Capresso 158, C1500 User Manual
C1500 Model #158
Fully Automatic Coffee
and Espresso Center
Operating Manual
and Warranty
Customer Service 1-800-767-3554
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.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse
cord, plugs, or body of machine in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. 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.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use extreme caution when disposing hot steam.
14. For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
2 Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
3. If an extension cord is used,
a. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
b. the longer cord shall be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
VERY IMPORTANT - (Ground Coffee Residue)...
In order to ensure proper functioning, your C1500 has been calibrated and
tested with coffee beans. As a result, you may find some traces of ground
coffee in your new machine.
1. Height-Adjustable Coffee Spout
1a. Sticker with Serial Number
1b. Door
1c. Program Dial with "P BUTTON"
2. Two Line Display (see fig. 3)
3. Removable Water Tank
4. Low Water Flotation Device (see fig. 4, call-out #4)
5. CLARIS Water Care Cartridge (installed)
6. Hinged Water Tank Lid
7. Ground Coffee Funnel
8. Lid for Ground Coffee Funnel
9. Lid for Bean Container
10. On/Off Button
10a. Coffee Dial with Coffee Button "BUTTON"
10b. Cup Size Dial
11. Steam/Water Dial
12. frothXpress System
13. Removable Grid (see fig. 1a)
14. Removable Tray (see fig. 1a)
15. Water Hardness Indicator Strip
16. CLARIS Water Care Cartridge (unpacked)
17. Two Cleaning Tablets
18. Measuring Scoop
19. Supporting Tray for Used Coffee Container
(see fig. 1a)
20. Used Coffee Container (see fig. 1a)
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Traces of Coffee Grounds
in New Machine?
This is normal!
Grinder was tested during
assembly. Despite cleaning
traces of ground coffee
may be found.
Steam/Water Dial (SW Dial)
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards
Illustrations
1. Product Registration .......................................................... 7
2. Welcome To The Capresso C1500..................................... 7
2.1 Equipment .......................................................................... 7
3. A Word About "Crema Coffee" .......................................... 8
3.1 Pressure Brewing ............................................................... 8
3.2 Different Coffee Drinks....................................................... 8
3.3 Coffee Facts ....................................................................... 8
4. Please Do Not... ................................................................ 9
5. Please Do... ...................................................................... 9
6. Factory Settings ................................................................. 9
PREPARATION
7. Preparing the Machine ....................................................... 9
7.1 Filling the Water Tank ......................................................... 9
7.2 Filling the Bean Container.................................................. 9
7.2a Using Oily Beans.............................................................. 10
7.3 First Time Preparation ......................................................10
7.4 Daily Preparation ..............................................................10
BREWING COFFEE
8. Grinding and Brewing Coffee........................................... 11
8.1 Using Pre-ground Coffee ................................................. 11
8.2 Using Hot Water............................................................... 12
8.3 Using Steam (Frothing)..................................................... 12
8.4 Regulating the Frother and Milk Temperature.................. 13
8.5 Hot Chocolate, Cafe Mocha ............................................ 13
8.6 Using The Flexible Hose .................................................. 13
8.7 Cleaning the frothXpress System..................................... 13
AUTOMATIC MONITORS and PARAMETERS
9. Automatic Monitoring Controls ........................................ 14
9.1 Empty Tray........................................................................ 14
10. Changing Parameters....................................................... 15
10.1 Changing the Grinder Fineness ....................................... 15
10.2 The Program Dial.............................................................. 15
10.3 Changing the Coffee Temperature ................................... 15
10.4 Auto Shut-Off Settings..................................................... 15
10.5 Changing the Language................................................... 15
10.6 Changing the Water Hardness ......................................... 16
MAINTENANCE
11. Claris Water Cartridge...................................................... 16
11.1 Installing the Claris Cartridge........................................... 17
11.2 Replacing the Claris Cartridge......................................... 17
12. General Cleaning Instructions .......................................... 17
12a Extra Rinse Cycle ............................................................. 18
12.1 Cleaning with Special Tablet ............................................ 18
12.2 Decalcifying (DURGOL required)...................................... 19
12.3 How to Decalcify.............................................................. 19
12.4 Clearing for Transport....................................................... 20
CUSTOMER SERVICE
12.5 User Statistics .................................................................. 21
13. Troubleshooting................................................................ 21
14. Capresso C1500 Customer Service................................. 22
14.1 Supplies............................................................................ 23
15. Warranty ........................................................................... 23
1. Product Registration
Please read the enclosed product registration card, fill it out, mail it or fax it to
us within two weeks of your C1500 purchase.
Please note: Registering your product is part of your warranty.
2. Welcome To The Capresso C1500
Thank you for choosing the Capresso C1500. The C1500 can prepare 1 or 2
cups of excellent, professional-quality espresso or 1 or 2 cups of crema coffee at
a time. The unique pre-wetting function ensures optimal coffee extraction. The
C1500 functions fully automatically at the touch of a button. You have the
choice between regular, strong and extra strong coffee to suit your personal
taste. The integrated burr grinder grinds beans to the preferred fineness level.
A separate funnel lets you use ground coffee. The cup size dial lets you choose
any amount of coffee between 1 oz. and 15 oz. The frothXpress system delivers unlimited amounts of hot frothed milk or hot chocolate at the push of a button. The hot water function lets you prepare tea in seconds. The stainless steel
lined ThermoBlock prevents water from coming in contact with aluminum and
allows you to brew coffee immediately after frothing (no purging!). The water
level and the used coffee container are monitored automatically. Using the
enclosed CLARIS water filter cartridge eliminates decalcifying the C1500.
Please study this operating manual before using your C1500 and for future
reference keep this manual in a safe place. Understanding and complying with
these directions are essential to ensure safety and proper handling of this
machine. Please watch the enclosed video tape. Should you require further
information or should a particular problem occur that is not covered in this manual
please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-800-767-3554 EST M – F: 9AM to
9PM and Sat 9AM to 5PM. If you call at any other time please leave a message
with your telephone number and we will call you back. Or send a fax to:
201-767-9684 or email us at: contact@capresso.com.
2.1 Equipment
Your C1500 comes equipped as follows:
1. Claris Filter in pouch (not installed)
2. Two Cleaning Tablets
3. Water Hardness Test Indicator
4. Measuring Scoop for Ground Coffee
5. Instructional Videotape
6. Complete frothXpress system (see fig. 3a)*
7. Milk container with Lid and inside Straw
8. frothXpress hose with knob and joint (not shown) for direct use in a
milk carton
9. Operating Manual
10. Registration Form
11. Extended Warranty Form
12. Mail Order Form
13. Program Dial Instruction Card inside the front door
14. Serial # Sticker underneath the Program Dial
* The "nozzle" (part "U" in fig. 3a) is already attached to the machine.
If you are missing any part please call customer service.
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