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Fig. 1 Capresso EC100 User Components
Drip Tray (removable)
Stainless Steel Cup Warming
Plate (removable)
a. Water Container Lid
n. ON light indicator (Red)
b. Removable Water Container
o. Ready light indicator (Green)
c. Steam Wand
p. Selector Dial (Coffee/Steam)
d. Black Frothing Sleeve (removable)
q. Coffee Symbol
e. Portafilter
r. Steam Symbol
f. Thumb Guard
g. Brew Head (with Screen and Genter
Fig. 3
Screw)
h. Stainless Steel Grid (removable)
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k. Measuring spoon with tamper
|. Sieve (one-cup or two-cup)
2-cup sieve
1-cup sieve
m. On/Off Button
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
notch
Align bump on sieve with notch in
Steam Wand (remove Black
the portafilter. Insert and twist.
Frothing Sleeve) for steaming only
1. The Capresso EC100 Espresso / Cappuccino Machine
Thank you for purchasing the Capresso EC100 Espresso and Cappuccino
machine. For Warranty please see the end of this booklet. For accessories and
parts please use the attached mail order form or order through our website
www.capresso.com
Experts consider brewing coffee under high pressure to be the ideal process to
extract maximum flavor and aroma. The difference between espresso and con-
ventional coffee is that espresso requires a shorter brewing time. This is also
the reason that espresso contains approximately 30% less caffeine than con-
ventional filter coffee. If possible, use thick-sided, pre-heated espresso/ cap-
puccino 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 EC100 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
£C100 will produce the absolute freshest and most aromatic cup of "crema"
coffee possible. Not only will your EC100 make perfect espresso, but in seconds
the easy to use frothing system turns your espresso into a delicious cappuccino.
2. Before Using for the First Time
After carefully unpacking your EC100, wash all removable parts with warm
soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with the appliance and
read the instruction 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, g) and the steam wand (Fig.1, c). Follow the
procedures in chapters 4 and 5 without usii
3. Filling the Water Container
Open the water container lid and pull the water container up. Fill the container
with fresh cold water. The water container has a MIN and MAX marking. Place
the container back into the machine, pushing down firmly to engage the base
valve. Make sure the two black hooks on top of the water container are inserted
into the openings in the back of the machine
4. Control Panel
a. The ON/OFF button turns the machine on and off. The red and green
indicator lights will illuminate and blink, indicating that the machine is on.
Push the button again, to turn the machine off. When the machine is ON,
the thermoblock heating system heats up (at this time the red and green
lights will blink). The initial heat-up time is under one minute at normal room
temperature. Once the thermoblock is heated, the red light will stop
blinking and the green light will turn off.
b. The SELECTOR
DIAL has three positions:
© LEFT (cup symbol) brewing coffee,
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