Sur La Table SLT-4209 Espresso Machine User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Sur La Table
Table of Contents
ESPRESSO MACHINE
WITH DUAL BOILER
HEATING SYSTEM
QUICK START GUIDE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Setting up espresso machine:
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Fill the water tank to the max marking.
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Add coffee beans to the bean hopper.
TIP: To obtain the best flavor, use filtered water and fresh coffee beans. -
Press the power button ( ).
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Allow the espresso machine to heat up. Once the machine is ready, the full display will illuminate.
Grinding Coffee:
- Select the filter basket and insert into the portafilter.
- Place the portafilter in the grinding cradle.
- Adjust the bean hopper to the grind settings desired by turning the bean hopper left or right.
- Select single ( ) or double ( ) grind.
- Once the grinding process has been completed, carefully remove the portafilter.
- Use the tamper to evenly press the coffee grinds.
- Wipe excess grinds.
Brewing Espresso:
- Insert the portafilter into the group head and lock into place.
- Place cup beneath the portafilter.
- Press the espresso extraction shot of choice: single ( )or double ( ). Coffee will begin brewing and automatically stop when cycle ends.
- Carefully remove the cup.
- Remove the portafilter by turning left and lowering it.
- Remove the espresso puck from the portafilter.
Frothing Milk:
- Fill the milk pitcher with cold milk right below the bottom of the spout.
- Point the steam wand over the steam opening on the drip tray.
- Turn the dial to steam ( ). Some water may come out of the steam wand.
- Turn the dial back to standby ( ) and insert the steam wand into the milk pitcher. Make sure to insert the tip of the steam wand right below the surface of the milk.
- Turn the dial back to steam ( ).
- Froth the milk. Lower the pitcher to keep the tip right below the surface of the milk as the milk level rises.
- When desired texture is reached, turn the dial back to the standby position ( ) and remove the steam wand from the pitcher.
- Point the steam wand to the steam wand opening on the drip tray.
- Turn the dial to hot water ( ) for 5 seconds.
- Return dial to the standby position ( ).
- Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.
Customize your Espresso Shot:
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Press and hold the single ( ) or double shot ( ) button for the length of time you want the shot to last using the brew count-up timer to guide you.
NOTE: The menu button ( ) will flash throughout this process. -
Once the brew cycle reaches your desired brew length, release the button.
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Next time you press that button (single or double shot), the espresso machine will remember your customized programming!
Customize the Grinding Length:
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Press and hold the single ( ) or double ( ) grind button for the length of time you want the grinding cycle to last using the grinding timer to guide you.
NOTE: The menu button ( ) will flash throughout this process. -
Once the grinding cycle reaches your desired grinding length, release the button.
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Next time you press that button (single or double grind), the espresso machine will remember your customized programming!
Restore to Factory Settings:
- Press and hold the power button ( ), the single grinder shot selection button ( ), single shot extraction button ( ), and double shot extraction button( ) at the same time.
- Once the four buttons begin flashing, release the buttons.
Customize Brewing Temperature:
Adjust the temperature the espresso machine heats up to:
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Press the Menu button ( ) for 3 seconds, until the buzzer sounds.
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Select the temperature you want your espresso machine to heat up to by pressing the button that matches the temperature desired:
A. Single shot grind ( ) = 194 F / 90 C
B. Double shot grind ( ) = 198 F / 92 C
C. Single shot ( ) = 201 F / 94 C
D. Double shot ( ) = 205 F / 96 C -
Press the Menu button ( ) to save the new temperature selection.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
A REMOVABLE BEAN HOPPER The removable bean hopper offers a 250 g capacity
to store your favorite coffee beans. It also features 30 adjustable grind
settings, from coarse to fine, so you can brew espresso just the way you like
it!
B GRIND DISPENSER Once you have made your grind shot selection, the
conical burr grinder will dispense the right amount of coffee grinds through
the grind dispenser.
