Hamilton Beach Espresso Maker Cappuccino Plus User Manual

Cappuccino Plus Espresso and  
Cappuccino Maker  
Important Safeguards.................... 2  
Parts & Features.............................. 3  
Thank you for buying the  
Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus.  
You have made an excellent choice!  
All of our products are manufactured to  
the highest level of quality and  
performance specifications.  
Using Your Espresso Maker ........ 4  
To Steam and Froth Milk .............. 7  
Recipes............................................7  
Cleaning Your Espresso Maker.... 8  
Troubleshooting.............................. 8  
Customer Service........................ 10  
We hope you enjoy it!  
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In Canada: 1-800-267-2826  
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Parts and Features  
1. Measuring Spoon with Tamping  
9. Removable Water Reservoir  
10. Brew Head  
Tool Storage  
2. Cup Warming Tray  
3. Frothing Nozzle Cover  
4. Drip Tray  
11. Filter Holder  
12. Ground Espresso Filter  
13. Pod Filter  
5. Steam Control Dial  
6. Espresso Button  
7. On/Off Button  
14. Measuring Spoon with Tamping Tool  
15. Red Temperature/Ready Light  
16. Green ON/OFF Light  
17. Green Steam Light  
8. Steam Button  
NOTE: A pump-type espresso/cap-  
puccino maker operates differently  
than a steam-type model. A video has  
been provided to help explain how to  
use a pump-type unit.  
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Using Your Espresso Maker  
Before First Use  
1. Wash all removable parts in warm,  
soapy water. Do not wash these  
parts in a dishwasher.  
2. Make sure all three buttons are in  
the OFF (up) position and the steam  
control dial is in the closed/OFF  
postion. Turn the steam control  
dial clockwise to close.  
8. Empty the container and replace to  
run another cycle of water until  
water level in the water reservoir  
is at “MIN. NEVER run until the  
reservoir is empty.  
CAUTION: Pumping dry will perma-  
nently damage the appliance. After  
each brewing, the Temperature/  
Ready light will cycle on for a few  
seconds to reheat for the next cup.  
3. Plug in the unit.  
4. Fill water reservoir with cold water.  
9. Place an empty container under the  
frothing nozzle. Ensure that the  
frothing nozzle is entirely inside the  
container and the steam button is  
off. Turn the steam control dial  
counterclockwise 34 to 1 full turn.  
Press the espresso button to pump  
water out of the frothing nozzle for  
10 seconds.  
5. Depress the ON/OFF button. The  
ON/OFF light will glow green and  
the Temperature/Ready light will  
glow red indicating the water is  
heating. The Temperature/Ready  
light will go out when the water is  
heated.  
6. Place a shallow container under the  
spouts. Make sure the container is  
wide enough to catch the water  
from both spouts.  
10. After cleaning, empty any remaining  
water from the reservoir. Dry all  
parts.  
7. After the Temperature/Ready light  
has gone out, press the espresso  
button to begin the brewing cycle.  
Press the espresso button to turn  
the water off several seconds  
BEFORE the container is full. This  
extra time is necessary to avoid  
over-filling the container.  
11. Press ON/OFF button once to turn  
the unit OFF.  
NOTE: The first time the unit is  
used it will take a little longer for the  
machine to pump the water.  
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Tips for Making Good Espresso  
• For best results, use fresh-ground,  
dark, espresso roast coffee.  
• If espresso preground coffee is used,  
store the unused portion in an airtight  
container and keep in a cool, dark  
area for up to one week.  
• Grind your espresso so that it looks  
gritty, like salt or sand. It is too fine if it  
looks like powder and feels like flour. If  
the coffee is ground too fine, then the  
water will not flow through the coffee.  
• Espresso pods make it even easier to  
brew a great cup of espresso and  
cleanup is as easy as throwing out the  
used pod. Pods can be purchased at  
many local coffee houses and special-  
ty housewares stores. A web search  
for “coffee pods” will also connect you  
with many coffee pod suppliers.  
• If you have time to warm the cappuc-  
cino maker for 5 to 10 minutes before  
brewing, you can invert 1 to 2 cups on  
the cup warming tray. The tray will  
gently warm the cups and keep your  
beverage warmer after brewing.  
• The grind of the coffee will affect the  
taste of the coffee and how the appli-  
ance works. If the grind is too coarse,  
water will flow too fast through the  
coffee and result in a weaker flavor.  
If the grind is too fine, the flavor may  
be too strong or bitter, and the  
grounds may clog the filter.  
• For hotter espresso, preheat the filter  
holder, the ground espresso filter, and  
the pod filter by first brewing water  
into the cups for a few seconds, then  
empty the brewed water.  
CAUTION: The filter holder, ground  
espresso filter, and pod filter are hot.  
• Always use cold water to make cof-  
fee. Warm water or other liquids  
could cause damage to the appli-  
ance.  
• Espresso beans may be ground in a  
coffee grinder. For best results, use  
the Hamilton Beach Custom Grind™  
coffee grinder on the espresso setting.  
