Capresso 454 User Manual
Model #454
CoffeeTEAM™S
10-cup, 50 oz.
Digital Coffee Maker/
Burr Grinder Combination
• Operating Instructions
• Warranty
• Mail-in or Fax-in
Product Registration
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
C. Do not use a cracked container or a container having a
loose or weakened handle.
D. Do not clean container with cleaners, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive materials.
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. Appliance with glass container:
A. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must
never be used on a range top.
B. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
A. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long
cord.
B. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
C. If an extension cord is used,
1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
2) 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.
CAUTION:
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than
cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
• Do not immerse base in water or try to disassemble.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the
base. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done
by authorized service personnel only.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the
name plate agrees with your voltage.
• Never use warm or hot water to fill the water container. Use
cold water only!
• Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the
appliance during operation.
• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
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CONTENTS Capresso CoffeeTEAM™S
Page
1a. Welcome and Thank You ....................................................4
1b. How to reach Capresso......................................................4
2. Important information about coffee beans
and the built-in Burr Grindcer ..............................................4
2a. Storing coffee beans in the freezer?..............................4
2b. Finer or coarser grind? ..................................................4
2c. Dark beans versus light beans.......................................4
2d. Flavored beans, liquid flavorings, syrups ......................4
2e. Stones and beans ..........................................................5
3. PLEASE NEVER....................................................................5
USER COMPONENTS, Fig.1 and Fig. 2.................................6
4. Equipment ............................................................................7
5. Capresso Customer Service ................................................7
6. Features and benefits of the CoffeeTEAM S........................7
7. Preparing the machine .......................................................8
7.1 Before first use ...................................................................8
7.2 The display .........................................................................8
7.3 Setting the time ..................................................................8
7.4 Grinder setting for current use ...........................................8
7.5 Programming the timer and grinder for later use...............8
7.6 Flashing LCD display..........................................................8
7.7 Filling the beans................................................................10
7.8 Water Filtration System ....................................................10
7.9 Filling the water container ................................................11
7.10 Filter holder insert...........................................................12
7.11 Cover Lid ........................................................................12
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8. Grinding and brewing coffee now ......................................13
8a. Drip Stop / Stop-And-Serve.........................................14
8b. Using different beans at different times.......................15
8c. Using the Coffee Maker without the Grinder...............15
8d. Warmkeeping ...............................................................15
9. Grinding and Brewing Coffee Later....................................15
10. Cleaning............................................................................16
11. Decalcifying ......................................................................19
12. FAQ (Technical Questions)................................................20
13. FAQ (Coffee Questions)....................................................21
14. Limited Warranty...............................................................22
15. Product Registration.........................................................23
Manual Release Button ..........................................................19
WHO IS CAPRESSO?
With more than 20 years experience in coffee equipment for
household use, and after establishing a well-known European
Appliance Company in the U.S., CAPRESSO was founded in
1994. Our goal is to provide coffee equipment for the customer
who wants a better product. Safety, reliability, performance and
convenience are the cornerstones of the CAPRESSO quality. Our
products are available through selected kitchen and coffee specialty retailers and specialty websites who can give you expert
advice and will treat you as a valued customer. We hope you will
enjoy your new CAPRESSO product and will recommend it to
your friends.
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ATTENTION: Traces of Coffee
In order to ensure proper functioning, your CoffeeTEAM S has
been calibrated and tested with coffee beans. As a result, some
traces of coffee may remain in your machine.
1a. Welcome and Thank You
Thank you for choosing this unique CAPRESSO product.
Your new CoffeeTEAM S works differently than individual
coffee makers and grinders. Please read through this book
before using your machine. Thank you.
These operating instructions contain all the information necessary for the correct use, operation, and maintenance of the
machine. Understanding and complying with the directions contained in these operating instructions are essential to ensure that
the machine is utilized without risk and to ensure safety during
operation and maintenance.
1b. How To Reach Capresso
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 Mon.-Fri.
9AM to 8PM, Sat. 9AM to 5PM EST. If you call at any other
time, please leave a message with your telephone number and
when we can call you back.
FAX us at 1-201-767-9684
•
E-MAIL at contact@capresso.com
•
WRITE to Capresso Inc., Customer Service, P. O. Box 775,
•
Closter, NJ 07624
2. Important information about coffee beans and the built-in
burr grinder
2a. Storing Coffee Beans in the Freezer?
Coffee Stores do not store coffee beans in the freezer or refrigerator! Coffee will act like baking soda, absorbing all odors and
tastes surrounding it. Coffee beans will stay fresh for several
weeks as long as you keep them in a dry, dark container. (It’s the
ground coffee which will lose aroma rapidly!) If you must store
coffee beans in the freezer, take them out the day before use.
This way they will absorb less odors and have time to thaw. If you
fill beans from the freezer directly into the grinder, moisture will
seep into the burrs and the feeder channel. The moisture makes
the ground coffee stick in the feeder channel and will clog it up
over time.
2b. Finer Or Coarser Grind?
The four grind settings of your CoffeeTEAM S are calibrated for
grinding drip coffee. Choose the coarser settings for darker, oilier beans. Choose the finer settings for light or medium roasts.
In the coarser setting slightly more coffee will pass through the
burrs than in the finer settings.
2c. Dark Beans versus Light Beans
Your CoffeeTEAM S burr grinder is calibrated to work with all different kinds of roasts. Dark, oily beans will leave some oil
residue in the feeder channel. Over time this can slow down the
flow of ground coffee. For cleaning the feeder channel see
pages 17/18.
2d. Flavored beans, liquid flavorings, syrups
• Do not use sugar or powder coated beans in the grinder (e.g.
cinnamon, chocolate, vanilla etc). Coated beans can pit the
bean container. The coating might stick to the burrs and, over time,
will greatly reduce the performance of the grinding mechanism.
