MODEL: KPES100
ESPRESSO
PRO LINE SERIES
The KitchenAid Authorized Service Professional
will be impressed with the quality and servicability of the Pro Line Espresso
Maker. Read all of the following links to learn how to effectively service
this product. Pay particular attention to the "Care and Cleaning"
Section as the methods discussed here are crucial for your service success.
ART AND TECHNIQUE - Great Espresso is a dance of artistry
and technique that is intimately tied to the performance of the espresso
machine. The KitchenAid PRO LINE Series Espresso Machine blends commercial
quality with innovative design to bring a new experience of espresso into
the home. Dual boilers generate an optimal
brewing temperature and abundant steam for frothing without the wait a single-boiler
machine requires when switching tasks. The commercial-size
brew group is chrome-plated brass for exceptional temperature stability
and the self-priming water pump easily supplies
the 9 bars of pressure, perfect espresso demands. A 3-way
solenoid valve instantly vents pressure after brewing, preventing
a messy spray of coffee grounds when the portafilter is removed.
CONVENIENCE - Separate stations
for brewing and frothing provide an immense workspace. Instead of a simple
indicator lights, dial gauges provide a continuous
readout of boiler temperatures. The frothing arm swivels
horizontally and vertically for convenient use and the volume of steam is
fully adjustable. The outstanding style and performance of the PRO LINE
Series Espresso Machine is matched by a rugged die-cast
metal construction that will last for years. The KitchenAid PRO LINE
Series: Commercial quality for the descriminating home chef. From the company
distinguished for it's legendary craftsmanship.
ESPRESSO MACHINE FEATURES
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH - Press once to turn the espresso machine
"on", press again to turn the espresso machine "off".
POWER-ON INDICATOR - When the espresso machine is "on"
the indicator light will be illuminated.
ESPRESSO BUTTON - Press the espresso button to activate
the water pump for brewing espresso. To stop brewing, press the espresso
button a second time.
HOT WATER BUTTON - When the steam dial is open, press and
hold the hot water button to activate the water pump and dispense hot water
from the frothing arm. The pump shuts off automatically when the button
is released.
STEAM DIAL - To dispense steam or hot water through the
frothing arm, open the steam dial by turning it counter-clockwise. The volume
of steam is controlled by the dial position; rotate the dial counter counter-clockwise
for more steam and clockwise fro less. To turn off steam, close the steam
dial by rotating it clockwise until it stops.
BREW HEAD - Commercial-size brew head is chrome-plated
brass for exceptional durability and brew temperature stability. Brewing
boiler is bolteddirectly to group head, so brew group heats quickly and
thoroughly.
FROTHING ARM AND NOZZLE - Dispenses steam or hot water
through the frothing arm. The arm pivots horizontally and vertically to
provide a convenient position. Nozzle enhances frothing and is removable
for cleaning.
DRIP TRAY - Large, removable drip tray catches spills and
is dishwasher-safe if placed in the top rack. Tray features aremovable stainless
steel drip plate.
DRIP TRAY FULL INDICATOR - The indicator tip rises above
the drip plate when the drip tray is nearly full.
WATER RESOVOIR - The removable 2 Liter (67 Ounce) water
resevoir slides left or right for easy filling and features easy-to-see
"Max" and "Min" fill lines. Translucent reservoir shows
the water level at a glance. The resevoir can be washed in the top of a
dishwasher.
CUP RAIL - The top of the unit accomodates 4 to 6 espresso
cups for warming. Stainless steel cup rail helps prevents cup breakage.
ESPRESSO BOILER TEMPERATURE GAUGE - The dial gauge indicates
when espresso boiler has reached optimum brewing temperature.
FROTHING BOILER TEMPERATURE GAUGE - The dial gauge indicates
when frothing boiler has reached optimum steaming temperature.
PORTAFILTER - A commercial-sized portafilter features chrome-plated
brass construction and an easy-to-grip flared handle. Attaches to the brewnhead
with a firm twist to the right.
FILTER BASKETS - Stainless steel filter baskets snap into
the portafilter. Use the small capacity basket for a single shot (1 ounce)
of espresso and the large capacity basket for double shots (2 ounce). The
small basket also accomodates paper coffee pods.
FROTHING PITCHER - the 8.5 ounce capacity stainless steel
pitcher is invaluable for frothing.
TAMPER - Evenly tamps coffee into the filter basket.
COFFEE SCOOP AND SHOWER-SCREEN BRUSH - Use one level scoop
of coffee for each shot 1 ounce) of expresso. The shower screen brush will
help keep the brew head and shower screen free of grounds.
DUAL BOILERS - Separate boilers eliminate the wait single-boiler
machines require when switching between frothing and brewing. Boiler heating
elements never touch water; they are located on the outside of the boiler
for superb brew temperature consistency and burnout resistance. Quick heating
boilers raech operating temperatures in less than 6 minutes.
DRIP-FREE SYSTEM WITH 3-WAY SOLENOID VALVE - A 3-way solenoid
valve virtually eliminates drips by instantly reducing pressure in the brew
group when the pump is switched off. The portafilter can be removed immediately
after brewing without a messy spray of coffee grounds.
15 BAR PUMP - Self-priming water pump comfortably supplies
the 9 bars (130 pounds per square inch) of pressure that perfect espresso
demands.
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Last Updated: September 29, 2004