Capresso Customer Service
Should you require further information or if particular problems occur that are
not covered in this manual, please
• CALL our toll free HELP LINE: 1-800-767-3554 Monday-Thursday 8:00AM to
9PM, Friday 8:00AM to 8PM and Saturday 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time Zone.
Feel free to call at any time. If you are connected to our voicemail, PLEASE
DO NOT HANG UP. Leave your name, telephone number and time to call
back. Please leave the name or model number of you Capresso product, in
this case it is Capresso Perk, model #405.05
• FAX us at 1-201-767-9684 • E-MAIL us at [email protected]
• VISIT our website at www.capresso.com
Ordering Parts & Accessories
• Please go to our website www.capresso.com to register your product and to
order any additional parts and accessories
Before First Use
Check that all printed materials and packing materials are removed from the
machine prior to use. Wash all parts according to the steps in "Cleaning &
Maintenance" to remove any dust or residue prior to making coffee.
Making Coffee
Percolators 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. Plug cord into the percolator base (Fig. 4).
2. Remove lid (Fig. 6), coffee basket, coffee basket lid and tube.
3. Fill the body of the Capresso Perk with cold water to the desired cup level
as indicated on the inside of the percolator (Fig. 2).
CAUTION:
Never operate the percolator without water inside as this could
damage the machine.
4. Wet the interior of the coffee basket to keep small coffee grounds from
sifting through the bottom of the basket. Place coffee basket on tube. Hold
the top of the tube and place tube and coffee basket into the heating well
(Fig. 5).
IF THE TUBE IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY IN THE HEATING
WELL, THE PERCOLATOR WILL NOT PERK.
5. Add coarsely ground coffee into the basket to the desired cup level marking
(Fig. 3). Avoid using finely ground coffee as this could sift through the holes.
Avoid getting coffee grounds into the tube by placing your finger over the
tube opening while adding ground coffee. Refer to the “Coffee Making
Chart” that follows for adding the right amount of coffee. Spread coffee
evenly in basket. Place coffee basket lid on top of the coffee basket.
6. Place lid onto percolator body using the markings to help lock in place.
(Fig. 6)
Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle!
7. Ensure the cord is plugged into the percolator; then plug the cord into an
electrical outlet. The unit automatically turns on and will begin to heat.
8. Once the brewing cycle is complete the indicator light will illuminate and the
machine will switch automatically to the keep warm function. Allow about
1 minute per cup for brewing time.
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