The SOLIS Espresso Master features a separate
hot water function that can be used for making
tea, hot chocolate and other warm drinks. The hot
water is dispensed from the dedicated Hot Water
Wand.
Place a jug or cup underneath the Hot Water Wand
to collect the hot water.
To use the hot water function, turn the Selector
Control to HOT WATER. The hot water light will
illuminate when selected.
To turn the hot water off, turn the Selector Control
to the ‘Standby’ position.
Limit the extraction of hot water to 2 litres each
use.
The machine is not designed to make large pots of
coffee and tea. The more hot water used at the one
time, the cooler it becomes.
NOTE: After 2 minutes of continued hot water
use, the machine will automatically disable the hot
water function. The steam and hot water lights will
flash. When this occurs return the selector to the
‘Standby’ position.
Using the hot water function
Warming your cup or glass
A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s optimal
temperature. Preheat your cup by storing on the cup
warming tray or rinsing with hot water from the hot
water wand.
Warming the filter holder
A cold filter holder can drop the extraction tem-
perature enough to significantly affect the quality
of your coffee. Always ensure the filter holder is
preheated by running hot water through it before
tamping it with coffee.
NOTE: Always wipe the filter and filter holder dry
before tamping with ground coffee as moisture can
encourage ‘drilling’ - this is when water bypasses
the ground coffee during extraction.
The grind
If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an espresso
grind suitable for espresso/cappuccino machines is
purchased.
If grinding coffee beans, the grind should be fine
but not too fine or powdery. The grind will effect the
rate at which the water flows through the coffee in
the filter and therefore the taste of the coffee.
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels
like flour when rubbed between fingers), the water
will not flow through the coffee even when under
pressure. The resulting coffee will be over extracted,
too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven
créma on top.
Coffee making tips