If grinding espresso in a store or using  
a burr mill, then use a setting that is  
one to two notches coarser than the  
espresso setting.  
Preparing to Make Espresso  
1. Make sure all three buttons are in  
the OFF position and the steam  
control dial is in the closed/OFF  
position.  
4. Replace water reservoir. Make sure  
it is fully inserted.  
5. Press the ON/OFF button once.  
The ON/OFF light will glow green  
and the Temperature/Ready light  
will glow red indicating the water is  
heating. The Temperature/Ready  
light will go out when the water is at  
brewing temperature.  
2. Plug in unit.  
3. Remove water reservoir and fill with  
desired amount of cold water.  
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To Make Espresso  
1. Insert ground espresso filter into fil-  
ter holder. (To use a pre-made  
espresso pod filter packet, place  
the pod filter in the filter holder  
then the pre-made espresso pod  
in the pod filter. Proceed with  
Step 3.) When using pods, only one  
pod for one serving may be used at  
a time. Pod coffee packet manufac-  
turers vary and you may want to try  
different brands in your espresso  
maker.  
2. Add one level measuring scoop for  
each cup of espresso. (Make up  
to two cups at a time.) Use the  
tamping tool to firmly tamp down  
coffee grounds to the 1 or 2 serving  
markings so that they are flattened  
down and smooth on top. Ensure  
no grounds are on the rim of the fil-  
ter. A good seal is important to the  
brewing process.  
For two servings, place two cups  
under the  
spouts side-  
by-side.  
6. After the red heating light has gone  
out, press the Espresso button to  
begin brewing cycle. Make sure  
the steam button and steam light  
are OFF. Espresso will gradually  
look lighter in color as it is brews.  
One serving of espresso is 1 to 112  
ounces of coffee. Press the espres-  
so button again to stop expressing  
coffee.  
NOTES:  
The red heating light will come  
on for a few seconds to reheat  
the unit for the next brew cycle.  
When brewing multiple cycles of  
espresso, periodically check water  
reservoir and refill as necessary.  
3. Insert filter holder into the espresso  
maker with the  
handle on the  
left of the unit.  
7. Wait 10 seconds before removing  
filter holder.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
burns to hands and fingers:  
• Do not remove the filter holder  
when the espresso button is on.  
• Do not remove the filter holder  
immediately after operation, as  
some pressure may still remain.  
• Remove filter holder carefully as  
hot water may still be in filter.  
4. Turn the filter holder to the right until  
the filter holder  
is fully locked.  
The filter holder  
should feel  
snug, but do  
not overtighten.  
• The filter and filter holder are hot.  
8. Empty and rinse away the used  
coffee grounds.  
5. Place cup under the filter holder  
spouts. For  
9. Follow steps 1 through 6 to repeat  
brewing.  
one serving,  
10. To turn the unit off, press the  
use one cup.  
When using  
On/Off button once.  
one cup, make  
sure the cup is  
wide enough  
the catch the  
espresso from  
both spouts.  
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To Steam and Froth Milk  
For making cappuccinos, lattes, and  
other beverages.  
1. Ensure that there is water in the  
water reservoir and that the  
frothing nozzle is rotated to the  
left of unit.  
2. Turn the steam control dial to the  
lowest setting (clockwise until fully  
stopped). Ensure that the espresso  
button is OFF and the power  
(On/Off) button is ON.  
control dial counterclockwise 34 to  
a full turn. Hold cup under frothing  
nozzle until desired consistency is  
reached. Froth should be stiff and  
stick to the spoon when scooped.  
WARNING: To reduce risk of per-  
sonal injury:  
• Use caution when dispensing hot  
steam.  
• Care must be taken after each  
use because frothing nozzle, filter  
holder, ground espresso filter or  
pod filter, and brew head will be  
hot.  
3. Depress the steam button once.  
The steam indicator light will  
glow green and the Temperature/  
Ready light will glow red. When the  
Temperature/Ready light turns off,  
the water is hot enough to steam or  
froth milk.  
5. Turn the steam control dial OFF  
(clockwise). Remove cup from  
under the nozzle.  
6. Always clean the frothing nozzle  
after each use to prevent buildup.  
See “Cleaning” instructions below.  
7. Press the steam button once to  
turn steam off. Press ON/OFF  
button once to turn unit off.  
4. Fill a metal or ceramic cup 13 full  
with cold milk. Skim milk and a  
stainless steel cup are  
recommended.  
To Steam/Heat Milk:  
Insert the nozzle into the cup,  
leaving 14 to 12 inch of space  
between the nozzle and the bottom  
of the cup. The milk is steamed  
when the cup becomes warm to  
the touch.  
To Froth Milk:  
A cold cup is recommended. Insert  
nozzle into cup to cover only 12 to  
13 of the nozzle. Rotate the steam  
NOTE: During this operation, a  
small quantity of water or steam  
may come out from the filter holder  
or the frothing nozzle; this is normal  
due to evaporation to reach the  
right temperature to make a creamy  
cappuccino.  
