Owner's Manual

WHO IS CAPRESSO?
With more than 20 years experience
in coffee equipment for consumers,
I founded Capresso, Inc. in 1994.
My goal is to provide coffee makers
and espresso/cappuccino machines
for the customer who wants a superior
product. Safety, reliability, performance,
and convenience are the cornerstones
of Capresso quality. Our products are
available through selected retailers
who can provide expert advice and
will treat you as a valued customer.
For a listing of Capresso dealers near
you, please check out our website:
www.capresso.com.
I hope you will enjoy your new
Capresso product and will
recommend it to your friends.
Michael Kramm, President
1. THE ESPRESSOCLASSIC
COFFEE CENTER
Coffee experts consider brewing cof-
fee under high pressure to be the ideal
process to extract maximum flavor
and aroma. The EspressoClassic
produces perfect espresso – coffee
with a thick, foamy layer on top called
"crema." The "crema" traps the fine
aromatics and the light gaseous
flavors that register on the palate. The
"crema" keeps flavor locked in that
would otherwise escape. The high
pressure and short brewing time
prevent the extraction of bitter oils
and release less caffeine than other
brewing methods. For this reason,
many European restaurants serve
"crema" coffee only.
Whether you are brewing a 1 oz. shot
of espresso or a 12 oz. mug of coffee,
your EspressoClassic produces the
absolute freshest and most aromatic
cup of "crema" coffee possible. Not
only will your EspressoClassic make
the perfect espresso, but within sec-
onds the patented DualFrother system
turns your espresso into a delicious
cappuccino or latte.
With its moveable cylinder you can
select from "steaming only" (for lattes)
or "steaming and frothing" (for cap-
puccinos). The extra-long cylinder
allows you to steam directly in tall
latte glasses or in extra large pitchers.
The separate hot water function
allows you to make a cup of hot tea
or instant soup in 30 seconds.
Your EspressoClassic is a true coffee
center. Using the EspressoClassic
reduces the time and effort normally
involved in making espresso and cap-
puccino. The EspressoClassic comes
equipped with two "regular" sieves as
well as a "pod" sieve. Using coffee
pods eliminates measuring coffee and
facilitates clean-up.
2. CAPRESSO Plus Service™
• HELP CALL 1-800-767-3554
Monday – Friday 9AM to 9PM
Saturday – 9AM to 5PM
Eastern Standard Time
• Email address:
[e-mail]
• Fax: [phone]
• Website: www.capresso.com
Our goal is to make sure that all of
our customers are satisfied with
their Capresso purchase. If you
need assistance, call the above
number. Feel free to call any time. If
you are connected to our voicemail,
PLEASE DO NOT HANG UP. Leave
your name, telephone number, and
please say, "EspressoClassic" so we
know what machine you are calling in
reference to. Let us know the best
approximate time to call you back, or
email or fax us at anytime.
Our unique CAPRESSO Plus Service
offers you the following within the first
12 months (within the continental
USA Only):
• Free troubleshooting via telephone
• Free repair or replacement if your
EspressoClassic malfunctions,
including shipping costs both ways
and convenient UPS ARS label.
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