Capresso 156 - Manual (Page 9)

All Display Messages are shown in BLUE
7. Preparing the Machine
Place the machine on a level surface and remove the water tank (fig. 4).
Remove all accessories from the water tank. Plug in machine.
Make sure the Steam/Water Dial points to the 0-position (fig. 2a).
Filling the Water Tank
• Rinse water tank with clean, cold tap water, then fill tank with water.
• Make sure that the low water flotation device is in place (see fig. 4, 4).
• Replace water tank and make sure it clicks correctly into place.
Important: Do NOT install the Claris Water Filter Cartridge now. It can block
the machine.
Filling the Bean Container
Open the bean container lid (fig. 1, 9) and fill container with beans (fig. 5). The
container holds approx. 220 grams (8 oz.) of beans. Close the lid.
Please note: If you use frozen beans, let them thaw for 3 to 4 hours before
adding to the bean container. This will prevent moisture from seeping into the
grinder. Never use sugar-coated beans. The sugars will stick to the burrs and
clog the flow of ground coffee. Have your local coffee emporium grind the
sugar coated beans for you and use as described in chapter 8.1.
Using Oily Beans
Beans with an oily surface tend to stick together. This may prevent a continuous
flow of beans from the bean container into the burrs. As a result the grinder
does not grind enough coffee and you might get weak or no coffee at all. Stir
the beans in the bean container just before grinding. Alternatively you can also
pour the beans in an open bowl and let them sit for about 5 hours. The oils will
evaporate (this will not change the taste of your coffee). Then fill the beans into
the bean grinder. Now beans will feed into the burrs more easily.
7.1 First Time Preparation
This procedure is only necessary before first time use and after "Clearing for
Transport" (chapter 12.5). Make sure the water tank and bean container are filled.
a. Push and hold the On/Off button (fig. 1,10) until the display illuminates. The
display will show: HOT WATER CYCLE / NECESSARY .
b. Place a cup underneath the Dual Frother (fig. 3d) and turn the Steam/Water
Dial (SW Dial) to the water symbol (fig. 2c). The machine will pump a bit of
water through the frother and stop by itself.
c. Turn the SW Dial back to the 0-position (fig. 2a). The display will show
PLEASE WAIT / HEATING UP .
d. When the display shows RINSE MACHINE / PRESS BUTTON move the cup
underneath the coffee spouts and press the BUTTON inside the Coffee Dial.
(fig. 1, 10a) Hot water will warm up all internal parts and will be pumped into
the cup. The C1300 will stop and the display will indicate one of the six pos-
sible coffee options, e.g.
1 CUP REGULAR / PRESS BUTTON 3.0 . (this
means the machine is ready to brew a 3 oz. cup of coffee, regular strength).
e. Empty the cup, place it back underneath the coffee spout and push the
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