EspressoPRO
Model #112
• Operating Instructions
• Product Registration
• Warranty
EspressoPRO
User Components
frothXpress Assembly
U. Steam Nozzle
V. Connector
fig. 1
W. Frothing Sleeve
X. Knob (for regulating froth)
Y. Joint
Z. Milk Container lid with siphon-
ing straw
1a
1b
fig. 1d
U
X
2
V
Z
Y
3
W
4
6
4a
5
inner screen
see fig. 20
7
8
9
11
10a
10b
10c
1a On/Off switch with red
indicator light
7 Milk container with lid and
straw
1b Selector switch for hot water
or steam
2 Lid for water container
8 Drip tray with grid, removable
9 Porta filter
10a Pod sieve
3 Thermostat Light
4 Water container, removable
4a Steam tube
10b Small sieve, one cup
10c Large sieve, two cups
11 Measuring scoop with tamper
5 Selector knob
6 frothXpress System (fig. 1d)
3.
2
click
t
1
fig. 2
fig. 3
Standby
Brewing Coffee
Preheating for steam
steam or hot water
fig. 5
fig. 6
fig. 7
fig. 8
fig. 11
fig. 12
flexible
hose
hot
water
release
fig. 16
fig. 17
fig. 18
4.
tamp
slightly
remove
excess
fig. 4
fig. 4a
coffee pod
special pod sieve
fig. 9
fig. 10
• maximum milk flow
and milk froth
• milk warm
• no milk flow
• reduced milk flow
and milk froth
• milk hot
knob
fig. 13
fig. 14
fig. 15
lid
seal
straw
1. lift
2. pull
fig. 19
fig. 20
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5.
CONTENTS
Section
Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS....................................................................2
LINE DRAWINGS (FIGURES 1-21) ...................................................... 3-5
WHO IS CAPRESSO?..............................................................................7
1. The EspressoPRO Coffee Center ....................................................... 7
2. Capresso Plus Service™ ....................................................................7
3. Equipment ...........................................................................................8
4. Please Do Not!.................................................................................... 8
5. Preparing the Machine........................................................................ 8
6. Automatic Water Discharge Into Tray ................................................. 8
7. Espresso Coffee ..................................................................................8
8. The Coffee Grind .................................................................................9
9. Making Espresso .................................................................................9
10. Cleaning Porta Filter and Sieve After Each Use .............................10
11. Choosing the Right Sieve ................................................................10
12. Using Pre-Packed Coffee Pods ......................................................10
13. Assembling the frothXpress System ...............................................10
14. Making Hot Frothed Milk ................................................................11
15. Regulating Temperature of Frothed Milk .........................................11
16. Using the Flexible Hose with the frothXpress System.....................11
17. Making Cappuccino ........................................................................11
18. Multiple Cappuccinos .....................................................................11
19. Making Latte ...................................................................................12
20. Making Hot Chocolate with the frothXpress System.......................12
21. Dispensing Hot Water for Tea, Soup, Etc. ......................................12
22. Cleaning ..........................................................................................12
23. Cleaning Sieves and Inner Screen ..................................................12
24. Cleaning frothXpress System .........................................................12
25. Cleaning the Milk Container ............................................................13
26. Decalcifying (with Vinegar) ..............................................................13
27. Decalcifying (with Durgol) ...............................................................13
28. Troubleshooting ...............................................................................14
29. Frequently Asked Questions About...Coffee...... .............................15
Frequently Asked Questions About...The Espresso Machine..........15
30. Limited Warranty..............................................................................16
Capresso Customer Service..................................................................16
Product Registration (mail or fax) ..........................................................17
WHO IS CAPRESSO?
the frothXpress. By pouring chocolate
With more than 20 years experience in milk (made with chocolate syrup for
coffee equipment for consumers,
I founded Capresso, Inc. in 1994.
