Impressa F7/F8 Quick Reference Guide
This Guide does not replace the Operating Instructions.
For details and cautions you must read all instructions.
Traces of Coffee Grounds in New Machine?
This is normal! Grinder was tested during assembly with beans.
Despite cleaning, traces of ground coffee may be found.
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SELECTOR
Impressa F7/F8
(enlarged view)
a. Coffee
Control Panel
b. Steam / Hot Water
b
READY
On/Off P Button 1-Cup 2-Cup
Rinse Steam
mild
normal
strong
SELECTOR
DIAL
Dual Frother PLUS
Frother
sleeve
(slides up
and down)
Dual Coffee
Dispenser Nozzels
RED TEXT represents information in the display.
A) First Time Ever Preparation
Place machine on a flat, hard surface.
1. Fill water in tank and beans in bean container.
2. DO NOT install the Water Filter Cartridge now!
3. Push ON/OFF button. OPEN TAP. Place a cup under-
neath the frother and turn the SELECTOR to the water
symbol. SYSTEM FILLING. Water pumps through the
frother into the cup and stops automatically. CLOSE TAP.
Turn the SELECTOR to the Cup Symbol. SYSTEM FILLING.
HEATING. After two minutes PRESS RINSE.
4. Place a cup underneath the coffee spout and push the
RINSE button. READY. Place a large cup underneath the
coffee spout and press the 1-CUP button. The F7/F8
starts grinding and brews coffee. Discard the first two
cups. READY. You can only brew coffee when the display
shows READY.
B) Daily Preparation
• Fill fresh water in tank and check bean container.
• Push ON/OFF button: HEATING. RINSE.
• Place a cup under the coffee spouts and press the RINSE
button. READY.
HOTTER MILK? After frothing the milk, use the steaming
position (Frother sleeve UP) to increase the milk temperature.
H) Cleaning the Frother
Within 10 min. after last use, place a cup under the frother.
Turn the SELECTOR for 5 sec. to the Hot Water symbol. For
thorough cleaning see page 15 of the Operating Instructions.
J) Programming
Push and hold the P button until the display shows FILTER -.
Turn the DIAL to access the other functions: HARDNESS,
AROMA, TEMP., TIME, UNIT ON, AUTO OFF, CUPS MADE,
LANGUAGE, DISPLAY.
Select the function, push the DIAL, turn DIAL to see or
select option. Push DIAL to confirm. Push P button to get
back to READY. For details see Operating Instructions.
K) Installing and Activating the Clearyl Water Filter
1. Rinse cartridge under running water. Insert cartridge
into water tank reception and close the cartridge holder.
2. Fill tank with cold water. Push and hold the P button:
FILTER -. Push the DIAL: NO -. Turn DIAL: YES ꢀ.
3. Push DIAL. INSERT / OPEN TAP. Place a container
(20 oz.) under the frother. Turn the SELECTOR to the
water symbol. FILTER RINSING.
4. After 90 sec.: CLOSE TAP. Turn the SELECTOR to the
cup symbol. HEATING. READY.
The display will remind you when it’s time to replace the
cartridge. Please note: When the filter program is activated,
the decalcifying program (HARDNESS) is turned off.
Important: Do not let the filter dry out. Filter needs to be
submersed in water. See page 16, Operating Instructions.
L) Replacing and Activating the Clearyl Water Filter
When display shows CHANGE FILTER / READY
• Remove old filter, rinse new filter under running water and
insert (see above).
• Turn machine off. Push and hold the Rinse button until the
display shows CHG FILTER / OPEN TAP.
• Place a large container (20 oz.) under the frother and turn
the SELECTOR to the water symbol. FILTER RINSING.
• See Chapter K,4 above.
Important: If message CHANGE FILTER / READY does not
show up after 3 months, you must replace the filter.
M) Cleaning with Special Tablet
This cleaning cycle removes coffee oils inside the machine.
This message will appear after 200 cups of coffee:
CLEAN / READY. Takes less than 15 minutes!
Important: Only use the special white round cleaning tablet!
Important: Once started, do not interrupt the program!
1. Fill water tank. Push the RINSE button. EMPTY TRAY.
Please note: You must remove the drawer for
20 seconds even if it is empty. Replace complete drawer.
2. PRESS RINSE. Push the RINSE button. CLEANING. After
a moment the display shows ADD TABLET.
3. Open the ground coffee lid and drop one tablet into the
coffee funnel. Close lid. PRESS RINSE. Push the RINSE
button. CLEANING. After a few minutes: EMPTY TRAY.
Carefully lift, remove and empty drawer and replace.
READY. The machine resets itself and reminds you to
clean again after the next 200 cups.
N) Decalcifying DESCALE / READY
For different water hardness levels see Operating Instructions.
If a water hardness level is selected, the decalcifying monitor
is active. Decalcify when above message appears.
Important: If you use the Clearyl Filter and the above
message appears, then the Clearyl Installation procedure
was not performed properly.
Important: The decalcifying program must not be interrupted.
• Use only the special decalcifying tablets (not the cleaning
tablets!). For decalc tablet supply see next page.
1. Push the RINSE button; the display shows EMPTY TRAY.
2. Remove and empty drawer. You must remove the drawer
for 20 seconds, even if it is empty. Replace complete drawer.
Decalcifying Session:
3. SOLVENT IN TANK / OPEN TAP. Dissolve three large
square tablets in 16 oz. of water, remove tank and pour
mixture into empty water tank and replace.
4. Place a container (at least 16 oz.) underneath frother.
Turn the SELECTOR to the water symbol. DECALC.ON.
After a few minutes: CLOSE TAP. Turn the SELECTOR to
the cup symbol. DECALC.ON. After a few minutes
EMPTY TRAY.
5. Carefully remove container and drawer, empty and replace.
Cleaning Session:
6. FILL WATER. Rinse water tank and fill with cold water
(16 oz.) and replace. Place a container under the frother.
7. OPEN TAP. Turn the SELECTOR to the water symbol.
DECALC.ON. After a few minutes: CLOSE TAP. Turn the
SELECTOR to the cup symbol. DECALC.ON. After a few
minutes EMPTY TRAY. Carefully remove container and
drawer, empty and replace.
8. HEATING. Then PRESS RINSE. Push the RINSE button.
The machine returns to READY and resets itself.
CAPRESSO CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-220-5701
M-F 9AM - 9PM; Sat. 9AM - 5PM EST
FAX: 201-767-9684 • email: [email protected]
O) Supplies can be ordered through:
Customer Service or Mail Order Form or www.capresso.com:
• Clearyl Water Filter Cartridge: #64553
• Special Cleaning Tablets: #62205
• Decalcifying Tablets: #61848
• Cappuccino Cleaner: #63801, removes milk fat from frother
• Grand Aroma Coffee Beans: #921, regular, decaf, espresso
64695R2/1006
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