Krups ESPRESSO PRONTO 988 Instruction book

Brand: Krups

Model: ESPRESSO PRONTO 988

Category: Coffee makers

Type: Instruction book

Krups ESPRESSO PRONTO 988 is a high-quality espresso machine that allows you to enjoy delicious espresso and cappuccino at home. It features a Thermoblock Heating System that ensures the water is at the perfect temperature for brewing espresso and a Microchip Monitored Steam Pump that delivers a constant flow of "dry" steam for perfect frothing. The 37 oz. water reservoir allows you to make multiple cups of espresso or cappuccino without having to refill it. The Warming Plate keeps your cups warm, and the Removable Drip Tray makes cleaning easy.

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Espresso Pronto

(Model # 988)

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ESPRESSO PRONTO # 988

Featu'res

. Warming Plate enables

you to preheat you

espresso and cappucino

cups.

.. Perfect Froth Attach-

ment effortlesslyprodu-

ces frothfor perfect

cappuccino.

. Thermoblock Heating

System features a 47"

tube which heats up

water to the precise tem-

perature for brewing

espresso which is then

pumped onto the espres-

so. When espresso

making is done, excess

water is flushed from the

system into the drip tray.

No stale water remains in

the system and there is

no bacteria build-Up,

ensuring a fresher,

tasting cup of espresso.

. Microchip Monitored

Steam Pump delivers a

constant flow of "dry"

steam. This unique dry-

ness of steam and its reo

gulated pressure froth milk

for perfect cappucino.

. Program Dial enables

you to turn to any of the

following three positions

" rr " espresso,

" ~" for steaming and

"O"=OFF position.

. Ready Light Indicator

alerts user when

machine has reached

the proper temperature.

. 37 oz. Water Reservoir.

Large capacity, easy to

fill water container, pro-

duces a continous num-

berofcupsofespresso

and cappucino.

15 demitasse cups

(2.5 oz.)

7 cappucino cups

(5.0 oz.)

. Steam Nozzle for.fro-

thing, steaming and

other beverages (tea, hot

cocoa, and other instant

beverages).

. WaterLevelIndicator

easy to see how much

water is in the water

reservoir.

. One & Two Cup Filter

Baskets allow you to

choose the desired

amount of espresso that

you wish to brew.

. Removable Drip Tray &

Grid large capacity and

easy to remove and

clean.

Introduction

Your new Espresso Pronto

is a machine that has been

constructed like no other

espresso maker in the

world. This machine fea-

tures a highly sophisticated

pump technology called

Thermo-Block. Your

Espresso Pronto is another

one of KRUPS finest

espresso makers that is

now available to you for at

home use.

Genuine Espresso

Espresso is a far richer and

stronger brew than regular

coffee. It should be deep,

dark and delicious. Most

people find they enjoy it in

small quantities because of

its richness and for that

reason, espresso is usually

served in small 2-2,5 oz.

demitassse cups.

The mark of real espresso

is its wonderful inviting fra-

grance and a light brown

"Crema", found on top of

the surface of the coffee.

Your "Espressso Pronto",

properly used, will always

produce espresso that is

peep, dark, and delicious.

Just follow the instructions

and use fresh, well roasted

espresso beans.

Grinding Espresso Beans

If you choose to grind your

own beans we recommend

using either the KRUPS

Fast-Touch grinder #203 or

Touch-Top grinder #208.

Remember, espresso

requires a much finer grind

than regular coffee. We

recommend grinding

your espresso beans for

aporoximately 60 seconds;

or until it has a talcum pow-

der appearance and

texture.

Using your

Espresso Pronto

for the first time

We recommend that you

get familiar with all the

parts of your "Espresso

Pronto" before operating

the machine. Insert the fil-

ter holder into the machine,

and remove and replace

water reservoir. Wipe off

the steam nozzle and Per-

fect Froth attachment with

a damp cloth to make sure

all dust particles from

transport are removed.

Wash all loose parts in

warm, soapy water, rinse

thoroughly and dry.

When using your "Espresso

Pronto" for the first time we

recommend running water

through the machine to

remove any dust particles

which may have settled

during shipping..

Make sure before you start

that the removable overfl~

grid (g) is properly in place

and that the drip tray (h) is

properly inserted.

