Operating instructions

6. Filling and Inserting the Filter and Brewing Unit
The Capresso Coffee à la Carte
™
comes with two separate filters for coffee and
tea (Fig. 3). The coffee filter has a black heat resistant grip around the outside of
the filter while the tea filter has a grey heat resistant grip around the outside of the
filter. The brewing unit will automatically adjust to the amount of coffee placed
inside the filter. It is important to use only the coffee filter when brewing coffee
and use only the tea filter when brewing tea. The tea filter has 4 ribs along the
inside of the filter that keep the brewing unit from compacting the tea leaves.
The coffee filter has a maximum capacity of 60 grams (12 tablespoons). The
tea filter has a maximum capacity of approximately 40 grams (8 tablespoons).
Do not fill tea filter past 4 ribs along the inside of the filter. Adjust strength of
coffee or tea by adding as much or as little coffee or tea to the filter, up to
maximum capacity (See chapter 9 and 11 for recommended coffee and tea
quantities).
1. Remove brewing unit from front of the machine by pulling the handle straight
out. (Fig B)
2. Unlock coffee or tea filter from brewing unit by pressing the tab on each side
of brewing unit. (Fig C)
3. Remove coffee or tea filter from brewing unit by pulling straight down, away
from brewing unit.
4. Choose coffee or tea filter and add desired amount of ground coffee or tea
leaves (or tea bags) into the filter. (Fig D) See chapter 9 and 11 for
recommended coffee and tea quantities.
CAUTION: Never use coffee filter or tea filter without provided safety grip!
5. Place filter back onto brewing unit by pushing up, ensuring it is locked into
place on the brewing unit. (Fig E) The tabs on each side of the brewing
unit should click into position to show it is locked.
6. Slide brewing unit with filter locked into place back onto machine ensuring it
locks fully in position.
CAUTION: Never operate the machine without the brewing unit in place and
coffee or tea filter attached.
7. Making a Single Cup of Coffee
Coffee makers produce very hot water. If you follow the sequence as described
below you will avoid possible accidents which might cause severe injuries and
burns.
1. Fill water tank as described in chapter 4, Filling the Water Tank.
2. Follow steps above in chapter 6 to fill the coffee filter with ground coffee
and attach filter to brewing unit.
CAUTION: Never use coffee filter or tea filter without provided safety grip!
3. Ensure brewing unit is lined up in correct position when sliding back into
the machine.
4. Remove carafe from machine and replace with drip tray. (Fig F)
NOTE: The machine will not brew SMALL or LARGE when drip tray is not
in place.
5. Place adequately sized cup underneath the brewing unit.
6. Press SMALL or LARGE button to start brewing. (Fig H)
7. The selected button will start to flash and will continue to flash during brewing.
7.
2. Equipment
The Capresso Coffee à la Carte
™
comes complete with: Glass Carafe with Lid
• Removable Brewing Unit • Black Coffee Filter (attached to Removable
Brewing Unit) • Gray Tea Filter • Removable Drip Tray • Instruction Book
3. Before Using for the First Time
Please read all of the instructions in this booklet before operating your new
machine. 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.
After unpacking your machine clean all the loose parts with warm water and
make yourself familiar with the different parts and functions. After reading these
instructions, clean the internal parts of the machine by making two carafes
using only water, without any ground coffee or tea inside the filter. Only use
your Capresso Coffee à la Carte
™
on a flat, level, dry and stable surface.
4. Filling the Water Tank
Grasp the water tank lid and pull the water tank up (Fig. A). Fill the water tank
with fresh cold water. Never fill the water tank past the MAX level of 52 oz.
Place the water tank back onto the machine, pushing down firmly to engage
the base valve. Make sure the hook on top of the water tank is inserted into the
opening in the back of the machine. The pump system inside the machine will
only use the amount of water programed in the control panel for each button
and will not use the entire water tank like typical drip coffee makers. To adjust
volume of beverage see chapter 12, Programming Volume.
NOTE: If water tank is empty during brewing the machine will alert you by all
icons blinking rapidly at the same time. See chapter 16, Troubleshooting.
5. Control Panel
a. The ON/OFF button powers the machine on and off. When the machine is
plugged in and the ON button is pushed the SMALL, BIG, CARAFE & TEA
icons will start blinking one at a time to indicate that the machine is heating
up. Once all icons stop flashing and are lit solid at the same time the
machine is ready for use. Push the ON/OFF button again to turn the
machine off.
b. There are four brewing buttons:
SMALL: Factory set to brew 4 oz. Can be programmed to brew 2 oz. to 10 oz.
LARGE: Factory set to brew 8 oz. Can be programmed to brew 5 oz. to 10 oz.
CARAFE: Factory set to brew 42 oz. Cannot be reprogramed.
TEA: Factory set to brew 5 oz. Can be programmed to brew 5 oz. to 10 oz.
Note: See chapter 12 for programming volume.
c. During brewing the icon on the selected button will start to flash and the
remaining button icons will stay solid. Brewing will be stopped automatically
based on volume selected. Brewing can be stopped at any time by pressing
the flashing button or the ON/OFF button.
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