Capresso Cafe 115 User's Manual
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3. ESPRESSO NOT HOT ENOUGH See chapter 5 NO STEAM FROM THE STEAM TUBE Tip of steam tube is blocked See chapter 13 If no steam or water comes out of the steam tube then decalcify the steam tube If the appliance is still blocked call Jura Capresso customer service see chapter 18 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 WATER CONTAINER DRIPS WHEN REMOVED Valve in base may be stuck Use finger to push valve back into place UNEVEN CUP FILLING A Outlet in porta filter blocked Clean porta filter B Support grid not level Remove clean and replace support grid DIFFICULTY INSERTING PORTA FILTER Groove on inside of brew head may be soiled by coffee ground residue Disconnect plug from wall outlet wipe down groove with damp cloth Caution hot ESPRESSO TASTES BITTER Appliance has not been rinsed properly after decalcifying Run 2 containers full of fresh water through the appliance See chapter 14 APPLIANCE DOES NOT OPERATE NO POWER Mechanical or electronic defect Call the Jura Capresso Customer Service see chapter 18 MISSING PARTS See Mail Order Form or call the Jura Capresso Customer Service see chapter 18 16 16 Recipes Espresso 1 1 2 to 2 ounces add sugar to taste Espress
4. Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine Operating Instructions Product Registration and Warranty Customer Service 1 800 767 3554 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 Read all instructions Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against fire electrical shock or personal injury do not immerse cord plugs or appliance in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter top or touch any hot surfaces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Always attach plug to appliance first then plug the cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn any control OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not us
5. holes are free of coffee deposits j When the green ready light illuminates the machine is ready to make the next espresso 11 8 Preparing Cappuccino Cappuccino is the combination of one or two shots of espresso with an equal or larger amount of hot milk and milk froth for Latte see chapter 10 Always start with cold milk Skim or Fat free milk will produce the most froth and will provide a stronger espresso taste 1 and 2 milk will produce less froth and whole milk will produce less than half the amount of froth of skim milk a Fill a stainless steel pitcher with 6 to 8 oz of milk this will provide enough froth for two to three cups of cappuccino Make sure that there is enough space left in the pitcher for the milk and milk froth to expand b First prepare your espresso See chapter 8 but use larger pre heated cappuccino cups instead of espresso cups c Set the function switch to the Steam position The red heating light illuminates as the appliance is heated to steam temperature d Insert and slide the frothing sleeve Fig 1 k onto the steam tube Fig 1 j until it makes contact The frothing sleeve must click into the groove e Turn the frothing sleeve as far as possible to the right to lock it in place f The appliance is ready to deliver steam when the green ready light illuminates Delivering Steam TIP Although it is recommended to use a stainless steel pitcher to froth milk porcelai
6. the sieve see drawing d With the measuring spoon place one or two level spoonfuls of espresso coffee into the sieve e Push down or tamp the coffee grounds with the tamper side of the measuring spoon f Wipe off any coffee grounds of the edge of the porta filter TIP Do not overfill the porta filter Use the measuring spoon provided One level spoonful is sufficient for one cup g Pull back the filter lock Insert and lift the porta filter into the brew head at the unlock position h Turn the porta filter to the right until it locks into place 7 Preparing Espresso a Fill the water container chapter 3 pre warm the parts chapter 5 and fill and insert the Porta Filter chapter 6 b Place one or two espresso cups underneath the porta filter c When the green ready light illuminates turn the control dial to the right to the coffee delivery position d When the desired amount of espresso is brewed stop the flow by turning the control dial to the center position 0 Note It is normal for the red heating light to illuminate during brewing indicating the heater is warming the water as it flows through e Remove the cups and enjoy f Remove the porta filter from the appliance g Push the filter lock forward and hold to lock in the sieve h Turn the porta filter upside down and tap out the used coffee grounds i Rinse sieve under warm water and make sure the
7. 203 5 x 274 mm Weight 8 8 Ibs 4 kg J gt Fig 1 Capresso Caf User Components lt O rTO7 Q290 g o x z202 0o53 N Removable water container Hinged container lid Sieve storage ON OFF switch Function switch Coffee or Steam Control dial Heating indicator light red Operating indicator light green Warming plate for cups Steam tube Removable frothing sleeve Removable grid Removable drip tray Drip tray level indicator Porta filter Filter lock Measuring spoon with tamper and hexagonal key Small sieve one cup Large sieve two cup Brew head with unlock position indicator 1 The Capresso Caf Espresso Cappuccino Machine Thank you for purchasing the Capresso Caf Espresso and Cappuccino machine For Warranty and Product Registration please see the end of this booklet Experts consider brewing coffee under high pressure to be the ideal process to extract maximum flavor and aroma The difference between espresso and conventional coffee is that espresso requires a shorter brewing time This is also that reason that espresso contains approximately 30 less caffeine than conventional filter coffee If possible use thick sided pre heated espresso cappuccino cups which stay hot longer Add the sugar before pouring espresso into the cup or simply shake some sugar briefly into the cup stirring just once or twice otherwise too much flavo
