If the grind is too coarse the water will flow
through the coffee too quickly. This will result in
an under-extracted coffee lacking in flavour and
without the thick créma on the top layer of coffee.
The right measurement
A single espresso is made with
1
/
4
ounce or 7g of
coffee. A level measure of the tamp/spoon is the
correct amount of coffee for a single espresso and
2 level measures for a double espresso. It is
important to use the correct filter for the amount
of coffee.
Tamping correctly
Level the desired amount of coffee by gently
tapping the side of the filter holder before
pressing down firmly with the tamping end of the
measuring spoon.
When packing for a double espresso it is important
only to tamp after the second measure. Tamping
between measures will create a layer in the coffee
that can impede full extraction.
PURGE THE GROUP HEAD
Before inserting the filter holder, run some water
through the group head. It will ensure that your
machine has a last minute ‘clean through’ and
stabilises the temperature prior to extracting.
NOTE: Make sure to wipe off any excess coffee
from the rim of the filter to ensure a proper seal is
achieved under the group head.
BREWING YOUR ESPRESSO
The most common mistake in brewing is to over
extract from your ground coffee. This results in a
bitter beverage with visibly bleached crèma.
Crèma is the caramel coloured layer that floats on
top of the coffee following extraction.
NOTE: The taste of your coffee will, of course,
depend on personal preference and on many other
factors such as the type of coffee bean used, the
coarseness or fineness of the grind and the
tamping pressure (pressed down). We recommend
experimenting by varying these factors to achieve
the coffee taste of your preference.
The optimally harmonised
interaction of coffee
and machine is a vital
prerequisite for absolutely
first-class results.
The SOLIS ESPRESSO MASTER meets the highest
standards and guarantees a consistently perfect
coffee quality. And to ensure that the results
you get are always outstanding, please keep the
following few points in mind:
Using coffee portions («pads» or «pods»)
• Please do not use
«hard» portions. These
products are also known as
«E.S.E.-pads».
Comprehensive tests have shown that soft
portions such as the
«cremino espresso cialda»
by Chicco d’Oro are especially suited to use
with this machine. Make sure these portions are
inserted into the 1-cup filter with the cambered
side facing down. These portions can be
ordered at www.solis-mail.ch, or by telephone:
0848 804 884 or fax: 0848 804 890 (available
in Switzerland only). Order No. 992.09
(24 portions) or 992.30 (100 portions).
• Coffee portions may only be used together
with the 1-cup filter. Never use the 2-cup filter!
• Press the coffee portion firmly into the 1-cup
filter and tighten the filter holder well (all the
way to the stop).
Using ground coffee beans
• Coffee residue can collect in the filter inserts.
They have to be kept clean in order to ensure
optimum flow. Therefore: please clean the
inserts as described in section
«Care and
cleaning».
Decalcifying the machine
• The calcium contained in the water settles in
the machine and, as well as reducing the service
life of the machine, affects the quality of your
coffee. We hence advise you to decalcify your
machine at regular intervals. For details please
refer to section
«Care and cleaning».
Do you need help?
• The SOLIS ESPRESSO MASTER is extremely
reliable. It will delight you with superb results,
day in and day out, provided it is used
and cared for appropriately. If you should
nevertheless have a question regarding machine
operation, please phone us (044 874 64 14;
for customers in Switzerland only). We will be
delighted to help you!
