Capresso 121 manual

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    “UL TIMA” Semi-Automatic Cof fee Maker and Espr esso/Cappuccino Machine • W arranty • Mail-in pr oduct r egistration Model # 121 Operating Instructions US Patent Number 5,622,099 17055[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety pr ecautions should always be fol- lowed, including the following: • Read all instructions. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • T o protect against fir e, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. [...]

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    SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS Regarding your Cor d Set: A. A short power -supply cord (or detachable power -supply cord) is to be provided to r educe risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cor d. B. Longer detachable power -supply cords or extension cor ds are available and may be used if car e is exercised in their us[...]

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    fig. 1 1 Knob 2 Handle Bar 3 LEVER 4 Carousel (r emovable) 5 Funnel for coffee (r emovable) 6 Operating Panel fig 1.1 6a Main On/Off S witch (illuminated) 6b Pump On/Of f Switch 6c Red Indicator Light (empty cof fee container / tray missing) 6d Thermostat Light (yellow) 6a fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 6b 6c 6d 7c 7b 7a 10b 10c 10a fig. 1.3 fig. 1 fig. 2 7 Sel[...]

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    fig. 3 fig. 4 fig. 8 fig. 9 fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 8a ¨ First squeeze ≠ Then raise or lower ¨ ≠ ¨ First squeeze ≠ Then raise or lower ¨ rotate counter clockwise only[...]

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    fig. 10 fig. 11 fig. 12 fig. 1 2a fig. 1 2b fig. 13 fig. 13b fig. 10a fig. 10b fig. 14 fig. 15 fig. 16 fig. 17 Steam Froth[...]

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    “UL TIMA” Semi-Automatic Cof fee Maker and Espr esso/Cappuccino Machine[...]

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    WHO IS CAPRESSO? With more th an 20 years experience in coffee equipment for consumers in the US, I founded Capr esso Inc. in 1994. My goal is to provide cof fee makers and espresso/ cappuccino machines for the customer who wants a better product. Safety , r eliability , performance, and convenience are the cornerstones of Capresso quality . Our pr[...]

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    Contents Chapters Page 1. EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................4 2. PLEASE DO NOT ..............................................................................................4 3. CAPRESSO Plus Service™ ......................................................................[...]

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    1. EQUIPMENT The CAPRESSO "Ultima" (#121) comes with the following parts: • Coffee Scoop • Removable tray with grid, internal used coffee contain er and overflow indicator • Removable water container with lid • R em ov a bl e c of f ee f u nn el in se r t wi th li d • Mail Order In sert 2. PLEASE DO NOT • D o no t tr y to ro t[...]

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    e. When the lever is raised you can turn the carousel counter clockwise indefinitely . Just hold the knob and turn the carousel (see fig. 6) f. The carousel has two positions with an audible "click": • lev er in fr on t o f m ac hin e ( see fi g. 5) • coffee funnel in front of machine (see fig. 8) = coffee filling position Please prac[...]

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    no or hardly any coffee comes out of the spout, then your cof fee is ground too fine. 9. BEVERAGES... BEVERAGES... The Capresso "Ultima" lets you pro- duce the following beverages: • Espresso (cof fee spout) 1 to 1 1/2 oz. per cup; make one or two cups at a time. Some people make the espresso a bit larger . Serve with or without sugar .[...]

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    k. Raise the lever and tu r n the knob counter clockwise until the funnel is in front of th e machine again (fig 8). Y ou are n ow ready to make mor e espresso. (While tu r ning the car o- use l th e us ed c off ee i s au toma tical ly thrown into the inter nal used cof fee container). 11. MAKING CAPPUCCINO (frothing mil k) Attention : When using t[...]

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    selector switch back to the spout symbol. 13. CLEANING THE FROTHER IMMEDIA TEL Y If you clean the fr other immediately after frothing, it will be faster and eas- ier than at a later time, when the milk has hardened ar ound the tip. a. Immediately after you stop steam - ing or frothing, set the milk pitcher aside and hold the bottom of the coffee sc[...]

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    15.2 OVERFLOW W A TER INDICA TOR (fig. 13b) After brewing coffee, the machine au- tomatically releases the pr essure of the brewing ch amber together with some water into the tray . If too much water collects in the tray the little r ed indicator will pop up. Pull out the tray , remove the used coffee container and the water level indicator . Then [...]

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    16. WHA T IF a. No water comes thr ough the coffee spout • Mak e su re the wate r ta nk i s in sert ed properly and water is in the water tank. • Make sure the lever points towar ds the front of th e machine and is in the closed position. • Make sure the selector switch points to the spout symbol. • C of fe e is g r ou nd t oo fi ne ; us e [...]

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    f. Can I use the machine overseas with a converter? No. The machine is designed for 120 volts / 60 Hz. Other voltage and Hz levels might damage the machine. g. Can I send a machine to another country with 120 volt / 60 Hz configuration. Y es, but in case the machine needs se rvi ce the t ran spo rta tio n cos ts hav e to be paid by you. Our warrant[...]

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    18. LIMITED W ARRANTY This warrant y covers your CAPRESSO machine, m odel #121. This warranty is in ef fect for one year from the date of the first consumer pur - chase and is limited to the United States of America. This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and l abor) in- cluding UPS gr ound transportation for both ways,[...]

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    MODEL #121 Please complete this Pr oduct Registration after you have used your CAPRESSO “UL TIMA” for a few days. Y our information will help us to better serve you in the futur e. Thank you for buying from CAPRES SO. Last Name_________________________________________________ First Name______________________________ q Male q Female Address_____[...]

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    CAPRESSO PRODUCT REGISTRA TION (continued) Y our annual household income? q Under $50,000 q $100,000 – $250,000 q $50,000 – $100,000 q $250,000 + Y our age group? q Under 25 q 25–40 q 41–55 q 56-65 q 65+ What espresso machine did you use before? q None q DeLonghi q Gaggia q Krups Other__________________________ Any comm ents or s ugges tion[...]