Cuisinart EM-200, CUI EM-200 User Manual 2

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Programmable Espresso Maker

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

EM-200

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

We at Cuisinart are very safety conscious. We
design and manufacture consumer products
with the safety of you, our valued customer,
foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you
exercise a degree of care when using electrical
appliances and adhere to the following
precautions.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE AND
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

2. To protect against fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons do not immerse the
appliance, cord or plug in water or any
other liquid.

3. This appliance is for household use only.

4. Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use.

5. This appliance should not be used by or
near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.

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

7. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

8. Always use the appliance on a dry, level
surface.

9. To disconnect, turn all controls off, then
remove plug from power outlet.

10. Do not place this appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.

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

12. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause a
risk of injury to persons, fire or electrical
shock.

13. Strictly follow cleaning and care
instructions.

14. Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats.

15. Do not use outdoors.

16. Always switch the appliance off, and then
remove plug from the power outlet when
the appliance is not being used and before
cleaning.

17. An extension cord is not recommended.
However, if one is needed, the extension
cord should be a grounded type and its
electrical rating must be the same or higher
wattage as the appliance. Regularly inspect
the supply cord, plug and actual appliance
for any damage. If found damaged in any
way, immediately cease use of the
appliance and call Cuisinart Customer
Service at 1-800-726-0190.

18. For any maintenance other than cleaning,
call Cuisinart Customer Service at 1-800­726-0190.

19. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
fire or electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

SPECIAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use only cold water in the water reservoir.
Do not use any other liquid.

2. Never use the machine without water in it.

3. Ensure the portafilter holder is firmly secured
when using the machine.

4. Never remove the portafilter holder during the
brewing operation as the machine is under
pressure.

NOTE: For safety reasons it is recommended
you plug your Cuisinart appliance directly into
the power outlet. Use in conjunction with a
power strip or extension cord is not
recommended.

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and 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.

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the gift box.

2. Remove the top corrugated cardboard.

3. Remove the entire unit from the box.

4. Remove the three filter baskets, scoop/
tamping tool and portafilter holder from the
side polyfoam.

5. Remove the frothing pitcher from the middle
of the espresso maker and then remove the
polyfoam from the espresso maker.

We suggest you save all packing materials in
the event that future shipping of the machine
is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from
children.

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards................... 2

Unpacking Instructions ................. 3

The Quest for the

Perfect Cup of Espresso ................ 4

Features and Benefits, Diagram........... 5

Preparing Your Espresso Machine

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Programming Your Espresso Machine ..... 6

Guide to the Perfect Espresso ........... 7

Guide to Milk Texturing ................. 8

Using the Hot Water Function ............ 9

Cleaning and Maintenance .............. 9

Recipes ............................ 11

Warranty ............................ 19

THE QUEST FOR
THE PERFECT CUP
OF ESPRESSO

It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup:

Element 1: Water

When brewing espresso, make sure the water
flows through the filter at the correct pace.
The water flow can be adjusted by varying
the pressure with which the coffee is tamped
(pressed down) in the filter or by altering the
grind of the coffee. If the speed of the water
flow is too slow, the coffee will be over­extracted and will be very dark and bitter, with
a spotted and uneven crema (froth) on the top.
If the speed of the water flow is too fast, the
coffee will be under-extracted and the supreme
flavor will not develop. The coffee will be
diluted and there will be an inadequate amount
of crema on the top.

Element 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the
same great quality of coffee you receive at a
café, you need to use the same quality beans.
If you choose to grind your own beans, buy the
beans fresh and whole, only about a two-week
supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once
the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades

very quickly. If it is not practical to buy smaller
supplies, we recommend you separate larger
amounts of beans and store them in airtight
containers in a cool, dry area. They should not
be kept for longer than 1 month as flavor will
diminish. Do not refrigerate or freeze coffee
beans.

Element 3: Grind

The grind of the coffee is critical for proper
flavor extraction. If using a pre-ground coffee,
be sure to purchase an espresso grind that is
specifically for espresso/cappuccino machines.
If the grind is too fine, over extraction and
bitterness will occur with a spotted and uneven
crema on the top. If the grind is too coarse, the
water will pass through too rapidly and
there will be an inadequate amount of
crema on the top of the espresso.

Element 4: Tamping the Coffee Grounds

If you choose to use ground espresso instead
of pods, tamping the coffee is a very important
part of the coffee making process. Use the
scoop supplied to fill the filter basket, then using
the tamping tool (flat end of the measuring
scoop), tamp (press down) down the grounds
with moderate pressure. Add more coffee and
tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level.
Do not overfill the filter basket. The ground
coffee should be tamped with moderate
pressure. If the coffee is not tamped securely,
there is a chance that the water will flow through
the coffee too rapidly and the coffee will be
under-extracted. Note: If the coffee is tamped

too firmly, the water will flow through the
coffee too slowly and the coffee will be
over-extracted and may overflow through the
portafilter.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Water Reservoir Lid

2. Removable 64-ounce Water Reservoir

3. Cup-Warming Plate

Used to warm the espresso cups.

4. 15 Bar Pump (not shown)

5. Power Button

Used to turn the espresso maker on and
off. This button illuminates when pressed.

6. Manual Button

Used for a continuous pour of espresso.

7. 1-cup Button
Used for a single serving of espresso –

1.5 ounces.

