Krups Espresso Maker 872 User Manual

KRU PS  
Model  
Espresso Bravo Plus  
Instructions for Use  
Manuel d’instructions  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions  
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric  
shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:  
Read all instructions and information in this instruction  
book and any other literature included in this carton  
referring to this product before operating or using this  
appliance.  
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.  
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.  
Allow 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 your  
nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center for  
examination, repair or adjustment (see GUARANTEE OF  
PERFORMANCE).  
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by  
the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric  
shock or personal injury.  
Do not use outdoors.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or  
touch hot surfaces.  
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a  
heated oven.  
 
Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into  
the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”,  
then remove plug from wall outlet.  
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
Do not unscrew or remove boiler cap while the machine  
is in operation. Wait until brewing cycle is completed  
and all water and steam has been released.  
Appliances with Glass Carafes.  
A. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance.  
It must never be used on a range top.  
B. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.  
C. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose  
or weakened handle.  
D. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads,  
or other abrasive material.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION  
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other  
than cleaning and user maintenance should be  
performed by the nearest authorized KRUPS Service  
Center (see GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE).  
Do not immerse base in water.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove  
the base. No user  
parts inside. Repair should  
be done by an authorized KRUPS Service Center 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.  
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS  
Regarding your cord set:  
A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks  
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over  
a longer cord.  
B. Longer extension cords are available and may be used  
if care is exercised in their use.  
C. If a long extension cord is used, (1) the marked  
electrical rating of the extension cord should be at  
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,  
(2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the  
extension cord should be a grounding-type 3 wire  
cord, and (3) 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.  
D. This appliance has a polarized plug lone 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 fully fit in the outlet, reverse the plug.  
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.  
 
Krups Espresso Bravo Plus  
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Couvercle du  
d’eau  
a:  
b:  
c:  
Hinged water container lid  
(boiler cap inside)  
a:  
du chauffe-eau  
Buse de vapeur  
“mousse  
accessoire  
Steam nozzle with “Perfect Froth”  
attachment  
b:  
Porte-filtre  
Filter holder  
Couvercle de  
Carafe lid  
d:  
e:  
en verre  
Glass carafe  
Grille de trop-plein amovible  
Cuiller  
Removable overflow grid  
Measuring spoon  
Two cup adapter  
Filter basket  
Adaptateur de tasse  
Panier-filtre  
h:  
i:  
i:  
Voyant de  
ON/OFF indicator light  
Commutateur  
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k:  
3 way selector switch:  
k:  
=
= Espresso  
Vapeur  
= Steam  
de agua con  
de la caldera  
abatible  
a:  
b:  
c:  
Tubo vaporizador con accesorio  
“perfect Froth”  
filtro  
de jarra  
Jarra de vidrio  
Rejilla removible  
Cuchara dosificadora  
e:  
Adaptador  
Filtro  
dos tazas  
i:  
Luz  
ON/OFF  
Selector de tres vias:  
Espresso  
= off  
 
 
 
In case there is water left in the boiler turn  
the machine upside down to empty the  
boiler.  
Preparing espresso or cappuccino is  
different than brewing regular drip coffee.  
One main difference is that water will come  
to a boil and will be forced through ground  
coffee. An Espresso machine works under  
pressure and needs special attention. Read  
all instructions, Cautions, Notes and  
Attentions.  
Be careful, the water can still be hot.  
Always use caution when operating the  
boiler cap and remove it slowly.  
We recommend that you get familiar with  
all the parts of your “Espresso Bravo Plus”  
before operating the machine:  
Insert the filter basket in the filter holder, fit  
the filter holder into the filter rings, remove  
and replace the boiler cap. Switch the  
selector switch to the three different  
positions. Wash all loose parts in warm  
soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry.  
Espresso is a far richer and stronger brew  
than regular coffee. It should be deep, dark  
and delicious. Most people find that they  
enjoy it in small quantities because of its  
richness, and for that reason, espresso is  
usually served in small (2-2  
demitasse cups.  
The mark of real espresso is its wonderful  
inviting fragrance and its rich flavor. Your  
“Espresso Bravo Plus” properly used, will  
always produce espresso that is deep, dark,  
and delicious. Just follow the instructions  
and use fresh, well roasted, pre-ground  
espresso or espresso beans you grind  
yourself.  
CAUTION  
NEVER open boiler cap or remove the  
filter holder while your “Espresso  
PRESSURE:  
Bravo Plus” is turned “ON” or as long  
as there is pressure in the boiler  
container.  
NEVER move or remove the filter  
holder while the “Espresso Bravo  
Plus” is in operation and under  
pressure.  
1. Place your ‘Espresso Bravo Plus” near an  
electrical outlet, and plug in the machine.  
Please follow the instructions listed  
below to see if the machine is still  
under pressure. Follow these safety  
precautions while your machine is in  
use and ten to fifteen minutes after  
last use.  
Make sure the selector switch  
OFF position “0”.  
is in the  
2. Place your filter basket  
holder (see figure 1).  
into the filter  
The basket is marked on the inside  
indicating 2 cups or 4 cups.  
1. Turn the selector switch to the “0”  
position.  
3. Fill the filter basket with ground espresso  
coffee. Pack the coffee lightly and clear  
any excess coffee from the rim of the  
filter holder. This will ensure a proper fit  
into the filter rings (see figure 2).  
2. Unplug machine.  
3. Hold a pitcher with cold water underneath  
the steam nozzle and insert the nozzle  
into the pitcher.  
4. Once the steam nozzle is immersed in the  
pitcher of water, turn the selector switch  
ATTENTION:  
Do not pack coffee tightly.  
Do not fill more coffee than indicated by the  
marking. This might cause clogging or  
overflow (see under section “Problems and  
Causes”).  
to the  
position until steam no  
longer comes out.  
5. Turn the selector switch back to the “0”  
position.  
6. Now you can remove the boiler cap and  
filter holder.  
 