My goal is to provide coffee makers
and espresso/cappuccino machines
for the customer who wants a superior
best results) into the container you
can create a cup of hot chocolate in
seconds. For those non-chocolate
lovers, stir a bit of honey into your
frothed milk and a dash of cinnamon
product. Safety, reliability, performance, on top for a delicious warm beverage.
and convenience are the cornerstones
of Capresso quality. Our products are
available through selected retailers
who can provide expert advice and
will treat you as a valued customer.
For a listing of Capresso dealers near
you, please check out our website:
The separate hot water supply allows
you to make a cup of hot tea or in-
stant soup in 30 seconds.
Your EspressoPRO is a true coffee
center. Using the EspressoPRO re-
duces the time and effort normally in-
volved in making espresso and
cappuccino. The EspressoPRO
comes equipped with two "regular"
sieves as well as a "pod" sieve. Using
coffee pods eliminates measuring cof-
I hope you will enjoy your new Ca-
presso product and will
recommend it to your friends.
Michael Kramm, President fee and facilitates clean-up.
1. THE ESPRESSOPRO COFFEE
CENTER
Coffee experts consider brewing cof-
fee under high pressure to be the ideal
process to extract maximum flavor
2. CAPRESSO Plus Service™
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perfect espresso – coffee with a thick,
foamy layer on top called "crema."
The "crema" traps the fine aromatics
and the light gaseous flavors that reg-
ister on the palate. The "crema" keeps
flavor locked in that would otherwise
escape. The high pressure and short
brewing time prevent the extraction of
bitter oils and release less caffeine
than other brewing methods. For this
reason, many European restaurants
serve "crema" coffee only.
Whether you are brewing a 1-ounce
shot of espresso or a 12-ounce mug
of coffee, your EspressoPRO pro-
duces the absolute freshest and most
aromatic cup of "crema" coffee possi-
ble. Not only will your EspressoPRO
make the perfect espresso, but within
seconds the patented frothXpress
system turns your espresso into a
delicious cappuccino. Making hot
frothed milk is not the only function of
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• Free repair or replacement if your
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and convenient UPS call tag pick-
7.
up (UPS will come to your home to
pick up your machine so you do
not have to transport the machine
to the UPS Station or post office).
minates, the machine has warmed
up and is ready for use. (fig.1; 3)
g. Place a sieve inside porta filter –
DO NOT ADD COFFEE!
h. Insert porta filter into filter holder by
lining up arrow on thumb guard
with INSERT line (fig. 3 ) Make sure
the thumb guard is pulled back
towards the handle.
3. EQUIPMENT
The EspressoPro comes with:
• Measuring scoop with tamper
• Porta filter
• Small sieve, one cup
• Large sieve, two cups
• Pod sieve
• Removable water container
• Milk container with lid
• Frothing attachments: 4 pieces
• Flexible hose
i. Lift up slightly and turn porta filter
to the right until it CLICKS into
locked position. (Do not force past
the "LOCK" position!).
j. Place a cup underneath porta filter.
(fig. 11)
k. Turn selector knob to right "brewing
coffee" position (fig. 6 )
l. Allow 3-4 ounces of water to run
through machine. Turn the selector
knob left back to the "O"-position.
(fig. 5).
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4. PLEASE DO NOT!
(Ignoring the following instructions
may result in a VOID of your warranty
protection)
• Do not use egg nog, heavy cream,
half & half or any other heavy liquid
with the frothXpress system.
• Do not use coffee pods in regular
sieve; use in pod sieve only.
• Do not force the porta filter past
the locked position.
• Do not attempt to steam/froth with
out pre-warming first.
• Do not run the pump without water
in the water tank.
• Do not try to run the appliance with
a converter on other current or
hertz (HZ) cycle.
6. AUTOMATIC WATER DISCHARGE
INTO TRAY
ATTENTION: The EspressoPro heats
the water in a stainless steel lined
Thermoblock system. Whenever you
return the selector knob back to the
"O"-position within a few seconds the
machine will start to make noise. This
noise indicates that the machine is
discarding a small amount of warm
"rest" water from the Thermoblock
into the drip tray. (The machine
will do this automatically.) Doing this
eliminates any stale water build-up.
The drip tray holds approximately
16 ounces of water and will overflow
after about 20 cups of espresso.
