Capresso 121 Coffeemaker Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

“ULTIMA”

Model #121

Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker and

Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

• Warranty

• Mail-in product registration

US Patent Number 5,622,099

17055

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse

cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

• 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.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch any hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.

To disconnect, turn any control "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Use extreme caution when disposing hot steam.

• Appliances with Glass Containers.

A.

The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.

B.

Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.

C.

Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.

D.

Do not clean container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL CORD SET

INSTRUCTIONS

Regarding your Cord Set:

A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is

to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled

in or tripping over a longer cord.

B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are

available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

(1) the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply

cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical

rating of the appliance, (2) if the appliance is of the grounded

type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord,

and (3) 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.

D. 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 representative.

• Do not immerse base in water or try to disassemble.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base.

No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by

authorized service personnel only.

• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name

plate agrees with your voltage.

• Never use warm or hot water to fill the water container! Use cold

water only!

• Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance

during operation.

• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

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10

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8a

8b

fig. 1

16

15

fig. 1.1

6a

6b

6c

6d

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13

12

fig. 1.2

7c

7b

7a

10b

fig. 2 fig. 1

1 Knob

2 Handle Bar

3 LEVER

4 Carousel (removable)

5 Funnel for coffee (removable)

6 Operating Panel

fig 1.1

6a Main On/Off Switch (illuminated)

6b Pump On/Off Switch

6c Red Indicator Light (empty coffee container / tray missing)

6d Thermostat Light (yellow)

fig. 1.3

10b

10c

10a

7 Selector Switch

fig 1.2

7a Coffee Position (spout)

7b Hot Water Position

7c Steam/Frothing Position

8 Frother

8a Cylinder (movable)

8b Frother Tip (removable)

9 Grid (removable)

10 Tray (removable)

fig 1.3

10a Tray Base

10b Overflow Indicator

10c Used Coffee Container

11 Measuring Scoop

12 Dual Coffee Spout (height-adjustable)

13 Tab to move spout up and down

14 Water Tank (removable)

15 Lid for Water Tank

16 Lid for Coffee Funnel

¨ First squeeze

≠ Then raise or lower

¨

≠

¨ First squeeze

≠ Then raise or lower

¨

fig. 3 fig. 8 fig. 4

rotate counter clockwise only

fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 8a fig. 9

Steam

Froth

fig. 10 fig. 10a fig. 10b fig. 11 fig. 13b fig. 12 fig. 12a fig. 12 b fig. 15 fig. 16 fig. 13 fig. 14 fig. 17

“ULTIMA”

Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker and

Espresso/Cappuccino Machine

WHO IS CAPRESSO?

With more than 20 years experience in coffee equipment for consumers

in the US, I founded Capresso Inc. in 1994. My goal is to provide coffee

makers and espresso/cappuccino machines for the customer who wants

a better product. Safety, reliability, performance, and convenience are the

cornerstones of Capresso quality. Our products are available through

selected retailers who can give you expert advice and will treat you as a

valued customer. I hope you will enjoy your new Capresso product and

will recommend it to your friends.

Michael Kramm, President

A WORD ABOUT PRESSURE BREWED COFFEE ("Crema Coffee")

Grinding, tamping and brewing coffee under high pressure is considered the ideal process to extract its maximum flavor and aroma by the majority of coffee experts. Your Capresso "Ultima"will always produce espresso or coffee with a thick, foamy layer called "crema". The "crema" traps the fine aromatics and the light gaseous flavors that register on the palate. It keeps the flavors, which would otherwise escape, locked in. The high pressure and the short brewing time prevent the extraction of bitter oils and release less caffeine than other brewing methods. You will always make the absolute freshest and most aromatic cup of coffee. This is also the reason why many fine European restaurants and hotels will serve you "crema coffee" only. Use the Capresso

"Ultima" to make a cup or two of "crema coffee".

factoid - caffeine

Caffeine is tasteless. A "strong" coffee or espresso is mostly the result of the amount of coffee in relation to the amount of water. The longer a bean is roasted, the less caffeine it has. "Arabica" beans have less caffeine than

"Robusta" beans. "Arabica" beans have more flavor than "Robusta" beans, which are mostly used in high-volume coffees and instant coffees.

factoid - espresso

Espresso is the way the bean is roasted, not the bean itself. You can use many different roasts to produce espresso coffee. You can also use the espresso roasted coffee to make a larger cup of coffee. In the US, espresso roasting results mostly in a darker roast than espresso roasting in Europe.