5 cups of water yields 4 cups of espresso,  
plus steam for frothing milk for  
cappuccino. upper rim of metal band on  
glass carafe)  
To insert the filter holder, line up the arrow  
located on the thumb guard of the filter  
holder with the arrow on the left side of the  
machine.  
6. Place the boiler cap securely on the  
machine and turn it clockwise until it is  
secure (see figure 7).  
Raise the filter holder up into brewing head  
and turn the filter holder firmly to the right,  
until it can go no further.  
The arrow on the filter holder should be as  
far right in the lock range as possible. If the  
arrow is not at least in the middle of the lock  
range, do not operate the machine.  
7. Place the carafe lid  
on the carafe  
so that the lid opening points toward the  
pouring spout of the carafe (see figure  
8. Place carafe under the filter holder. Make  
sure that the nozzle in the filter holder  
points through the opening of the carafe  
lid (see figure  
Rather, remove the filter holder and reinsert  
it as described above until the arrow is  
within the lock range  
figure  
Once the filter holder is properly in place, it  
should never be moved or attempted to be  
removed while the “Espresso Bravo Plus” is  
in operation and under pressure.  
ATTENTION:  
Make sure that the overflow grid  
place.  
is in  
4. Open the hinged lid  
Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it  
counter clockwise figure  
figure  
9. To make espresso directly into one or  
two cups, clip the cup adapter  
the filter holder before brewing  
(see figure 10).  
onto  
5. Using the glass carafe, fill the boiler  
container with fresh, cold water  
(see figure 61.  
Place cups directly under the two spouts  
(see figure 11).  
10. Now you are ready to make espresso.  
Simply turn the selector switch to the  
position (see figure 12).  
CAUTION:  
Never fill the boiler while your  
“Espresso Bravo Plus” is in the  
The ON/OFF indicator light  
illuminate.  
will  
or  
position. should  
OFF position.  
only be in the  
11. After approximately 2 minutes the water  
will have reached the proper  
Never fill the water past the top of the  
metal band on the glass carafe.  
temperature.  
The water will automatically pass  
through the coffee grinds, producing  
espresso in the glass carafe or in the  
cups, whichever you selected.  
NOTE:  
You may want to add a little extra water  
(approx. cup) to compensate for  
evaporation and absorption during the  
brewing process.  
12. Initially. the coffee will drip very slowly.  
If, after 4 minutes, no water passes  
through the coffee grinds, turn Off the  
machine, release pressure by following  
the instructions under  
However, do not fill past the top of the  
metal band on the glass carafe.  
The glass carafe  
has markings on it for  
PRESSURE listed below, then remove  
the filter holder, empty coffee grinds and  
start from the beginning.  
2 cups and 4 cups of espresso and  
steaming:  
2 cups of water yields 2 cups of espresso.  
3 cups of water yields 2 cups of espresso,  
plus steam for frothing milk for  
cappuccino.  
ATTENTION:  
Depending on the degree of finess of the  
coffee ground it can occur that the brewing  
process will be interrupted once.  
4 cups of water yields 4 cups of espresso.  
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1. The first step in making cappuccino is to  
make espresso: Therefore, fill the glass  
carafe with the amount of water which is  
required to make the amount of espresso  
plus additional water for frothing milk  
section “Making Espresso”).  
13. Once the coffee has stopped the  
complete brewing process, turn OFF the  
machine by moving the switch to the  
“0” position. The control light will go  
out, indicating that the machine is OFF.  
14. Before you remove the filter holder for  
cleaning, make sure that the boiler is no  
longer under pressure (see section  
CAUTION-PRESSURE).  
2. Fill a small stainless steel frothing pitcher  
to  
full with fresh, cold milk and set  
aside. Skim or 1% low fat milk will  
produce the best results.  
3. Turn the machine to the  
position.  
CAUTION:  
As soon as the brewing espresso reaches  
the steaming mark on the glass carafe,  
turn the selector switch to the “0”  
position. At that time the boiler has  
created enough pressure and steam to  
start frothing the milk. Frothing the milk  
before finishing the espresso prevents  
you from running out of steam, which can  
happen if you froth towards the end of the  
brewing process.  
Use caution, when removing the filter  
holder, metal parts may still be hot.  
To remove the filter holder, turn the  
filter holder to the left, past the “lock”  
markings until the holder dislodges  
from the unit.  
Metal parts might still be hot. Cool down by  
running under cold water.  
4. Now take your pitcher with milk and  
insert the steam nozzle half way into the  
pitcher. Turn the selector switch to the  
position and leave in for  
To make more espresso, proceed as follows:  
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Check to see if the boiler is empty and not  
under pressure (see section “CAUTION  
PRESSURE”).  
approximately  
seconds, depending  
on how much froth you want and the type  
of milk you are using (see figure 14).  
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Remove filter holder  
ATTENTION:  
Empty filter basket  
Do not bring milk to a boil (this will happen  
if large bubbles start forming at the surface  
of the milk).  
Repeat steps 1-12 of this section.  
Do not let the “Perfect Froth” attachment  
touch the bottom of the pitcher (this will  
prevent you from frothing milk).  
Cappuccino takes its name from the  
5. Turn the three way selector switch back to  
the “0” position while the nozzle is still  
immersed in the milk. This will prevent  
splattering of hot milk.  
chocolate hues of the robes worn by the  
Capuchin monks who favored this delicious  
dessert 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  
6. After the milk is frothed set the pitcher  
aside and allow the frothed milk to settle.  
7. Then turn the three way selector switch  
cappuccino a worldwide gourmet choice.  
back to the  
position to finish  
making the espresso.  
Preparation of cappuccino:  
KRUPS “Perfect Froth” attachment lets you  
froth milk perfectly for making cappuccino.  
8. Pour the espresso into a cup which has  
the capacity of at least oz.). Add the  
steamed milk to the espresso and spoon  
on the frothed milk. The proportion  
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Note: If the “Perfect Froth” attachment is  
not in place, do so at this time  
(see figure 13).  
between espresso and milk is to taste; in  
Italy it is normally  
espresso,  
steamed milk plus  
froth.  
11  
 
