Hi Cindy,
Welcome to the group and congratulations on the that "first espresso
set-up."
I haven't looked recently to see what sort of "manual" WLL is shipping in
the box; I hope it is a CD or DVD instead of a link to our site.. If you
have been browsing the internet, you have probably encountered grumbling
about how terrible the user Manual is for most machines.
When the Brewtus first came out, the early owners decided to write the
manual they wished was shipped with the machine. We literally took apart a
couple of machines and drew schematics and photographed how all the parts
fit ft together, then through in some operating advice. It's actually
pretty good. You will find references to it on the site.
It's sufficiently detailed to be a PITA to print and ship with every
machine, but WLL shipped a CD of it with the machines for a while. It was
written for the B-I and we did not "update" it for every new model. It is
still very good for all the "Vibe" models ... the machine was a sound design
from day one. (Not perfect, but very sound within the parameters the
manufacture self imposed.) So it will get you through most "problems" that
you encounter. WLL has added updates to their copy of it from time to
time, but a new owner isn't in a very good position to tell the group, "Hey,
here's a list of the latest changes." sigh...
Regarding the location of the PID ... it is in the boiler and the display
includes an 18 degree off-set to show the lower temperature at group head.
The off-set on the earlier, non-PID machines was much lower, but something
in the design changed with the PID and so that is a place where the original
manual is no longer up to date. (Just FYI, a lot of user experiments have
indicated that it isn't yet very practical to put the PID at the puck in the
grouphead on a typical consumer machine ... the sensor gets fouled easily
and consumer products need to be fairly robust.) The main thing is on
temperature is to learn to trust your tongue ... the numbers are just
"relative" measures to keep track of how much of a change you are
introducing when you make adjustments. The general rule is: if the espresso
is too bitter, lower the temperature. If it is too sour, raise the
temperature.
Please do let us know what arrives in YOUR box.
Wishing that the delivery people will be kind to you package,
KittJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cindy Goddard" <[email protected]>
Hello everyone!
Just placed an order from WLL on Friday as well as a Baratza Vario
grinder. I'm very excited and nervous since this is my first espresso
set-up.
Is the PID set to show the temperature at the group? I'm a little confused
on this issue.
if there
is anything I should know that the manual may not mention, I would
love to hear it.
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