KitchenAid W11556239A Espresso Machine User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- KitchenAid
Table of Contents
KitchenAid W11556239A Espresso Machine
Product Overview
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For Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Care refer to the Owner’s Manual and/or
online Product Guide.
Quick Start Guide
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Install water filter and fill Water Tank.
TIP: Soak water filter for 5 minutes before inserting into the water filter holder.
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Fill the Bean Hopper.
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Turn on the machine.
NOTE: If the hot water mode button light blinks, refer to the QR code or the Owner’s Manual and/or online Product Guide for Priming Pump Instructions.
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Select desired Filter Basket and insert into the Portafilter.
BASKET TYPE| SHOT| GRIND KNOB LOCATION| DOSE (GRAM)|
USE FOR
---|---|---|---|---
Single wall
| 1 Shot
| 
| 10-12| Freshly ground whole
bean coffee
Single wall
| 2 Shot
| | 17-19| Freshly ground whole bean coffee
Double wall
| 1 Shot
| | 10-12| Not freshly ground or roasted coffee beans
Double wall
| 2 Shot
| | 17-19| Not freshly ground or roasted coffee beans
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Filter Basket Selection Table:
Insert Portafilter into portafilter holder under the grinder.
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Slide the knob to adjust the grind size.
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Select the coffee dose and grind amount to match the Filter Basket.
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Press the grind start button to grind coffee to the pre-selected dose amount.
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Remove Portafilter and apply even pressure to tamp coffee to the marked line inside the Filter Basket.
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Insert the Portafilter into the group head and rotate to lock.
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Select Espresso mode, personalise temperature, and dose.
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Press the brew start button to pull the selected Espresso shot.
Espresso Shot Guide
Ideal Espresso
The pressure should read anywhere within the espresso range for an ideal
espresso.
What to Look for
Tips for Tamping
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Tamp the coffee grounds with firm and even pressure.
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Use a flat surface and the marking in Filter Basket to ensure grounds are evenly levelled.
TIP: Always use freshly ground coffee.
| Under Extraction | Over Extraction |
|---|
| 
What to Look for| What to Look for
| 
Espresso is pale brown Tastes more weak and watery| Espresso is dark brown
Tastes more bitter and burnt
Dosage| Dosage
Increase dosage| Decrease dosage
|
TIP: Use a double wall basket if you continue to have an issue with an under
extracted shot.
Grind Size| Grind Size
Make grind finer| Make grind coarser
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Personalising Your Drink
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Fill milk pitcher to bottom of pouring spout (approximately 1/3 full).
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Select the steam mode, point the Steam Wand towards the Drip Tray and press brew start button to purge.
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To froth, submerge the tip of the Steam Wand just below the surface of milk and angle the pitcher. Press brew start button.
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To heat, submerge the Steam Wand deeper in the milk pitcher.
TIP: Remember to purge Steam Wand after every use.
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To use the independent Hot Water Spout, toggle mode to hot water setting.
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Place a cup under the Hot Water Spout, select the desired water dose and press brew start button.
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