Capresso 278 User Manual

Stainless Steel Water Kettle with

Variable Temperature Control

Model #278

Operating Instructions

Warranty

1500W/120V~/60Hz

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
taken, 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, PLUG, OR POWER BASE UNIT in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.

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 use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners when cleaning
this appliance.

7. 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.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Capresso may result
in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Always use the appliance on a dry level surface.

11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

14. Always fill the kettle first, then set the appliance onto the power base, and
finally plug cord into outlet. To disconnect, remove kettle from Power Base,
then remove plug from wall outlet.

15. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

16. Always make sure that lid is closed during operation. Scalding may occur
when lid is open during operation.

17. To avoid scalding, never fill pot above the "MAX" line marking on the kettle.

18. Extreme caution must be used when moving the kettle containing hot water.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of 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.

2.

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 should be arranged so that it will not drape over the

countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

c. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
rounding type 3-wire cord.

Notice: This appliance has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT modify the plug in
any way.

IMPORTANT

Open lid at a 90º angle, when pouring all of the water at once into another container.
This way hot steam will be diverted away from the hand holding the handle.

Caution: Handle kettle carefully, the metal housing will become hot during and
after heating!

Spout with removable
scale filter

Power base with plug
and cord

Hinged lid

(do not try to remove lid!)

Temperature
settings

Stay cool
handle

Water level window with
MIN/MAX markings

Stainless Steel Water Kettle with

Variable Temperature Control

3.

How To Contact Capresso / Customer Service

Should you require further information or if particular problems occur that are
not covered in this manual, please • CALL our toll free HELP LINE:
1-800-767-3554 Monday-Thursday 8AM to 9PM, Friday 8AM to 8PM and
Saturday 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time Zone. Feel free to call at any time. If you
are connected to our voicemail, PLEASE DO NOT HANG UP. Leave your name,
telephone number and time to call back. Please leave the name or model number
of your Capresso product, in this case it is H2O Steel PLUS, Model #278.

• FAX us at 1-201-767-9684 • E-MAIL us at [e-mail]

• VISIT our website at www.capresso.com

• WRITE to JURA Inc., Customer Service P.O. Box 775, Closter, NJ 07624

Ordering Parts & Accessories

• Please go to our website www.capresso.com to register your product and to

order any additional parts and accessories.

PLEASE DON'T!

• Never boil water while the lid is open. Hot steam may cause injuries and may
damage wooden panels in your kitchen.

• Never try to remove the lid.

• Before opening the lid make sure the water is not boiling.

• Never fill kettle with anything but water.

• Do not add instant soups or any other soluble to the kettle.

• Do not use the kettle to thaw food of any kind.

• Do not use the kettle to make sauces or to melt cheese, butter or any other items.

• Never immerse the kettle in any liquid. Never put kettle or base in the dishwasher.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Read all Important Safeguards and below operating instructions before using
this kettle. Discard the first filling of boiling water to remove any dust and
residues from the manufacturing process.

TO BOIL WATER

1. Remove kettle from base.

2. Push the black button on top of the lid and the lid will pop open. DO NOT
bend lid past its opening point or try to remove lid!

3. Fill with the desired amount of fresh cold water. The kettle has minimum and
maximum markings. Never under fill or overfill the kettle.
CAUTION / DANGEROUS: Never fill above the MAX line. If you fill above
the max line, boiling water will push out of the pouring spout. This can
cause severe injuries and burns.

4. Close lid and ensure it is locked into place.

5. Place kettle on Power Base.

6. Plug cord into outlet, the 4 blue LED lights will flash and then shut off.

7. Press the 212°F (Boil) Black Tea temperature setting. The red indicator light
will turn on and the kettle begins to heat water. The warmer the water
becomes the more you will hear the noise of the water heating up.

8. When the water reaches a boil the red indicator light will shut off and the
blue indicator lights will flash to indicate the water has boiled. The kettle will
automatically shut off after boiling.

4.

9. Lift kettle from base and pour water out slowly.

10. Replace kettle back onto base.

11. To turn off the kettle before water has come to a boil, press the 212°F button

until all indicator lights have turned off.

Boil and then Keep Warm
This procedure allows you to boil water and then keep water warm at a
preset temperature for up to 30 minutes.

1. Follow steps 1-6 in "To Boil Water" above.

2. Press the 212°F (Boil) Black Tea temperature setting and the desired Keep

Warm temperature button (160°F, 175°F or 195°F). The red indicator lights
will turn on for 212°F Black Tea (Boil) and the selected Keep Warm temperature
setting. The kettle begins to heat water. The warmer the water becomes the
more you will hear the noise of the water heating up.

3. When the water reaches a boil the red indicator light for the 212°F Black Tea

temperature setting will turn off and the blue indicator light will illuminate.
The selected Keep Warm button will continue to illuminate in red as the
temperature drops from 212°F to the selected Keep Warm temperature.

4. Once the temperature of the kettle has dropped to the Keep Warm temperature,

the red indicator light will turn off and the blue indicator light will illuminate at
the Keep Warm temperature for 30 minutes.

