Dualit DCM2 User Manual
11
THE ESPRESSO SHOT
The basis of all the coffee drinks is the espresso shot.
Align the filter holder (5)
with the open lock symbol,
insert, then rotate 45
with the open lock symbol,
insert, then rotate 45
0
to the
closed lock symbol.
Place 1 or 2 warmed cups
or a mug under the nozzles
of the filter holder. Make
sure your cups are directly
under both nozzles.
or a mug under the nozzles
of the filter holder. Make
sure your cups are directly
under both nozzles.
To extract your espresso,
turn the control knob (3)
anti-clockwise to the cup
symbol. You will hear the
pump operating.
turn the control knob (3)
anti-clockwise to the cup
symbol. You will hear the
pump operating.
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2
3
CUPS OR MUG
ATTACH HOLDER
TURN ON
The espresso will flow out of
the filter nozzles. This may
take a few seconds. The
temperature light (11) may
cycle on / off; this is normal.
the filter nozzles. This may
take a few seconds. The
temperature light (11) may
cycle on / off; this is normal.
When the cup has been
filled to the desired level
(about 15-20 seconds for an
espresso) turn the control
knob to the ‘off’ position.
filled to the desired level
(about 15-20 seconds for an
espresso) turn the control
knob to the ‘off’ position.
Remove the filter holder.
knock out the grounds over a
bin. Rinse the filter under
running water to remove any
coffee grounds. Use the filter
pin to unblock if required.
knock out the grounds over a
bin. Rinse the filter under
running water to remove any
coffee grounds. Use the filter
pin to unblock if required.
4
5
6
TURN OFF
ExTRACTION
CLEAN FILTER
10
USING GROUND COFFEE
Ground coffee only has a three-day shelf-life, so grind only what you need. Use a medium
grind suitable for espresso machines too fine might block you filter.
grind suitable for espresso machines too fine might block you filter.
Freshly grind your beans
using setting 3-5 on the
Dualit coffee grinder or use
a pre-ground coffee suitable
for espresso machines.
using setting 3-5 on the
Dualit coffee grinder or use
a pre-ground coffee suitable
for espresso machines.
Select the appropriate sized
cup filter (16-17) depending
on whether you are making
one espresso, a double or
two singles. Make sure it’s dry.
cup filter (16-17) depending
on whether you are making
one espresso, a double or
two singles. Make sure it’s dry.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Some very small coffee
grounds can block the cup
filters. To prolong the life of
your machine use the enclosed
filter papers with each serving.
Some very small coffee
grounds can block the cup
filters. To prolong the life of
your machine use the enclosed
filter papers with each serving.
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2
3
THE FILTER
THE COFFEE
fILTER PAPER
With the other end of the
measuring spoon, ‘tamp’ the
coffee grounds LIghTLY.
Tamping too hard, will stop water
flowing through the ground coffee.
measuring spoon, ‘tamp’ the
coffee grounds LIghTLY.
Tamping too hard, will stop water
flowing through the ground coffee.
Wipe the edge of the cup
filter clean. If you don’t, a
water tight seal will not form
and water or coffee will leak
from the brewhead (4).
filter clean. If you don’t, a
water tight seal will not form
and water or coffee will leak
from the brewhead (4).
6
WIPE
LOCK
Using the measuring spoon
(18), measure out one level
spoon per serving into the
cup filter. Use 2 level spoons
if using the 2 cup filter.
(18), measure out one level
spoon per serving into the
cup filter. Use 2 level spoons
if using the 2 cup filter.
4
7 GRAM DOSE
TAMP
5
COFFEE