Superautomatic Espresso/Coffee Maker

A superautomatic espresso/coffee maker can be found in the first-floor kitchen of the Kennedy Building.

How to use

1. Turn the machine on. The power button is located on the top of the machine towards the back. 
2. The machine will heat up and run a rinse cycle. Once this is finished, turn the left dial on the front of the machine to select between coffee and espresso. Press the button on the left dial to confirm your selection.
   
   1. Do not select "Coffee Grounds."
3. The machine will begin grinding. The screen will briefly show the strength of the brew. Turn the same dial to change the strength.

Refilling Water

1. The machine will tell you when it needs more water by displaying "fill tank"
2. Lift the hatch on the left side top of the machine.
3. Fill with distilled water kept in labeled bottles in the cabinet under the first aid drawer.
4. Close the hatch.
5. The machine should be ready to run.

Refilling Coffee Beans

1. The machine will tell you when it needs more water by displaying "fill beans"
2. Lift the hatch on the right side top of the machine.
3. Remove clear plastic reservoir top.
4. Beans are kept in bags in the cabinet below the machine.
5. There is usually a scoop kept near the machine or you can use a coffee mug to scoop beans in. This can be a little awkward.
6. Once you have filled the bin and replaced the clear plastic cover you'll need to push the dial on the front of the machine to prepare the machine to dispense your drink.

Emptying Grounds

1. When the "Empty Grounds" message is displayed, pull forward on the tray where your coffee mug is placed when filling a cup. Do so gently as there is usually water in the tray.
2. There is a bin of grounds that you can dump in the compost bucket (ice cream pail) under the sink.
3. Dump the water in the tray into the sink.
4. Reassemble the tray and bin and push back into the machine.
5. The machine should be ready to run.

Tea Kettles

Counter-top water boilers can be found in both kitchens in the Kennedy Building. There are instruction booklets in the drawers in each kitchen. Refer to them for operation.

If you need to refill the machine, use the handle on the top to open it (Watch out for hot steam!) and fill with tap water.

How to Clean

Tea Co-op

You can use any of the tea you find in the cabinets or drawers in either kitchen at the Kennedy Building. If you are using the tea often you should bring a box in to refill the Cp-op.