Conair CC-10 Specifications download pdf (Page 4)

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Quest for the

Perfect Cup of Espresso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features and Benefits, Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparing Your Espresso Machine

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Programming Your Espresso Machine . . . . . 6

Guide to the Perfect Espresso . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guide to Milk Texturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Hot Water Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new

Cuisinart

Espresso Maker! You’re only minutes

away from experiencing the rich, flavourful

espresso found in the world’s best cafés, right

in your own home. Please take a few moments

to discover the features of your new espresso

maker, including the double-shot option, and

be sure to enjoy every espresso, cappuccino

and latte to come!

Better Coffee, Better Crema!

As the experts in coffee-making, Cuisinart uses

a double-wall filter to produce ultra high water

pressure. Higher pressure leaves some excess

water in the espresso grounds following

extraction, which helps to produce better

coffee, better crema!

THE QUEST FOR

THE PERFECT CUP

OF ESPRESSO

It is generally agreed that there are four basic

elements critical to the perfect cup:

ement 1: Water

When brewing espresso, make sure the water

flows through the filter at the correct pace.

The water flow can be adjusted by varying

the pressure with which the coffee is tamped

(pressed down) in the filter or by altering the

grind of the coffee. If the speed of the water

flow is too slow, the coffee will be over-

extracted and will be very dark and bitter, with

a spotted and uneven crema (froth) on the top.

If the speed of the water flow is too fast, the

coffee will be under-extracted and the supreme

flavour will not develop. The coffee will be

diluted and there will be an inadequate amount

of crema on the top.

ement 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the

flavour should be from the coffee. To achieve

the same great quality of coffee you receive at

a café, you need to use the same quality

beans. If you choose to grind your own beans,

buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a

two-week supply at a time for maximum

freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its

flavour degrades very quickly. If it is not

practical to buy smaller supplies, we

recommend you separate larger amounts of

beans and store them in airtight containers in a

cool, dry area. They should not be kept for

longer than 1 month as flavour will diminish.

Do not refrigerate or freeze coffee beans

ement 3: Grind

The grind of the coffee is critical for proper

flavour extraction. If using a pre-ground coffee,

be sure to purchase an espresso grind that is

specifically for espresso/cappuccino machines.

If the grind is too fine, over extraction and

bitterness will occur with a spotted and uneven

crema on the top. If the grind is too coarse, the

water will pass through too rapidly and

there will be an inadequate amount of

crema on the top of the espresso.

ement 4: Tamping the Coffee Grounds

If you choose to use ground espresso instead

of pods, tamping the coffee is a very important

part of the coffee making process. Use the

scoop supplied to fill the filter basket, then using

the tamping tool (flat end of the measuring

scoop), tamp (press down) down the grounds

with moderate pressure. Add more coffee and

tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level.

Do not overfill the filter basket. The ground

coffee should be tamped with moderate

pressure. If the coffee is not tamped securely,

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