Operating the ES.1 in Manual Mode.
Figure 1. Home Screen
From the start screen, the ES.1 can be operated as a fully manual espresso machine, or run a saved program. To pull a manual shot follow these instructions.
Figure 2. Brew Paddle
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Press the paddle to the left advance through each brew process step:
Pre-Infusion, Infusion, Ramp Down. Press the paddle to the right at any time to
stop the shot.
Note: Below are some general guidelines for the duration of each step in the brew process. The duration gauge on the left side of the screen will not stop or restart when you advance to the next stage in the brew process. -
Watch the touchscreen gauges as you progress through the brew process to keep
track of duration, pressure and temperature.
Table 1. Brew Process Screens Step 1: Pre-Infusion (typically 3-5s) Step 2: Infusion (typically 15-25s Step 3: Ramp Down (typically 1-3s) 
Note: The approximate times listed above are guidelines. Any of the suggested times might be too short or long depending on your preferences, type of coffee beans, and bean grind. -
When you have completed the brew process, and the ES.1 has ramped down, a Shot
Summary Readout will appear on the touch screen.
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From the Shot Summary Screen, you can save the shot as a preset, view a
detailed graph readout of the shot by pressing the Shot Graph button located to
the left of the History button, view Shot History, or tap the back button to
return to the Start Screen.
Table 2. Shot Graph - Pressure and Flow v. Temp Shot History 
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When the brewing process is complete, remove the portafilter and dump the
grounds. Then purge the brew head. While the brew head is purging use the purge
water to rinse off the portafilter.
Figure 3. Purging the Brew Head
If you are satisfied with your espresso, you can follow the
steps in the next section to save the shot. After you save the shot it will be a saved
Program you can access again via the Program button on the Start Screen.