Impressa F7 Fully Automatic Coffee & Espresso Center with Clearyl Water Care System Operating Instructions and Warranty 64694R Customer Service 1-800-220-5701
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off” then remove plug from wall outlet. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 13. Use extreme caution when disposing hot steam. 14. For household use only. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3.
D. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature. JURA-CAPRESSO CAUTION This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative.
Fig. 1 9 8 10 7 11 READY 6 12 5 4 13 3 14 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Height-Adjustable Coffee Spout Operating Buttons (See Fig. 3) Removable Water Tank Low Water Flotation Device (See Fig. 7.4) Clearyl Water Care Cartridge* Lid for Water Tank Ground Coffee Funnel Auto-Lid for Ground Coffee Funnel Lid for Bean Container Bean Container (See Fig. 5) Steam / Water Selector (See Fig.
b. Display Steam/Water Selector READY a b c. d. e. f. On/Off P Button 1-Cup 2-Cup a. Dial g. h. Rinse Steam a. Coffee b. Steam / Water Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Grind Fineness Selector 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 5. Fig. 8 Fig.
Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 12a Dual Frother Plus a b c Tip Metal Cylinder Clip-on Connector Fig. 14 Fig. 13 6.
Frothing: down a. Metal Tube b.. Chrome Sleeve c. Steam Nozzle Fig. 15 Fig. 19 Steaming: up Fig. 16 Fig. 20 7. Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 21 Fig.
Table of Contents Page Important Safeguards..........................................................2 Jura-Capresso / Address Information .................................3 Illustrations.......................................................................4–7 1. Product Registration......................................................9 2. Operating Instructions / Customer Service...................9 3. WELCOME TO THE IMPRESSA F7 ...........................9 a. "Crema Coffee" and Pressure Brewing .......
1. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please read the enclosed product registration form now. Fill it out and mail or fax it to us within two weeks after purchasing your machine or register online through our website: www.capresso.com. Important: This registration is part of your warranty (chapter 24). sure brewed coffee. Just press one of the two cup buttons and your Impressa F7 will grind, tamp and brew your personal cup of coffee. The integrated solid steel conical burr grinder grinds beans to the preferred fineness.
matics and the light gaseous flavors that register on the palate. The high pressure and the short brewing time prevent the extraction of bitter oils and release less caffeine than any other brewing method. You will always make the absolute freshest and most aromatic cup of coffee. This is the reason why many European restaurants and hotels serve only fresh pressured brewed coffee.
All Display Messages Are Shown in RED • Turn the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button (Fig. 3c). The display shows FILL WATER. (If you have already filled the water tank, the message OPEN TAP will be displayed). • Remove water tank, fill with fresh, cold water and replace. The display shows OPEN TAP. The following procedure is only necessary when setting up the machine for the first time and after the procedure "Emptying System Before Transport" (chapter 19f). • Place a cup underneath the frother (Fig.
– The smaller the dots, the finer the grind. – The bigger the dots, the coarser the grind. Important: The grinding grade can only be adjusted while the grinder is actually grinding. spout up and down a few times to clear the internal flow. You are now ready to make coffee. 7. ADDING COFFEE BEANS • Open the bean container lid (Fig. 1, 9), fill with beans (Fig. 5). The container holds approx. 220 grams (8 oz.). Close the lid. Frozen Beans: Thaw 3 to 4 hours before adding to bean container.
grinding, brewing, or discarding the used coffee. Always wait until the display shows READY. • When using the 2-Cup button the machine will automatically double the selected amount of coffee. Coffee Strength MILD – NORMAL - STRONG Push the 1-Cup button once, the display shows MILD. Push the 1-Cup button twice, the display shows NORMAL. Push the 1-Cup button three times, the displays shows STRONG. You can also push and hold the 1-Cup button until the desired strength is shown in the display.
• Place a cup underneath the frother (Fig. 13). • Turn the Steam/Water Selector to the water symbol (Fig. 4b). Hot water will push through the frother. The display shows the amount of hot water. You can change it from 1 to 16 oz. by turning the Dial (Fig. 3a). The machine remembers the last setting. When the water flow stops, display shows CLOSE TAP. • Turn the Steam/Water Selector back to the cup symbol. READY. Please note: You can always stop the flow of hot water by turning the dial to the cup symbol.