IMPORTANT: To avoid water overflow
we recommend pulling out and
5. PREPARING THE MACHINE:
a. Clean all parts.
b. Lift lid over water tank.
c. Use handle to remove water tank
and fill with cold, fresh water (fig. 2).
d. Insert water tank securely into
place.
emptying the tray after every 10 cups
of espresso. (fig. 19).
7. ESPRESSO COFFEE
e. Turn the machine on (fig.1; 1a). The
red indicator light in the On/Off
switch lights up.
f. When the orange thermostat light
located over the selector knob illu-
An espresso is a highly concentrated
coffee beverage (that is the reason,
why most people add a bit of sugar to
it!) Coffee bars use 7 to 8 grams of
coffee per cup. The small sieve
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(fig. 1; 10b) holds 7 grams, the large
sieve (fig. 1; 10c) holds 15 grams of
coffee. A cup or "shot"of espresso as
it is commonly referred to, is no more
than 1 to 1 1/2 ounces. Actual brew-
ing time is 20 to 40 seconds. After
brewing, the espresso should have a
dense, foamy layer on top, called
"CREMA." The crema indicates that
the espresso is brewed correctly. It
traps the aroma of the coffee under-
neath. The two most important factors
for the right espresso flow and the
crema production are
through of your coffee call:
HELP CALL: 1-800-767-3554.
If you prefer to grind your own beans
ALWAYS use a burr grinder. Capresso
offers a Burr Grinder (model #551)
which will grind the coffee perfectly
for your espresso pump machine.
9. MAKING ESPRESSO
a. Before making the first cup of
espresso we recommend that you
pre-warm the machine, filter holder,
and cup. Otherwise you may run
the risk that your first cup of espresso
is not as hot as it could be.
• correct grind
• water temperature
b. Insert and lock the filter holder
without a sieve and place an empty
cup underneath spout. Turn selector
knob to the cup position (fig. 6). Let
two or three ounces of water run
into the cup. Turn the selector knob
back to the "O"-position to stop
the flow of water (fig. 5).
c. Remove the porta filter, insert the
sieve and slightly overfill the sieve
with coffee. Use the tamper on the
end of the measuring scoop and
tamp (pack) the coffee slightly
down (fig. 4 ). Do not tamp too hard!
d. Remove any coffee from the rim of
the sieve (fig. 4a).
If the grind is too fine, no water or
very little water will pass through the
coffee. The result is no coffee or a bitter
coffee without crema.
CAUTION: Too much pressure!
If no water or very little water passes
through the machine, pressure will
build up. Turn the selector switch
back to the "O"-position and let sit for
a minute. Then remove the porta filter
very slowly, so that the excess pres-
sure can escape. If you remove the
porta filter too fast, hot ground coffee
can jump out of the porta filter.
If the grind is too coarse, water will
pass through too fast. The result is a
weak coffee with little crema.
e. Insert the porta filter and turn to the
right until it is in the locked position
(you will here a "click" as it locks)
(fig. 3).
8. THE COFFEE GRIND
It is very important that your coffee is
ground correctly. Ask your local coffee
store to grind your espresso about
two to three settings coarser than
usual. The vast majorities of coffee
specialty houses have properly main-
tained grinders and will be able to ac-
commodate your request.
(Supermarket grinders may not always
be maintained properly. Like home
blade grinders, they may produce a lot
of coffee dust. Coffee dust clogs the
sieve, even if the coffee looks coarse.)
If you have problems with the flow-
f. Place a cup underneath the porta
filter and turn the selector knob to
the coffee cup position. Once the
desired amount of coffee has been
dispensed into your cup, turn selec-
tor knob back to the "O"-position.
g. Remove the cup, add sugar to
taste, and enjoy immediately. (Do
not let an espresso sit for a long
period of time after brewing, as its
temperature will drop rapidly.)
TIP: When making an espresso as the
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base for a cappuccino, we recom-
mend frothing the milk first then brew-
ing the espresso, (see chapter 17 and
18 "Making Cappuccino" / "Multiple
Cappuccinos").
