Espresso & Cappuccino Machine Model #120.
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. Do not touch the warming platform as it is HOT! 3. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage of the wall outlet corresponds to rated voltage marked on the machine. 4.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. A short power supply cord (or detachable power supply cord) is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used, a.
Fig. 1 Warming Plate Red Indicator Light Selector Dial Brew Head Portafilter Portafilter Handle Thumbguard 2-Cup Sieve (not shown) Drip Tray Drip Tray Float Level Indicator Water Tank Handle Water Tank Lid White Indicator Light Water Tank Steam Wand Frothing Sleeve ON/ OFF Switch Measuring Spoon / Tamper Drip Tray Grid Fig. 2 Red Indicator Light Note: When the machine is on, the red indicator light will begin to blink while the thermoblock system heats up.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 bump notch Align notch and bump on sieve with notch in the portafilter. Insert and twist. Steam Wand (remove Black Frothing Sleeve) for steaming only 1. The Capresso EC Select Espresso & Cappuccino Machine Thank you for purchasing the Capresso EC Select Espresso and Cappuccino machine. For Warranty please see the end of this booklet. For accessories and parts please use the attached mail order form or order through our website www.capresso.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 4. Control Panel a. The ON/OFF switch turns the machine on and off. The red light in center of control panel illuminates, indicating that the machine is on. Push the switch again, to turn the machine off. When the machine is ON, the thermoblock heating system heats up (at this time the red indicator light is blinking). The initial heat-up time is under one minute at normal room temperature. Once the thermoblock is heated, the red indicator light will stop blinking. b.
TIP! Place espresso cups upside down on the warming plate on top of the machine. As long as the machine is on, the internal heater will keep the top plate warm. 6. Filling and Inserting the Portafilter The EC Select comes with a large (two-cup) sieve. Note: When using ground coffee, always fill the sieve to the rim, tamp lightly with the end of the measuring scoop and wipe any coffee grounds off the rim of the sieve and the portafilter. • Place the sieve in the portafilter and ensure it sits level. (Fig.
TIP! Although it is recommended to use a stainless steel pitcher to froth milk, porcelain or ceramic cups can also be used. b. First prepare your espresso (see chapter 7), but use larger, pre-heated cappuccino cups instead of espresso cups. c. Swivel the steam wand to the right and immerse the black frothing sleeve about two thirds into the milk inside the pitcher. Make sure the black sleeve does not hit the bottom of the pitcher during frothing. d.
11. Turning OFF the EC Select • After making the last coffee wait for approx. 15 seconds so that the thermoblock can release any steam and rest-water into the tray. This is perfectly normal. • Now switch the ON/OFF switch to the off position to turn off the machine. The red indicator light is off. Note: When not in use remove the portafilter. This will extend the life of the seal inside the brew head. 12.
d. Remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly, then fill with fresh cold water. Repeat steps b and c above to rinse the brew head and steam wand. (It is not necessary to wait for 5 minutes in step b) e. After you have completed the above operation, the red indicator and white indicator will not blink alternately, and the decalcifying is finished. 15. Troubleshooting Coffee runs down the side of the portafilter a. Portafilter is not properly inserted.
No steam from the steam tube Tip of steam tube is blocked. See chapter 9. If no steam comes out of the steam tube, then decalcify the steam tube. If the appliance is still blocked, call Capresso customer service, see chapter 17. Not enough froth when frothing milk a. Milk not fresh. Use fresh milk. b. Milk not suitable. Use milk with no more than 1.5% fat content. c. Milk was too warm from the start. Use milk of fridge temperature. d. Not enough milk to froth. Use more cold milk.
other liability in connection with the sale of the machine. JURA expressly disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages caused by the machine. The term “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.
