If
you’ve ever watched espresso being made in a bustling café in Italy,
you know that there is an art, as well as a science, to preparing the
perfect cup. Practice does make perfect, but there’s an advantage in
owning a Magnifica espresso maker. It’s so easy to use, and so consistent
in producing perfect espresso, you’ll look positively professional.
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After a few seconds, a little water will release from the frother.
When the cup is 1/3 full, turn the steam knob half a turn clockwise
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Remove the water tank and fill it with water. Replace the water tank and make sure the power cord is plugged into the outlet.
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Wait for the
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lights to stop flashing. When the lights are flashing, the machine is still pre-heating. The Magnifica will automatically perform a rinse cycle and a little hot water will release from the coffee spouts and collect in the drip tray. play video (8 sec.)
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Step 3:
Once the
and lights
illuminate steadily, the Magnifica has reached the ideal temperature for making
espresso/coffee and is now ready for use.
Step 4:
Fill the bean container with coffee beans.
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Adjust the right-hand knob (Flavor Dial) to set the desired taste of the espresso/coffee. Adjust the left-hand knob (Quantity Dial) to set the quantity of espresso/coffee.
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Place one cup under the coffee spouts to make one espresso/coffee (or 2 cups to make 2 espresso/coffees). Note: If using a small cup, make sure to adjust the spout for that height.
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If you are using coffee beans, press the
button to make one cup of espresso/coffee or the button to make 2 espresso/coffees. If you are using pre-ground espresso/coffee, first press the
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The Magnifica will now grind the beans, run a short pre-brewing cycle and then complete the delivery. Once the desired quantity is reached, the Magnifica will automatically stop delivering the espresso/coffee and will then discharge the coffee grounds into the used coffee container.
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After a few seconds, when both the green
and indicator
lights are steadily illuminated,
another espresso/coffee can be made. If you are using pre-ground espresso/coffee, add one more measure of pre-ground coffee and press the button to make another espresso/coffee. To switch the Magnifica off, press the
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Step 10:
Note: Before switching off, the Magnifica automatically runs a rinse cycle, and a little hot water releases from the coffee spouts and collects in the drip tray. If the Magnifica is not switched off manually, 3 hours after the last operation it will automatically shut itself off for safety.
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