Espresso Coffee Machine with Grinder in Cream

An espresso machine is a coffee maker that uses high pressure to force hot water through ground coffee to produce concentrated coffee known as an espresso. The types of espresso machines available vary but can be loosely grouped as:

• Coffee machines that use pre-ground coffee
• Coffee machines with a built-in grinder, which coffee beans for you. These are also sometimes called bean-to-cup coffee machines.
• Coffee machines that use specialised coffee pods.

If you’re still unsure, you can consult the instruction manual supplied with your espresso machine.

You can make the following drinks using the EGF03 Machine:

• Espresso (single or double)
• Cappuccino
• Latte Macchiato
• Flat White

For more details on how to make milk based coffees, refer to our video guide.

• Use your EGF03 espresso machine to make a shot of espresso (See the video guide for detailed instructions on making an espresso).
• If you are using a milk frother instead of a steam wand built into your espresso machine, skip to step 9.
• Pour cold milk into a stainless steel jug. Whole milk is best for frothing. Whilst you can use milk alternatives such as oat or almond milk, each responds differently to frothing, so the amount of foam created may vary.
• Before frothing, briefly turn on the steam wand to clear any water in there.
• Submerge the steam wand just below the surface of the milk and turn it on
• Tilt the jug slightly to create a whirlpool effect.
• Heat the milk until the jug feels hot to the touch, and the milk expands.
• Make sure to turn the steam wand off, before you remove the steam wand from the milk.
• Slowly pour the steamed milk into the espresso.
• As you pour, tilt the cup slightly and gently swirl the milk and espresso together.
• Finish by adding a small layer of foam on top for a classic latte look.
If your espresso machine doesn’t have a steam wand, you can use aSmeg milk frother.

Whilst most entry level espresso machines come with a 54mm portafilter, our professional EGF03 model comes with a 58mm portafilter. This allows for a more consistent and balanced extraction due to increased surface area and better heat retention.

• Fill the water tank with enough water to make your coffee.
• Remove the portafilter (if applicable) and wipe after each use.
• Wipe out the coffee bean hopper, to remove old coffee.
• Use a damp cloth or a group head brush to wipe off any coffee residue from the group head (where the portafilter locks in).
• After every use, run the steam wand (if applicable) for a few seconds before wiping it down, to clear any milk residue.
• Empty and rinse the drip tray regularly to avoid the buildup of water and coffee spills.
• Descale Regularly (every 1-3 months, unless specified by your user manual otherwise) to remove mineral deposits.

If you’re still unsure, you can consult the provided video guide.

Regularly descaling your espresso machine is important to prevent mineral buildup, which can affect performance and taste. The process for descaling an espresso machine varies significantly from model to model, and it’s always best to consult your espresso machine's manual. For Smeg EGF03 espresso machine,you can see descaling instructions here.

Smeg espresso machines come with a standard 2-year warranty,covering any manufacturing defects or issues under normal use.