5. Lift kettle from base and pour water out slowly.

6. Replace kettle back onto base. The kettle will continue to keep the water

heated at the selected temperature if placed back on the base in less than
1 minute. You may hear the noise of the water heating up during this time,
this is normal as the kettle will continue to activate the heating element when
the temperature drops below the set Keep Warm temperature.

7. The kettle will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. To turn off the Keep

Warm function before the 30 minutes, press the 212°F button until all indicator
lights have turned off.

Variable Temperature Control

1. Follow steps 1-6 in "To Boil Water" above.

2. Press the desired temperature from 160°F, 175°F or 195°F. The red indicator

light will turn on and the kettle begins to heat water. The warmer the water
becomes the more you will hear the noise of the water heating up.

3. When the water heats to the selected temperature the red indicator light will

turn off and the blue indicator light will illuminate.

4. The kettle will keep the water at the selected temperature for up to 30 minutes

after heating.

5. Lift kettle from base and pour water out slowly.

6. Replace kettle back onto base. The kettle will continue to keep the water

heated at the selected temperature if placed back on the base in less than
1 minute. You may hear the noise of the water heating up during this time,
this is normal as the kettle will continue to activate the heating element when
the temperature drops below the set Keep Warm temperature.

7. The kettle will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. To turn off the Keep

Warm function before the 30 minutes, press the 212°F button until all indicator
lights have turned off.

5.

Automatic Reheat Function

The kettle has an automatic reheat function when the Keep Warm mode is active
(blue Keep Warm indicator light is on). If cold/fresh water is added to the kettle in
Keep Warm mode, the kettle will automatically sense the temperature change and
begin to heat the water to the selected temperature and then will continue to
Keep Warm.

Pause and Pour

The kettle features an internal memory function that allows you to lift the kettle
off the base and interrupt heating for up to 1 minute to pour a cup. When the
kettle is returned to the base it will restart the heating cycle where it left off.

Helpful Hints:

• Never try to boil water with the lid open.

• Do not leave water standing in the kettle. Discard unused water.

• If the kettle takes longer to boil or heat than usual, please follow descaling

instructions below.

Dry Boil Shut-Off Protection

If you turn the kettle on without water in the kettle, the indicator lights and heater
will shut off after a few seconds. Allow the kettle to cool down before filling with
water. The thermostat will reset after a few minutes and you can place the kettle
filled with water back on the base to begin heating.

Cleaning

• Always unplug cord of power base before cleaning.

• Make sure kettle is cold.

• Removable scale filter located in the spout can be pulled up and out for

cleaning. Run the filter under hot water and rub with a cleaning cloth or brush.

• Clean the exterior surface with a clean, damp, soft cloth.

• Never use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, chemical cleaners or scouring

agents to clean the kettle.

• Rinse out kettle and wipe dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Attention:

• Over time the stainless steel inside of the kettle may change color slightly.

This is caused by the intense heat of the heating element, especially if the
kettle was turned on repeatedly without water. This will not diminish the
performance of the kettle in any way.

• If your water has a high calcium content, calcium deposits might dull the

inside. Follow the instruction below for decalcification.

Decalcification

Hard water can leave calcium spots inside the kettle that can slow down boiling
time. Use a commercial descaling agent, like Capresso Cleaning Solution and
follow the instructions that come with the agent.

NOTE: Make sure kettle is cold.

Use of Capresso Cleaning Solution

Dissolve 1 oz (28 g) of Capresso Cleaning Solution with 32 oz (1 L) of water and
pour mixture into kettle. Allow mixture to sit inside the kettle for 20-30 minutes.
Pour water and Cleaning Solution out and rinse the kettle 2-3 times with fresh,
clean water. DO NOT heat the kettle while descaling with Capresso Cleaning
Solution.

6.

Use of Vinegar

You can also use white vinegar to descale the inside. Fill the kettle with 2 cups of
water (16 oz) and add 6 tablespoons of white vinegar. Bring to a boil. Discard the
solution and repeat if necessary. Rinse the kettle once or twice with fresh cold water.

Limited One-Year Warranty

This warranty covers your CAPRESSO machine, model #278 H2O Steel PLUS
Stainless Steel Water Kettle with Variable Temperature Control. 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. This warranty covers all defects in materials
or workmanship (parts and labor).

This warranty does not cover:

• Any machine not purchased from an Authorized CAPRESSO Dealer.

• Commercial use of machine.

• Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper operation

or failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.

• Damaged caused by neglecting and omitting maintenance, cleaning and

decalcifying.

• Any service or alteration performed by an unauthorized person, company, or

association.
Other limitations and exclusions: Any implied warranties including fitness 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 JURA any other liability
in connection with the sale of the machine. JURA expressly disclaims liability
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 repairing or
replacing other property which is damaged when this machine does not work
properly. The remedies provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of
all others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Capresso H2O Steel PLUS, Model #278 Product Registration

Please go to our website www.capresso.com to register your product.
Your information will help us to better serve you.

Customer Service

1-800-767-3554

Mon-Thu 8AM – 9PM • Fri 8AM – 8PM • Sat 9AM – 5PM

Eastern Time Zone

[e-mail]

JURA Inc.

81 Ruckman Road, Closter, NJ 07624

201-767-3999 • Fax: [phone]

Website: www.capresso.com