Contents

Chapters Page

1. EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................4

2. PLEASE DO NOT ..............................................................................................4

3. CAPRESSO Plus Service™...............................................................................4

4. AFTER UNPACKING .........................................................................................4

5. WORKING WITH THE CAROUSEL................................................................4-5

6. INITIAL PREPARATION .....................................................................................5

7. HOW THE THERMOSTAT LIGHT WORKS ........................................................5

8. WHICH COFFEE GRIND?..............................................................................5-6

9. BEVERAGES... BEVERAGES. ...........................................................................6

10. MAKING ESPRESSO ......................................................................................6

11. MAKING CAPPUCCINO (frothing milk) ...........................................................7

12. MAKING CAFE LATTE (steaming milk) ........................................................7-8

13. CLEANING THE FROTHER IMMEDIATELY.....................................................8

14. HOT WATER SETTING ....................................................................................8

15. CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................8

15.1 REMOVING USED COFFEE ..........................................................................8

15.2 OVERFLOW WATER INDICATOR..................................................................9

15.3 REMOVING THE CAROUSEL .......................................................................9

15.4 CLEARING THE THERMOCOIL ....................................................................9

15.5 DECALCIFYING.............................................................................................9

16. WHAT IF... ......................................................................................................10

17. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........................................................10-11

18. LIMITED WARRANTY / Capresso Customer Service ...................................12

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...........................................................................13-14

1. EQUIPMENT

The CAPRESSO "Ultima" (#121) comes with the following parts:

• Coffee Scoop

• Removable tray with grid, internal

used coffee container and overflow

indicator

• Removable water container with lid

• Removable coffee funnel insert with lid

• Mail Order Insert

2. PLEASE DO NOT

• Do not try to rotate the carousel

(fig. 1; #4) clockwise

• Do not try to rotate the carousel

with the lever (fig. 1; #3) down

• Do not try to push the lever down

unless the lever points to the front

• Do not fill more than two scoops of

coffee into the coffee funnel

• Do not fill coffee into the coffee

funnel if the funnel is not pointing

towards the front of the machine

• Do not fill anything else but ground

coffee into the coffee funnel

• Do not operate the machine without

the complete tray, with all its com-

ponents, properly inserted into the

machine

• Do not clean or decalcify the brew-

ing chamber with any highly reactive

cleaning solutions

• Do not lift the machine by the lever

3. CAPRESSO Plus Service™

• HELP CALL 1-800-767-3554

(Monday - Friday 9 AM to 4 PM

Eastern Standard Time)

• E-Mail address:

[email protected]

• Fax: 201-767-9684

• Website: www.capresso.com

We want you to be completely satisfied with your Capresso "Ultima". If you need any assistance, call the above number. Call anytime you want.

If you get a voice mail message leave your phone number and say "model

#121" or "Capresso Ultima" and tell us a good time to call you back. You can also e-mail or fax us any time.

Our unique CAPRESSO "Ultima" Plus

Service" offers you the following within the first 12 months (within the United

States of America):

• Free repair or free replacement if

your Capresso Ultima malfunctions,

including shipping both ways and

convenient UPS call tag pick-up

(UPS will come to you to pick up

your machine, so you don't have to

go to UPS or the post office).

• Free replacement of any defective

part including free shipping.

For limitations and restrictions see

chapter 18, WARRANTY.

4. AFTER UNPACKING

• When unpacking your Capresso

"Ultima" the lever (fig. 1; #3) is in the locked position (see fig. 2). To un-

lock and raise the lever first squeeze the handle bar towards the knob

(see fig. 3), then lift the lever upwards

and release the handle bar (see fig. 4)

Now you can rotate the carousel

counter clockwise (see fig. 6).

• After unpacking your machine, clean the loose parts (water container, tray with components) with a mild deter-

gent and warm water, then rinse

thoroughly.