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9. GREEN LIGHT SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCH STEAM 5 Warming Internal Components and Cups Before making espresso it is important to pre warm all the internal components in the appliance and to pre warm the cups This procedure will add 10 to 15 F to the first cup of espresso a Turn on machine b Set the function switch to Coffee Hot Water c Fill the water container with fresh cold water and place in appliance d Insert the porta filter without coffee and lock into place e Place one or two cups underneath the porta filer f After the green ready light illuminates turn the Control Dial to the right to the coffee delivery position and allow some hot water to pass into the cups g Turn the Control Dial back to the 0 position to stop the flow h Empty the cups remove the Porta Filter TIP Place espresso cups upside down on the warming plate to keep them warm As long as the machine is on the internal heater will keep the top plate warm 10 6 Filling and Inserting the Porta Filter The machines comes with a small one cup and large two cup extra strong sieve Fig 1 r s One of them is inserted in the Porta Filter Fig 1 o the other one is stored in the storage compartment Fig 1 c a Pull back on the filter lock on the porta filter b Place one of the sieves into the porta filter c Ensure the relevant locking cams of the porta filter are always located between the projections on
10. It is normal for the red heating light to illuminate while delivering hot water It is also normal for the pump to make ticking noises when making steam a Fill the container with water and place in the appliance b Remove the frothing sleeve from the steam tube turn as far as possible to the left and then pull it off the steam tube c Set the function switch to Coffee Hot Water d Place or hold a cup underneath the steam tube Turn the control dial to the left to the Steam Hot Water position e To stop the flow of hot water turn the control dial back to the center 0 position and remove the cup or bowl 12 Turning OFF the Capresso Caf e Do not switch the appliance off immediately after making the last coffee e Wait for a few seconds so that the thermo block heating system can release any left over moisture into the tray A hissing sound can be heard as the steam expands This is perfectly normal e Now you can turn off the machine Note If the appliance is not used over a longer period of time remove the Porta Filter This will extend the life of the seal inside the Brew Head 13 Cleaning amp Maintenance a Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning b Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid c Do not use harsh abrasives to clean Wipe down the appliance housing with a damp cloth d Wipe the brew head with a damp cloth Cautio
11. Sealing ring must be replaced See mail order form LOUD PUMP NOISE A No water in container Fill with water B Water container not correctly in position Raise water container and put into the correct position NO OR VERY LITTLE COFFEE COMES THROUGH PORTA FILTER A No water in container Fill the container with water B Function switch set for Steam Remove porta filter set function switch to 0 wait a minute for machine to cool down Turn function switch to Coffee Hot Water C Inner screen is blocked Remove porta filter and allow water to run through inner screen See section Before Using for the First Time If necessary unscrew inner screen and clean Caution hot disconnect plug from wall outlet ESPRESSO BREWS OUT ONLY AS DROPS A Coffee grounds are too fine or packed down too firmly Change brand of coffee do not tamp the coffee grounds so firmly Use a coarser grind of coffee B Inner screen is blocked Remove porta filter and allow water to run through inner screen See chapter 2 If necessary unscrew inner screen and clean Caution hot disconnect plug from wall outlet C Machine blocked by calcium deposits Decalcify the appliance See chapter 14 NO CREMA A Coffee old or too dry Use fresh coffee B Coffee not pushed down firmly enough Tamp coffee grounds more firmly Use a finer grind C Coffee too coarse Use a finer grind D Coffee blend not suited to espresso coffee Change brand of espresso
12. assemble appliance 2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove the base No user servicable parts are inside Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only 3 Never use warm or hot water to fill the water container Use cold water only 4 Keep hands and cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation 5 Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements 6 Operate the appliance with the driptray and support grid in place 7 Never heat inflammable liquids using steam 8 Clean the steam tube only when the appliance is not under pressure and the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position 9 Follow the instructions for Decalcifying WARNING The system is under pressure during operation Removing the porta filter during operation can cause scalding and injury Remove the porta filter when brewing is complete and the appliance is no longer under pressure Customer Service 1 800 767 3554 Mon Thu 9AM 9PM e Fri 9AM 8PM e Sat 9AM 5PM Eastern Standard Time email contact capresso com Jura Capresso LLC 81 Ruckman Road Closter NJ 07624 201 767 3999 Fax 201 767 9684 Website www capresso com Table of Contents Page Important Safeguards eesceeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeseeeeennees 3 bine Drawing Fig I a eaat side erae a a araa aaar aaaea a iR 6 1 The Capresso Caf Espresso Cappuccino Machine 7 2 Before Using for the First Time
