Capresso esp mini 用户手册
milk froth. For a stronger taste increase the amount of coffee. For a milder
taste increase the amount of milk.
taste increase the amount of milk.
• Latte: 1 1/2 oz. of espresso coffee with 3 to 4 oz. of steamed milk (very little
or no milk froth).
• Frothing: Foamy layer of milk froth on top of hot milk.
• Which kind of milk? Skim milk and 1% milk will produce more milk froth
• Which kind of milk? Skim milk and 1% milk will produce more milk froth
than 2% or regular milk.
• Markings on Glass Carafe: The markings on the glass carafe help you in the
preparation of brewing and frothing.
Upper rim of metal band: Maximum capacity of boiler (approx. 11 oz.).
For best results always fill the boiler with 11 oz. of fresh cold water.
4 cup marking: Maximum amount of espresso you should brew (approx.
8 oz.). If you brew more than 8 oz. the coffee will taste burnt. Depending
on the roast you might even want to brew a little less to get a better aroma.
2 cup marking: (approx. 4 oz.). Guideline for a double shot of espresso.
Steam marking: Once the coffee has reached this level there is enough
pressure in the boiler for steaming and frothing.
For best results always fill the boiler with 11 oz. of fresh cold water.
4 cup marking: Maximum amount of espresso you should brew (approx.
8 oz.). If you brew more than 8 oz. the coffee will taste burnt. Depending
on the roast you might even want to brew a little less to get a better aroma.
2 cup marking: (approx. 4 oz.). Guideline for a double shot of espresso.
Steam marking: Once the coffee has reached this level there is enough
pressure in the boiler for steaming and frothing.
6. PREPARING ESPRESSO
1. Make sure the machine is plugged in and the selector switch points to the
1. Make sure the machine is plugged in and the selector switch points to the
"0" position
2. Place the filter basket in the filter holder (fig. 2) and fill the basket with
ground coffee, using the measuring scoop (fig. 3). 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.
the inside indicating "2 cups" and "4 cups". Never overfill the basket. Clear
any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.
3. Insert the filter holder into the machine as follows: Line up the arrow on the
thumb guard of the filter holder with the black arrow on the left side of the
brew head. Now insert the filter holder by pushing it upwards and then
moving it firmly to the right (fig. 4).
brew head. Now insert the filter holder by pushing it upwards and then
moving it firmly to the right (fig. 4).
4. Make sure the arrow of the thumb guard is within the "Lock" marking on
the machine (fig. 1).
5. Fill the glass carafe with approx. 11 oz of with fresh, cold water (to the
upper rim of the metal band).
6. Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it counter-clockwise (fig. 5).
7. Using the glass carafe, fill the boiler container with water (fig. 6) and screw
7. Using the glass carafe, fill the boiler container with water (fig. 6) and screw
on the boiler cap firmly (fig. 5).
8. Place the carafe lid on the carafe so that the opening on the lid points
towards the pouring spout of the carafe (fig. 8). Place the carafe on the drip
tray so that the single spout on the filter holder points through the opening
of the carafe lid (fig. 9).
tray so that the single spout on the filter holder points through the opening
of the carafe lid (fig. 9).
9. Turn the selector switch to the "cup" symbol. The red light will illuminate
and the mini-s will start heating up (fig. 10).
10. After approx. 2 1/2 minutes hot water will start forcing its way through the
filter holder into the carafe. Stand by and turn the selector switch back to
the "0" position when you have enough espresso. To avoid a "burnt taste"
never process all the water through the coffee Once the noise increases
and steam develops around the filter holder, it is time to stop the brewing
by turning the selector switch to the "0" position.
the "0" position when you have enough espresso. To avoid a "burnt taste"
never process all the water through the coffee Once the noise increases
and steam develops around the filter holder, it is time to stop the brewing
by turning the selector switch to the "0" position.
11. Remove the carafe and serve. Add a bit of sugar and enjoy.
12. Important: Place the empty carafe underneath the filter holder and follow
12. Important: Place the empty carafe underneath the filter holder and follow
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