5. WORKING WITH THE CAROUSEL

a. The carousel only turns when the

lever is in the raised position (see

fig. 5)

b. The carousel only turns counter

clock wise (see fig. 6)

c. The lever can only be pushed down

when it points to the front of the

machine (see fig. 5 and 7)

d. To move the lever up or down you

must always first squeeze and hold

the handle bar then pull the lever

up or push it down (see fig. 7).

Then release the handle bar. The

best way to work the handle bar is

to place the palm of your hand on

top of the knob and then squeeze

the handle bar with two fingers

towards the knob (see fig. 4 and fig. 3)

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e. When the lever is raised you can

turn the carousel counter clockwise

indefinitely. Just hold the knob and

turn the carousel (see fig. 6)

f. The carousel has two positions

with an audible "click":

• lever in front of machine (see fig. 5)

• coffee funnel in front of machine

(see fig. 8) = coffee filling position

Please practice the operation of the lever and the carousel a few times.

6. INITIAL PREPARATION

This procedure is necessary before first use and after you have cleared the machine (see CLEARING THE THER-

MOCOIL, chapter 15.4).

a. Plug in the machine. (The machine

has an internal cord storage. Just

pull out as much cord as you need.

You can push the unwanted part of

the cord back into the machine).

b. Remove the water tank lid, lift

out the water tank, and fill with cold,

fresh water. Replace the water tank

and make sure it sits properly in its

receptacle (see fig. 8a). The water

tank holds approx. 53 oz. You can

also use another container and fill

the water tank without removing it

from the machine.

c. Make sure the selector switch points

to the coffee spout symbol

(see fig. 12)

d. Make sure the tray is inserted prop-

erly (see fig. 2).

e. Make sure the lever points to the

front (see fig. 5)

f. Close the lever as follows: First

squeeze and hold the handle bar

then push the lever down (see fig. 7).

Now release the handle bar.

g. Switch on the Main On/Off Button

(see fig. 1.1; #6a). The red light

within the On/Off button will illumi-

nate. At the same time the yellow

Thermostat Light will light up indi-

cating that the machine is heating

up the internal ThermoCoil unit.

h. Place a cup underneath the coffee

spout.

i. Turn the Pump Button on (see fig. 1.1;

#6b). You will hear a pump noise.

Initially it will take about 30 to 40

seconds before any water will

come out of the spout. As soon as

some water comes out of the

spout, turn the pump button off.

j. Raise the lever (see fig. 7) and

slowly turn the carousel counter

clockwise (see fig. 6) until the coffee

funnel points to the front of the

machine (see fig. 8)

You are now ready to prepare your favorite coffee beverage.

7. HOW THE THERMOSTAT LIGHT

WORKS

• As long as the yellow Thermostat

light (fig. 1.1; #6d) is on, the

ThermoCoil inside the machine is

heating up. When the selector

switch is in the spout position (fig.

12) or in the hot water position (fig.

12a) the thermostat light will turn off when the maximum temperature is

reached. While brewing coffee, the

thermostat light might come on,

indicating that the ThermoCoil is

heating up again .

For hottest coffee: When you turn

on the pump just after the thermo-

stat light turned off, you will get the

highest possible coffee temperature.

• When the selector switch is in the

steam position (fig. 12b), the therm-

ostat light will stay on, indicating

that the internal temperature is now

higher to transform hot water into

steam.

8. WHICH COFFEE GRIND?

The Capresso Ultima works with a variety of grinds. It is much less sensitive to the coffee grind than most other pump espresso machines. You can even grind with a regular blade grinder and still get crema espresso coffee. The coarser the coffee, the faster the water will run through, resulting in a weaker taste. The finer the coffee is ground, the slower the coffee will pump through, resulting in a stronger, hotter cup of espresso. If

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no or hardly any coffee comes out of the spout, then your coffee is ground too fine.

9. BEVERAGES... BEVERAGES...

The Capresso "Ultima" lets you produce the following beverages:

• Espresso (coffee spout)

1 to 1 1/2 oz. per cup; make one or

two cups at a time. Some people

make the espresso a bit larger.

Serve with or without sugar. Use

one or two scoops of coffee to your

liking. Espresso is the foundation for

Cappuccino, Cafe Latte and Cafe

Americano.

• Crema Coffee (coffee spout)

4 to 6 oz. per cup; make one or

two cups at a time. Use one or two

scoops of coffee to your liking.

