Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine: User Manual

In this manual, you should find everything you need to operate and maintain your Profitec RIDE espresso machine.

Please read carefully before operating your dual-boiler vibratory pump espresso machine. Check out our website for specifications for the Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine, including accessories and other details. For setup information, please review the setup guide.

Getting Started:

After reading through the Profitec RIDE setup guide, test your water. Espresso machines have specific water requirements. There are two primary considerations: filtration and hardness. Please carefully read about the importance of water in espresso to understand how water affects your espresso machine. For further learning, check out Coffee School's Water 101

Note: It's essential to test your water, filter, and soften to obtain 35-85 ppm to avoid scale and damage to your machine. RO (reverse osmosis) or distilled water does not contain enough mineral content and could cause issues with your machine. The SCA Water for Brewing Standards explains what's needed to obtain water suitable for your machine and coffee.

Technical Details:

Please look at the spec table on the product page for a complete list of technical details.

When you're ready to start pulling shots, check out our Espresso 101 section to learn about steaming milk, latte art, our suggested starter espresso recipe, grinder dial-in tips, and much more!

Adjusting the PID:

To enter the PID menu, press and hold both the up and down keys for three seconds.
Next, press the down button to cycle through the menu options until you reach your desired category.
Once you reach your desired category, press the up key to enter and edit that category, such as brew boiler temperature. Now, you can use the up and down buttons to change the desired values of that category. For example, increasing and decreasing the brew boiler temperature.
In the PID menu, you can adjust the brew temperature, turn the steam boiler on/off, adjust the steam temperature, program active and passive pre-infusion, set eco mode, set cleaning reminders for backflushing, advanced user settings, filter change reminders, a timer to set a daily on/off schedule, set the internal clock, change the temperature unit, change temperature offset, and enable/disable fast heating.
Please refer to the user manual for more information and instructions on entering and editing the advanced PID settings and making adjustments.

Using flow control:

The RIDE can be ordered with the LUCCA E61 Stainless Steel Flow Control device pre-installed or installed DIY later.
If you want to operate the machine at the stock flow rate, move the flow control paddle from its closed position (the far left position) with the pump running, all the way to the right. Note that opening the flow control valve all the way to the right will pull shots at standard nine-bar pressure.
Experimenting with flow control can be a playground of flavor. Explore our overview video for a starter recipe.

Additional Resources:

For help dialing in your equipment or pulling shots, check out the articles below or contact our coffee experts and technicians.