Before plugging the appli-

ance. into an electrical out-

let. make sure that the con-

trol dial (c) is in the "0"

position and the On/OFF

switch (I) is in the "OFF"

position.

Cleaning The

Internal System

Step 1

. Open the water chamber

lid and remove the water

reservoir (see figure 1).

This allows you to con-

veniently bring the water

reservoir to the faucet.

. Fillthe water container

~ with fresh. cold water just

below the hinge of the

handle (see figure 2).

. Insert the water contai-

ner back into the

appliance (see figure 3).

Make sure that it sits in

properly so the valve on

the base of the water

reservoir is activated.

The front view water level

indicator tells you how

~much water you have

added (see figure 4).

. Insert filter holder with

either the one or two cup

filter basket. Do this by

raising the filter holder

up into the machine at a

45 degree angle (see

figure 5). Turn the filter

holder to the right until it

is in the center of the

machine. This will lock

the filter holder into

.place. Now you are

ready to warm up your

"Espresso Pronto".

Step 2

. Place a cappuccino cup

that has at least a 5 oz.

capacity underneath the

filter holder spout

(see figure 6).

. Turn the "On/Off" s'

to "'" ON. The two ii

cator lights, both ye

and red, will illumin

As soon as the yell(

(thermostat) light g(

out, the machine is

ted up and ready te

. Turn the control dial

the" a "position al

allow cup of water Ie

through the machinE

Repeat this process

half the water in the

water container has

emptied (see figure

THIS WILL REQUIR

YOU TO STAY Win

THE MACHINE TO

EMPTY EACH CUP

BECOMES FULL. U

COMPLETION OF E

CUP RETURN TO TI

"0" POSITION!

Preparing. .

Espresso"

Step 1

. Fill the water contair

with fresh, cold watE

(see figure 1-3).

While making espre~

water can be added

the reservoir by opel

the hinged water Chi

ber lid and adding VI

to the water reservoi

using another recep'

to fill the container.

Otherwise, the water

Step 3 Place a cup which has at

reservoir can be removed

Remove filter holder from

least a 2-2,5 oz. capacity

and taken to the faucet.

the appliance. Choose the

underneath the filter holder

desired filter basket which

spout. If you are preparing

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Caution

is required for making one

more than one cup of

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If the water reservoir is

or two cups of espresso espresso, be sure to positi-

and insert filter holder

on two cups underneath

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empty and the pump is run-

(see figure 9).

the brewing spouts.

ning,youwillhearavery

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distinct noise, which is lou-

Depending upon which fil- When preparing cappucino,

der than the normal opera-

ter basket you have cho-

you will need a cup thathas

ting sound. If this happens,

sen, add one measuring

at leasta 5 oz. capacity.

turn the machine "OFF".

spoon of espresso coffee

As soon as the yellow ther-

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Check water reservoir and

for each cup of espresso

mostat light goes out turn

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refill as needed.

that you are preparing

the control dial to the" il' "

Never let the pump run

(see figure 10).

position ( see figure 14).

when the water reservoir is

When the desired amount

empty as this can damage

of espresso is in the

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. The one cup filter basket

the pump.

(n) only requires one

cup(s), turn thecontrol dial

level

KRUPSmeasuring

back to the "0" position.

Step2

spoon of espresso

Place the cup aside.

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coffee.

To remove the coffee from

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. Makesurethecontrol

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dial is set to "0" position.

. The two cup filter basket

the filter basket, remove

Then switch the applian- (0) only requires two

the filter holder from the

machine by grasping the

ce "ON" using the KRUPSmeasuring spo-

filter holder and turning it to

"ON/OFF" switch. 80th

ons of espresso coffee.

indicator lights will illumi-

Make sure that you do not

the left, until it dislodges.

.nate (yellow and red).

Dispose of used coffee

overfill the filter basket, and

When the yellow indica-

that you use the measuring

in a waste receptacle

tor light goes out. the

(see figure 15).

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spoon (m) to press your

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machine is ready for use.

coffee to the proper

Reinsert the empty filter

consistency for brewing

holder back into the machi-

Prewarming Espresso!

(see figure

11).

ne to help keep it warm.

