Instruction Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Capresso Steam PRO Espresso & Cappuccino Machine. It is
the perfect starter machine for espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. With a bit of practice
you will be able to produce two to four cappuccinos or lattes at a time. Please read all of
the instructions in this booklet before operating your new machine. Understanding and
complying with these instructions is essential to ensure that the machine is utilized with-
out risk and to ensure safety during operation and maintenance.
Should you require further information or if particular problems occur that are not covered
in this manual, please
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the model number of your Capresso product, in this case it is #304.01
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Never open the boiler cap and never remove the lter holder as long as there
is pressure in the boiler container. In order to check if the machine is still under pressure
follow these steps:
1. The machine is on, the lter holder is inserted and the boiler cap is closed.
2. Place an empty cup under the frother nozzle (g. 10).
3. Move the coee/steam selector to the steam symbol (g. 8).
4. Open the steam knob (g. 9). Wait until all steam is released.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ILLUSTRATIONS
1. WELCOME AND THANK YOU
2. HOW TO REACH CAPRESSO CUSTOMER SERVICE
3. DE-PRESSURIZING
4. BEFORE INITIAL USE
5. SAFETY BOILER CAP
6. HELPFUL HINTS
7. PREPARING ESPRESSO
8. PREPARING CAPPUCCINO AND LATTE
9. HOW TO STEAM/FROTH EFFECTIVELY
10. MAKING HOT WATER FOR TEA OR OTHER HOT BEVERAGES
11. CLEANING
12. DECALCIFYING
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5. Turn the power switch o (g. 6).
6. Open and remove the boiler cap (see chapter 5)
7. It is now safe to remove the lter holder.
8. Move the coee/steam selector to the cup symbol (g. 8).
Caution: Never try to remove the lter holder with the carafe in place. Pressure could
force the lter holder down, smashing the carafe and causing severe injuries. Always
remove the carafe rst.
Caution: Never leave machine unattended when it is turned on (red light in the
power switch is illuminated). Always turn the machine o when nished.
4. BEFORE INITIAL USE
Carefully unpack your machine and remove all packing materials. Wipe the machine with
a damp cloth. Clean the lter holder, the basket and the carafe with water and wipe dry.
The lter holder, the basket, the glass carafe and lid are dishwasher safe (upper rack,
away from any heating element).
Caution: Do not immerse the machine in water or any other liquid. The boiler cap is not
dishwasher safe. Make yourself familiar with the various parts: insert the basket into the
lter holder (g. 2) and insert the lter holder into the machine (g. 3). Open and close the
boiler cap. Make sure the power cord is guided in the back slot so the machine sits rmly
and at on an even surface.
5. SAFETY BOILER CAP
To open the boiler cap: turn the cap a quarter turn counter clockwise. Slightly lift the
cap and turn another quarter turn counter clockwise and lift the cap.
To close the boiler cap: Place the cap onto the boiler neck and turn clockwise until cap
sinks into the groove. Continue turning the cap until rmly locked.
6. HELPFUL HINTS
Espresso Drink: An espresso is a far richer drink with a more intense taste than regular
brewed drip coee. An espresso is normally 1½ to 2 oz. of strong coee. Espresso
should be served immediately after brewing. If the espresso is too strong, you can add
hot water. Add sugar to taste.
• Preparing espresso is dierent than preparing regular drip coee. The machine works
under pressure, bringing the water to a boil and then forcing it through the ground
coee in a short period of time.
Important: The water in the boiler of the machine will get hotter during the brewing
process. Towards the end of the brewing process the water will be so hot that it would
burn your espresso. Therefore you never want to process all the water through the
coee as this will result in a burnt taste.
Which Coee? Any coee labeled “espresso” is suitable for your machine. Any coee
with at least 80% Arabica beans is ideal for espresso preparation. Check with your local
coee store.
Which Grind? Steam boiler espresso machines, do not require a ne espresso grind.
For maximum avor and aroma we recommend a medium espresso grind or a ne drip
grind. If you grind your own coee we recommend using a burr or disk/burr grinder.
Small blade grinders can create “coee dust”. Coee dust can dramatically slow down
the water ow during brewing resulting in bitter and overheated coee taste.
Cappuccino: 1½ to 2 oz. of espresso coee with 3 to 4 oz. of steamed and frothed
milk on top. Sprinkle chocolate shavings or cinnamon on top of