Capresso 488.05 Team Pro Plus Coffee Maker User Manual

Capresso 488.05 Team Pro Plus Coffee Maker

Specifications

• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 5 x 12.5 x 8.25 inches
• ITEM WEIGHT: 14 pounds
• CAPACITY: 10 Cups
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Programmable, Thermal
• COFFEE MAKER TYPE: Drip Coffee Machine
• MATERIAL: Silver
• FILTER TYPE: Paper
• STYLE: Thermal Carafe
• WATTAGE: 1000 watts
• VOLTAGE: 110 Volts
• BRAND: Capresso

Introduction

Some of the most attractive features included in the coffee team Pro plus range include the totally replaceable water tank and bean canister. Although it is well established that freshly ground beans are best for making drip- style coffee, The Coffee Team Pro Plus now offers full access to the solid steel conical burr. The complex conical steel burr design allows for a higher gear reduction, which lowers the grinding speed to below 500 rpm. The amount of heat used to the ground coffee decreases with increasing speed, keeping the coffee’s maximum aroma. No beans and little to no ground coffee are left in the grinder after use thanks to the two-step grind and clean procedure.

No matter your preferred level of strength, it’s simple to create the ideal brew thanks to fully adjustable grind and cup settings, the brand-new “oily” Bean option, and the newly built, low friction bean container, which automatically accounts for slower feeding Dark roasts.

Grinding with Extremely Oily Roasts:

• There are some popular French Roasts that have excess oils added during the roasting process.     These added oils stick to the inside of the grinder,     chute, and bean container and must be cleaned out     more frequently when using these extremely oily
• Even if severe clogging has occurred, the clog is easily expelled using the angled brush to clean the burrs and ground coffee chute. Once the clog is removed, the machine performs normally.
• Simple steps can be taken to avoid severe clogging, even when using French Roast or other extremely oily beans.
• Use the Grind & Clean Cycle more frequently when dark, oily roasts are being used. Even if the machine is not “clogged”, this cycle will help keep any leftover ground coffee or oily residues from building up in the burrs and the ground coffee chute.
• Always use the “oily” setting when using beans that have an oily shine, as this will extend the grind time for these slower feeding beans.
• If oily beans are having trouble feeding, make sure to wipe down the inside of the bean container with a dry paper towel.
• Let dark, oily beans air out on a plate or paper towel. If possible, let beans air out overnight but even just 1-2 hours in open air will help reduce sticky oils dramatically.
• If airing out beans is not possible, spread beans out on a paper towel, and use another paper towel to pat down the beans to remove the added oils.
• It is also helpful to mix a smaller amount of less oily beans in with the oily beans. This will not only help the beans feed more freely, but the drier beans will actually absorb some of the oils from dark, shiny roasts.

Note

Grinder/Brewer combination machines require some maintenance and upkeep in order to maintain the best performance.

While using dark oily roasts is most certainly permitted, it may require the user to adjust the frequency of maintenance routines accordingly.

Descaling the Machine

Capresso recommends descaling your coffee maker every 1-3 months depending on local water hardness or when brewing a full pot takes more than 15 minutes.

• Remove GoldTone filter from filter basket and charcoal filter from water tank.
• 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 into the machine.
• Press GROUND COFFEE button to turn grinder off. Turn the machine on for 2 minutes by pressing BREW.
• Turn the machine off by pressing BREW again and let sit for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, turn the machine on by pressing BREW and let the remaining descaling solution pass through.
• Turn the coffee maker off, remove the carafe, empty and rinse a few times with fresh cold water.
• Rinse the filter insert thoroughly with fresh water and place back into the machine.
• Rinse water tank and fill with fresh cold water and brew through the machine to rinse out any remaining descaling solution.

Maintenance Tips

In order to maintain the life of your product, please follow the below care instructions:

Weekly

• Ground coffee chute should be cleaned with the included brush once per week or if ground coffee chute door is not closing all the way.
• Use a cloth or paper towel to wipe out any moisture build up or ground coffee residue around the ground coffee chute door and sealing gasket.
• Grinder should be cleaned once per week to remove any ground coffee residue. First, run a Grind & Clean Cycle as described in Situations & Solutions. Remove the bean container and upper burr to remove any leftover ground coffee from the upper and lower burrs and the area around the lower burr.

Note
If grinder, ground coffee chute and sealing gasket are not properly cleaned, ground coffee residue can accumulate resulting in clogs or weak tasting coffee.

Daily

• Completely clean and dry all parts after every use.
• Discard wet grounds after use so that they are not left inside of the filter basket overnight. Emptying the basket immediately will reduce the risk of grinding fresh coffee over the used grounds which can cause clogging in the chute and grinder.

Situations & Solutions

Situation: There is no coffee coming out of the grinder. It seems as though the coffee is completely clogged inside the grinder. The grinder makes a loud, atypical noise.

