Aigostar Espresso Portafilter Machine User Manual

1. Introdución

Thank you for choosing the Aigostar Espresso Portafilter Machine. This versatile coffee maker is designed to deliver barista-quality espresso at home, compatible with both ground coffee and NES* Original capsules. Featuring a powerful 20 Bar pressure pump, a user-friendly digital touch panel, and a milk frothing system, it allows you to prepare a wide range of coffee beverages with ease. Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure safe and optimal operation.

2. Información de seguridade

• Le todas as instrucións antes de usar o aparello.
• Non mergulle o aparello, o cable de alimentación nin o enchufe en auga ou outros líquidos.
• Asegurar o voltagO indicado no aparello corresponde ao seu volume de rede localtage antes de conectar.
• Manteña o aparello fóra do alcance dos nenos.
• Always place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
• Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any way.
• Teña coidado ao manipular superficies quentes e vapor.

3. Contido do paquete

Comprobe que todos os elementos estean presentes e en bo estado:

• Aigostar Espresso Portafilter Machine
• 1x Measure Spoon
• 1x One Cup Filter for Single Shot
• 1x Two Cup Filter for Double Shot
• 1x Portafilter (for ground coffee)
• 1x Capsule Coffee Portafilter (for NES* Original Capsules)

4. Produto rematadoview

Panel de control

• Interruptor de alimentación: Acende/apaga a máquina.
• One Cup Button: Prepara un só café expreso.
• Two Cup Button: Prepara un dobre café expreso.
• Steam Milk Button: Activates the milk frothing function.
• Capsule Coffee Button: Brews coffee using a capsule.

Outros Compoñentes

• Depósito de auga de 0.9 litros de capacidade: Extraíble para facilitar o recheo.
• Bandexa de goteo extraíble: Simple to disassemble and clean.
• Filtro de aceiro inoxidable: Includes filters for single shot, double shot, and capsule coffee.
• Cup Warmer Grill: Preheats cups to keep espresso warm.
• Varilla de vapor: Para espumar leite.

5. Configuración

1. Desempaquetar: Retire con coidado todos os materiais de embalaxe e accesorios.
2. Limpar: Wash the water tank, portafilter, and filters with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
3. Encher o depósito de auga: Remove the water tank from the back of the machine, fill it with fresh, cold water up to the MAX line, and place it back securely.



4. Encendido: Plug the machine into a suitable power outlet. Press the Power Switch button on the LCD touch panel to turn on the machine. The machine will begin heating.
5. Ciclo de enxague inicial: Before first use, perform a rinse cycle without coffee. Fill the water tank, attach an empty portafilter, place a cup, and press the 'Two Cup' button. Let the water run through. Repeat for the steam wand by activating the steam function. This cleans the internal components.

6. Instrucións de funcionamento

6.1 Preparación de café expreso (moído)

1. Ensure the machine is powered on and preheated.
2. Insert the desired stainless steel filter (one-cup or two-cup) into the ground coffee portafilter.
3. Add finely ground coffee to the filter. Use the measure spoon to ensure the correct amount. Tamp the coffee evenly and firmly.
4. Attach the portafilter to the brewing head by aligning it and twisting it firmly to the right until it locks.
5. Place your cup(s) on the drip tray beneath the portafilter. For taller cups, the lower part of the drip tray can be removed.



6. Press the 'One Cup' or 'Two Cup' button on the control panel to start brewing. The machine will automatically stop when the desired volume is reached.
7. Unha vez rematada a preparación, retire con coidado o portafiltro e desbote os posos de café usados.

6.2 Brewing Espresso (Capsules)

1. Ensure the machine is powered on and preheated.
2. Insert the capsule coffee portafilter into the brewing head.
3. Place a compatible NES* Original capsule into the capsule portafilter.
4. Attach the capsule portafilter to the brewing head by aligning it and twisting it firmly to the right until it locks.
5. Place your cup on the drip tray beneath the portafilter.
6. Press the 'Capsule Coffee' button on the control panel to start brewing. The machine will automatically stop.
7. Once brewing is complete, carefully remove the capsule portafilter and discard the used capsule.

6.3 Espuma de leite

1. Fill a milk pitcher with cold milk (dairy or non-dairy).
2. Position the steam wand over the drip tray and press the 'Steam Milk' button on the control panel. Wait for the steam indicator light to illuminate, indicating it's ready.
3. Submerge the tip of the steam wand just below the surface of the milk. Turn the steam control knob on the side of the machine to activate steam.
4. Move the pitcher up and down to create foam. Once desired foam is achieved, turn the steam control knob off.
5. Limpe inmediatamente a lanza de vapor con adamp pano para evitar que os residuos de leite se sequen.

6.4 quentador de tazas

Place your espresso cups on the cup warmer grill located on top of the machine. This helps to preheat the cups, ensuring your espresso stays warm longer and tastes better.

6.5 Vídeo de demostración do produto

7. Mantemento

Unha limpeza e un mantemento regulares prolongarán a vida útil da súa máquina de café expreso e garantirán unha calidade de café consistente.

• Bandexa de goteo: Empty and clean the removable drip tray daily. Wash with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
• Portafiltros e filtros: After each use, remove the portafilter and discard coffee grounds/capsules. Rinse the portafilter and filters under running water. For a deeper clean, use a small brush to remove any stubborn coffee residue.
• Varilla de vapor: Inmediatamente despois de espumar o leite, limpe a lanza de vapor conamp cloth. Briefly activate the steam function to purge any milk residue from inside the wand.
• Depósito de auga: Remove and clean the water tank periodically with warm soapy water. Rinse well to remove any soap residue.
• Descalcificación: Over time, mineral deposits can build up in the machine. Descale your machine regularly (e.g., every 2-3 months, depending on water hardness) using a suitable descaling solution. Follow the instructions provided with your descaling product.
• Exterior: Limpe o exterior da máquina cun suave, damp pano. Non empregue produtos de limpeza abrasivos nin mergulle a máquina en auga.

8 Solución de problemas

9. Especificacións

10. Consellos de usuario

• Preheat Your Cups: For the best espresso experience, always preheat your cups on the cup warmer grill. This helps maintain the temperature of your espresso for longer.
• Auga doce: Always use fresh, cold water in the water tank for optimal taste.
• Tamaño da moenda: Experiment with different coffee grind sizes. A finer grind is generally better for espresso, but too fine can lead to slow extraction or clogging.
• Tamping: Apply consistent and firm pressure when tamping ground coffee to ensure even extraction.

11. Garantía e soporte

Your Aigostar Espresso Portafilter Machine comes with a manufacturer's warranty. For detailed warranty information, service, or technical support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or contact Aigostar customer service directly. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.