Espresso
Action Small Appliance Inc.
Location
14603 NE 20th Street, Suite # 3
Bellevue, WA
98007
United States
Phone:
(425) 643-9806
47° 35' 42.1836" N, 122° 10' 4.6884" W
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EN670.B
PUMP ESPRESSO MAKER
Manual PDF:
Appliance Sales and Service
Location
840 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA
94107
United States
Phone:
(415) 777-5144
37° 46' 52.5288" N, 122° 24' 7.7868" W
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Water is leaking excessively from the filter holder. What’s the problem?
The filter holder is not properly inserted into the brew head. Also, check to make sure that coffee grounds have been cleaned from the rim of the filter holder.
What is the difference between pump and steam units?
Steam-driven machines boil water to create hot water, steam and pressure. The steam in the boiler is used to build pressure for the extraction of flavor from the grind. In pump-driven machines, the pump creates a minimum and consistent pressure of about nine bars. The water in the pump machines does not have to boil to make pressure for pushing the water through the grinds.
I’m having difficulties creating a nice, rich froth. What's the problem?
You should use skim or low-fat milk that is cold. Check the steam nozzle and/or intake hole to see if it is clogged. Clean away any dried milk to allow steam to flow freely. With our automatic frothing systems simply push the clean button on the container.
How do I make froth and what type of milk should I use?
Skim milk works best because it has very little fat. With our manual frothers you pour 1/3 cup of milk into a pitcher so the milk can aerate. The pitcher should be made of metal. With our automatic frothing systems you just simply pour milk directly into the container and slide onto the front of the machine.
What is cappuccino?
A cup of cappuccino is actually espresso topped with hot, frothy milk.
My espresso has little or no “crema.” What's wrong?
The coffee may have been ground too coarsely or the grounds may not have been pressed with a tamper. Also check to make sure that the coffee is not old or stale.
What's the brown foam on top of an espresso?
The light brown foam that floats on top of an espresso is known, in Italian, as the “crema.” Distinguished by its caramel color, the “crema” is the essence of authentic espresso. The crema carries a variety of flavors that comprise the coffee bean. The presence of “crema” means the espresso is fresh and perfectly prepared. It is a natural froth produced by the pump pressure.
