Capresso 4-Cup The perfect Starter Machine for Espresso, Cappuccinos and Lattes
I just got my new capresso machine that i bought from amazon. I purchased this item on January 27, 2011 and shipped on january 28, 2011 via UPS International. It is the perfect starter machine for espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. With a bit of practice you will be able to produce two to four cappuccinos or lattes at a time. So, Before i use it, i read all of the instructions in the manual book because understanding and complying with these instructions is essential to ensure that the machine is utilized without risk and to ensure safety during operation and maintenance.
On manual book, you can read “how to preparing an espresso”, “preparing cappuccino and latte” also “how to steam / froth effectively with this machine you can making hot water for tea and hot instant soup. It’s perfect! you can read the manual step by step below.
How To Preparing An Espresso
Caution: Do not leave the machine alone during brewing. Keep children away during brewing.
1. Make sure the machine is plugged in and turned off. The glass carafe is removed from the drip tray. Important: The steam knob (fig. 9) must be in the closed position. The coffee/steam selector points to the cup symbol in front of the machine (stronger coffee). Moving the coffee/steam selector to the right, accelerates brewing and decreases coffee strength.
2. Fill the basket with ground coffee, using the measuring scoop (fig.1). The basket is marked on the inside indicating “2 cups” and “4 cups”. Never overfill the basket. Clear any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder. Important: it is not necessary to tamp (press down) the coffee.
3. Insert the basket into the filter holder (fig. 2), then insert the filter holder into the machine (fig. 3).
4. Turn filter holder to the right until it reaches the “locked” position (fig.1,8).
5. Fill the glass carafe to the upper rim of the metal band (approx. 10 oz.) with fresh, cold water.
6. Unscrew the boiler cap (see chapter 5). Using the glass carafe, fill the boiler with water (fig. 4) and close the boiler cap securely (see chapter 5).
7. Place the carafe lid on the carafe so that the opening on the lid points towards the pouring spout of the carafe (fig. 7). Place the carafe on the drip tray as shown in fig. 1.
8. Turn the power switch on (fig. 6). The power switch illuminates and the machine starts heating the water.
9. After approx. 2 1/2 to 3 minutes hot water will start forcing its way through the filter holder into the carafe. When you have enough espresso in the glass carafe turn the power switch off and turn the coffee/steam selector to the steam symbol on the left to stop the flow. Remove the carafe and serve. Add a bit of sugar and enjoy. Tip: To avoid a “burnt taste” never process all the water through the coffee. Once the brewing noise increases and steam develops, stop the brewing
10. Important: Do not open the boiler cap. Do not remove the filter holder. First depressurize the machine. See chapter 3.
11. After de-pressurizing remove the filter holder by turning it to the left to the “open lock” symbol. Then push the thumb-guard of filter holder over the hot rim of the basket. Dump the used coffee (fig. 13) and rinse the basket and the filter holder under running water. Return the coffee/steam selector to the cup symbol.
I just watch a great video on Youtube.com, you can also see the process here :
How to preparing Cappuccino and Latte:
Cappuccino and Latte are the most popular espresso-based coffee drinks. It is important that you follow the steps below precisely, otherwise you may not have enough steam pressure to froth and steam milk properly.
1. Fill a pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of cold milk and set aside. The pitcher should have at least a 12 oz. capacity. Make sure the frother points outwards and the black frother nozzle is in place.
2. Follow steps 1 through 8 in chapter PREPARING ESPRESSO.
3. After approx. 2 1/2 to 3 minutes hot water will start forcing its way through the filter holder into the carafe. When the espresso coffee has reached the bottom marking of the glass carafe, slide the coffee/steam selector to the steam symbol.
4. Immerse the black frother nozzle into the pitcher with the milk so that the lower part of the nozzle is completely covered in milk (fig. 12, frothing position). The tip of the nozzle should not hit the bottom of the pitcher.
5. With the right hand slowly turn the steam knob towards the steam symbol (fig. 9 &10). Steam will push out into the pitcher. The more you open the steam knob the more steam will be released. If the steam is too powerful, turn the steam knob back to reduce the steam output. This procedure might take a little practice (see below). Once you have injected enough steam into your milk, turn the steam knob back to stop the steam output completely. Set the pitcher with the frothed milk aside. Caution: The steam pipe is hot
6. Move the coffee/steam selector back to the cup symbol. Coffee will continue brewing into the carafe.
7. Stand by and turn off the power switch when you have enough espresso in the glass carafe. Turn the coffee/steam selector to the steam symbol on the left to stop the flow.
8. Remove the carafe and pour the espresso into your latte/cappuccino cups. Add sugar to taste. Add the steamed milk and ladle some of the froth on top. Enjoy.
9. Important: Follow steps 10 and 11 in chapter 7, “Preparing Espresso”
How to steam / froth effectively
The tip of the black frothing nozzle has three visible slots on top (fig. 11). If the three slots are immersed into the milk, the steaming action will create froth (for cappuccino). If the three slots are above the milk level, the frother will inject steam into the milk without or very little froth (for latte) (fig. 12).
Recommendation: Always start with the three slots above the milk level. This way the steam first starts heating/steaming the milk. Then immerse the nozzle further into the milk to create froth. Set the steamed/frothed milk aside so that the froth can settle
You can use the machine to make approx. 8 oz. of hot tea or to prepare instant soup. Fill the boiler with up to 8 oz. of water. Insert the filter holder into the machine without the filter basket and turn the filter holder to the right until it is locked in place. Close the boiler cap. Make sure the coffee/steam selector is turned to the cup symbol.
For tea: place one tea bag in the glass carafe.
Hot instant soup: pour the dry ingredients of the instant soup into the glass carafe. Place the glass carafe with its lid underneath the filter holder. Turn the machine on and let all the water process through the filter holder into the carafe. When no more water comes out of the filter, turn the machine off, remove the carafe and serve.