13. e a message with your telephone number and when we can call you back Fax 201 767 9684 Email contact capresso com Website www capresso com Capresso Caf Model 115 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 JURA CAPRESSO Please print clearly Last Name First Name UMale UFemale Address City State Zip Your Email Address Purchased from Specialty store Mail order Department store Ulnternet company OReceived as gift Name of retailer Purchase Date Purchase Price 19 Reasons for buying this product LiConcept Features Saw it on TV Print advertising URetailer recommendation URecommended by a friend Do you use an espresso cappuccino machine regularly OYes UNo drink mark all that applies URegular coffee UCappuccino UlLatte UHot Chocolate Espresso What other espresso machine did you use before None Okrups Salton OGaggia DeLonghi OBreville Cuisinart Other Would you like more information about our products OYes UNo Your annual household income LIUnder 50 000 L1 50 000 100 000 OI 100 000 250 000 LI 250 000 Your age group UUnder 25 25 40 041 45 0146 55 56 65 L65 Any suggestions on how we can improve this product Would you recommend this product to your friends OYes No Mail to JURA
14. e appliance for other than intended use 13 Use extreme caution when dispensing hot steam 14 For household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS 1 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 2 Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a longer detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used a The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension cord must be as great as the electrical rating of the appliance b If the appliance is of the grounded type the extension cord should be a grounding type 3 wire cord and c The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over 4 This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature CAUTION This appliance is for household use Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service agent 1 Do not immerse in water or try to dis
15. life of the seal b Remove the porta filter c Unscrew the inner screen from the brew head with a coin Wipe off any coffee residue with a damp cloth d Fill the container with the decalcifying solution e Place a large bowl beneath the brew head f Switch ON the appliance and set the function switch to Coffee Hot Water 14 g Turn the control dial to the right to the coffee delivery position Allow 1 3 to 1 2 of the solution to be pumped through the system Note There is no need to wait for the green ready light to illuminate h Turn OFF the appliance with the control dial in the coffee delivery position i Allow the solution to take effect for 10 15 minutes j Turn ON the appliance and allow the rest of the solution to pass through k Important After decalcifying it is absolutely necessary to run 2 tanks full of fresh water through the appliance before putting it back into use I Replace inner screen and tighten the screw securely 15 Troubleshooting COFFEE RUNS DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE PORTA FILTER A Porta filter is not properly in contact position Turn the porta filter to the extreme right B Edge of sieve not free of ground coffee Switch OFF the appliance remove the porta filter holder and clean the edges of the sieve C Sealing ring inside brew head is dirty Remove the inner screen with a coin Remove clean and replace the sealing ring Caution hot D Sealing ring no longer has elasticity
16. n hot Danger of burning or scalding e Rinse the fresh water container the support grid and drip tray regularly with water f Empty the drip tray regularly If the red float fill level indicator Fig 1 n becomes visible through the opening in the support grid empty drip tray immediately g If the inner screen becomes heavily soiled it can be unscrewed from the brew head using a coin for thorough cleaning Caution hot Disconnect plug from wall outlet Cleaning the Steam Tube and Frothing Sleeve see chapter 9 h If the tip of the steam tube becomes blocked use the hexagon key on the measuring spoon to remove it Clean with a needle and replace In case you lose the tip there is a spare tip included with the machine Decalcifying the Steam Tube Follow the instructions for Decalcifying chapter 14 however set the control dial to the left to the Steam Hot Water position instead Remove the frothing sleeve and place a bowl beneath the steam tube 14 Decalcifying When making espresso always use cold clean water Using spring water or filtered water will slow down calcium build up How often depends on the water hardness however a good rule would be to decalcify the machine after 200 400 uses a Use normal commercial liquid decalcifying agents follow the instructions for use or dissolve 4 tablespoons of tartaric acid or citric acid in 30 oz water Do not use vinegar as this will considerably shorten the
17. n or ceramic cups can also be used g Immerse the frothing sleeve into the milk so that the tip and small side hole is just beneath the surface of the milk Immersing the frothing sleeve deep into the milk will not allow the tiny bubbles to rise to the surface It will heat the milk but it will not froth the milk The frothing sleeve should not come into contact with the base of the milk pitcher while frothing Frothing Milk Note It is normal for the red heating light to illuminate while frothing It is also normal for the pump to make ticking noises when making steam h Turn the control dial to the left to the Steam Hot Water position The steaming process will start immediately i Froth and steam the milk j To stop dispensing steam turn the control dial to the center position 0 and remove the pitcher k Set the froth aside for a few moments to allow the froth to thicken further I Spoon the frothy milk over the espresso and then fill the remainder of the cup with warmed milk 9 Cleaning the Frothing Sleeve and Steam Tube Note Clean immediately after use a Remove the frothing sleeve by turning it as far as possible to the left and then pull it off of steam tube b Rinse off the remaining milk under running water after each use Caution the frothing sleeve might be hot c Turn the function switch to the Coffee Hot Water position d Place a cup under the steam tube and turn the control dial to the left to
