DeLonghi EC 140 Series - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATING YOUR ESPRESSO MAKER (continued)
PREPARINGTHE ESPRESSO MAKER FOR USE
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FIGURE 3
First make sure that the filter is inside the filter holder.
To prepare just 1 cup of espresso, fill the filter with 1
even measuring spoon of ground espresso
(approximately 7 grams).
To prepare 2 cups (12 grams) of espresso, fill the filter
with 2 even measuring spoons of ground espresso.
Fill the filter in small doses to avoid spilling the
espresso.
Distribute the ground espresso uniformly and press it
lightly with the tamper. (Figure 3) NOTE; Pressing
the coffee is very important in order to prepare the perfect espresso.
However, if you press too hard, the espresso will come out slowly and
the crema will be a dark color. If you press too lightly,
the espresso will come out too fast and the crema will
be a very light color.
Remove any excess ground espresso from around the
edges of the filter.
Attach the filter holder (with ground espresso) to the
machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with
the handle towards the left. (Figure 4)
Push upwards and at the same time turn the handle as
far right as possible. NOTE: It does not matter if the
handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as
long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.
Place the pre-warmed cup (see Hints for Great Tasting Espresso
section of this manual) on the removable spill tray. Ensure that the cup
is lined up with the dispensing hole on the filter holder.
FIGURE 4
PREPARING ESPRESSO
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Switch ON the machine by pushing the ON/OFF
switch. The ON/OFF light will illuminate indicating that
the machine is powered ON. NOTE: A few drops of
water may escape from the boiler nozzle. This is
perfectly normal.
Be sure that the pre-warmed cup is positioned
correctly underneath the filter holder. When the OK
indicator light illuminates press the water deliver
switch.
When the desired quantity of espresso is obtained (generally 20-30
seconds), turn the water delivery switch OFF.
Wait a few seconds before detaching the filter holder by turning the
handle from right to left. CAUTION: To avoid spraying, never detach
the filter holder while the machine is still brewing espresso.