The special "pod" sieve allows you to
use pre-packed coffee pods (fig. 9).
(Please check with your local coffee
stores or check our website:
EspressoPRO machine for more infor-
mation.) Please be sure to use the
45mm diameter pods with your
EspressoPRO. (These are most
commonly available.) Other sizes do
not work with the EspressoPRO.
ATTENTION: Some pods have a small
tab that sticks out. Be sure to fold the
tab under before inserting the pod into
the pod sieve. (Failure to do so will re-
sult in water spilling out, etc.)
If you are using illy coffee pods, you
must cut around the outer rim of the
pod leaving about 3/8 of an inch
around the coffee. Before cutting
check to see which sides goes face
down. Sides are marked. Be sure to
place the sieve with the proper side
down.
10. CLEANING PORTA FILTER AND
SIEVE AFTER EACH USE
Before making the next espresso:
a. Remove porta filter by turning
to the left toward "INSERT"-
position.
b. Tilt thumb guard forward until top is
over sieve and dump used coffee
grinds into garbage (fig. 18 ). If you
fail to place thumb guard over sieve
it will fall into the garbage.
c. Remove sieve from porta filter and
rinse with warm water to remove
any used coffee grinds. Hold sieve
up to light to check if the small
holes are clean.
d. Rinse porta filter with warm water.
11. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIEVE
Your EspressoPro comes with 3 differ-
ent sieves. Two "regular" sieves and
one "pod" sieve (see Chapter 12,
"Using Pre-Packed Coffee Pods").
The small (one cup) sieve holds ap-
proximately 7 grams of coffee. This is
normally enough to make one
**Please be aware, brewing with
coffee pods will not produce as much
crema as brewing with ground coffee.**
One coffee pod normally yields one
serving. If you are making a double
shot you must use two pods. DO NOT
espresso measuring 1 1/2 ounces or up PLACE 2 PODS IN SIEVE AT THE
to a 6-ounce cup of "crema" coffee.
The large (two cup) sieve holds ap-
proximately 15 grams of coffee and
will produce an extra strong single
espresso, two espressos, or up to a
12-ounce cup of "crema" coffee.
SAME TIME: to brew a double shot,
you must brew with one pod at a time,
into the same cup.
13. ASSEMBLING THE frothXpress
SYSTEM (fig. 1d).
Coffee is always dispersed from both IMPORTANT – in order to siphon milk
spouts on the porta filter. When mak-
ing one cup, be sure your cup is cen-
tered underneath both spouts. (fig.
11). When making two espressos or
two cups of coffee, be sure to place
two cups underneath the porta filter
(fig. 10).
through the frothXpress system all
parts must be firmly connected. If the
parts are loose, outside air may enter
into the attachment making it
impossible to siphon the milk.
a. Attach connector into large hole of
frothing sleeve. (parts V and W)
b. Insert the knob into the joint and
make certain it snaps into place
firmly. (parts X and Y)
12. USING PRE-PACKED COFFEE
PODS
10.
c. Insert the joint firmly into the con-
connector until you hear it "snap"
into place ( parts Y and V).
d. Attach the connector to the steam
nozzle until the red seal of the
steam nozzle is no longer visible.
(parts V and U). The steam nozzle
is already attached to the metal
steam hose.
flow of milk, increasing the milk tem-
perature and decreasing the amount
of froth. The temperature of the milk
will vary between 120º F and 160º F
depending on the position of the
knob. ATTENTION: If you turn the
knob too much the milk will splatter. If
the knob is perpendicular to the joint
(fig. 14), the flow of milk will be
e. Remove the lid of the milk container
and fill it with milk.
blocked. Only hot steam will pass
through frothXpress system. For best
results, be careful not to turn the
knob too far in either direction.
f. Replace the milk container lid and
connect to the joint (parts Y and Z).
g. Make certain that the knob is
parallel to the joint (fig. 13) If the
knob is perpendicular to the joint,
the flow of milk will be blocked
(fig. 14).