Cappuccino Cups

It is also very important that

If you are preparing more

If the machine is being you remove any coffee that

than one cup of espresso,

used for the first time

might have fallen onto the

d;sregard the yellow ther-

during the day, we rim of the filter holder, while

mostat light. It simply indi-

recommend prewarming you were filling or tamping

cates that the thermostat is

your cups with hot water

the coffee (see figure 12).

regulating temperature.

(see figure 8). After you

Insert filter holder back into

have made several cups

the machine by raising it

of espresso, the cups can

up at a 45 degree angle

be prewarmed on the

and turning it to the right.

warming plate (b) of your

Turn the filter holder to the

"Espresso Pronto".

right, until it is firmly locked

into place (see figure 13).

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Preparing

Cappuccino

In addition to preparing

espresso, you also use your

"Espresso Pronto" to froth

milk for cappucino. Cappu-

cino reportedly takes its

name from the chocolate

hues of the robes worn by

the Capuchin monks who

favored this delicious desert

coffee. While cappuccino is

traditionally made up of

espresso and frothed milk,

it can be tailored to one's

own taste with cinnamon,

sugar, chocolate flakes, or

even liquor. Its versatility

makes cappucino a world-

wide gourmet choice.

As long as your "Espresso

Pronto" is turned on and

the water reservoir is pro-

perly filled, you can use the

steaming feature. There is

no need to prepare espres-

so before using'this

steaming feature. .

For best results, you sho~

use the "Perfect Froth"

attachment (e). if it is not in

place, attach it now (see

figure 16). KRUPS "Perfect

Froth" attachment lets you

froth milk perfectly for

making cappuccino.

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Frothing Milk

for Cappuccino

Step1

. Thefirst step in making

cappucino is to make

espresso. Seesection

"PreparingEspresso".

When preparing cappuc-

cino use a cappuccino

.cup which has a capacity

of at least 5 oz. You

should fill the cup '/2way

with espresso.

. Make sure that the con-

trol dial is in the "0" posi-

tion before turning on the

machine.

Step 2

. Take a stainless steel

frothing pitcher and fill it

.'/3to '/2full with fresh.

cold milk and set aside.

This amount of milk will

yield enough froth for

two cups of cappuccino.

If you need more froth,

repeat these steps.

. We recommend using

skim or 2% milk if you pre-

fer a stiff, dense froth. Use

regular milk if you prefer a

more liquid type of froth.

AOTE:

When you start frothing milk,

there will be a thumping

sound which occurs during

the steam preparation. This

results from the interval con-

trolled water pump conden-

sing water into steam.

As the thumping sound

begins a few drops of water

will come out of the steam

nozzle before entirely

c.hanging over to steam.

Step 3

. When the yellow ther-

mostat light goes out,

insert the steam nozzle

half way into the mi

turn the control dia

"$" (see figure 1

. Leave the steam ne

the milk for approxi

45-60 seconds, del

ding on how much

you want and the ty

milk you are using.

NOTE:

. Do not bring milk t(

boil (this will hapPE

large bubbles star!

ming at the surfacE

the milk).

. Do not let the "Perf

Froth" attachment t

the bottom of the p

This will prevent yo

from frothing the m

Step 4

. After the milk is frot

keep the "Perfect F

in the milk until the

trol dial has been It

to the "0" position.

will prevent any spl

ring from occuring.

. After milk is frothed

aside. If you like ve

froth, let the pitcher

for a few seconds.

. Now you are ready

add the frothed mill

the already preparE

espresso. Pour the

into the cup by hole

back the froth with ~

spoon. Fill the reme

of the cup with the I

milk and then SpOOl

the frothed. In Italy

puccino is normally

part espresso to tWI

parts milk plus froth

If you are making more than

one or two cups of cappuc-

cino, it is recommended

that you place the finished

espresso on top of the war-

ming plate with a cloth or

saucer covering the cups.

This will help to keep the

espresso hot.

Attention:

The top closure of the "Per-

fect Froth" attachment (see

figure 24, part A) has a

very fine hole which draws

air into the milk. If this tiny

hole gets clogged, "Perfect

Froth" will not work pro-

perly. Therefore, never

immerse the top closure in

milk or froth.