CAUTION: Vapor and water  
emitted from frothing nozzle are  
hot.  
Recipes  
Espresso  
Brew one or two cups at a time following directions.  
Optional: Add sugar to taste.  
Cappuccino  
Mix 13 espresso, 13 steamed milk and 13 frothed milk. Top  
with ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, powdered choco-  
late or vanilla to taste.  
Latte  
Mix 12 espresso with 12 steamed milk. Top with ground  
nutmeg, ground cinnamon, powdered chocolate or  
vanilla to taste.  
Iced espresso,  
cappuccino, or latte  
Mix beverage as described above, then pour over ice.  
Mocha  
Mix 1 ounce thick chocolate syrup with 13 espresso.  
Fill with frothed or steamed milk.  
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Cleaning Your Espresso Maker  
To clean your new espresso maker for the first time, see the instructions in the  
“Before First Use” section on page 4. Clean the espresso maker after each use.  
NOTE: Do not place removable parts in a dishwasher.  
1. Turn on steam into an empty cup to  
release steam and dislodge any  
remaining milk from the steam  
outlet.  
3. Wipe the exterior of the frothing  
nozzle with a damp cloth or sponge  
to remove milk residue.  
4. Pull up on side tabs to remove drip  
tray. Separate grid and drip pan.  
Wash both parts in warm, soapy  
water.  
NOTE: If not cleaned regularly, then  
it may be necessary to use a pin to  
clear the steam outlet.  
2. Wash frothing nozzle cover, measur- 5. Remove and empty any remaining  
ing spoon, filter holder, and filters in  
warm, soapy water then dry.  
NOTE: To remove the frothing  
nozzle cover,  
water from the water reservoir. Wipe  
the body of the espresso maker with  
damp cloth.  
6. Wipe the brew head with a damp  
cloth to remove excess espresso  
grounds.  
gently pull  
nozzle tip off.  
CAUTION: Do not touch brew head  
immediately after brewing. Brew head  
will be hot.  
Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
Things TO CHECK  
Espresso  
temperature is  
too low  
• Make sure that the Temperature/Ready light is off  
• Pre-warm the filter holder by running hot water through it  
• Pre-warm cup by rinsing with hot water or using cup  
warming tray  
• Use coffee grounds that are at room temperature  
Espresso flow  
is too slow  
• Make sure the water reservoir is not empty  
• Do not tamp grounds too firmly  
Espresso runs out  
of the side or top  
of the filter holder  
• Make sure that the filter holder is fitted into the  
espresso maker properly  
• Clean coffee grounds off the edge of the filter before  
inserting the filter holder into espresso maker  
• Clean the brew head, filter, and filter holder  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
Things TO CHECK  
Espresso will not  
flow out  
• Is the water reservoir empty?  
• Is the water reservoir properly fitted into position?  
• Make sure that the coffee grounds are not overpacked  
in the filter  
• Is filter holder properly fitted into the espresso maker?  
• Clean the filter, filter holder, and brew head  
• Is the water reservoir empty?  
• Is the water reservoir properly fitted into position?  
• Is the filter holder properly fitted into position?  
• Always use fresh espresso ground coffee  
• Tamp the ground coffee down firmly  
Machine is very  
noisy when  
operating  
Espresso flavor is  
too weak  
• The longer the brew time, the weaker the espresso  
(1 serving = 1 to 112 ounces)  
• Be sure there is sufficient ground coffee in the filter  
• Coffee grounds are too coarse  
• Try a different brand or roast of coffee  
Espresso flavor is  
too strong or bitter  
• Ensure steam button is OFF. If the steam button was  
left on, the water may have been too hot. Rotate steam  
control dial counterclockwise to release steam into a  
frothing cup or pitcher and allow appliance to cool.  
Then repeat steps in the section “To make espresso”  
• Too much espresso ground was used  
• Grounds were too fine  
• Brew longer before pressing espresso button to OFF  
• Try different a different brand or roast of coffee  
Use the Hamilton Beach Custom Grindcoffee grinder  
Difficult to  
froth milk  
• Always use fresh, cold milk (skim milk is recommended)  
• Use a cold, stainless steel cup  
• Clean the frothing nozzle  
• Move the cup slightly up and down while frothing  
• Make sure that the Steam button is depressed and that  
the Temperature/Ready light is off  
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Customer Service  
If you have a question about your espresso maker, call our toll-free customer  
service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers  
and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of  
your espresso maker. This information will help us answer your question much  
more quickly.  
MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: ________________  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period  
of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach  
products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we  
will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY  
IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN  
OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT  
EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL  
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with  
respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass  
containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the  
original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse,  
neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed  
directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal  
rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do  
not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages,  
so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.  
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE  
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have  
model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)  
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS  
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada 1-800-267-2826  
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!  
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