Capresso ESPRESSOMAKER304.98-RB Steam Pro 4-Cup Espresso & Cappuccino Maker - Refurbished
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Capresso ESPRESSOMAKER304.98-RB Steam Pro 4-Cup Espresso & Cappuccino Maker - Refurbished Description 800-watt espresso and cappuccino machine with 4-cup capacity Coffee/steam selector; adjustable coffee strength; swivel frother Safety boiler cap with built-in valve; filter holder with protective thumb guard Illuminated on/off switch; removable drip tray; dishwasher-safe glass carafe Measures 9-3/4 by 7-1/2 by 13-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty. Espresso Drink An espresso is a far richer drink with a more intense taste than regular brewed drip coffee. An espresso is normally 1 1/2 to 2 oz. of strong coffee. Espresso should be served immediately after brewing. If the espresso is too strong, you can add hot water. Add sugar to taste. Water in the Boiler The water in the boiler of the machine will get hotter during the brewing process. Towards the end of the brewing process the water will be so hot that it would burn your espresso. Therefore you never want to process all the water through the coffee as this will result in a burnt taste. Cappuccino 1 1/2 to 2 oz. of espresso coffee with 3 to 4 oz. of steamed and frothed milk on top. Sprinkle chocolate shavings or cinnamon on top of the milk froth. For a stronger taste increase the amount of coffee. For a milder taste increase the amount of milk. 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 than 2% or regular milk. Cleaning The Frother Nozzle: Wait until the machine has cooled down. The metal frother pipe may still be hot. Pull the frother nozzle off and thoroughly rinse under warm water. Make sure the nozzle is free of any milk deposits. Replace the frother nozzle. Make sure it is firmly pushed up the frother tube. De-calcifying every 3 months Remove the nozzle from the steam pipe. Fill carafe (2 oz. of white vinegar and 6 oz. cold water) and pour into the boiler. Close cap. Insert the filter holder with the basket into the machine and lock the filter holder. Place carafe without the lid under the filter holder on the drip tray. Place an empty cup under the steam pipe. Make sure the coffee/steam selector points to the cup symbol and the steam knob is closed. Turn the machine on and let the solution pass through the filter holder into the machine. With the carafe about ¾-filled, slide the selector to the steam symbol. Pass the solution through the steam pipe. Once steaming has stopped, close the steam knob. Repeat once or twice. Features Safety boiler cap with built-in valve Illuminated on/off swtich Dishwasher safe glass carafe Removable drip tray for easy clean-up Fast heating time Specifications Product Dimensions 9.2 x 7.2 x 13.2 inches Item Weight 3 pounds Manufacturer Capresso ASIN B00JG0KZ9Q Item model number 30301C
