Capresso Cafe 115 User manual

Operating Instructions
Product Registration
and Warranty
Customer Service 1-800-767-3554
Pump spresso and
Cappuccino Machine
afé
CModel #115

I PORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3 To protect against fire, electrical shock or personal injury,
do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
5. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter top, or
touch any hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in
a heated oven.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug the cord
into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control ‘OFF’,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use extreme caution when dispensing hot steam.
14. For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord (or detachable power-supply
cord) is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension
cord is used,
a. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply
cord or extension cord must be as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance,
b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension
cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord, and
c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or table top where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over.
3.

4. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
CAUTION
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than
cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an
authorized service agent.
1. Do not immerse in water or try to disassemble appliance.
2. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
the base. No user servicable parts are inside. Repair
should be done by authorized service personnel only.
3. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water container.
Use cold water only!
4. Keep hands and cord away from hot parts of the appliance
during operation.
5. Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
6. Operate the appliance with the driptray and support grid in
place.
7. Never heat inflammable liquids using steam.
8. Clean the steam tube only when the appliance is not under
pressure and the ON/OFF switch is in the ‘OFF’ position.
9. Follow the instructions for Decalcifying.
WARNING:
The system is under pressure during operation. Removing
the porta filter during operation can cause scalding and
injury. Remove the porta filter when brewing is complete,
and the appliance is no longer under pressure.
4.
1-800-767-3554
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astern Standard Time.
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Website: www.capresso.com
Customer Service

Table of Contents
5.
Important Safeguards ............................................................. 3
Line Drawing, Fig 1 ................................................................. 6
1. The Capresso Café spresso/Cappuccino Machine ......... 7
2. Before Using for the First Time .......................................... 7
3. Filling the Water Container ................................................. 8
4. Control Panel and Functions .............................................. 8
5. Warming the Internal Components and Cups .................. 10
6. Filling and Inserting the Porta Filter .................................. 10
7. Preparing spresso .......................................................... 11
8. Preparing Cappuccino ...................................................... 11
9. Cleaning the Frothing Sleeve and Steam Tube ................ 12
10. Preparing Latte / Heating Other Liquids ........................ 12
11. Delivering Hot Water ....................................................... 13
12. Turning OFF the Capresso Café ..................................... 13
13. Cleaning & Maintenance ................................................. 13
14. Decalcifying .................................................................... 14
15. Troubleshooting .............................................................. 14
16. Recipes ........................................................................... 16
17. Warranty ......................................................................... 17
18. Customer Service ........................................................... 17
Product Registration ............................................................. 19
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APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Name: Capresso Café
Voltage: 120V 60Hz
Rated Input: 1050 W
Heating System: 1000W thermoblock heater,
thermostat controlled
Pump: 50W electromagnetic high power pump
Pressure: 12-16 bar (max)
Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 11 inches, (303.5 x 203.5 x 274 mm)
Weight: 8.8 lbs, (4 kg)

Fig 1, Capresso Café User Components
a Removable water container
b Hinged container lid
c Sieve storage
d ON/OFF switch
e Function switch, Coffee or Steam
f Control dial
g Heating indicator light (red)
h Operating indicator light (green)
i Warming plate for cups
j Steam tube
k Removable frothing sleeve
l Removable grid
m Removable drip tray
n Drip tray level indicator
o Porta filter
p Filter lock
q Measuring spoon with tamper and hexagonal key
r Small sieve, one-cup
s Large sieve, two-cup
t Brew head with unlock position indicator
6.

1. The Capresso Café Espresso/
Cappuccino achine
Thank you for purchasing the Capresso Café spresso and
Cappuccino machine. For Warranty and Product Registration
please see the end of this booklet.
xperts consider brewing coffee under high pressure to be the
ideal process to extract maximum flavor and aroma. The difference
between espresso and conventional coffee is that espresso
requires a shorter brewing time. This is also that reason that
espresso contains approximately 30% less caffeine than
conventional filter coffee. If possible, use thick-sided, pre-heated
espresso/cappuccino cups which stay hot longer. Add the sugar
before pouring espresso into the cup or simply shake some
sugar briefly into the cup, stirring just once or twice, otherwise
too much flavor escapes.
The Capresso Café produces perfect espresso – coffee with a
thick, foamy layer on top called “crema.” The “crema” traps the
fine aromatics and the light gaseous flavors that register on the
palate. The “crema” keeps flavor locked in that would
otherwise escape. The high pressure and short brewing time
prevent the extraction of bitter oils and release less caffeine than
other brewing methods. Whether you are brewing a small 1 oz.
shot of espresso or a larger cup of pressure brewed coffee, your
Capresso Café will produce the absolute freshest and most
aromatic cup of “crema” coffee possible. Not only will your
Capresso Café make the perfect espresso, but within seconds
the easy to use frothing system turns your espresso into a
delicious cappuccino. The separate hot water function allows
you to make a cup of hot tea or instant soup in 30 seconds.
2. Before Using for the First Time
After carefully unpacking your Capresso Café, wash all removable
parts with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Familiarize
yourself with the appliance and read the instructions manual.
Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet according to the
safety instructions.
Rinse the internal components before making espresso. Fill the
water container and pump a few ounces of water through the
brew head (Fig.1, t) and the steam tube (Fig.1, j). Follow the
procedures in chapters 4 and 5 without using coffee.
7.