Steaming and frothing directly in your cappuccino cup: With practice, you can steam and froth directly in your cappuccino cup. First steam and froth the milk, then add your espresso shot. Cleaning the Steam Nozzle (Fig. 15c) • Place a cup underneath the Steam Nozzle (the Dual Frother is off) and let a bit of hot water run through the Steam Nozzle. Tip: If the steam nozzle is blocked by hardened milk, use a needle, toothpick or paper clip and loosen up the milk deposit.
a. INSTALLING & ACTIVATING THE CLEARYL WATER CARTRIDGE Important: Never install the cartridge before or during "Preparing Machine For The First Time." • Make sure the water tank is empty. • Remove cartridge from its bag and rinse cartridge under water. • Open water container lid and pull up the holder for the cartridge (Fig.9). • Insert the cartridge with its tapered end down. Make sure it fits securely over the white mesh piece inside the water container. Push down gently (Fig.10).
the filter and through the frother. Do not interrupt this process. This activates the filter. The machine will stop automatically. 4. CLOSE TAP. Turn the Water/Steam Dial back to the cup symbol. HEATING. READY. 4.Turn the Dial to select from 1 2 3 4 –. 5.Push the Dial to confirm your selection. HARDNESS. 6. Push the P button. READY. Important: If you choose the selection "–" the water hardness monitor is turned off. In this case the machine will NOT remind you when it is time to decalcify.
6. Push the P button to get back to READY. FILTER: See chapter 16a. HARDNESS: See chapter 17. 18a. AROMA 1. Push and hold P button until display shows FILTER. 2. Turn Dial to AROMA. 3. Push Dial: ROBUST. 4. Turn Dial to select from STANDARD or ROBUST. 5. Push Dial to confirm selection. 6. Push the P button to get back to READY. In ROBUST the grinder will always grind approx. 1 second longer to increase the strength of your coffee. 18b. TEMPERATURE 1. Push and hold P button until display shows FILTER. 2.
18e. CUPS MADE 1. Push and hold P button until display shows FILTER. 2. Turn Dial to CUPS MADE. 3. Push Dial: The display shows the total number of cups brewed. 4. Push the 1-Cup or 2-Cup Buttons to display usage. 5. Open the Funnel Lid for 2 seconds to check how often this feature was used. Close the Funnel Lid. 6. Push the P button once or twice to get back to READY. 19. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 18f. LANGUAGE SELECTION 1. Push and hold P button until display shows FILTER. 2. Turn Dial to LANGUAGE. 3.
OPEN TAP. Turn the Steam/Water Selector to the water symbol. The machine will push a bit of water and steam into the cup underneath the frother. • When display shows CLOSE TAP turn the Steam/Water Selector back to the cup symbol. The machine will automatically shut off. Important: The next time you turn the machine on you must follow the instructions in chapter 6.
below within the next few days. Please use one white cleaning tablet (enclosed). The machine comes with a pack of 2 tablets. To re-order cleaning tablets see chapter 22. Important: Once the cleaning program has started do not interrupt the procedure. 1.Make sure the machine is on and the water tank is full. 2.Push the Rinse button. The display shows EMPTY TRAY. 3.Remove and empty the drawer and used coffee container and replace complete assembly (Fig. 21) TRAY MISSING.
5. The displays still shows SOLVENT IN TANK / OPEN TAP. Turn the Steam/Water Selector to the water symbol. The machine will pump the mixture through the frother in intervals. During this procedure the display shows DECALC.ON. When this cycle is finished the display shows CLOSE TAP. 6. Turn the Steam/Water Selector back to the cup symbol. The display shows DECALC.ON. Now the machine pumps the mixture through the coffee spout into the drawer. 7. When this cycle is completed the display shows EMPTY TRAY.
All supplies are available through: • The enclosed mail order form that came with your machine • Our toll free line at 1-800-220-5701 or • The Internet at www.capresso.com. B. THE DISPLAY READS "FILL WATER" BUT THERE IS ENOUGH WATER IN THE WATER TANK. Reason: The low water floatation device (Fig. 7.4) is missing. Solution: Within the water tank is a small compartment (like a mouse trap). Inside is a small black floatation device. On top is a small clear see-through plastic cover.
D. GRINDER MAKES AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE; NO BEANS ARE GROUND Reason: A stone is blocking the burr grinder. Solution: Call customer service at: 1-800-220-5701. • Damage caused by neglecting and omitting cleaning and decalcifying cycles. • Damage caused by use of instant coffee or any other ingredients not allowed in this product. This warranty will be void if the Product Registration Card is not sent within two weeks after purchase date.
