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EspressoClassic Model #114
EspressoClassic Luxe Model #113
• Operating Instructions
• Product Registration
• Warranty
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CONTENTS Section Page IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS....................................................................2 LINE DRAWINGS (FIGURES 1-18)...................................................... 3-5 WHO IS CAPRESSO? .............................................................................7 1. The EspressoClassic Coffee Center................................................... 7 2. Capresso Plus Service™ ....................................................................7 3. Equipment ......
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or body of machine in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to c
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EspressoClassic fig. 1 User Components 1a 1b 2 3 4 6 5 6a inner screen 7 see fig. 18 8 9 11 10a 10b 10c 1a On/Off switch with red 6a Cylinder (movable) indicator light 7 Frother Tip (detachable) 1b Selector switch for hot water 8 Drip tray with grid (removable) or steam 9 Porta filter 2 Lid for water container 10a Pod sieve 3 Thermostat Light 10b Small sieve, one cup 4 Water container, removable 10c Large sieve, two cups 5 Selector knob 6 Hot Water / Frother System 11 Measuring scoop with ta
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i n s e r 2 click 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 remove tamp excess slightly fig. 4 fig. 4a coffee pod Standby Brewing Coffee special pod sieve fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 9 Preheating for steam steam or hot water fig. 7 fig. 8 4. t
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fig. 10 fig. 11 Steam Froth Tip fig. 12 fig. 13 fig. 14 fig. 15 1. lift 2. pull fig. 17 fig. 18 fig. 16 5.
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WHO IS CAPRESSO? With its moveable cylinder you can With more than 20 years experience select from "steaming only" (for lattes) in coffee equipment for consumers, or "steaming and frothing" (for cap- I founded Capresso, Inc. in 1994. puccinos). The extra-long cylinder My goal is to provide coffee makers allows you to steam directly in tall and espresso/cappuccino machines latte glasses or in extra large pitchers. for the customer who wants a superior The separate hot water function product. Safe
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3. EQUIPMENT locked position. (Do not force past The EspressoClassic comes with: the "LOCK" position!). • Measuring scoop with tamper j. Place a cup underneath porta filter. • Porta filter (fig. 11) • Small sieve, one cup k. Turn selector knob to right "brewing • Large sieve, two cups coffee" position (fig. 6 ) • Pod sieve l. Allow 3-4 ounces of water to run • Removable water container through machine. Turn the selector • Instruction manual knob left back to the "O"-position. • Mail Order fo
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important factors for the right espres- 9. MAKING ESPRESSO so flow and the crema production are a. Before making the first cup of • correct grind espresso we recommend that you • water temperature pre-warm the machine, filter holder, and cup. Otherwise you may run If the grind is too fine, no water or the risk that your first cup of espresso very little water will pass through the is not as hot as it could be. coffee. The result is no coffee or a bitter b. Insert and lock the filter holder c
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c. Remove sieve from porta filter and **Using coffee pods might not pro- rinse with warm water to remove duce as much crema as brewing with any used coffee grinds. Hold sieve ground coffee.** up to light to check if the small holes are clean. One coffee pod normally yields one d. Rinse porta filter with warm water. serving. If you are making a double shot you must use two pods. DO 11. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIEVE NOT PLACE 2 PODS IN SIEVE AT Your EspressoClassic comes with 3 THE SAME TIME: to brew
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milk, or froth the milk first and then that small water droplets are pumped prepare the espresso directly into the into the Thermoblock system to be cup which contains the frothed milk. transformed into steam. g. When you have enough hot frothed 14a. FROTHING MILK milk, turn the selector knob back to FOR CAPPUCCINO the "O"– position (fig. 5). TIP: When frothing milk, make sure h. You can now immediately brew your container has enough room for your espresso coffee and combine the milk froth
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15. MAKING LATTE making sure that the mesh is free Latte is similar to Cappuccino. The of coffee oils. Hold sieve up to light difference is that, in general, the milk to check if the small holes are added has very little or no froth on top. clean. Soak in a mild detergent and • Make sure that the cylinder of the scrub lightly if necessary. frother is in the "up" position during • The inner screen should also be steaming (see fig. 12). cleaned. Use a coin to unscrew • For detailed steaming in
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f. Clean water tank thoroughly, fill 21. TROUBLESHOOTING with fresh water and pump half of a. My coffee is not hot enough the water through the porta filter • See chapter 9 (a). and half through the steam tube to • Drink your coffee immediately after eliminate any vinegar smell or taste. brewing. g. Replace the inner screen and the For cappuccino or latte: make sure steam nozzle. to increase the milk temperature chapter 14b). **If using a commercial decalcifying agent please make sure it is
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f. There is some coffee residue in store in a dark, airtight container. the bottom of my cup Do not store in freezer or refrigera- • This is normal. With pressure tor. Ground coffee has a very high brewed coffee you will always have oxidation rate and may take on fla- some fine coffee powder in the vors and aromas from other foods. bottom of your cup. • If this bothers you, try pre-packed b. Should I use dark or light coffee coffee pods (chapter 12). The paper beans? cover acts like a filter.
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...the Espresso Machine Classic machine, model #113 and f. Can I fill other liquids into the #114. This warranty is in effect for water tank, such as milk or one year from the date of initial con- sweetened water? sumer purchase, and is limited to the • No, you will destroy the pump and United States of America. This war- the Thermoblock system. ranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor) includ- g. Can I use distilled water? ing UPS ground transportation both • Yes, a
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CAPRESSO EspressoClassic Product Registration Please complete this registration after you have used your machine for a few days. Your information will help us to better serve you in the future. Thank you for buying from CAPRESSO. Please print clearly Last Name_________________________________________________________________ First Name_______________________________________________ ❑ Male ❑ Female Address___________________________________________________________________ City__________________
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CAPRESSO CUSTOMER SERVICE 81 Ruckman Road Closter, New Jersey 07624 HELP CALL: 1-800-767-3554 Fax: 201-767-9684 Email address: contact@capresso.com Website: www.capresso.com 81 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ 07624 201-767-3999 • Fax: 201-767-9684 Customer Service: 1-800-767-3554 Email: contact@capresso.com Website: www.capresso.com 17.
