Capresso  CoffeeTEC Manual
Capresso  CoffeeTEC Manual

Capresso CoffeeTEC Manual

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CONTENTS
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LINE DRAWINGS (FIGURES 1-14)...................................................... 5-6
WHO IS CAPRESSO? .............................................................................3
WELCOME TO THE CAPRESSO CoffeeTEC..........................................7
EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................7
FEATURES AND BENEFITS ....................................................................7
1. PREPARING THE CoffeeTEC ..............................................................8
1.1 Before First Use ............................................................................... 8
1.2 Setting the Clock and Timer ............................................................8
1.3 Priming the frothXpress system .......................................................8
2. MAKING COFFEE............................................................................... 9
2.1 Filling the Water Container ...............................................................9
2.2 Filling with Ground Coffee................................................................ 9
2.3 Placing the Stainless Steel Carafe ................................................... 9
2.4 Turning the Coffee Maker On ........................................................... 9
2.5 Serving Coffee ................................................................................10
2.6 Pouring Coffee While Brewing .......................................................10
2.7 Brewing Small Amounts of Coffee .................................................10
2.8 Making Multiple Carafes of Coffee .................................................10
2.9 Auto Shut-Off .................................................................................10
4. KEEPING COFFEE HOT IN THERMAL CARAFES ...........................10
5. FROTHING MILK ..............................................................................11
5.1 Assembly of the frothXpress System .............................................11
5.2 Adding Milk ....................................................................................11
5.3 Brewing Coffee and Frothing Milk ..................................................11
5.4 Frothing Milk Only ..........................................................................11
5.5 Producing Frothed Milk ..................................................................11
5.6 Regulating Milk Froth and Temperature .........................................11
5.7 Green Steam Light Off ...................................................................12
5.8 Recommendations for Cappuccino and Latte ...............................12
5.9 Using the Flexible Hose ..................................................................12
6. MAKING HOT CHOCOLATE .............................................................12
7. CLEANING ........................................................................................12
7.1 The frothXpress System .................................................................12
7.2 The Milk Container .........................................................................13
7.3 The Coffee Maker ...........................................................................13
8. DECALCIFYING................................................................................ 13
8.1 Decalcifying With Durgol ................................................................13
8.2 Using Other Decalcifying Agents ...................................................14
8.3 Decalcifying Hose ...........................................................................14
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 15
10. WARRANTY ....................................................................................15
11. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ............................................................16
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Summary of Contents for Capresso CAPRESSO CoffeeTEC

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS LINE DRAWINGS (FIGURES 1-14)............5-6 WHO IS CAPRESSO? ................3 WELCOME TO THE CAPRESSO CoffeeTEC..........7 EQUIPMENT ....................7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS ..............7 1. PREPARING THE CoffeeTEC ..............8 1.1 Before First Use ................8 1.2 Setting the Clock and Timer ............8 1.3 Priming the frothXpress system ............8 2.
  • Page 2: Line Drawings (Figures 1-14)

    A. Water Container Lid B. Sticker: Capresso Plus Service C. Water Container (removable) D. Display and Operating Panel (see figure 2) E. Milk Container with Lid F. Drip Grid G. Drip Tray H. Platform I. Stainless Steel Carafe with Lid J.
  • Page 3 to close DRIP STOP FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6 • maximum milk • reduced milk • no milk flow flow and milk froth flow and milk froth • milk warm • milk hot FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 seal straw upper valve...
  • Page 4: Welcome To The Capresso Coffeetec

    WELCOME TO THE CAPRESSO CoffeeTEC Thank you for choosing this unique CAPRESSO product. Your new CoffeeTEC has two distinctly different functions which work completely independently of each other: Brewing Coffee and Frothing Milk. Please study these operating instruc- tions carefully before operating your new CoffeeTEC and keep them in a safe place for easy reference in the future.
  • Page 5: Preparing The Coffeetec

    1. PREPARING THE CoffeeTEC Attention: Flashing LCD Display (see fig. 2; L) 1.1 Before First Use If you unplug the coffee maker for a. After unpacking your CoffeeTEC more than 15 seconds or if you have clean all the loose parts with warm a power failure, you will lose the cur- water and make yourself familar rent time and program settings.
  • Page 6: Making Coffee

    2. MAKING COFFEE GoldTone Size 4 Maximum # 2.1 Filling the Water Container Filter of Scoops Paper Filter • Open the water container lid and Regular Grind remove the water container (fig.1; C). scoops scoops (Supermarket • Fill the water container to the Version) required marking with fresh, cold water (see fig.
  • Page 7: Serving Coffee

    After the coffee maker has finished carafe is brewed, push the on/off but- brewing, remove the carafe from the ton (see fig. 2; P) to turn the coffee platform. Turn the lid counterclock- maker off (the red light will turn off) wise until the large round dot is over and let the coffee maker cool down the pouring spout.
  • Page 8: Frothing Milk

    5. FROTHING MILK (see fig. 7). (If it sits perpendicular to the joint no milk can be siphoned The frothXpress System allows you to through the system; see fig. 8.) heat and froth milk directly into your cup. Like a pump espresso machine, 5.3 Brewing Coffee and Frothing the CoffeeTEC is equipped with a Milk...
  • Page 9: Green Steam Light Off

    slightly turning the knob towards the downwards to function properly front or the back (approx. 20 to 40 (fig. 11). You can cut the hose to fit. degrees; see fig. 9) the flow of milk 6. MAKING HOT CHOCOLATE will be slowed down, increasing the •...
  • Page 10: The Milk Container

    cleaning the frothXpress System after properly when removing the carafe each use as follows (it will take less (see fig. 5). than a minute): • Attention: The swing-out filter is not • Disconnect the milk container from removable. the joint (see fig. 3; Z from Y). •...
  • Page 11: Using Other Decalcifying Agents

    10. Place a large mug (at least 12 oz.) In case the steam system is underneath the frothing sleeve. completely clogged with calcium 11. Turn the steam selector to the deposits, proceed as follows: “Steam On” position. 1. Unscrew the steam nozzle and 12.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING Call the CAPRESSO HELP LINE at 1-800-767-3554 or email us at contact@capresso.com for warranty repair or replacement procedures. • Coffee drips from the filter, when the carafe is removed. --> Ground coffee sits in the drip stop and does not allow it to close properly.

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