Touchscreen Espresso Machine Model #129.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed including: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! 2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs. Do not touch the cup warmingtray as it is HOT! 3. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage of the wall outlet corresponds torated voltage marked on the machine. 4.
17.Always be sure to place the water tank tightly back onto the unit with its lid closed and fill with water above the minimum fill line before turning the appliance on. Do not operate the espresso machine without water as it can damage the heating system. 18.DO NOT remove the portafilter while brewing espresso. Please make sure to press the Power indicator to turn OFF machine before you remove the portafilter to make more espresso.
CAUTION This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative. 1. Do not immerse in water or try to disassemble appliance. 2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only! 3. Keep hands and cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation. 4. Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements. 5. Operate the appliance with the drip tray and drip tray grid in place.
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Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Align notch and bump on sieve with notch in the portafilter. Insert and twist. Thumb guard to secure during cleaning Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Steam control knob Steam wand – remove stainless steel frothing sleeve for steaming only Fig. 7 Fig.
1. Tips for Brewing the Best Espresso • To extract the fullest flavor from your coffee, we recommend using whole coffee beans that have been freshly ground each time espresso is prepared. • Do not fill your sieve to the brim. Using the coffee scoop included, add 1 level spoon of ground coffee per shot of espresso.
Count Up Timer – will display brewing time 1-Cup – short press will run for 15 seconds – long press will start programming 2-Cup – short press will run for 25 seconds – long press will start programming Power – short press will turn machine ON – long press will turn machine OFF Hot Water – short press will run for 45 seconds Steam – short press will start heating the machine for frothing - Steam indicator will start to flash – once illuminated steaming can begin – long press to go back to espresso brewing I
7. Filling and Inserting the Portafilter: a) Place the 1-cup or 2-cup sieve firmly inside of the portafilter as shown in Fig 2. Ensure the sieve is dry so no coffee sticks to it. b) Fill the sieve with fresh, finely ground coffee. Clean any excess coffee from the rim of the portafilter. This will assure proper fit under the brew head. c) Tamp or compress coffee using the flat side of the coffee scoop/tamper. Do not overfill the sieve. This might cause clogging or overflow.
. Programming The machine is programmed to dispense 1.5 oz. of espresso for 15 seconds when using the 1-Cup indicator and 2 oz. of espresso for 25 seconds when using the 2-Cup indicator. Depending on your taste preference, you may want to adjust this setting. Changing the preset amount to less than 1.5 oz. will result in a stronger tasting cup of espresso. Increasing the setting to more than 1.5 oz. will result in a milder tasting cup of espresso.
e) Once the steam wand is purged and the steam control knob is in the closed position, plunge the steam wand about two thirds of the way into the milk pitcher (Fig. 5). Turn the steam control knob to the open position. For optimal results, start frothing from the bottom of the pitcher and slowly move upward. Keep the steam wand close to the bottom of the pitcher without touching for about 25 seconds. Then gradually lower the container so that the steam wand moves up towards the surface of the milk.
13. Hot Water The Café TS can produce hot water for tea or Americanos by using the steam wand. Always make sure the steam wand is well cleaned and free of dried milk deposits before making hot water. a) Turn the steam control knob to the open position. Place a cup under the steam wand prior to pressing the Hot Water indicator. b) Press Hot Water indicator, the 1-Cup, 2-Cup and Steam indicator lights will turn OFF and the Hot Water indicator will start flashing, hot water will flow from the steam wand.
Cleaning the Brew Head and Portafilter a) Both the brew head and portafilter should be cleaned frequently. b) Wipe the brew head (Fig. 7) with a clean, damp cloth. Caution: HOT! Danger of burning or scalding! Ensure the machine has completely cooled down prior to cleaning. c) If the inner screen inside the brew head, accumulates coffee oils, it can be removed for a thorough cleaning using a screwdriver. Ensure it is attached back onto the machine the same way after cleaning.
16. Troubleshooting Timer and indicator lights are blinking rapidly • The machine has not been cooled down after frothing milk Place an empty cup under the steam wand and turn the steam control knob to the open position. Allow hot steam to be released from heating system. Once all steam is released, turn the steam control knob to the closed position. Water leaks from the bottom of the espresso machine. • There is too much water in the drip tray. Clean and dry the drip tray and replace.
Acid (vinegar) taste in espresso coffee. • Did not fully rinse the system after descaling. See chapter 15 for detailed instructions on rinsing the system after descaling. • The coffee is not fresh or of high quality. Grind fresh whole bean coffee right before brewing. After opening, store whole beans in a dark, air-tight container to maintain freshness. Use beans within 1 week. Espresso not hot enough. • Prewarm cups and heating system. Prewarm cups with hot water or on the cup warming tray.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers your CAPRESSO machine, model #129.05 Café TS Touchscreen Espresso Machine. The model # can be found on the bottom of the machine. This warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase. This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor). This warranty does not cover: • Any machine not purchased from an Authorized CAPRESSO Dealer. • Commercial use of machine.