16. USING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE
WITH THE frothXpress SYSTEM
Instead of using the milk container
provided, you may chose to froth milk
directly from your milk carton. The
flexible hose provided allows you to
do this easily and without mess. Sim-
ply attach the hose to the joint and in-
sert the end of the hose directly into a
small milk carton (fig. 16). IMPORTANT:
The hose must point downward to
function properly. This means the milk
carton must not be taller than the
frothXpress system. You may cut the
hose to fit properly if necessary.
14. MAKING HOT FROTHED MILK
The frothXpress system allows you
to heat and froth milk directly into
your cup.
a. Place a cup underneath the frothing
sleeve (fig. 12).
b. Press selector switch on top of
machine to the steam position
(fig, 1; 1b).
c. Turn selector knob to the pre-heating
position (fig. 7).
d. When the orange thermostat light
illuminates, the system is ready to
froth. Turn selector knob to steam
position (fig. 8).
e. The frothXpress system will auto-
matically dispense hot frothed milk
into your cup. When you have
enough frothed milk, turn the knob
back to the "O"-position (fig. 5).
IMPORTANT: Clean frothXpress
system immediately after use (see
chapter 24)!
17. MAKING CAPPUCCINO
Italian Cappuccino is the combination
of one or two espressos with 3 to 6
ounces of hot frothed milk. With the
EspressoPRO you can either prepare
the coffee first and then froth the milk,
or froth the milk first and then prepare
the espresso directly into the cup
which contains the frothed milk. The
advantage of the latter is that you do
not have to pour the espresso into the
cappuccino cups.
15. REGULATING TEMPERATURE
OF FROTHED MILK
Maximum milk flow, with maximum
froth, is achieved when the knob is
parallel to the joint (fig. 13). Turning
the knob approximately 20 to 40
degrees (fig.15) will slow down the
18. MULTIPLE CAPPUCCINOS
When making multiple cups of
cappuccino we recommend frothing
the milk directly into the number of
cups you intend to prepare. Place cups
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with the hot frothed milk already
inside under the porta filter (two at a
time) and brew your coffee directly
into the frothed milk. This is a fast,
easy way to prepare multiple cups of
cappuccino.
f. To stop the flow of water, turn the
selector knob back to the "O"-
position (fig. 5).
22. CLEANING
CAUTION: Let the machine cool
down before cleaning. For your safety
we recommend unplugging the
machine before cleaning. Never im-
merse the appliance in water or any
other liquid. Never clean appliance
under running water. Never use
19. MAKING LATTE
Latte is similar to Cappuccino. The
difference is that, in general, the milk
added has very little or no froth on
top. In order to reduce the amount of
froth using the frothXpress system you scouring agents. To clean:
must turn the knob slightly to the left
or right (see Chapter 15 - "Regulating
Temperature of Frothed Milk"). If you
have too much froth, simply discard it
and just use the hot steamed milk.
a. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
b. Lift and pull out the drip tray (fig. 19).
c. Clean the grid, drip tray, water tank,
and filter holder under running
water and dry thoroughly. Do not
put drip try in the dishwasher.
d. Rinse porta filter and sieves with
warm, soapy water.
20. MAKING HOT CHOCOLATE
WITH THE frothXpress SYSTEM
• Fill the milk container with cold
chocolate milk. For best results,
use chocolate syrup as opposed to
powdered mix. Be sure syrup is
completely dissolved before frothing.
• Follow instructions in Chapter 14 -
"Making Hot Frothed Milk."
23. CLEANING SIEVES AND INNER
SCREEN
• Clean the sieves with warm water,
making sure that the mesh is free
of coffee oils. Hold sieve up to light
to check if the small holes are
clean. Soak in a mild detergent and
scrub lightly if necessary.
• The inner screen should also be
cleaned. Use a coin to unscrew
inner screen (fig. 20). Wipe inside
clean and replace screen. Make
sure to screw in securely.
21. DISPENSING HOT WATER FOR
TEA, SOUP, ETC.
You may dispense hot water (approxi-
mately 160º F - 170º F) through the
frothing sleeve. Perfect for making
tea, instant soup, etc.