18. o ristretto small strong about 1 ounce Espresso lungo medium and less concentrated 2 to 2 1 2 ounces Cappuccino Prepare one or two shots of espresso in a pre warmed cappuccino cup Add steamed and frothed milk to taste Garnish with cocoa power or chocolate sprinkles Latte Prepare one or two shots of espresso in a large cup Prepare steamed milk Fill the remainder of the cup with warmed milk Italian style Iced Coffee Ingredients 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream 1 2 cup of milk 2 cups of cold sweetened espresso chocolate sprinkles Mix the milk and espresso pour over the ice cream and decorate with the chocolate sprinkles Espresso flamb Ingredients 5 measures of brandy 2 teaspoons of brown sugar 2 cups of espresso whipping cream Pour the brandy into heat resistant glasses heat and then set alight Add sugar and stir Pour espresso over the top and garnish with a topping of whipped cream 17 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers your CAPRESSO machine model 115 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 and is limited to the United States of America This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship parts and labor This warranty does not cover Any machine not distributed by JURA CAPRESSO within the United States Any machine not purchased from an Authorized JURA
19. r escapes The Capresso Caf produces perfect espresso coffee with a thick foamy layer on top called crema The crema traps the fine aromatics and the light gaseous flavors that register 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 Whether you are brewing a small 1 oz shot of espresso or a larger cup of pressure brewed coffee your Capresso Caf will produce the absolute freshest and most aromatic cup of crema coffee possible Not only will your Capresso Caf make the perfect espresso but within seconds the easy to use frothing system turns your espresso into a delicious cappuccino The separate hot water function allows you to make a cup of hot tea or instant soup in 30 seconds 2 Before Using for the First Time After carefully unpacking your Capresso Caf wash all removable parts with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly Familiarize yourself with the appliance and read the instructions manual Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet according to the safety instructions Rinse the internal components before making espresso Fill the water container and pump a few ounces of water through the brew head Fig 1 t and the steam tube Fig 1 j Follow the procedures in chapters 4 and 5 without using coffee 3 Filling the Water Con
20. tainer Open the lid and remove the Fill the container every day container with fresh cold water Place the container back into the appliance pushing down firmly to engage the base valve Close the lid 4 Control Panel and Functions a The ON OFF Switch turns the machine on and off c The Function Switch selects Coffee through the Brew b The red heating light illuminates while the appliance is Head Fig 1 t or Hot Water or Steam through the heating up When the operating temperature is reached Steam Tube Fig 1 j the red light turns off and the green ready light d The Control Dial turns the pump on and off and directs illuminates the flow of water or steam To Brew Espresso e Push the Function Switch to Coffee Hot Water of e Rotate the Control Dial to the right to deliver Coffee 7b e To stop brewing espresso turn the Control Dial back to O To Deliver Steam e Push the Function Switch to Steam G e Rotate the Control Dial to the left to D deliver Steam Hot Water 9h e To stop delivering steam turn the Control Dial back to 0 To Deliver Hot Water e Push the Function Switch to Coffee Hot Water 9Up e Rotate the Control Dial to the left to deliver Hot Water oQ e To stop delivering hot water turn the Control Dial back to 0 DELIVER FUNCTION SWITCH COFFEE HOT WATER RED LIGHT HEATING ONOFF
21. the Steam Hot Water position to rinse the steam tube for a few seconds e Turn the control dial to 0 to stop the flow of water 10 Preparing Latte Heating Other Liquids Latte is the combination of one or two shots of espresso with an equal or larger amount of hot steamed milk without or very little froth Prepare your espressos and then add steamed milk see below Producing Steam to Heat Liquids The steam tube without the frothing sleeve can be used to steam milk and heat or re heat hot beverages for example hot chocolate water or tea a Fill the container with fresh water and place in the appliance b Make sure the frothing sleeve is removed from the steam tube c Set the function switch to Steam When the green ready lights illuminates the machine is ready to deliver steam Note It is normal for the red heating light to illuminate while delivering steam It is also normal for the pump to make ticking noises when delivering steam d Immerse the steam tube into the liquid and turn the Control Dial to the Steam Hot water position e When heating is complete turn the control dial to the center position 0 and remove the cup 11 Delivering Hot Water The steam tube without the frothing sleeve can be used to deliver hot water for hot drinks for example tea or ready made soups Note If the water is not hot enough set the Function Switch to Steam to further heat the water with steam see chapter 10
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