Capresso EC300 123.05 Instruction Manual page 6

Thank you for purchasing the Capresso EC300 Espresso & Cappuccino
Machine. For Warranty information, please see the end of this booklet.
For accessories and parts please contact Customer Service or order on
our website: www.capresso.com.
Tips for Brewing the Best Espresso
To extract the fullest flavor from your beans, we recommend using whole
coffee beans that have been freshly ground each time espresso is prepared.
In addition to the coffee used, using fresh cold water that is free of chlorine,
odors and other impurities will help ensure the perfect espresso.
Store your espresso grounds in an airtight container, and in a cool, dry
place to retain the flavor. Grounds should not be kept for long periods of
time as the flavor will be reduced.
Do not fill your portafilter and selected sieve to the brim. Using the coffee
scoop included, use 1 level spoon of grounds per shot of espresso.
If you do not use the machine for more than 5 consecutive days, rinse
and drain the water tank.
Before removing the water tank to fill or empty it, always turn the machine off.
Always place the unit on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface.
To ensure your espresso stays at optimum temperature, we recommend
that you preheat your cups.
Before brewing, the portafilter must be turned to the right as tight as possible
to prevent the portafilter from loosening due to high pressure.
CAUTION - PRESSURE
In order to avoid possible burns to body parts and/or other injury from hot
steam and water or damages to the machine:
1. Never remove the water tank or the portafilter while your machine is
brewing espresso or frothing milk. The Control Knob should be in the
"O" position before you remove the portafilter to make additional cups
of espresso. If you need to add more water to the tank, turn the Control
Knob to the "O" position and power off the machine by pressing the
Power Button on the side of the machine so that the blue light is turned off.
2. If espresso does not flow from the portafilter (only drips very slowly), the
sieve is blocked. Turn off the appliance and allow it to cool down. Check
that the coffee is not too finely ground, chapter 5a.
3. Use caution when removing the portafilter. The metal parts may still be
very hot. There may also be hot water floating on the top of the ground
coffee. Hold the portafilter only by its handle and dispose of the brewed
coffee grounds by using the thumb guard (Fig 5).
4. If steam is not released from the frothing wand, the frother is blocked.
Turn off the appliance and allow it to cool down. Clean the frothing wand
as described in chapter 8b.
5. In order for your machine to work properly time after time, clean the
frothing sleeve, frothing wand, and frothing tip after each use.
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