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Posted by bobíssimo! on 2005-06-18 14:55:28 Post Subject: help with salton ex20 espresso machine
I too inherited this model from and with my wife. I do not have an instruction manual, but I have managed to figure a few things out. I still have questions about it, which is what lead me here.
There are two switches at the bottom that are not labeled. It seems like I can't use the espresso maker without turning on the coffee pot burner, so I just leave the coffee pot on the kitchen counter when I just want to make espresso.
To make espresso, I fill the espresso pot with tap water, and pour the water into steamer well (on the right), then tighten the cap. Make sure the milk steamer pipe is closed too. I fill the filter/strainer thing with ground coffee, set it in its little holder with the handle, and then attach it to the espresso maker by fitting it with the slots, and twisting hard to the right. I put the lid on the espresso pot, and slide the pot underneath the ground coffee holder, and then I flip both switches so they are lit (or plug it in with the switches already in place, since I never make regular coffee anymore).
About ten minutes and some strange gurgling sounds later, I have a tiny little pot full of espresso shots! I steamed milk once, but I think I need something else to put the milk in, because it splattered all over the place. To do that, I simply set the steamer pipe in some milk (use a tall container or something with a splash guard) and unscrewed the knob above it. I believe it starts to work immediately after the espresso is made.
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Posted by bobíssimo! on 2005-06-18 14:55:28 Post Subject: help with salton ex20 espresso machine
I too inherited this model from and with my wife. I do not have an instruction manual, but I have managed to figure a few things out. I still have questions about it, which is what lead me here.
There are two switches at the bottom that are not labeled. It seems like I can't use the espresso maker without turning on the coffee pot burner, so I just leave the coffee pot on the kitchen counter when I just want to make espresso.
To make espresso, I fill the espresso pot with tap water, and pour the water into steamer well (on the right), then tighten the cap. Make sure the milk steamer pipe is closed too. I fill the filter/strainer thing with ground coffee, set it in its little holder with the handle, and then attach it to the espresso maker by fitting it with the slots, and twisting hard to the right. I put the lid on the espresso pot, and slide the pot underneath the ground coffee holder, and then I flip both switches so they are lit (or plug it in with the switches already in place, since I never make regular coffee anymore).
About ten minutes and some strange gurgling sounds later, I have a tiny little pot full of espresso shots! I steamed milk once, but I think I need something else to put the milk in, because it splattered all over the place. To do that, I simply set the steamer pipe in some milk (use a tall container or something with a splash guard) and unscrewed the knob above it. I believe it starts to work immediately after the espresso is made.
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Posted by GCS on 2005-06-09 22:16:50 Post Subject:
If you are giving away free coffee, set it up so that you can give away sample sizes to online customers. Ship the samples to a big online coffee manufacturer (search gourmet coffee on Google for a big one), then have the company send the 2oz sample (or however big) with all of their orders.
The company wins since their customers get something extra with little extra work and they will probably add your product to their page (advertising it as one of their new hot prodcts) You win because of the extra exposure is directly to the customers that you want to hit, coffee fanatics that will tell their friends.
My suggestion is try CoffeeAM.com
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Posted by GCS on 2005-06-09 22:16:50 Post Subject:
If you are giving away free coffee, set it up so that you can give away sample sizes to online customers. Ship the samples to a big online coffee manufacturer (search gourmet coffee on Google for a big one), then have the company send the 2oz sample (or however big) with all of their orders.
The company wins since their customers get something extra with little extra work and they will probably add your product to their page (advertising it as one of their new hot prodcts) You win because of the extra exposure is directly to the customers that you want to hit, coffee fanatics that will tell their friends.
My suggestion is try CoffeeAM.com
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Posted by cappuccino lover on 2008-07-09 13:41:22 Post Subject:
turbine- Thank you for the prompt reply! I would have to make exactly what you made to be able to compare. But I am sure I won't get 10 cappuccinos out of my machine.
I do put a container under the nozzle to collect the "pre-brew" water cycle. That, in of itself is, 2 oz. Then another 2 oz. leaks into the drip tray from the back of the tray. Half before I make the coffee and half after. This is the problem.
The tank holds 116 oz. when filled to "max" line.
2 oz. are dispensed per cup for pre brew
I have my large coffee set on a 10 oz. serving
12 oz. of water is still left in the tank when the "fill water" icon appears
So if you subtract (from 116 oz.);
2 oz. prebrew x 4 = 8 oz.
10 oz. x 4 = 40 oz.
12 oz. water remaining in tank
equals 60 oz.....that means that 56 oz. of water (almost half) are lost leaking in to the drip tray in order to make 4 cups of coffee. Does that sound normal to you?
Thanks
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Posted by cappuccino lover on 2008-07-09 13:41:22 Post Subject:
turbine- Thank you for the prompt reply! I would have to make exactly what you made to be able to compare. But I am sure I won't get 10 cappuccinos out of my machine.
I do put a container under the nozzle to collect the "pre-brew" water cycle. That, in of itself is, 2 oz. Then another 2 oz. leaks into the drip tray from the back of the tray. Half before I make the coffee and half after. This is the problem.
The tank holds 116 oz. when filled to "max" line.
2 oz. are dispensed per cup for pre brew
I have my large coffee set on a 10 oz. serving
12 oz. of water is still left in the tank when the "fill water" icon appears
So if you subtract (from 116 oz.);
2 oz. prebrew x 4 = 8 oz.
10 oz. x 4 = 40 oz.
12 oz. water remaining in tank
equals 60 oz.....that means that 56 oz. of water (almost half) are lost leaking in to the drip tray in order to make 4 cups of coffee. Does that sound normal to you?
Thanks
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