To dispense hot water:
24. CLEANING frothXpress
SYSTEM (SHOULD BE DONE
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE!)
If you do not clean the frothXpress
System immediately after each use,
hardened milk will undoubtedly
deposit in the knob, joint, frothing
sleeve, and connector. Hardened milk
deposits are very difficult to remove.
Therefore, we highly recommend
cleaning following each use.
To clean:
a. Press the selector switch
on top of the machine to the hot
water position (fig. 1; 1b).
b. Remove the joint and the knob
from the frothXpress system.
c. Place a cup or a glass underneath
the frothing sleeve (fig. 17).
d. Turn the selector knob to the
steam position (fig. 8).
e. The machine will immediately
dispense a fast stream of hot water.
a. Disconnect the milk container from
the joint (fig. 1d; Y and Z).
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b. Remove the four parts – knob, joint,
connector, and frothing sleeve.
underneath the porta filter.
c. Fill the water container with three
cups (24 oz.) of water and 1 1/2
cups (12 oz.) of white household
vinegar.
d. TURN MACHINE ON and pump
about 4 oz. of water through the
portafilter. Stop and let machine
rest for approx. 2 minutes. Repeat
4 times.
e. Now decalcify the steam tube.
Place a container underneath the
steam tube. Press selector switch
on top of the machine to the hot
water position and turn the
selector knob to the steam position
(fig. 8). Let about 4 oz. of water run
through the steam tube. Then stop
and let machine rest for approx. 2
minutes. Repeat three or four
times.
f. Clean water tank thoroughly, fill
with fresh water and pump half of
the water through the porta filter
and half through the steam tube to
eliminate any vinegar smell or taste.
g. Replace the inner screen and the
steam nozzle.
c. Rinse all parts under warm running
water. You may also soak all parts in
a cup of hot water after rinsing.
d. Place a large cup underneath the
steam nozzle and turn the steam
knob to the steam position (fig. 8).
Let some steam run through for a
few seconds, then turn the selector
knob back to the "O"-position (fig. 5).
e. Re-assemble system (see chapter 13).
25. CLEANING THE MILK CONTAINER
• Remove the lid of the milk container.
(The milk container is dishwasher
safe-upper rack only.)
• Hold the lid under warm running
water and allow some water to run
through the straw. For a more thor-
ough cleaning take the lid assembly
apart (lid, seal, straw) and rinse
with water and/or soak in hot water.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the
three parts, first insert the seal into the
receptacle on the underside of the lid,
then push the straw inside the seal to
ensure a tight fit (fig. 21).
**If using a commercial decalcifying
agent please make sure it is suitable
for drip coffee makers and follow the
manufacturer's instructions.**
26. DECALCIFYING (With Vinegar)
For prolonged use of your Espresso-
PRO it is necessary to decalcify the
machine regularly. Calcium (limestone)
found in drinking water will leave
deposits in the machine that may
cause clogging.
27. DECALCIFYING WITH DURGOL
Capresso and many European
companies recommend "Durgol" – a
liquid decalcifying agent that removes
calcium deposits up to 20 times faster
than vinegar.
Prepare the machine as described in
Chapter 26 – steps (a) and (b).
Pour one cup of water, then one cup
of Durgol into the water tank (total of
16 oz.).
a. Turn the machine on and pump
about 4 oz. of water through the
porta filter. Stop and let machine
rest for approximately 2 minutes.
Repeat one more time.
We highly recommend that you
decalcify your machine at least twice
a year or after about 400 uses (= 400
espressos or 200 espressos plus 200
frothing cycles).
Decalcifying Instructions:
MACHINE IS OFF
a. Before you start decalcifying
remove the inner screen (fig. 20)
and unscrew the steam nozzle
(fig. 1d; U).
b. Insert the porta filter without a
sieve and place a large container
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b. Now decalcify the steam tube.
Place a container underneath the
steam tube. Press selector switch
on top of the
*Normal distribution is at
least 40/60*
• Clean the porta filter and the sieve
(chapters 22, 23).
machine to the hot water position
and turn the selector knob to
the steam position (fig. 8). Let about
4 oz. of water run through the
steam tube. Then stop and let
machine rest for approx. 2 minutes.
