Capresso SG300 434.05 Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Capresso

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
Overview
Preparing the Coffee Maker – Before First Use
Setting the Clock
Making Coffee
Brewing Small Amounts of Coffee
Setting Auto-On
Charcoal Filter
Cleaning the Coffee Maker
Decalcifying
Troubleshooting – What to do if…
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Customer Service
References
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Capresso SG300 434.05 Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the coffee maker.
Make sure that your outlet voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the rating label of the coffee maker.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Capresso may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top. Do not place appliance or carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn it OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Do not operate the coffee maker without water.
Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the brewing cycle. Be careful not to get burned by the steam.
Do not set hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. Never leave the empty carafe on the keep warm plate otherwise the carafe is liable to crack.
Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
Do not clean carafe with harsh cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Electric Shock. Do not remove the cover of the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

Regarding your cord set:

short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from be coming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used,
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord, and
The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

CAUTION

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Do not immerse base in water or try to disassemble.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base.
No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate agrees with your voltage.
Never use warm or hot water to fill the water container! Use cold water only!
Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation.
Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

How To Contact 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 SG300, Model 434.05.
FAX us at 1-201-767-9684
E-MAIL us at contact@capresso.com
VISIT our website at www.capresso.com

Product Registration/Ordering Parts & Accessories

Please go to our website www.capresso.com to register your product and to order any additional parts and accessories.

Overview

Product Overview

Preparing the Coffee Maker – Before First Use

Unpack machine, clean all loose parts with warm water. Read instructions and familiarize yourself with all functions. Brew two carafes using only water (no ground coffee in filter) to clean internal parts of machine.

Setting the Clock

The coffee maker will beep when plugged in, the display (Fig. 2, I) will show “12:00 AM”. All icon lights will be off. Push and hold the hour button. The hours will advance. The left side of the display will show AM and PM. When the correct hour appears, release the button. Push and hold the minute button to set the minutes.
Attention: Adjust time according to Standard or Daylight Savings Time.

Making Coffee

Coffee makers produce hot water. Follow the sequence as described below to avoid possible accidents which may cause severe injuries and burns.

Remove carafe from machine and fill with desired amount of water.
NOTE: Water will be absorbed during brewing process. The brewed coffee will be slightly less than markings on carafe.
Open water container lid (Fig. 1, A) and pour water into the water tank. (Fig. 4) If you overfill the water tank, the carafe may overflow with hot coffee.
Make sure the filter holder (Fig. 1, E) sits firmly in the filter holder housing.
Then place the GoldTone filter (Fig. 1, D) into the filter holder and ensure it fits correctly.
Note: A size 4 cone shaped paper filter can also be used instead of the GoldTone filter. Do not use a filter paper inside a GoldTone filter!
Caution: If the filter holder is not engaged correctly into the housing, the drip stop in the filter holder might not open during brewing. Hot water and grinds could overflow and leak from the machine.
Caution: When you push against the drip stop from the bottom, and the filter holder lifts up, re-insert the filter holder. Otherwise the drip stop will not open during brewing. Hot water could overflow from the filter causing injuries.
Add medium coarse ground coffee into the GoldTone filter. Use approximately 1 level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup of coffee according to personal taste. Then close the water container lid. DO NOT exceed 14 level tablespoons of coffee in the filter.
Make sure the lid sits properly on the glass carafe. Insert carafe into machine.
The inner part of the lid pushes the drip stop up, to let coffee brew through.
Press ON/OFF button, the power icon light will illuminate and the appliance will begin brewing.
Caution: Never open the water container lid as long as coffee is brewing. Hot water could spill out causing burns. Wait until the brewing noise stops before lifting lid.
The brewing process can be interrupted by pressing the ON/OFF button at any time during operation, and the power icon will turn off.
Note: You can remove the carafe from the platform during the brewing process for approximately 30 seconds to pour a cup before brewing is finished.
After brewing is finished there could still be hot water in the filter holder passing through the ground coffee. This can take 1 to 3 minutes depending on how much coffee and how fine the coffee was ground. Wait until all brewed coffee is in the carafe before serving.
When the brewing is finished, the machine will keep the heating plate hot for 2 hours before automatically shutting off. To turn machine off after brewing press the ON/OFF button again until the power icon light turns off. For optimum coffee taste, serve coffee just after brewing.
If you want to make another carafe of coffee immediately after the first pot, make sure the machine is off and allow it to cool down for three minutes before refilling the water tank.
Important: Make sure the carafe is empty before brewing.
Always turn the coffee maker off and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet when the coffee maker is not in use.
Important: Always use caution when opening the lid directly after brewing, or when the heating plate is on. Hot steam can rise from inside the machine and cause injury if contact with skin is made.

Brewing Small Amounts of Coffee

When brewing small amounts of coffee push the 1-4 cup button (Fig. 2, K) until the icon illuminates on the display. Then push the ON/OFF button to start brewing. The brewing process will be slowed down to allow the coffee to reach its maximum aroma. If you pushed the 1-4 cup button by mistake, push it again to turn off this function.