If you wish to prepare

espresso immediately after

using the steam nozzle, the

machine must be cooled

down to the proper brewing

temperature. (When fro-

thing milk, the temperature

of the water is much hotter

than when you are brewing

espresso.)

In order that you do not

burn your next batch of

espresso, insert the clean

filter holder into the machi-

neand turn the control dial

to" a ". Allow '/2cup of

water to run through the

machine.

This process cools the

machine sufficiently to

prepare additional cups

of espresso.

Cleaning The

" PerlectFroth

Attachment

It is strongly advised that

you wipe off the milk resi-

due which may have

collected on the "Perfect

Froth" and steaming nozzle

after the frothing process is

completed.

For a thorough cleaning of

the "Perfect Froth" attach-

ment, remove the separate

parts A, B, & C .

(see figure 24).

All parts should be rinsed

in warm, soapy water. If the

small section of part A is

clogged, it can be opened

using a fine sewing needle.

Use caution when remo-

ving the "Perfect Froth"

from the steaming nozzle

as it may stili be hot.

Use a damp cloth to clean

the steam nozzle.

Use caution when clea-

ning or removing the

steaming nozzle as it may

stili be hot.

Cleaning. .

Th~. Mac:hioe

. After preparing espresso

five times, the drip tray

and grid may need to be

emptied and cleaned

(see figures 19 and 19).

. The water reservoir, drip

tray, baffle grid, filter hol-

der, and Perfect Froth

attachment should be

washed and rinsed in

warm, soapy water on a

regular basis.

. Before replacing the drip

tray and grid, make sure

the baffle has been pla-

ced in the drip tray pro-

perly (see figure 20).

. If the steam nozzle be-

comes clogged for any

reason, remove the

screw that is holding it in

position (see figure 21).

Rinse it under the faucet

with warm water. If it is still

clogged, take a sewing

needle and insert it into the

tip of the steam nozzle to

free any milk particles.

. The warming tray can be

removed and wiped with

a damp Cloth for easy

cleaning (see figure 25).

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DO NOT PLACE ANY

LOOSE PIECES IN THE

DISHWASHER.

IMPORT ANT

Clean the steam nozzle

each time you have immer-

sed it in milk, otherwise the

inside of the nozzle beco-

mes clogged with milk par-

ticles. Allow the steam to

bscape into a wet cloth for

one or two seconds after

frothing milk. This will flush

out any milk residue.

& CAUTION:

DO NOT TRY TO

DISASSEMBLE THE MAIN

BODY OF THE MACtiINE.

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Problem:

Decalcifying

decalcifying solution, fill Pump makes loud r

Under normal conditions

the water reservoir with

Cause:

you do not need to decalcify

fresh, cold water.

. No water in the w

your "Espresso Pronto".

. Turn the control dial to

reservoir.

However, in areas where

the" U " position and

. Oldor dry coffee

there is hard water or if you

clean the machine until

being used, wate,

use your machine very fre-

there is no more water in

not properly flow I

quently we recommend

the reservoir.

the coffee.

decalcifying. You will know

Problem and

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when such a cleaning is

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necessary by an obvious

causes

Problem:

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slowdownin the brewing

Coffee does not carr

time. Decalcifieris widely

Problem:

of filter holder.

availableand can be

Coffee leaking from filter::J

Cause:

purchased through KRUPS

holder.

ConsumerServiceDepart-

Cause:

. No water in the We

reservoir.

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ment.

!' Filterholder not properly

. Water reservoir no

inserted in the machine.

ted correctly.

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. Filterholder not pushed

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. Filter blocked bec.

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. Before beginning, it is

in as far as itwill go.

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the coffee mixture

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necessary to remove the

. No elasticity in the

fine or has been ta

strainer from the brewing

brewing head seal.

too hard.

head (see

figure 22).

(Thismay happen after a

This can be done using

long period of use). This

. Machine needs to

decalcified.

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a flat head srew driver.

part can be ordered

. Removethe water reser-

through KRUPSConsu-

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mer Service Department.

Problem:

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. If the seal has lost its

Espresso has no "Cre

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decalcifying solution into

elasticity, it must

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the water reservoir.

replaced with a new one.

