How to program espresso water temperature and water hardness?

KitchenAid espresso machines come with programmable features to get your coffee just right. Here's how to program the water temperature and hardness…

To change the water temperature

1. Toggle the Mode Button to select Espresso, press and hold for 3 seconds. The indicator lights will show the default factory setting or previously saved setting (see Indicator light chart for reference).
2. Toggle the Mode Button between Low-Mid-High to select the temperature you want.
3. To save your selection, press the Start/Cancel button or wait for 10 seconds.

To change the water hardness

1. Press the Model Button to select the Hot Water mode.
2. Press and hold the mode button for 3 seconds until the espresso, steam and hot water mode LED's light up.
3. Use the Mode Button to toggle and select the desired water hardness level.
4. The selected water hardness will be indicated by the machine as follows:
   • Low hardness: Espresso mode LED indicator will turn on.
   • Medium hardness: Espresso and Steam mode LED indicators will turn on.
   • High hardness: Espresso, Steam, and Hot Water mode LED indicators will turn on.