Essentially "Crema Coffee" is a

longer brewed espresso with slightly

more extraction. In Europe more

and more people switch from drip

coffee to crema coffee.

• Cappuccino (coffee spout + frother

in frothing position)

Espresso plus hot milk plus milk

froth. Normally you add two to three

parts of milk and milk froth to one

part of espresso. Serve with choco-

late shaving, cinnamon, sugar... any-

way you like it. Some people use

less milk to taste more coffee.

• Cafe Latte (coffee spout + frother in

steaming position)

Espresso plus steamed milk with no

or very little milk froth. Add steamed

milk ( 3 to 5 oz.) to one espresso.

• Cafe Americano ("Cafe Lungo")

(coffee spout + frother)

Espresso plus hot water. Add 3 to 5

oz. of hot water to your espresso

(use the hot water setting of the

frother). The difference between

Crema Coffee and Cafe Americano

is the shorter extraction time for the

coffee, resulting in a somewhat dif-

ferent taste.

• Tea (frother)

Insert tea bag into a tea cup and

add hot water with the frother in the

hot water setting.

• Hot Chocolate (frother)

Instant: Pour powder into a glass

and add hot water with the frother.

Regular (with milk): Steam the milk

with the frother, add powder and stir.

10. MAKING ESPRESSO

a. Make sure the coffee funnel points

to the front of the machine (fig. 8)

b. Remove the funnel lid, if it still sits

on top of the coffee funnel (fig. 1;

#16)

c. Fill one or two level scoops of

ground espresso coffee into the

funnel (fig. 8)

Attention: If you fill more than two

scoops of coffee into the funnel,

the carousel will automatically dis-

card the excess coffee into the

internal used coffee container. If

you fill less than one level scoop of

coffee into the funnel, the coffee

will not be tamped properly resulting

in a poor cup of espresso.

d. Turn the lever a quarter turn until it

points to the front of the machine

(fig. 5)

e. Close the lever (see fig. 7). When

you feel resistance, release the

handle bar. The lever will automati-

cally tamp and lock in place.

Important: With two scoops of cof-

fee in the brewing chamber, the

lever will not go down as far as it

does with no coffee in the chamber.

Do not force the lever down

beyond the point of resistance.

f. Place one or two cups underneath

the coffee spout and adjust the spout

so that it is as close as possible to

the rim of the cup(s) (see fig. 9).

g. Make sure the selector switch

points to the coffee spout symbol

(see fig. 12)

h. Turn the pump button on.

i. When you have enough espresso in

your cup(s), turn the pump off.

j. Serve with or without sugar. (If you

fill sugar into your espresso cups

before brewing, it will dissolve as

the espresso brews into the cups.)

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k. Raise the lever and turn the knob

counter clockwise until the funnel is

in front of the machine again (fig 8).

You are now ready to make more

espresso. (While turning the caro-

usel the used coffee is automatically

thrown into the internal used coffee

container).

11. MAKING CAPPUCCINO

(frothing milk)

Attention: When using the frother in the steam position, never turn on the pump.

Which kind of MILK? Always start with cold milk. Skim milk (0% fat) will produce the most froth and will let you taste "more" of the espresso. 1% or

2% milk will give you almost as much froth as skim milk. Regular milk (3% fat) will produce half the froth of skim milk and will taste very rich.

Frothing

Tip: For a novice it is easier to froth with a bit more milk. You will not waste any milk since you can re-use it again later. With practice you will be able to froth small amounts of milk.

a. Use a 12 oz. or 16 oz. pitcher.

b. Fill the pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of

cold milk (this will yield enough hot

milk and froth for two to three cups

of cappuccino).

c. Place the pitcher next to the frother.

d. Prepare your espresso as

described above (you might want

to brew the espresso directly into

your cappuccino cups.) Turn the

pump switch off and wait until the

yellow thermostat light turns off.

e. Now immerse the frother into the

pitcher (with the cylinder pushed

down) (see fig. 10) with the tip of

the frother completely immersed

in the milk (see fig. 11). The frother

should not touch the bottom of the

pitcher.

f. Now turn the selector switch to the

steam symbol (fig. 12b). Frothing

will start within 10 seconds. After

40 to 60 seconds you should have

plenty of froth and hot milk. To stop

frothing, turn the selector switch

back to the spout symbol, then

remove the pitcher and set it aside

for a few seconds for the froth to

settle.

