User Manual

8
EXTRACTING ESPRESSO
Insert the Portalter into the Group Head &
lock into position. Turn the Control Dial to the
‘Espresso’ position. After a few seconds, coffee
will begin to brew into the cup.
When sufcient coffee has owed into the
cup, turn the Control Dial to ‘Standby’. Sage
®
recommends approx. 30 sec of extraction.
NOTE
For optimal avour when using a 1 CUP
lter, you should extract approx. 30ml.
When using a 2 CUP lter, you should
extract approx. 60ml.
NOTE
If machine is run continuously for
30 minutes, allow machine to cool for
5 minutes before each use.
WARNING
The metal parts of the portalter
will be very hot.
EXTRACTION GUIDE
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
TOO
COARSE
TOO FINE
OPTIMUM
TOO LITTLE
INCREASE DOSE
& USE RAZOR
TO TRIM
TOO MUCH
USE RAZOR
TO TRIM
15-20KG
OVER
35 SEC
15-20KG
UNDER
20 SEC
15-20KG
8-11g (1 CUP)
16-19g (2 CUP)
25-30 SEC
OVER EXTRACTED
BITTER • ASTRINGENT
BALANCED
GRIND DOSE TAMP SHOT TIME
UNDER EXTRACTED
UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR