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:

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.

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.

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

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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 [e-mail]

•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		Operating Panel
A	Bean Container Lid
B	Bean Container	and Display Fig. 2

CFineness Selector Dots (not shown)

DScrew for Feeder Channel Cover

EFeeder Channel Cover with window

F	Feeder Channel
			G2
G	Operating Panel and Display
G1	Grind Amount Indicator
G2	Clock/Timer
G3	Strength Indicator
			G4
G4	On/Off Button with red light
G5	2–4 cup brew cycle selector with
			G5
	green light
G6	“Auto” Button with green light		G8
G7	Charcoal filter button with green light
G8	h-button to set hours		G11
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.

HHeating Plate

IWater Container Lid

JHot Water Guard, not shown (see page 12)

KWater Filtration Container

LCover Lid

MFilter Holder Insert

NDrip Stop

OFilter Holder

PGlass Carafe with snap-on lid

QManual filter holder release button (see page 19)

G1

G3

G6

G7

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 [e-mail] 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.

Burr Grinder Features

•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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