Tip: If you like your milk extra hot, first steam the milk for about 10 to 15 seconds by pulling the cylinder of the frother up (see fig. 10), then push it down and frothing starts immediately.

Caution: If the milk starts boiling, immediately stop frothing by turning the selector switch back to the spout symbol (fig 12.) Boiling milk will not produce any froth. Next time use more cold milk to avoid boiling.

Not enough steam?

The steam output will stop abruptly after 80 to 90 seconds. If you need more steam at this time proceed as follows:

• Make sure the lever is in the closed

position.

• Turn the selector switch to the spout symbol and turn the pump on.

• As soon as some water comes out

of the spout, turn the pump switch

off again. This will take only 15 to 20 seconds.

• When you then turn the selector

switch to the steam symbol, you will have 80 to 90 seconds of uninter-

rupted steam again.

12. MAKING CAFE LATTE

(steaming milk)

Attention: When using the frother in the steam position, never turn on the pump.

Follow the steps for espresso and cappuccino above. Since you do not want to froth the milk, just make sure that the cylinder of the frother is moved up (see fig. 10).

Attention: The steaming noise will increase as the milk gets hotter. Stop steaming before the milk starts boiling. Always remember to turn the

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selector switch back to the spout symbol.

13. CLEANING THE FROTHER

IMMEDIATELY

If you clean the frother immediately after frothing, it will be faster and easier than at a later time, when the milk has hardened around the tip.

a. Immediately after you stop steam-

ing or frothing, set the milk pitcher

aside and hold the bottom of the

coffee scoop against the tip of the

frother.

b. Turn the selector switch to the

steam symbol for two seconds.

Steam will come out of the small

side holes.

c. Turn the selector switch back to the

spout symbol. Repeat once or twice.

This will push out any milk which

might have accumulated in the

frother.

d. Now move the cylinder up and

wipe it clean with a small sponge or

wet cloth.

Taking The Frother Apart

Periodically take the frother apart and clean thoroughly.

• Loosen the tip of the frother with a

coin and then unscrew the tip (see

fig. 10a).

• Pull the tip out of the cylinder (see

fig. 10b).

• Clean the steam hole and the two

side holes. Make sure all holes are

free of milk deposits. If hardened

milk sits in these holes, use a tooth

pick or a paper clip to push out the

milk deposits.

• Replace the frother and screw on

finger tight.

14. HOT WATER SETTING

When you turn the selector switch to the hot water setting (see fig. 12 a) and turn the pump button on, hot water will be released through the frother immediately. This feature can be used to make a quick cup of tea, instant hot chocolate, cafe americano or simply get some hot water. When finished, turn off of the pump button first. Then turn the selector switch back to the spout symbol (fig. 12).

15. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Capresso "Ultima" requires less care than most traditional espresso pump machines. If you follow the instructions below you will prolong the life of the machine for many years.

15.1 REMOVING USED COFFEE

The red indicator light (see fig. 1.1;

#6c) will come on in the following situations:

• When it is time to empty the used

coffee container (fig. 1.3; #10c) or

• Whenever the tray is pulled out or

not inserted properly.

a. Remove the tray (fig. 13) and

remove the three loose parts (over

flow indicator, grid and used coffee

container).

b. Now empty and clean the used

coffee container.

c. Remove any water from the tray

and clean the tray.

d. Place all the parts back into the

tray and insert tray back into the

machine.

Now the red indicator light will turn off.

Caution: The red indicator light will not interrupt any operations of the machine. Therefore, if you do not empty the used coffee container and continue to make coffee beverages, used coffee will spill into the inner parts of the machine eventually blocking the carousel. Also, if the tray is not inserted and you make coffee, water and used coffee will be discarded into the open area inside the machine

creating a big mess!

Attention: The tray can only be pulled out when the coffee spout is moved all the way up (see fig. 13).

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15.2 OVERFLOW WATER

INDICATOR (fig. 13b)

After brewing coffee, the machine automatically releases the pressure of the brewing chamber together with some water into the tray. If too much water collects in the tray the little red indicator will pop up. Pull out the tray, remove the used coffee container and the water level indicator. Then empty tray and the used coffee container, place all the parts back into the tray, and insert tray back into the machine.