8. 2-cup Button
Used for a double serving of espresso –

3.0 ounces

9. Program Button
Used to set the number of ounces desired.

10. Steam Button

Used when making cappuccinos and
lattes. Will flash until ready for use.

11. Portafilter Holder

Can be used with ground or pod espresso.
Has two positions, lock and unlock, for
ease of cleaning.

12. Brew Head

For easy fit of the portafilter holder.

13. Steam or Hot Water Control Dial

Used to activate steam or hot water.

14. Commercial Steam Wand

Use to steam milk for cappuccinos
and lattes.

15. Removable Drip Tray

Removable drip tray with grate.

16. Cleaning Pins
A. Use the black pin (larger pin) to clean

any excess milk that gets stuck inside the
steam wand.

B. Use the gray pin (smaller pin) to clean
any coffee particles that get stuck inside
the filter basket.

17. Stainless Frothing Pitcher

Used for steaming milk for cappuccinos
and lattes.

18. Measuring Scoop/Tamping Tool

Use one side as a coffee scoop and
the other to tamp the coffee grinds
in the filter basket prior to brewing.

19. Filter Baskets

Use the one-cup filter basket for a single
espresso and the two-cup filter basket for
a double espresso, and pod filter basket
for espresso pods.

20.BPA Free (not shown)

All materials that come in contact with
liquid are BPA Free.

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18

Black Pin

Grey Pin

1

2

3

13

14

15

16 A

16 B

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PREPARING YOUR
ESPRESSO MACHINE

1. Place the espresso machine on a dry, stable
countertop or other surface where you will be
using the machine.

IMPORTANT: For first time use or if the
machine has not been used for some time, it is
important that the machine is rinsed as follows:

2. Insert the plug into a power outlet. Press the
power button once to turn the espresso
machine on. The light around the power
button is solid; this
espresso

machine is on. The manual

buttons will flash to indicate that your

espresso maker is heating up.

NOTE: Before turning on the espresso machine
ensure that the steam and hot water control dial
is in the O position.

If not, the manual and steam buttons will flash
until the dial is returned back to the O position.

3. Make sure the drip tray and grate are in
place.

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is to indicate that your

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and

5. Fit the portafilter holder with either the one
cup, two cup or pod filter basket (4). Secure
the portafilter handle to the brew head (5) (6).

6. Place a sufficiently large container under both
pouring spouts. (7).

7. Press the manual button and allow the water
to run through for approximately 5 to 10
seconds.

8. Place cups on the warming plate.

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NOTE: If the water reservoir is empty, the unit
will not function and the manual

and

buttons will flash until the reservoir is filled.

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4. To fill the espresso machine with water,
simply lift the lid of the water reservoir at the
top of the espresso machine, (1) and fill with
fresh cold water or filtered water (2) or remove
the reservoir and place the water reservoir
down firmly until the reservoir cover is flush
with the top of the espresso machine (3).

Important: The unit will not function unless
the water reservoir is properly in place.

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PROGRAMMING YOUR
ESPRESSO MACHINE

The Cuisinart® Programmable Espresso Maker
has programming capabilities. Based on café
settings, the
espresso functions are set at 1.5 and 3.0 oz.
However, by following a few simple steps, you
can pre-program your perfect serving size down
to the ounce.

Programming

1. Prepare the portafilter holder with the one cup
filter basket (8) and fill with finely ground
espresso (9). Using the tamping tool, tamp
the coffee grinds (10), or use a single pod of
espresso coffee with the pod filter holder.
Secure the portafilter holder to the brew head
(11-12).

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2. Place a cup under both pouring spouts.

3. To begin programming press the program
button. The light around the program button
will show a constant blue light.

4. Press the
start the espresso pour (13).The light around
the

5. Allow the espresso to pour until it reaches the
desired level. Once that is reached, stop the

single and

Single Espresso

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single espresso button once to

single espresso button will flash.

11

13

double

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espresso pour by pressing the

single
espresso button. A beep will signify that the
new setting for the
single espresso
operation has been
programmed and
stored in the machine’s
memory.

6. The espresso machine

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will then return to
normal operation mode and is ready to make
another espresso at the push of a button.

Programming

Double Espresso

1. Prepare the portafilter holder. Fit it with the
two-cup filter basket (8) and fill with finely
ground coffee (9). Using the tamping tool,
tamp the coffee grinds (10). Secure the
portafilter holder to the brew head (11-12).

2. Place two cups under both pouring spouts.

3. To begin programming press the program
button. The light around the program button
will show a steady blue light.

4. Press the

double espresso button once
to start the espresso pour (14). The light
around the

button will flash.

5. Allow the espresso to pour until it reaches the
desired level. Once that level is reached, stop
the espresso pour by pressing the
double espresso button. A beep will signify
that the new setting for the

double
espresso operation has been programmed
and stored into the machine’s memory.

6. The espresso machine will then return to
normal operation mode and is ready to make
another espresso at the push of a button

Resetting the Factory Settings

To revert to the original factory settings:

1. Press the program button once.

2. Press and hold down the manual button
and program.

3. Continue holding down manual and program
buttons for approximately 3 seconds or until
you hear 2 beeps. When you hear the 2
beeps, the light around the

and
buttons will flash, and after that, the program
light becomes solid. The espresso machine

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