Capresso 424 Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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1. Clean all detachable parts after
each use in hot, soapy water. Make
sure the drip-stop in the filter holder
is free of any coffee particles;
otherwise it might not close
properly when removing the carafe.
Clean the GoldTone filter and
carafe after each use to ensure best
tasting coffee every time.
2. Wipe the product’s exterior surface
with a soft, damp cloth to remove
stains. Never use scouring agents
or harsh abrasive cleaners.
3. Water droplets may buildup in the
area above the filter and drip onto
the product base during brewing.
To control the dripping, wipe off the
area with a clean, dry cloth after
each use of the product.
4. Use a damp cloth to gently wipe the
heating platform. Never use abrasive
cleaner to clean the heating platform.
5. Dry all parts fully before placing
back into the machine.
Decalcifying
To keep your coffee maker operating
efficiently, it is important to decalcify
at least every 2-4 months depending
on local water hardness or when
brewing 12 cups takes more than 15
minutes.
1. Before decalcifying, remove the
GoldTone filter from the machine.
2. Dissolve 1 oz. (28 g) of Capresso
Cleaning Solution (or other descaling
agent) with 32 oz. (1 L) of water and
pour mixture into water tank.
3. Place the empty carafe with the lid
closed underneath the filter holder.
4. Turn the machine on for 2 minutes.
5. Turn the machine off and let sit for
15 minutes.
6. Turn machine on again and let the
remaining descaling solution pass
through.
7. Turn the coffee maker off, remove
the carafe, empty and rinse a few
times with fresh cold water.
8. Rinse the filter holder thoroughly
with fresh water and place back
into the machine.
9. Let the coffee maker cool down for
a few minutes.
10. Fill the water tank with fresh cold
water and brew through machine
to fully rinse.
11. Turn off coffee maker and empty
carafe.
12. Rinse by operating the appliance
with fresh water at least 2-3 times
after descaling.
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee
1. A clean coffee maker is essential
for making great tasting coffee.
Regularly clean the coffee maker
as specified in the “Cleaning &
Maintenance” section. Always use
fresh, cold water in the coffee
maker.
2. Store unused ground coffee in a
cool, dry place. After opening a
package of ground coffee, reseal it
tightly or place into an airtight
container. DO NOT store ground
coffee in the refrigerator or freezer.
3. For an optimum coffee taste, buy
whole coffee beans and grind them
just before brewing. Keep unused
whole beans in an airtight container
in a cool dry place.
4. DO NOT reuse ground coffee since
this will greatly reduce the coffee’s
flavor. Reheating coffee is not
recommended as coffee is at its
peak flavor immediately after
brewing.
5. Buildup of oils may occur more
frequently if dark roasted coffees
are used. Clean coffee maker and
filter more often when using oily
beans.
Troubleshooting
What to do if...
...Coffee drips from the filter,
when the carafe is removed.
Ground coffee sits in the drip stop
and does not allow the drip stop to
close properly. Immediately replace
the carafe and wait until all the coffee