Setting Auto-On

If you want the coffee maker to start brewing at a preset time automatically, first set the auto-on time by pushing the PROG button (Fig. 2, M). The display shows “6:00 AM”. Push the HR and MIN buttons until the desired auto-on time appears.
Within a few seconds the display will revert to the actual time. You may check the auto-on time by pressing the PROG button.
Note: You may cancel the auto-on function by pressing the AUTO button again until the icon disappears from the display. If you want to change the automatic start time, follow the steps above to reset.
Once the programed time is set, fill the water tank and filter and place the empty carafe with the closed lid on the platform. Push the AUTO button (Fig. 2, P) until the auto-on icon appears on the display. When the time is due the auto-on icon will go out, while the power icon will illuminate and the unit will start brewing.
During keep warm mode the power icon will remain illuminated to let you know that the heating plate is on.
Hint: If you want your coffee at 7:15 AM, set the programmed time to 7:00 (15 minutes earlier). This provides the freshest and hottest coffee possible.

Attention:

If the machine is unplugged or power is interrupted, all settings described above must be reset.
If the machine was set to auto-on and power was interrupted, the machine will not brew coffee at the programmed time.

Charcoal Filter

This machine comes with one charcoal filter and a charcoal filter holder. You can brew coffee with or without the water filtration system. Remove the charcoal filter from polybag. Soak the filter in a glass with cold water for a few minutes. This will activate the filter. Open the water container lid and remove the charcoal filter holder. Insert the charcoal filter into the included charcoal filter holder (Fig. 5) and snap charcoal filter holder closed. Once the charcoal filter is secure, insert the filter holder down into the designated area inside the water tank (Fig. 3). The machine will automatically monitor the progress of the filter, and the illuminated filter icon will appear when it is time to change the filter. When the filter icon is displayed, remove the charcoal filter holder and replace the charcoal filter. Insert the charcoal filter holder back into the water tank. Push and hold the filter button until the filter icon disappears. The filter counter is now reset. Replacement charcoal filters can be purchased through the website.
IMPORTANT: Do not use charcoal filter for longer than recommended. Change the charcoal filter as advised for best tasting coffee.

Cleaning the Coffee Maker

Turn machine off. Always unplug the appliance from the outlet and allow to cool down before cleaning.
Never use scouring agents.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid or clean under running water. To clean the appliance, wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
Dishwasher safe (upper rack) are: filter holder, GoldTone filter, glass carafe.
Clean the GoldTone filter after every use. Otherwise coffee oils will form and clog the small filter openings. Old, hardened coffee oils can spoil the taste of your coffee.
Clean the lid of the carafe under running water.
Drip-stop in filter holder: make sure that the drip-stop is free of any coffee particles or it might not close properly when removing the carafe.

Decalcifying

Decalcify at least every 2-4 months depending on local water hardness or when brewing twelve cups takes more than 15 minutes.

Remove the GoldTone filter and the charcoal filter from the machine.
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.
Place the empty carafe with the lid closed underneath the filter holder.
Turn the machine on for 2 minutes.
Turn machine off and let sit for 15 minutes.
Turn machine on again and let the remaining Cleaning Solution pass through.
Turn the coffee maker OFF (Fig. 2, J), remove the carafe, empty and rinse a few times with fresh cold water.
Rinse the filter holder thoroughly with fresh water.
Let the coffee maker cool down for a few minutes.
Fill water tank with fresh cold water and brew through machine to fully rinse.
Turn off coffee maker and empty carafe.

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 has been filtered in the carafe. Now remove carafe and remove the filter holder.
  Clean filter holder under running water. Push the drip stop several times to remove coffee particles. Over the sink fill some water into the filter holder and check if the drip stop closes properly.
…Ground coffee is flowing over the GoldTone filter.
- Coffee is ground too fine.
- Use less ground coffee. Do not exceed 14 tablespoons in the filter.
- Use a paper filter (size 4) instead of the GoldTone filter.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty covers your Capresso SG300, model #434.05 Stainless Steel Coffee Maker. The model # can be found on the bottom of the coffee maker. This warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase.
This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor)

EXCEPT BREAKAGE OF GLASS!

This warranty does not cover:

Any machine not purchased from an Authorized Dealer.
Commercial use of machine.
Damage caused by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper operation or failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.
Any service or alteration performed by an unauthorized person, company or association.
Damage caused by neglecting and omitting maintenance, cleaning and decalcifying.
Carafes (Glass or Thermal).

Other limitations and exclusions: Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above and no person is authorized to assume for JURA any other liability in connection with the sale of the machine. JURA expressly disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages caused by the machine. The term “incidental damages” refers to the loss of the original purchasers time, loss of the use of the machine or other costs relating to the care and custody of the machine. The term “consequential damages” refers to the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged when this machine does not work properly. The remedies provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.