The automatic coffee machine is a very widely used coffee machine. Different coffee machines operate differently, but most of the automatic coffee machines have the same function, and they are all one-button operation, automatic grinding beans, and automatic coffee brewing. The fully automatic coffee machine realizes fully automatic operation from grinding beans to brewing coffee. Compared with semi-automatic coffee machines, the taste of coffee is completely determined by the coffee machine and coffee beans, and there is no human factor. So, how to use the automatic coffee machine? What are the usage and precautions of the automatic coffee machine? If your family has such needs, come in and learn how to use the automatic coffee machine!
Advantages of fully automatic coffee machine
Due to the convenience of fully automatic coffee machines, it has developed rapidly in the entire coffee machine industry. Since 1999, GAGGIA released the first fully automatic coffee machine that can make Espresso (espresso). Since then, Various coffee machine manufacturers are working on research and development to continuously improve their functions. There are already high-end models that can heat milk and mix it into coffee in proportion. The coffee produced by a good automatic coffee machine is completely comparable to that of commercial professional machines, and because it can grind beans automatically and the price is much lower than that of professional machines, it has been popular in homes and offices since its inception. favor.
How to use the automatic coffee machine
1. To make coffee, you must first connect the power supply, and the coffee machine must be connected to the A/C socket. The operating voltage must be consistent with the specified voltage indicated on the machine package. It is strictly forbidden to use a defective power cord. After plugging in the power supply, turn on the power switch of the coffee machine.
2. Remove the lid of the bean box, put an appropriate amount of coffee beans into the bean box (the capacity of the bean box of most automatic coffee machines will not exceed 400G), and fill it to 80% full.
3. Remove the water tank on the machine, take off the water tank cover, and put in about 3/4 of the capacity of clean water. The valve at the bottom of the water tank is used to discharge water out. When putting the water tank back into the machine, lightly press the water tank against the valve that opens automatically, and then close the tank cap.
4. After completing the above preparations, you can make coffee. Generally, there are several function buttons on the body of the automatic coffee machine: "small cup", "large cup", hot water/steam, coffee powder, etc. The power button is used because it does not have a powder lees device, and it only says that it can only use coffee beans. Some also have buttons for setting the amount of coffee powder, coffee water (concentration), and double cups. The specific buttons vary from machine to machine. If you need a large cup of coffee, press the big button, and if you want to drink a small cup, press the small button, so the automatic coffee machine is very simple to make coffee, and there is no need for too many manual operations, as long as the basic conditions for making coffee are met.
5. If you need to make fancy coffee, you need to make a cup of espresso (ESPRESSO) in advance, and then fill it with 1/3-1/2 whole milk in a pull-shaped steel cup, so that the steam pipe just touches the surface of the milk, and the distance The inner wall of the cup is about a finger away. Turn on the steam switch, when the milk froth is about full, turn off the steam first, and then remove the milk cup. At this time, the right hand holds the pull flower steel cup, the left-hand holds the espresso and slowly pours the whipped milk foam into the espresso that has just been completed. Such a cup of fragrant CAPPUCCINO is ready, isn't it very simple? So whether it is at home or in the office, the fully automatic coffee machine is your best choice.
Precautions for the use of automatic coffee machines:
1. Do not pour water into the bean trough, pour the beans into the sink, and do not put foreign objects into the sink, bean trough, and powder trough;
2. In the process of making coffee, do not forcefully take out the bean dregs box, coffee maker, waste water tank, water tank, etc. that can be directly disassembled;
3. The water tank can only hold cold water, not hot or warm water.
4. When turning on the steam or boiling water switch, do not put your hand under the steam head to test the temperature to avoid burns;
5. Do not use a brush or cleaning agent to clean the machine, so as not to damage the appearance of the coffee machine, please wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with water;
6. The water tank is filled with water, and the beans in the bean tank must not exceed the MAX line. If there is no MAX line, it can be filled with 8 points;
7. When making coffee, the machine will self-check and reset, and do not power off during the automatic cleaning process;
8. If there is a coffee powder tank, add a spoonful of powder (only one spoonful, measure the use of a coffee machine with a powder spoon). Do not put the powder into the bean tank or sink.
The difference between the automatic coffee machine and semi-automatic coffee machine
The most obvious difference between the coffee machines on the market is the automatic and semi-automatic. In terms of price, the fully automatic coffee machine is relatively expensive, and it can grind powder, fill coffee and make coffee, all without manual operation. Some models even warm up milk and mix it proportionally with the coffee. Fully automatic coffee machines are the fastest growing in the entire coffee machine industry. However, their maintenance also requires more expertise and services.
The biggest feature of automatic coffee machines is convenience. At present, most of the fully automatic coffee machines on the market can be used for coffee beans and coffee powder. Grinding, filling, pressing, filtering and cleaning can be done with one click, which is more convenient. As far as the market price is concerned, the price of automatic coffee machines is relatively high, and the price of coffee machines with other flavor functions is even higher.
The price of automatic coffee machines is mostly more than 1,000 yuan
Everyone's taste is different, and their requirements for coffee are naturally different. The semi-automatic coffee machine can provide coffee with different tastes through the operator's choice of the amount of powder and the strength of the powder. The automatic coffee machine provides convenience for users in operation, but the coffee taste may not be as good as the semi-automatic coffee machine with manual powder filling and powder pressing. Relatively speaking, the price of semi-automatic coffee machines is cheaper than that of fully automatic machines.
Features that a good semi-automatic espresso machine should have included the following:
1. The water from which the coffee is extracted is at a constant temperature, no matter how often the espresso is made;
2. The pump pressure is stable during the extraction process;
3. The espresso machine should preferably have a pre-soak section;
4. Steam constant pressure and dry, easy to operate.
Editor's summary: The above is the introduction of how to use the automatic coffee machine, the use method, and precautions of the automatic coffee machine, and I hope it will be helpful to everyone's purchase. If you want to know more related information, please continue to pay attention to our website.
