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Cleaning Your Espresso Maker

To clean your new espresso maker for the first time, see the instructions in the
“Before First Use” section on page 4. Clean the espresso maker after each use. 

NOTE: 

Do not place removable parts in a dishwasher.

1.

Turn on steam into an empty cup to
release steam and dislodge any
remaining milk from the steam 
outlet.

NOTE:

If not cleaned regularly, then

it may be necessary to use a pin to
clear the steam outlet.

2.

Wash frothing nozzle cover, measur-
ing spoon, filter holder, and filters in
warm, soapy water then dry.

NOTE:

To remove the frothing 

nozzle cover,
gently pull 
nozzle tip off. 

3. 

Wipe the exterior of the frothing 
nozzle with a damp cloth or sponge
to remove milk residue.

4.

Pull up on side tabs to remove drip
tray. Separate grid and drip pan.
Wash both parts in warm, soapy
water.

5.

Remove and empty any remaining
water from the water reservoir. Wipe
the body of the espresso maker with
damp cloth.

6.

Wipe the brew head with a damp
cloth to remove excess espresso
grounds. 

CAUTION:

Do not touch brew head

immediately after brewing. Brew head
will be hot.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Espresso 
temperature is 
too low

Espresso flow 
is too slow

Espresso runs out
of the side or top
of the filter holder

Things TO CHECK

• Make sure that the Temperature/Ready light is off

• Pre-warm the filter holder by running hot water through it

• Pre-warm cup by rinsing with hot water or using cup

warming tray

• Use coffee grounds that are at room temperature

• Make sure the water reservoir is not empty

• Do not tamp grounds too firmly

• Make sure that the filter holder is fitted into the 

espresso maker properly

• Clean coffee grounds off the edge of the filter before

inserting the filter holder into espresso maker

• Clean the brew head, filter, and filter holder

Summary of Contents for Cappuccino Plus

Page 1: ... 8 Troubleshooting 8 Customer Service 10 In USA 1 800 851 8900 In Canada 1 800 267 2826 Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Maker Thank you for buying the Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus You have made an excellent choice All of our products are manufactured to the highest level of quality and performance specifications We hope you enjoy it ...

Page 2: ...place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 13 Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any controls To disconnect appliance turn controls to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 14 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove the bot tom cover No user serviceable parts are inside Repair should be done by authorized service pers...

Page 3: ...team Button 9 Removable Water Reservoir 10 Brew Head 11 Filter Holder 12 Ground Espresso Filter 13 Pod Filter 14 Measuring Spoon with Tamping Tool 15 Red Temperature Ready Light 16 Green ON OFF Light 17 Green Steam Light NOTE A pump type espresso cap puccino maker operates differently than a steam type model A video has been provided to help explain how to use a pump type unit ...

Page 4: ... to turn the water off several seconds BEFORE the container is full This extra time is necessary to avoid over filling the container NOTE The first time the unit is used it will take a little longer for the machine to pump the water 8 Empty the container and replace to run another cycle of water until water level in the water reservoir is at MIN NEVER run until the reservoir is empty CAUTION Pumpi...

Page 5: ...d It is too fine if it looks like powder and feels like flour If the coffee is ground too fine then the water will not flow through the coffee Espresso pods make it even easier to brew a great cup of espresso and cleanup is as easy as throwing out the used pod Pods can be purchased at many local coffee houses and special ty housewares stores A web search for coffee pods will also connect you with ...

Page 6: ...n using one cup make sure the cup is wide enough the catch the espresso from both spouts For two servings place two cups under the spouts side by side 6 After the red heating light has gone out press the Espresso button to begin brewing cycle Make sure the steam button and steam light are OFF Espresso will gradually look lighter in color as it is brews One serving of espresso is 1 to 11 2 ounces o...

Page 7: ...NING To reduce risk of per sonal injury Use caution when dispensing hot steam Care must be taken after each use because frothing nozzle filter holder ground espresso filter or pod filter and brew head will be hot 5 Turn the steam control dial OFF clockwise Remove cup from under the nozzle 6 Always clean the frothing nozzle after each use to prevent buildup See Cleaning instructions below 7 Press t...

Page 8: ...both parts in warm soapy water 5 Remove and empty any remaining water from the water reservoir Wipe the body of the espresso maker with damp cloth 6 Wipe the brew head with a damp cloth to remove excess espresso grounds CAUTION Do not touch brew head immediately after brewing Brew head will be hot Troubleshooting PROBLEM Espresso temperature is too low Espresso flow is too slow Espresso runs out o...

Page 9: ...eaker the espresso 1 serving 1 to 11 2 ounces Be sure there is sufficient ground coffee in the filter Coffee grounds are too coarse Try a different brand or roast of coffee Ensure steam button is OFF If the steam button was left on the water may have been too hot Rotate steam control dial counterclockwise to release steam into a frothing cup or pitcher and allow appliance to cool Then repeat steps...

Page 10: ...FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED There is no warranty with respect to the following which may be supplied with this product glass parts glass containers cutter strainer blades and or agitators This warranty extends only to the original...

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