C GRINDING CRADLE The grinding cradle holds the portafilter, so that the
coffee grinds fall directly from the grind dispenser to the portafilter for an
easy and seamless experience.
D ACCESSORIES STORAGE SPACE Behind the drip tray, an accessory storage
compartment was designed to store a filter basket, the cleaning pin, and the
cleaning brush.
E REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY The removable drip tray collects all the drips to
prevent messes and the convenient water-level indicator floats to the surface
to indicate when the drip tray needs to be emptied.
F TAMPER STORAGE Place the tamper on top of the espresso machine to
store.
G REMOVABLE WATER TANK The removable water tank offers a 95 oz. capacity.
It has a built-in handle to make the refilling process a breeze.
H GROUP HEAD This espresso machine features a commercial size group head,
58 mm, which allows for optimal extraction to obtain the best flavors from your
coffee.
I PORTAFILTER This commercial size portafilter, 58 mm, provides more space
for the coffee grinds to be spread out evenly and release the best flavors from
the coffee.
J STEAM & HOT WATER WAND Use to heat or froth milk. The steam wand and
hot water dispenser is managed using the dial on the side of the espresso
machine. The silicone cover on the steam and hot water wand should be gripped
when changing the position of the steam wand to prevent burns.
K 15 OZ. FROTHING PITCHER Use the frothing pitcher to steam milk to your
desired texture preference.
L FILTER BASKETS (ONE CUP & TWO CUPS) Use the one cup filter basket to
brew one shot of espresso or use the two cups filter to brew a double shot of
espresso.
M CLEANING BRUSH Use the cleaning brush to remove coffee grounds that get
stuck. Refer to the cleaning section in the User Manual for more details.
CLEANING PIN Use the cleaning pin to clean the steam wand or the filter
baskets. Refer to the cleaning section in the User Manual for more details.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
ESPRESSO CO FFEE MACHINE
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Power Button ( )
Press the power button to turn ON/OFF the espresso machine. When the espresso machine is turned on the display will illuminate. Once the espresso machine has heated up, the espresso extraction selection buttons will illuminate. The espresso machine will shut off after 15 min of inactivity. -
DISPLAY ONE indicates the grinding process.
Grind Icon ( ) illuminates when coffee is grinding.
Grinder Count-Down Timer indicates the grinding time. -
GRINDER SHOT SELECTION
Single shot ( ): Dispenses one shot of espresso and automatically stops.
Double shot ( ): Dispenses two shots of espresso and automatically stops.
Note: You can customize amount of espresso you would like each option to dispense. See the Customize Grinder Settings section on page 12 of User Manual. -
PRESSURE GAUGE
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DISPLAY TWO Steam Light ( ): When flashing, it indicates that the dial is turned to steam and the steam wand is on.
Hot Water Light ( ): When flashing, it indicates that the dial is turned to hot water and hot water is dispensing.
Brew Count-Up Timer Indicates the length of time to dispense the espresso shot. -
ESPRESSO EXTRACTION SELECTION
Single Shot ( ): Brews one shot of espresso and automatically stops.
Double Shot ( ): Brews two shots of espresso and automatically stops.
Note: You can customize how long you want each espresso shot to run for. See the Customize Espresso Extraction settings on page 12 of User Manual to learn more. -
Menu Selection ( ): This button used in combination with the grinder shot selection or espresso extraction selection provides you with the flexibility to customize these settings.
See the Customize Grinder Settings and Customize Espresso Extraction settings on page 12 of User Manual to learn more. -
DIAL
Standby ( ): When the dial is on the vertical position it is on the standby position. In this position, the steam and hot water wand are OFF.
Steam ( ): When the dial is turn to the LEFT Position, the steam function is turned on.
Hot Water ( ): When the dial is turned to the RIGHT Position, the hot water function is turned on. -
Removable Top Burr The top burr removes easily using the handle and turning left. Remove when cleaning the grinder.
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