La Marzocco strada ep Operating Manual - page 16
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In normal operating conditions, the coffee
boiler pressure transducer, while brewing,
can read anywhere from 0-12 bar when
brewing.
The steam boiler pressure is visible
through a pressure gauge placed inside
the machine, behind the control and the
1st group.
When the steam boiler reaches operating
temperature, the light on the Tea dispense
button will switch on.
3) Brewing after first installation
Once the first installation procedures are
finished, before proceeding with brewing
coffee, hot water and steam, please follow
these steps:
• Engage the portafilters by inserting
them into each group, brew water through
each group for at least two minutes.
• Being careful to avoid burns, turn on
each steam wand for at least one minute.
• Turn on the hot water valve for the
time necessary to allow the following
quantities of water to be brewed:
- At least 1 liter for a 1/2 group machine
- At least 2 liters for a 3 group machine
4) Installing the portafilters
Install the portafilter(s) by inserting them
into the group and rotate the handle
from left to right. When the portafilters
are inserted properly, you can move the
electronic
Brew Paddle Lever
to start the
flow of water through the portafilter. You
should allow hot water to pass through
the empty portafilter(s) for a few seconds
each time, in order to pre-heat the
portafilter.
Note: It is important to leave the
portafilters installed in the espresso
machine when not in use. The portafilter
must remain heated for the brew process
to function correctly.
5) Brewing coffee
It is now possible to remove one of the
portafilters to make an espresso beverage
through the manipulation of the pressure
to your taste.
The Strada Electronic Paddle is an
formidable appliance for making espresso
beverage that could develop extraction
water pressure from 0 to 12 bar as you go.
Press down on the ground coffee with
the supplied tamper and install the filter
holder to the bottom of the group.
Move the paddle to begin the brewing
process. As soon as you start to turn
the lever placed on top of the group the
magnetic drive gear pump will pushing
water into the portafilter.
By turning the lever of the Electronic
GR1
GR2
GR3
Filter Basket
Porta Filter
O-ring Gasket
Double Spout