Villaware NDVLEM1000 - Manual (Page 4)

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Quick Start
Center Control Knob
Press the center of the knob
to power unit ON and OFF.
Brew Mode
This function is to brew espresso.
Press this function to initiate
brew pre-heat (light on brew
mode will pulse).
When light stays solid, turn
control knob to Brew Start to
brew espresso, then turn back
to center to stop.
Froth Mode
This function is to froth milk.
Press this function to initiate
froth pre-heat (light on froth
mode will pulse).
When light stays solid, turn
control knob to Froth Start to
froth milk, then turn back to
center to stop.
Prepare:
Remove all packaging materials and any
promotional labels or stickers from your
Espresso Maker. Be sure all parts (listed under
Features) of your new appliance have been
included before discarding any packaging
materials. you may want to keep the box and
packing materials for use at a later date Before
using your VillaWare® Espresso Maker for the
first time, remove any dust from shipping by
wiping the base, cover, and controls with a
damp cloth.
Before brewing your first espresso
Please refer to Page 3 for the Features.
1 Turn the knob to the OFF position (center
position) and make sure it is unplugged
from the electrical outlet.
2 First remove and then wash the water
reservoir, lid, filter holder and filter cups
in a mixture of mild detergent and water.
Rinse each thoroughly and place them back
into the unit. Refer to the instructions on
“how to Brew Espresso” before removing
the filter and filter holder.
3 To clean the inside of the appliance, follow
steps listed on “how to Brew Espresso”
using water only. Do not immerse the
appliance in water or attempt to reach any
of its internal parts.
iMPortant: To prime the pump before the
initial brew, run steam cycle for 30 seconds
following the steps below:
1 Ensure that the control knob switch is in the
OFF position, then press the center of the
control knob to turn on unit.
2 Press the froth function button. Froth light
ring will pulse.
3 After the froth light becomes solid, place
a cup under the frothing tube and turn
the control knob clockwise to the froth
position.
4 After 30 seconds, turn the control knob
counter-clockwise to the OFF position.
5 Begin the brew espresso process.
Coffee Tips
The coffee should be freshly ground espresso.
Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for
7–8 days, provided it is stored in an airtight
container and in a cool, dark area. Do not
store in a refrigerator or freezer. Whole beans
are recommended to be ground just before
use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight
container will keep up to 4 weeks before
they begin to lose their flavor.
Bean Grinding Tips
This is a vital step in the espresso-making
process and takes practice. The coffee must
be of a fine grind.
• The correct grind should look like salt.
• If the grind is too fine, the water will not
flow through the coffee even if under
pressure. These grinds look like powder and
feel like flour when rubbed between fingers.
• If the grind is too coarse, the water flows
through the coffee too fast, preventing a
full-flavored extraction.
• Be sure to use a quality grinder for uniform
consistency.
Hint:
We recommend a conical burr
grinder for grinding the beans.
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Before Use: Functions: how To:
Brew Espresso
PREPARATION
Gather the following prior to brewing:
1 Fine espresso ground coffee
2 Tap water (or, preferably, your favorite
filtered water)
3 Teaspoon
4 your favorite cups/demitasses
NOTE: The top of the Espresso Maker is a
warming zone for your cups. Any time the
unit is on, the warming zone will be warm.
Next
5 Make sure the knob is in the OFF position.
6 Fill the reservoir with water. you may
either use bottled water or a pitcher to fill
it up, or remove it from the unit and then
fill it up under the tap. Fill the reservoir
with the desired amount of water
ensuring it ranges within the “MIN” and
“MAx” markings on the tank.
Never use warm or hot water to fill the
water reservoir.
If you have removed the reservoir from
the unit to fill up with water, please make
sure to place it back flush against the back
of the Espresso Maker.
It is important to place the black plastic
tabs on the back of the water reservoir
firmly into the
tab slots on
the back of
the Espresso
Maker. This
will ensure
proper fit of
the water
reservoir and
proper water flow into the pump.
7 Close the water reservoir lid.