Repeat one more time.
• Make sure the sieve is filled
completely and evenly.
• Coffee may be ground unevenly
allowing water to pass through it
faster on one side than through the
other.
c. Clean water tank thoroughly by fill-
ing half way with fresh water. Pump
half of the water through the porta
filter and half through the steam
tube to eliminate Durgol residue.
d. Replace the inner screen and the
steam nozzle.
e. I am not getting any crema or not
enough crema
• Your coffee is not ground correctly.
If the flow of coffee is too slow, use
a coarser grind, if the flow of coffee
is too fast, use a finer grind.
• When using pre-packed pods you
normally get less crema than when
using ground coffee. Make sure to
use the pod sieve with pods.
28. TROUBLESHOOTING
a. My coffee is not hot enough
• See chapter 9 (a).
• Drink your coffee immediately after
brewing.
f. There is some coffee residue in
the bottom of my cup
For cappuccino or latte: make sure
to increase the milk temperature
(chapter 15).
• This is normal. With pressure
brewed coffee you will always have
some fine coffee powder in the
bottom of your cup.
b. No coffee or very little coffee
comes through the porta filter
• Make sure the water tank has water
in it and that it is inserted properly.
• Make sure the selector knob
points to the coffee cup position.
• The coffee may be ground too fine,
use coarser coffee (chapter 7).
• The small holes of the sieve may be
blocked, clean sieves (chapter 23).
• The inner screen may be blocked
(chapter 23).
• If this bothers you, try pre-packed
coffee pods (chapter 12). The paper
cover acts like a filter.
g. Water and coffee run down on
the side of the porta filter
• Wipe the inner screen with a wet
paper towel.
• Make sure that the rim of the sieve
and the porta filter are free of coffee
grounds before inserting into the
machine.
• When using pre-packed coffee
pods: trim the sides of the paper
cover so that the paper does not
extend outside of the sieve.
c. Coffee runs very fast into the
cups with very little crema
• Your coffee may be ground too
coarse. Use a finer grind.
• Make sure the sieve is always filled
completely with coffee.
h. When using the frother I am not
getting sufficient froth
• If you had sufficient froth before
then some or all of the frothXpress
parts are clogged or not put together
d. Coffee does not flow into both
cups at exactly the same rate
14.
parts are clogged or not put together
correctly. See chapters 13 and 24
to correct.
• The best froth is made with low or
no fat milk. Using whole milk may
result in a "weaker" froth.
i. The frothed milk is not hot enough
• See Chapter 15 on how to increase
the milk temperature.
• Try both kinds and see what you
like best.
c. Can I use the same coffee for
espresso and "crema coffee?"
• Yes, when you brew longer ("Crema
coffee") the taste will be less intense.
You can also brew an espresso and
then add hot water. This is called a
Coffee Americano.
d. Which coffee is better for
cappuccino, "French Roast" or
"Italian Roast"?
• This is totally up to you. Try it out.
Normally the "French Roast" is
roasted slightly longer and at a
slightly higher temperature giving it
a stronger and more bitter taste.
29. FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS about
...Coffee
a. Where and how should I store my
coffee?
• Ideally coffee beans should be
ground just prior to brewing.
• Whole coffee beans stay fresh for
approximately two weeks. Store in
a dark, airtight container. Do not
store in freezer or refrigerator.
• Ground coffee loses flavor from
the moment it is ground; be sure to
store in a dark, airtight container.
Do not store in freezer or refrigerator.
Ground coffee has a very high
oxidation rate and may take on flavors
and aromas from other foods.
e. Can I use coffee that is not
labeled "espresso"?
• Yes you can. Make sure it is
"Arabica" coffee or a blend with
"Arabica" beans. "Robusta" beans
are normally used for drip coffee
and have less aroma.
...the Espresso Machine
f. Can I fill other liquids into the
water tank, such as milk or
sweetened water?
