- Espresso maker with 15 bars of pressure for perfect coffee drinks. MC Cubic Feet: 1.2.
- Brews 1 to 2 cups from either ground espresso or pods.
- 53-ounce removable reservoir; porta-filter holder; cup-warming plate.
- Steam nozzle; frothing cup; removable drip tray; tamping tool included.
- Note : Please check user manual ( Pages 2 and 3), trouble shooting document and Video for set up and trouble shooting steps for the usage and set up instructions for usage of the product..
Imagine a cup of your favorite espresso, cappuccino or latte -
hot, rich, fresh and flavorful- anytime you want it. The
stainless steel Cuisinart Espresso Maker is the real thing and
looks like the professional it is. Make espresso in your own
kitchen, then use the stainless steam nozzle and frothing cup to
turn it into cappuccino or latte. You can even heat the cups on
the warming plate on top-just like the pros! 15 bars of pressure
guarantee perfect results!
From the Manufacturer
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The Cuisinart EM-100 Espresso Maker
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The Cuisinart EM-100 espresso maker Cuisinart lets you prepare
gourmet quality espresso at home! With a system that allows you
to pre-select serving size, 15 bars of pressure for maximum
flavor and the option of using ground espresso or pods, you're in
control. A separate steam function and stainless steel nozzle
make it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos and smooth lattes.
With a removable drip tray and cover, and a filter holder with a
locking mechanism clean up is quick and easy.
The Quest for a Perfect Espresso
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It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements
critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1: WATER
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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 taped in the filter
or by altering the grind of coffee. If the speed of the water is
slow the coffee will be over extracted and will be very dark and
bitter, with a spotted and uneven creme (froth) on the top. If
the speed of the water flow is too fast, the coffee will be
under-extracted and the supreme flavor will not develop. The
coffee will be diluted and there will be an inadequate a of
crème on the top.
Element 2: COFFEE
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While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should
be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee
you receive at a cafe, 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 flavor degrades
very quickly. If it is not practical to buy smaller supplies, we
recommend you separate larger as of beans and store them in
airtight containers in a cool, dry area. They should not be kept
for longer than 1 month as flavor will diminish. Do not
refrigerate or freeze coffee beans.
Element 3: GRIND
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The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor 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 top. If the grind is too
coarse, the water will pass through too rapidly and there will be
an inadequate a of crema on the top of the espresso.
Element 4: TAMPING THE COFFEE GROUNDS
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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, tamp 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, there is a chance the water will flow through the
coffee to rapidly and the coffee will be under-extracted. Note:
if the coffee is tamped too firmly, the water will flow through
the coffee too slowly and the coffee will be over-extracted.
The combination coffee scoop/tamping tool.
Features and Benefits
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Cup warming plate. Multi-function knob. * Water reservoir lid
* Removable 53-ounce water reservoir
* Large cup warming plate
* 15-bar pump
* Heating light: Will illuminate indicating that espresso machine
is adjusting the temperature of the heating system.
* Steam/Hot water knob: To use the hot water function, the
Steam/Hot Water Knob must be turned the 'double drip' setting.
* Function knob: Three settings - steam, hot water, make coffee.
* Portafilter holder: Can be used with ground or pod espresso.
Has two positions, lock and unlock, for ease of cleaning.
* Brew head: For easy fit of the portafilter holder.
* Commercial steam wand: Use to steam milk for cappuccinos and
lattes.
* Removable drip tray: Removable drip tray with grate.
* Cleaning pins: Used to clean any excess milk that gets stuck
inside the steam wand or any coffee particles that get stuck
inside the filter basket.
* Stainless frothing pitcher: Used for steaming milk for
cappuccinos and lattes.
* Measuring scoop/tamping tool: Use one side as a coffee scoop
and the other to compact the coffee grounds in the filter basket
prior to brewing.
* Filter baskets: Use the one cup filter for a single espresso
and the two cup filter basket for the double espresso, and the
pod filter basket for espresso pods.
Guide to the Perfect Espresso
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* You may want to preheat the cups by filling them with hot
water; this will help preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the
cups aside.
* Select the appropriate filter basket and insert it in the
portafilter handle.
* Using the measuring scoop place finely ground coffee in the
filter basket holder. Use one scoop for one cup and two scoops
for two cups, or place espresso pod into filter basket holder.
* Rest the portafilter handle with the filter basket in position
on the countertop. Using the tamping tool, apply moderate packing
pressure. Add more coffee and tamp again if necessary to bring
coffee to level.
* Brush any excess grounds form around the edge of the filter
basket.
* Secure the portafilter holder onto the brew head.
* Check to see if the espresso machine is ready for use. Remember
that if the heating light is on, the espresso machine is still
adjusting the temperature of the heating system. Turn the
function knob clockwise to the picture of the cup espresso
setting to start the pour and turn it back to the off position to
stop.
* Check the espresso pour and serve immediately.
Milk steaming wand.
Guide to Milk Texturing
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Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two
things: it heats the milk and mixes air with the milk to form a
creamy texture. As with learning to make an espresso, perfecting
the art of milk texturing takes time and practice. Easy to follow
steps are outlined in the Instruction Booklet.
Using the Hot Water Function
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When using the hot water function make sure that the steam/hot
water knob is in the double drip hot water setting.
Place the cup or container under the steam/hot water nozzle and
turn the function knob to the steam/hot water setting. Once you
have dispensed the required a, stop the hot water by turning
the function knob to the off position. Remove the cup or
container and swing the steam/hot water wand over the drip tray
to catch any drips of water.