Capresso CoffeeTEAM Luxe User guide

1a. Welcome and Thank You....................................................4

1b. How to reach Capresso......................................................4

2. Important information about coffee beans

and the built-in Burr Grinder ................................................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 Luxe ..................7

7. Preparing the machine .......................................................8

7.1 Before first use ...................................................................8

7.2 The display .........................................................................8

7.3 Setting the tme ...................................................................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

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

CONTENTS Capresso CoffeeTEAM™Luxe

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ATTENTION: Traces of Coffee

In order to ensure proper functioning, your Capresso CoffeeTEAM Luxe 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 Luxe 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.

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 Luxe 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 Luxe 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.

• 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 Luxe 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.

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)

G5 G7

G10

G11

G12

Operating Panel and Display

Fig. 1Fig. 2

4. Equipment

The CoffeeTEAM Luxe (#453) 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.

6. Features and benefits of the CoffeeTEAM Luxe

Cof

fee Maker Features

• After grinding, CoffeeTEAM Luxe 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.

• Illuminated 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.

Bur

r 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.

7. Preparing the machine

7.1 Before First Use

a. After unpacking clean all

loose parts with warm water and make yourself familiar with the different functions.

b. After reading the instructions,

brew 3 cups of water to clean all internal parts and to activate the charcoal filter.

7.2 The Display

When you plug in the coffee maker, the LCD displays AM and a flashing “12:00.” The “Grind Amount Indicator” (G1) shows the number “10” bold and the numbers 2, 4, 6, 8 outlined. The “Strength Indicator” (G3) shows three cups, one outlined on the left (stands for mild), one shaded in the middle (stands for regular), and one black on the right (stands for strong). The saucer sits under the middle cup (regular). The green filter light is illuminated (G7). This is the factory setting. Note: The display is backlit. The darker the room, the more you will see the backlit effect.

7.3 Setting The Time

Push and hold the "h"-button (G8) to set the hour. Then push and hold the "m"-button (G9) to set the minutes. Now the time is set. To change the actual time, repeat above steps.

7.4 Grinder Setting for Current Use

a. Push and hold the "2-10" button

(G11). The bold number in the Grind Amount Indicator (G1) will change. When the desired number is bold, release the button.

b. Push and hold the "strength"

button (G12). The saucer will jump fromcup to cup. When the saucer sits under the desired cup, release the button.

c. To change any of these settings,

repeat above steps.

7.5 Programming The Timer And

Grinder For Later Use

To program the grinder and coffee maker to start automatically at a pre-set time proceed as follows: a. Make sure the current time is set. b. Push the "prog" button (G10).

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