• No, you will destroy the pump and
the Thermoblock system.
b. Should I use dark or light coffee
beans?
• In Italy the beans for espresso are
roasted to a light to medium color
(no oils on the outside). That gives
the espresso a rich, strong taste
without bitterness.
• In the USA most specialty roasters
roast the beans for espresso to a
dark to very dark color with more or
less oils on the outside. This gives
the espresso a more intense and
sometimes bitter taste. Many people
prefer that type roast when drinking
cappuccino or latte since the milk
eliminates some or all of the
bitterness.
g. Can I use distilled water?
• Yes, although distilled water is free
of important minerals and may give
your coffee a different taste. You can
also use "reverse osmosis" water.
h. Can I use the machine overseas
with a converter?
• We do not recommend it. The
machine is designed for 120 volts/
60Hz. Other voltage and Hz cycles
might damage the machine. Also,
Capresso's warranty covers the
United States only (see chapter 30).
15.
i. Can I send the machine to another
country with 120-volt/60Hz
configuration?
• Yes, but in case the machine needs
service the transportation costs will
not be covered by Capresso. Our
warranty is limited to the United
States (see chapter 30).
Other limitations and exclusions:
Any implied warranties including fit-
ness 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 con-
nection with the sale of the machine.
CAPRESSO expressly disclaims lia-
bility 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 the repairing or replacing other
property which is damaged when this
machine does not work properly. The
j. I have a small grinder with a
blade. Can I use this grinder
grind my coffee for this machine?
• Try it. In most cases blade grinders
will create too much "coffee dust".
It will clog the fine holes in the
sieve. The water will not be able to
pass through the coffee. A burr
grinder gives you a more consistent
grind (chapter 8).
k. How long can I leave the machine remedies provided under this warranty
on?
are exclusive and in lieu of all others.
• The EspressoPRO is in standby
when not in use. You can leave it
on all day long.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. Rights may vary from state to
state.
30. LIMITED WARRANTY
The warranty covers your CAPRESSO
EspressoPRO machine, model #112.
This warranty is in effect for one year
from the date of initial consumer pur-
chase, and is limited to the United
States of America. This warranty cov-
ers all defects in materials or work-
manship (parts and labor) including
UPS ground transportation both ways,
if necessary.
CAPRESSO CUSTOMER SERVICE
81 Ruckman Road
Closter, New Jersey 07624
HELP CALL: 1-800-767-3554
Fax: 201-767-9684
Email address:
Website: www.capresso.com
The warranty DOES NOT cover:
• Any machine not distributed by
CAPRESSO within the United States.
• Any machine not purchased from
and 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.
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CAPRESSO EspressoPRO #112
Product Registration
Please complete this registration after you have used your machine for a
few days. Your information will help us to better serve you in the future.
Thank you for buying from CAPRESSO.
Please print clearly
Last Name_________________________________________________________________
First Name_______________________________________________ q Male q Female
Address___________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________State_______Zip________________
Your Email Address_________________________________________________________
Purchased from:
q Specialty store q Mail order q Department store q Internet company
q Received as gift
Name of retailer_____________________________________________________________
Purchase Date_______________ Purchase Price $_____________
Reasons for buying this product:
q Concept/Features
q Saw it on TV q Print advertising
q Retailer recommendation q Recommended by a friend
Do you use an espresso/cappuccino machine regularly?:
q Yes
q No
I drink (mark all that apply):
q Regular coffee q Cappuccino
q Latte q Espresso q Hot Chocolate
What other espresso machine did you use before?:
q None q Krups q Salton q Gaggia q DeLonghi
q Other:______________________________
Would you like more information about our products?: q Yes q No
Your annual household income:
q Under $50,000 q $50,000 – $100,000 q $100,000 – $250,000 q $250,000 +
Your age group: q Under 25 q 25–40 q 41–45 q 46-55 q 56-65 q 65 +
Any suggestions on how we can improve this product?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Would you recommend this product to your friends?: q Yes q No
Mail to CAPRESSO Inc., P.O. Box 775, CLOSTER, NJ 07624
or FAX to: (201) 767-9684.
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