3. Filling the Water Container To
Brew Espresso:
8.
4. Control Panel and Functions
a) The ON/OFF Switch turns the machine on and off.
b The red heating light illuminates while the appliance is
heating up. When the operating temperature is reached,
the red light turns off and the green “ready” light
illuminates.
c) The Function Switch selects Coffee (through the Brew
Head, Fig. 1,t) or Hot Water or Steam (through the
Steam Tube, Fig 1, j).
d) The Control Dial turns the pump on and off and directs
the flow of water or steam.
Open the lid and remove the
container.
Fill the container every day
with fresh, cold water.
Place the container back into
the appliance, pushing down
firmly to engage the base
valve. Close the lid.

9.
To Brew Espresso:
• Push the Function Switch to Coffee/Hot Water.
• Rotate the Control Dial to the right to deliver Coffee.
• To stop brewing espresso, turn the Control Dial back to 0.
To Deliver Steam:
• Push the Function Switch to Steam.
• Rotate the Control Dial to the left to
deliver Steam/Hot Water.
• To stop delivering steam, turn the Control Dial back to 0.
To Deliver Hot Water:
• Push the Function Switch to Coffee/Hot Water.
• Rotate the Control Dial to the left to deliver Hot Water.
• To stop delivering hot water, turn the Control Dial back to 0.

5. Warming Internal Components and Cups
Before making espresso, it is important to pre-warm all the
internal components in the appliance and to pre-warm the cups.
This procedure will add 10° to 15° F to the first cup of espresso.
a) Turn on machine.
b) Set the function switch to Coffee/Hot Water.
c) Fill the water container with fresh, cold water and place in
appliance.
d) Insert the porta filter, without coffee and lock into place.
e) Place one or two cups underneath the porta filer.
f) After the green ready light illuminates, turn the Control Dial to
the right to the coffee-delivery position and allow some hot
water to pass into the cups.
g) Turn the Control Dial back to the 0 position to stop the flow.
h) mpty the cups, remove the Porta Filter.
TIP! Place espresso cups upside
down on the warming plate to
keep them warm. As long as
the machine is on, the internal
heater will keep the top plate
warm.
6. Filling and Inserting the Porta Filter
The machines comes with a small (one-cup)
and large (two-cup, extra strong) sieve
(Fig. 1, r, s). One of them is inserted in the
Porta Filter (Fig. 1, o) the other one is stored
in the storage compartment (Fig. 1, c).
a) Pull back on the filter lock on the porta filter
b) Place one of the sieves into the porta filter.
c) nsure the relevant locking cams of the
porta filter are always located between the
projections on the sieve (see drawing).
d) With the measuring spoon, place one or
two level spoonfuls of espresso coffee into
the sieve.
e) Push down, or tamp, the coffee grounds
with the tamper side of the measuring spoon.
f) Wipe off any coffee grounds of the edge of
the porta filter.
TIP! Do not overfill the porta filter. Use the measuring spoon
provided. One level spoonful is sufficient for one cup.
g) Pull back the filter lock.
Insert and lift the
porta filter into the
brew head at the
unlock position.
h) Turn the porta filter to
the right until it locks
into place.
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7. Preparing Espresso
a) Fill the water container (chapter 3), pre-warm the parts
(chapter 5) and fill and insert the Porta Filter (chapter 6).
b) Place one or two espresso cups underneath the porta filter.
c) When the green ready light illuminates, turn the control
dial to the right to the coffee-delivery position.
d) When the desired amount of espresso is brewed, stop the
flow by turning the control dial to the center position 0.
Note: It is normal for the red heating light to illuminate during
brewing indicating the heater is warming the water as it flows
through.
e) Remove the cups and enjoy.
f) Remove the porta filter from the appliance.
g) Push the filter lock forward and hold to lock in the sieve.
h) Turn the porta filter upside down and tap out the used
coffee grounds.
i) Rinse sieve under warm water and make sure the holes are
free of coffee deposits.
j) When the green ready light illuminates, the machine is ready
to make the next espresso.
8. Preparing Cappuccino
Cappuccino is the combination of one or two shots of espresso
with an equal or larger amount of hot milk and milk froth (for
Latte see chapter 10).
Always start with cold milk. Skim or Fat-free milk will produce
the most froth and will provide a stronger espresso taste. 1% and
2% milk will produce less froth, and whole milk will produce less
than half the amount of froth of skim milk.
a) Fill a stainless steel pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of milk, this will
provide enough froth for two to three cups of cappuccino.
Make sure that there is enough space left in the pitcher for the
milk and milk froth to expand.
b) First prepare your espresso (see chapter 8), but use larger,
pre-heated cappuccino cups instead of espresso cups.
c) Set the function switch to the Steam position. The red
heating light illuminates as the appliance is heated to
steam temperature.
d) Insert and slide the frothing
sleeve (Fig. 1, k) onto the
steam tube (Fig. 1, j) until it
makes contact. The frothing
sleeve must click into the groove.
e) Turn the frothing sleeve as far
as possible to the right to
lock it in place.
f) The appliance is ready to
deliver steam when the green
ready light illuminates.
11.