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Capresso 156 Operating Instructions Manual

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C1300
Model #156
Fully Automatic Coffee
and Espresso Center
Operating Instructions
and Warranty
Customer Service 1-800-220-5701
28713

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  • Page 1 C1300 Model #156 Fully Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center Operating Instructions and Warranty Customer Service 1-800-220-5701 28713...

  • Page 2: Special Cord Set Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3 Fig. 1 1. Height-Adjustable Coffee Spout 1a. Sticker with Serial Number 1b. Door 1c. Program Dial with "P BUTTON" 2. Two Line Display (see fig. 3) 3. Removable Water Tank 4. Low Water Flotation Device (see fig. 4, call-out #4) 5.

  • Page 4: Dial

    Steam/Water Dial (SW Dial) Coffee Position (fig. 2a) Steam Position (fig. 2b) Hot Water Position (fig. 2c) Fig. 2 Steam Froth Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 3c Fig. 3d Fig. 4 Fig. 5...
  • Page 5 Fig. 7 Fig. 6 2 scoops max! Ground coffee only BUTTON Coffee Dial Fig.10 Lift & Pull Fig. 13 coarse Fig. 8 "P BUTTON" 1 CUP X STRONG PRESS BUTTON 5.0 Cup Size Dial Fig. 11 Fig. 14 fine Fig. 9 Fig.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Important Safeguards Illustrations Product Registration ... 7 Operating Instructions / Customer Service... 7 Welcome to the Capresso C1300 ... 7 Crema Coffee and Pressure Brewing... 7 Different Coffee Drinks ... 7 Coffee Facts ... 8 Please Do Not..8 Please Do...

  • Page 7: Coffee

    EMAIL us at contact@capresso.com. 3. Welcome To The Capresso C1300 Thank you for choosing the Capresso C1300. The C1300 can prepare 1 or 2 cups of excellent, professional-quality espresso or 1 or 2 cups of crema coffee at a time. The unique pre-wetting function ensures optimal coffee extraction. The C1300 functions fully automatically at the touch of a button.

  • Page 8: Coffee Facts

    • Double Shot: 3 to 4 oz. of coffee. Sweeten to taste • Crema Coffee: 5 to 8 oz. of coffee • Cappuccino: Espresso plus 3 to 4 oz. of hot frothed milk. • Latte: Espresso plus 3-5 oz. steamed milk with little or no froth. •...

  • Page 9: Button

    All Display Messages are shown in 7. Preparing the Machine Place the machine on a level surface and remove the water tank (fig. 4). Remove all accessories from the water tank. Plug in machine. Make sure the Steam/Water Dial points to the 0-position (fig. 2a). Filling the Water Tank •...

  • Page 10: Daily Preparation

    BUTTON (fig.1, 10a) again. The second line of the display will show 3.0. The C1300 will start grinding and brewing. Since it is the first time, it will not complete the cycle. When the display shows again repeat step "e" one more time. Discard the coffee. f.

  • Page 11: Using Pre-Ground Coffee

    Important: As long as the C1300 grinds, brews or discards coffee, do NOT attempt to pull out the drawer. This can seriously damage your machine. See chapter 13. 8.1 Using Pre-ground Coffee You can also use pre-ground coffee, bypassing the grinder. This comes in handy if someone requests decaf, sugar coated or flavored coffee.

  • Page 12: Heating And Frothing Milk

    8.4 Heating and Frothing Milk a. Turn the SW Dial from the 0-position to the steam position (fig. 2b). The display will show HEATING UP (this takes about 15 to 25 seconds). b. Add cold milk to a pitcher or a cup. c.

  • Page 13: Automatic Monitoring Controls

    • Replace the black tip and screw it on finger tight. Note: There is also an extra black tip included with the machine, just in case you lose the first one. 9. Automatic Monitoring Controls The C1300 has automatic monitoring controls. The display will show when cleaning, refilling and any other maintenance is necessary.

  • Page 14: Changing Parameters

    10. Changing Parameters Besides the six different coffee options and the cup sizes you can change a variety of parameters as explained in chapters 10.1 through 10.6. 10.1 Changing the Grinder Fineness Important: You can only adjust the fineness during the actual grinding process. For darker beans, we recommend grinding somewhat coarser (turn the selector to the thicker bars, clockwise);...

  • Page 15: Changing The Water Hardness

    10.6 Changing the Water Hardness Turn the Program Dial to Pos. 7. The display shows Pushing the P Button repeatedly shows the following options (second line of display): LEVEL – , LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3, LEVEL 4, FILTER. The C1300 gives you the following options with regards to water management: a.

  • Page 16: Installing And Activating The Claris Cartridge

    11.1 Installing and Activating the Claris Water Filter Cartridge Important: Never install the cartridge before or during "Preparing Machine For The First Time." Make sure the C1300 is on and ready to make coffee. a. Remove the cartridge from its bag and rinse under cold running water. b.

  • Page 17: Extra Rinse Cycle

    If you wait too long, you can severely damage your machine. Important: Only use the cleaning tablets provided by Capresso. Two tablets come with the machine. You can order more tablets from Capresso by using the enclosed mail order form or by calling customer service at 1-800-220-5701 or via the Internet at: www.capresso.com.

  • Page 18: Decalcifying (Durgol Required)

    Important: NEVER use vinegar or any powder agent for decalcification. This will damage inner parts of the machine. Only use DURGOL decalcifying agent. DURGOL is available through your Capresso retailers or the enclosed mail order form or through www.capresso.com. The order number for DURGOL is: #7510.

  • Page 19: Clearing For Transport

    e. Now press the P Button. The display will show: PLACE LARGE CUP / UNDER FROTHER f. Place a large cup under the steam nozzle. The cup or container should have a capacity of 12 oz. Press the P Button. The display will read PROGRESS.

  • Page 20: User Statistics

    12.6 User Statistics Turn the Program Dial to position 9. The display will read and it will show you how many coffee brewing cycles the machine has per- formed in the lower right hand corner. When pushing the P button additional information can be retrieved: •...

  • Page 21: Supplies

    Customer Service 1-800-220-5701. 14. Supplies Your Capresso C1300 comes with 1 Claris cartridge and 2 cleaning tablets. For prolonged use, we recommend that you have extra cleaning tablets, a Claris filter or the Durgol decalcifying liquid on hand.
  • Page 22 Other Limitations and Exclusions: Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are express warranty set for the above and no person is authorized to assume for CAPRESSO any other liability in connection with the sale of the machine. CAPRESSO expressly dis- claims liability for incidental and consequential damages caused by the machine.

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