. Oldordriedoutco

Replace the water reser-

Allow the appliance to

being used.

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cool down and then

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. Coffeenotsuitable

. Place a cup underneath

unscrew the sieve from

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the brewing spout.

the brewing head. Re-

espresso.

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.Turn the control dial (c)

move the seal carefully

. Coffee ground too

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from the brewing head

coarsely.

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to the" U "position.

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Stop between each cup

using a screw driver.

. Toolittlecoffeeintt

and empty it as it beco-

. Place the new seal onto

filter or not properly

mes full. Proceed with

the machine and then

tamped.

this until all of the water

place the flattened side

has run through the

of the sieve back into

machine. Allow the appli- brewing head.

ance to cool for 10-15

minutes when done.

Problem:

Notenough frothwhen

frothingmilk.

Cause:

. Steam nozzle is clogged.

. Milkis not fresh.

. The pitcher that you are

using is not suitable.

(Itis recommended that

you use a(j)tainless steel

frothing pitcher.) Cold

conducts better to metal

than to glass or plastic.

. The type of milkis not

suitable.

We recommend using

2% or skim milk.Whole

milkis acceptable, but

due to the fat molecules,

itwillnot have as dense

a froth,as ifyou were to

use 2% or skim milk.

KRUPSLIMITEDONEYEAR

WARRANTY

YourKRUPSproduct is covered by the

followingwarranty ( broken glass jars are

excluded fromwarranty):

Ifwithinone year from the date of

purchase, this KRUPSproducts failsto

function because of defect in materials or

workmanship, KRUPSNorth America,

Inc. will,at its option, repair or replace

the unitwithoutcharge, provided the

owner returns:

. the KRUPSproduct

(securely packed) and

. Proofof date of purchase to:

KRUPSConsumerService

KRUPSNorthAmerica, Inc.

7 Reuten Drive

Closter, NJ 07624

To assure prompt service, please include

a letter indicating the specific cause for

returning your KRUPS product. Do not

return any glass jars or other loose

parts, or any accessories which are not

defective with your appliance to avoid

damage and loss in transit.

This warranty willbe void ifmalfunction

or damage was caused to the product by

accident, misuse or voltage other than

marked on the product and/or described

in the instructions, abuse including

tampering, damage in transit or use for

commercial purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you also may have other

rights which vary from state to state.

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GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE

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This fine KRUPS product is manufactured according to a rigid code of qu

standards, and, with minimum care, should give years of satisfying servh

However, should the need arise for repairs or for replacement parts

(within or after the warranty Deriod), please do as follows for the fastest,

most convenient service.

For parts orders or anx other questions on how to ooerate your KRUPS

duct, call our CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT toll free (Monday thr

Friday (except holidays) from 9AM

until 4 PM Eastern Standard Time)

1-800-526-5377.

PLEASE NOTE THE TYPE NUMBER OF YOUR KRUPS APPLIANCE. YOl

MUST HAVE THIS INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING OUR CONSUMER!

VICE. This product is Tyee #988.

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KRUPS Consumer Service

KRUPS North America

7 Reuten Drive

CLOSTER, New Jersey 07624

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Pack up your appllanc~ carefully to avoid damage In shipping and be su

provide us with the following information:

A. Your name, address and type number of the appliance on the outside

wrapping of the packaging.

B. Tape'a brief note to the body of the machine indicating:

how long you owned it;

-"'" thepossible defect.

IMPORTANT: ONLY SEND THE DEFECTIVEAPPLIANCE. KEEP ALL

REMOVABLE PARTS AT HOMETO AVOID FURTHER

DAMAGE IN TRANSIT!

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We will repair or replace your KRUPS product without delay and send it

to vou with no charee fOr shipping (if you send us a receipt for the UPS

ground or Parcel Post charges, we will reimburse you for shipping char~

within or after the warranty period).

On all-repair work to be done after the warranty period, our Consumer

Service Department will bill you for material and labor only.

Do not return your appliance to the store. The KRUPS Guarantee of Perf,

mance program has been designed to provide you with the best posslblt

service

using genuine KRUPS parts.

All repair work and replaced parts will carry an extended 90-day-warrant'

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