It's not only the iconic style of coffee machine and superior manufacturing that draws everyone to a Lapavioni Professional PL espresso machine. At their size and price you'll find them to be unmatched in their abilities to create delicious espresso and steam milk for your morning espresso or cappuccino. Espresso is an art - not all about pressing buttons and waiting. And the coffee machines of the La Pavoni Levers deliver it beautifully. Characterised as the classic lever machine, gain control over your desired flavour and strength with a brewing pressure gauge, exclusive to the Professional model of espresso machines. Capable of preparing 16 cups of coffee with a reliable 1.6L boiler, it's made largely from cast brass. The La Pavoni is built to last. La Pavoni Professional Lever espresso machines instructions: Fill the boiler and wait no more than 5 min for it to heat up. Fill the single or double basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp. Insert the portafilter into the group-head of the coffee maker Lift up the lever to begin pre-infusion of the coffee Begin pressing down on the lever for espresso brewing Use the pressure gauge to control flow and extraction Complete the full press and enjoy your full-flavored espresso shot. La Pavoni Professional PL Features True Italian Espresso style - Lever action crema-topped espresso in minutes Pressure Profiling capabilities - Brew your espresso using the Pressure gauge to reach 9 bars. Integral Milk Steaming Wand - Finish your cappuccinos, lattes or flat whites in style with a two-hole steam tip. Pressure stat and water level indicator - Keeps constant pressure in the boiler with a thermostat and you'll never let your boiler run dry. Unparalleled Build - Solid, brass casing boiler provides excellent protection with minimum maintenance required.