15.3 REMOVING THE CAROUSEL

For proper cleaning you can remove the carousel as follows:

a. The lever should be in the raised

position.

b. Turn the lever to the back of the

machine so that the carousel

release button points to the front

(see fig. 15).

c. Push the button and lift the

carousel (see fig. 16).

d. Hold the carousel upside down and

clean under running water

(see fig. 17).

e. Replace the carousel in reverse

order. Make sure that the release

button points to the front of the

machine. Make sure that the lever

is in the raised position before

placing the carousel back onto the

machine.

DO NOT PLACE THE CAROUSEL IN

THE DISHWASHER!

15.4 CLEARING THE THERMOCOIL

The internal ThermoCoil system holds a small amount of water. If you do not use the machine for a prolonged time

(a week or longer) or if you plan to move the machine or send it to another place the ThermoCoil should be empty. This procedure takes approximately 90 seconds.

a. Turn the machine on.

b. Fill a large pitcher with cold water

and immerse frother into pitcher.

c. Turn the selector switch to the

steam symbol. Steam will be

released for about 80 seconds.

When the steam stops, the

ThermoCoil system is cleared.

d. Turn the selector switch back the

spout symbol and turn machine off.

Important: The next time you use the machine, follow the instructions under chapter 6 first.

15.5 DECALCIFYING

CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY

COMMERCIAL DECALCIFYING AGENT.

Any highly re-active cleaning solution might destroy the internal brewing chamber. Use a water/vinegar solution only.

If you use your machine daily we recommend decalcifying every 4 to 6 weeks as follows. This procedure will take about 15 minutes.

a. Fill the water tank with 20 oz. of

water and approx. 10 oz. of vinegar.

b. Turn the machine on and place a

large cup or container underneath

the coffee spout.

c. Pump approx. 5 oz. of the solution

through the coffee spout.

d. Stop the pump, wait for one minute.

e. Repeat three of four times.

f. Then place a large container under-

neath the frother.

g. Turn the selector switch to the hot

water symbol and turn on the pump.

h. Pump approx. 3 oz. of the solution

through the frother.

i. Stop the pump, wait for one minute.

j. Repeat twice.

k. Now empty the water container and

clean it thoroughly so that there is

no vinegar residue left in the water

container.

l. Fill the water container half full with

fresh cold water.

m.

Pump half of the water through the

coffee spout and the other half

through the frother using the hot

water setting.

n. Turn off the machine. Remove tray

and clean all parts of the tray.

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16. WHAT IF a. No water comes through the

coffee spout

• Make sure the water tank is inserted

properly and water is in the water

tank.

• Make sure the lever points towards

the front of the machine and is in

the closed position.

• Make sure the selector switch

points to the spout symbol.

• Coffee is ground too fine; use coarser

ground coffee.

b. My coffee is not hot enough

• Pre-warm your cups.

• Pump some hot water through the

coffee spout (see chapter 6).

• Turn on the pump just after the

thermostat light turns off.

• Use finer ground coffee.

• Drink your coffee right away.

c. Coffee does not flow into both

cups at the same rate

You should get at least a 40%/60%

distribution.

• Pump hot water without coffee

through the coffee spout (see

chapter 6).

• Remove carousel and clean thor-

oughly (chapter 15.3).

• Make sure you fill enough coffee

into the coffee funnel.

d. Coffee trickles very slowly into

the cups

• Your coffee is ground too fine. Use

a somewhat coarser grind.

e. Coffee runs very fast into the

cups with very little crema

• Your coffee is ground too coarse.

Use a finer grind.

• Use a bit more coffee.

g. When I use the frother I cannot

get sufficient froth

• Make sure you follow the instruc-

tions in chapter 11.

• If the frother worked before, the

frother is probably clogged. Clean

frother, see chapter 13.

• Make sure that the pump is turned

off, when the selector switch is

pointed to the steam symbol.

• Try a different kind of milk.

17. FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS a. Can I use flavored coffee?

Very often flavored coffee has natural

or artificial sugar additives.