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• Do not add any liquid flavorings or syrups to the beans.
• If you like flavored beans we recommend buying liquid flavorings at your local coffee store. Add a few drops into the carafe
before or after brewing.
2e. Stones And Beans
Every coffee specialty store will tell you that occasionally small
stones can be found in between coffee beans. Very small stones
will be processed through the burr grinder without any harm (the
stone will end up in your filter - not in your brewed coffee).
However, larger stones can block the burr grinder permanently. If
this happens, the grinder will make a loud noise. Push the
On/Off button to stop grinding and call our customer service toll
free number: 1-800-767-3554. Here is how you can avoid stones
entering the bean container:
• Shake your bean bag thoroughly so that a stone will fall to the
bottom of the bag.
• Before emptying the bottom half of the bag of beans into the
bean container, check to see whether there are any particles
that look like stones, and remove them.
3. PLEASE, NEVER... (or you will void your warranty
protection):
• Never fill instant coffee into the bean container; it can damage
the functioning of the grinder and the machine.
• Never fill coated coffee beans into the bean container.
• Never fill water or any other liquid into the bean container.
• Never fill anything other than coffee beans into the bean container (no chocolate, no nuts, no spices).
• Never fill anything but fresh, cold clean water into the water
container.
• Never remove or attempt to disassemble the bean container.
• Never unplug your CoffeeTEAM S in the middle of a
grinding/brewing cycle.
• Never open the water container lid during the brewing process.
• Never grind into the filter holder unless it is empty of previously
used coffee grounds.
• Never operate the machine when the feeder channel cover is
removed.
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USER COMPONENTS
A Bean Container Lid
B Bean Container
C Fineness Selector Dots (not shown)
D Screw for Feeder Channel Cover
E Feeder Channel Cover with window
F Feeder Channel
G Operating Panel and Display
G1 Grind Amount Indicator
G2 Clock/Timer
G3 Strength Indicator
G4 On/Off Button with red light
G5 2–4 cup brew cycle selector with
green light
G6 “Auto” Button with green light
G7 Charcoal filter button with green light
G8 h-button to set hours
G9 m-button to set minutes
G10 Programming button
G11 “2-10” button = to set coffee amount to be ground;
changes bold number in the Grind Amount Indicator
G12 strength button: to set coffee strength; saucer
in the Strength Indicator jumps from cup to cup.
H Heating Plate
I Water Container Lid
J Hot Water Guard, not shown (see page 12)
K Water Filtration Container
L Cover Lid
M Filter Holder Insert
N Drip Stop
O Filter Holder
P Glass Carafe with snap-on lid
Q Manual filter holder release button (see page 19)
Operating Panel
and Display
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G4
G5 G7
G8
G11
G1
G3
G6
G9
G10
G12
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4. Equipment
The CoffeeTEAM S (#454) comes with:
a. this instruction book (includes warranty and Capresso product
registration)
b. an order form for parts and accessories
c. one measuring scoop
d. one glass carafe with lid
e. one GoldTone filter, size 4
f. one cover lid for the filter holder insert
g. filter holder insert
h. water filtration container with detachable bottom
i. charcoal water filter cartridge
If any of these parts are missing, please call toll-free:
1-800-767-3554.
5. Special CoffeeTEAM Capresso Customer Service
We want you to be completely satisfied with your CoffeeTEAM S.
If you need any assistance, call our toll free number
1-800-767-3554 or email us at contact@capresso.com or fax us
at 201-767-9684. During the warranty period (12 months) our
special CoffeeTEAM Service provides the following free of
charge (within the continental United States):
• Free replacement of any broken part (except glass carafe) and
free ground shipping.
• Free repair of your CoffeeTEAM including free UPS ground
shipping both
ways. We will send you a UPS ARS (authorized
return service) label, so you don't have to pay for the UPS
shipping when you send the product for repair. (For faster service,
UPS 2nd day air, there will be a charge of $15.00).
6. Features and benefits of the CoffeeTEAM S
Coffee Maker Features
• After grinding, CoffeeTEAM S automatically returns the
filter holder and starts the brewing process.
• In case the filter holder is moved inadvertently underneath the
grinder, a special release disengages the filter holder and
returns it to its original position.
• Cold water filtration system removes up to 82% chlorine and
improves the taste of the coffee.
• A flashing green indicator light shows when it is time to
replace the charcoal filter cartridge.
• Drip-stop function lets you pull out carafe and serve a cup or
two before brewing is finished.
• 900 watt heating system delivers 200º to 205º F contact/brew
temperature and 180º F in carafe after brewing.
• A special 2-4 cup cycle slows down the brewing process to
maintain flavor and aroma when brewing small batches.
• Easy to read LCD display with AM/PM clock and 24-hour
programming .
• Auto shut-off keeps coffee hot for two hours, then turns
machine off for additional safety.
• Machine can be used with or without the grinder to accommodate pre-ground coffee.
• GoldTone filter included.
• 10-cup (50 oz.) capacity.
r Grinder Features
Bur
• Heavy duty, commercial mill with burr/cone grinder delivers
slow, precise and no-heat grinding to preserve natural coffee
bean aroma.
• Built-in safety device prevents grinding if filter holder is not in
grinding position.
• Grinds directly into filter holder.
• 150g bean container holds beans for 20 to 30 cups of coffee.
• Set to grind for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 cups. (Indicator in LCD display.)
• Fine tune for mild, regular or strong coffee. (Cup/saucer
indicator in LCD display.)
• Turn the bean container from left to right to change the grind
settings from finer to coarser in four steps.
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