pressure. The resulting espresso will be
over extracted, too dark and bitter, with
a mottled and uneven crema on top.
If the grind is too coarse the water will fl ow
through the ground espresso too quickly.
This will result in an under-extracted
espresso lacking in fl avor and without the
thick crema on the top.
STEP 5 - TAMPING THE GROUND
ESPRESSO
• Distribute the ground espresso
coffee evenly in the fi lter and press
down lightly with the tamping end of the
measuring spoon.
Refer to ‘Espresso Making Tips’, page 31
• Clean any excess ground espresso
coffee from the rim of the portafi lter to
ensure a proper fi t into the group head.
STEP 6 - PRIMING THE GROUP HEAD
• Before placing the portafi lter into position,
it is recommended to run a short fl ow of
water through the group head.
• Place a container or empty cup under
the group head.
• With the portafi lter removed, prime
the group head by pressing and holding
down the single or double cup button
for approximately 5 seconds.
Refer to ‘Manual Espresso’, page 24.
A pumping noise will be heard during
this operation, and water will run through
the group head.
STEP 7 - INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER
Place the portafi lter underneath the group
head so that the handle is aligned with
the insert graphic. Insert the portafi lter
holder up into the group head and rotate
the handle to the right until resistance is
felt, this will be at an approximate 90°
angle to the machine.
When grinding for a Single Wall Filter using
a fi ner espresso grind, you will need to
increase the grind amount to ensure the
fi lter is correctly fi lled.
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