• Attempt to clear the clog by using the Grind & Clean Cycle. Push and hold the “Ground Coffee” button, and the “Auto” button at the same time. This will cut off the flow of the coffee beans and engage only the grinder. Any minor clogging caused by grounds will be expelled into the filter basket.

The Grind & Clean Cycle will help reduce any coffee residue left inside the grinder. We recommend removing all wet grounds from the filter basket prior to running the Grind & Clean Cycle.

For more severe clogs

• Run a Grind & Clean Cycle as described above and the coffee chute door will stay open for cleaning.
• Once the coffee chute door has been opened, unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
• Place a paper towel under the coffee chute to catch any ground coffee during cleaning. Use the angled cleaning brush to remove any ground coffee that may be clogging the ground coffee chute as shown in the following pictures.
• Use a paper towel to clean the sealing gasket and area around the chute door of any coffee residue.
• Once the coffee chute and sealing gasket are cleared of ground coffee, plug the machine into the wall outlet.
• Run another Grind & Clean Cycle to remove any beans that may be resting on top of the upper burr.
• Remove the bean container.
• Turn the fineness knob to “release” to remove the upper burr. Clean coffee residue from upper burr.
• Using the angled cleaning brush, loosen any ground coffee that may be impacted around the lower burr.
• Once the lower burr area is cleaned, replace the upper burr and lock into place. Finally, replace and lock the bean container back on to the machine.

Run a Grind & Clean Cycle and the coffee chute door will open. This allows for easy access to the ground coffee chute.

Using the angled cleaning brush, remove any residue from the ground coffee chute and sealing gasket.

Situation
The machine beeps twice when pressing the BREW button. Grinder does not start.

Check the following

• Make sure the bean container lid is on, pushed down and fully engaged.
• Removable water tank is on, pushed down and fully engaged.
• Ensure the upper burr and the bean container are locked into place.
• Ensure that the fineness knob is adjusted correctly as the machine will not start when knob is set to “release”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was it produced? Where is plastic used?****

I’m not sure where Capresso is made; if you phone them in New Jersey, they can tell you. Plastic is used for the coffee pot’s lid and handle. Both the water container and the cover of the bean holder are made of plastic. It’s a plastic basket. everything free of BPA.

Is it possible to replace the water tank without having to relocate the entire unit? Is there a back entrance or a side entrance?****

Instead of removing the tank or moving the unit, we discovered that it was simpler to just use a pitcher to fill the tank.

Does anyone else need to weigh down the lid of the bean holder to ensure that it will brew?****

To keep the cover in place, we place a few of wine corks on top of it (we have it under some upper cabinets so it’s basically a spacer). When we tried to brew, we observed that our lid would not remain down far enough to press the sensor down. Even though we attempted to add fewer beans, the lid continued to slide up.

Does this machine feature the inside stainless steel plumbing that other Capresso coffee makers have advertised?****

I have no idea. They have made it exceedingly challenging to disassemble. However, the grinder is stainless.

Is using a Capresso without a water charcoal cartridge problematic?****

The hard water deposits are not removed by the charcoal filter, but it does remove chlorine and other contaminants from the water. By preparing their decalcifying solution and pouring it through the pot, hard water deposits are eliminated. The decalcifying solution must be used to keep the pot in working order.

Is a single cup of coffee brewed by the Jura Capresso Coffee Team Pro?****

Two cups is the lowest setting for coffee grinding. For already ground coffee, the Capresso will use whatever grounds and water you add. The device, allowing for the brewing of a single cup,

Despite the water not passing through the machine to make the real coffee, the coffee is grinding perfectly. So the water just sits in the tank—any suggestions?****

Yes, we discovered that if your water tank is not seated down, the coffee maker won’t brew. If the bean lid is loose, the grinder won’t finish grinding. In order to make it function, we push down on the water tank and bean lid before we press the brew button. We prefer to use the automated start, however if you don’t depress those two items, the brewing won’t finish. Additionally, I’ve discovered that even if the bean lid is firmly in place, the grinding activity may still halt if the lid becomes loose while the beans are being ground. For this reason, I prefer to watch it closely to ensure that it finishes the process.

Can the brewing temperature be increased?****

In the user handbook or quick reference guide, there is no mention of the possibility of adjusting the brewing temperature. Instead of ice or cold water, use room temperature water to fill the container. Coffee will cool over time, even in a thermal carafe, so make sure to brew it closer to when you need it. If the coffee doesn’t come out hot, there can be a problem with the heating element.

Is it okay to pour a cup before the machine has finished brewing everything?****

Yes! This coffee machine is fantastic. Coffee can be poured even as it is brewing.

Is there a switch for off? I can’t spot one. It seems to require unplugging before turning off.****

There is no “off” button because this coffee machine is automatic. When the grinding cycle is finished, the brewing cycle is finished, and the warming cycle is finished after a certain amount of time (maybe 2 hours). One must unplug the coffee maker in order to turn off the digital display.

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