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[* icon_note] We will now focus on opening the heart of the Barista: the boiler. | |
[* black] Remove the four hex bolts securing the brew head to the boiler assembly. | |
[* black] Lift the brew head off the boiler. | |
[* red] Remove the single Phillips screw securing the perforated plate and gasket to the boiler housing. | |
- | [* black] The perforated plate spreads out the |
+ | [* black] The perforated plate evenly spreads out the steam to evenly brew the ground coffee held in the basket. |
[* black] Use a a large standard screwdriver (we used a washer and a pair of pliers) to remove the one-way valve spring retainer from the bottom of the boiler. | |
- | [* icon_note] The one-way valve spring is tuned to only allow the valve to open when the pressure reaches a certain level coordinating to the perfect temperature for brewing espresso. |
+ | [* icon_note] The one-way valve spring is tuned to only allow the valve to open when the pressure reaches a certain level, coordinating to the perfect temperature for brewing espresso. |