Hardened sugar deposits can clog

and damage the internal brewing

chamber. You can still use flavored

coffee provided you run a hot water

cycle through the coffee spout

within half an hour after your pre-

pared your flavored coffee drink.

Proceed as described in chapter 6

and let approx. 4 to 5 oz. of hot

water run through the coffee spout.

b. Can I fill anything else into the

coffee funnel, e.g. sugar, cinna-

mon, chocolate shavings?

No!

c. Can I fill anything else into the

water tank instead of water, e.g.

milk, sweetened water?

No, you will destroy the pump and

the ThermoCoil system. Exception:

see chapter 15.5 Decalcifying.

d. Can I use the same coffee for

espresso and for "crema coffee"?

Yes, when you brew longer ("crema

coffee") the taste will be less intense.

f. There is some coffee residue in

the bottom of my cup

• With pressure brewed coffee you

will always have some fine coffee

powder in the bottom of your cup.

e. Can I use coffee which is not

labeled "espresso"?

Yes.

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f. Can I use the machine overseas

with a converter?

No. The machine is designed for

120 volts / 60 Hz. Other voltage

and Hz levels might damage the

machine.

g. Can I send a machine to another

country with 120 volt / 60 Hz

configuration.

Yes, but in case the machine needs

service the transportation costs have

to be paid by you. Our warranty is

limited to the United States of

America.

h. I have a small grinder with a

blade. Can I use this grinder to

grind my coffee for this machine?

Yes. We have tested several "blade

grinders". The results are satisfac-

tory. However with a burr grinder

you will get better results; the

crema will be thicker.

i. How long can I leave the

machine on?

When you are finished using the

machine, it should be turned off. If

you need the machine again within

an hour or so, the heat-up time will

be less than 50 seconds.

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18. LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty covers your CAPRESSO machine, model #121. This warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase and is limited to the United States of America. This warranty

covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor) including UPS ground transportation for both ways, if necessary.

The warranty does not cover:

• Any machine not distributed by CAPRESSO within the United States.

• Any machine not purchased from an Authorized CAPRESSO Dealer.

• Commercial use of the machine.

• Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper

operation or failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.

• Any service or alteration performed by an unauthorized person,

company or association.

Other limitations and exclusions:

Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above and no person is authorized to assume for CAPRESSO any other liability in connection with the sale of the machine.

CAPRESSO expressly disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages caused by the machine. The terms "incidental damages" refers to the loss of the original purchasers time, loss of the use of the machine or other costs relating to the care and custody of the machine.

The term "consequential damages" refers to the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged when this machine does not work properly. The remedies provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all others.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CAPRESSO CUSTOMER SERVICE

231 Herbert Avenue

CLOSTER, NJ 07624

HELP CALL: 1-800-767-3554; Fax: 201-767-9684

email address: [email protected]

Website: www.capresso.com

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

MODEL#121

Please complete this Product Registration after you have used your CAPRESSO “ULTIMA” for a few days. Your information will help us to better serve you in the future. Thank you for buying from CAPRESSO.

Last Name_________________________________________________

First Name______________________________ q Male q Female

Address____________________________________________________

City________________________________________________________

State____________________ Zip______________________________

Purchased from: q Specialty store q Mail order q Received as gift q Other_______________

Name of store:_______________________________________________

Purchase Date_______________ Purchase Price $_____________

Please answer the following questions:

Why did you buy this product?

q Store recommendation q Design / styling / concept q Recommended by a friend q Features q Print advertising

How often do you use this machine?

q More than twice a day q Twice a day q Once a day q Not every day

Which beverage do you prefer?

q Espresso q Cappuccino q Cafe Latte q Crema Coffee

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CAPRESSO PRODUCT REGISTRATION

(continued)

Your annual household income?

q Under $50,000 q $100,000 – $250,000 q $50,000 – $100,000 q $250,000 +

Your age group?

q Under 25 q 25–40 q 41–55 q 56-65 q 65+

What espresso machine did you use before?

q None q DeLonghi q Gaggia q Krups Other__________________________

Any comments or suggestions on how we can improve this product?

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Please fax completed card (both sides) to: 201-767-9684 or mail to:

CAPRESSO, Inc.

231 Herbert Avenue

CLOSTER, NJ 07624

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