Cleaning the brewing sieve  
ATTENTION:  
If the brewing sieve becomes very dirty,  
screw it out of the brewing head with the  
aid of a coin and then clean it. Wipe down  
the brewing head with a moist cloth and  
then screw the sieve with the seal firmly  
back into position (see figure  
The top closure of the “Perfect Froth”  
attachment (see figure 15 Part A) has a  
very fine hole which draws air into the milk.  
If this tiny hole gets clogged, “Perfect Froth’  
will not work properly. So never immerse  
the top closure in milk or foam.  
CAUTION:  
Do not try to open or disassemble the main  
body of the machine.  
Before cleaning, turn OFF the machine,  
unplug it, and allow to cool down.  
The filter basket, carafe, carafe lid and the  
overflow grid can be put in the dishwasher’s  
upper rack away from the heating/drying  
element.  
The espresso machine must be decalcified  
regularly. The frequency depends on the  
hardness of your water and how often you  
use the espresso machine.  
Do not put the filter holder and the cup  
adapter in the dishwasher. Wash with soap  
and water under the faucet.  
Never immerse the body of your “Espresso  
Bravo Plus” in water or any other liquid.  
Before descaling, the brewing sieve on the  
brewing head MUST first be screwed off.  
Clean the filter ring with a damp cloth and  
remove ground coffee. If there is water left  
in the boiler container, let the machine cool  
down, remove all loose parts and empty  
through the top opening.  
1. Remove all lime and coffee residues from  
the brewing sieve and the brewing head.  
2. Pull off the “Perfect Froth” attachment.  
For ecological and health reasons, we  
recommend the exclusive use of biological  
materials such as citric acid, which can be  
obtained from Krups Consumer Service  
Department or drugstores.  
Cleaning the steam nozzle  
Clean the steam nozzle each time after you  
have immersed it in the milk, otherwise the  
inside of the nozzle becomes clogged and  
milk deposits on the outside harden and  
become difficult to remove.  
Dissolve 2 tablespoonfuls of citric acid in  
10 fluid ounces of lukewarm water and  
pour it into the boiler container. Put one  
receptacle under the brewing head and  
another under the steam nozzle (Note:  
Do not use the filter holder during  
decalcification).  
3.  
Wipe off the outside with a wet cloth.  
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For a thorough cleaning, unscrew the  
nozzle (see figure 16) and remove all milk  
particles (use a needle and rinse under  
faucet), replace nozzle, and be sure to  
screw on tightly.  
Turn the selector switch to steam  
4.  
position  
and wait until steam  
comes out of the steam nozzle. Let steam  
run for approximately 30 seconds.  
Cleaning the “Perfect Froth” attachment  
Then turn the selector switch to espresso  
5.  
6.  
7.  
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For a thorough cleaning of the “Perfect  
Froth’ attachment remove part C  
(see figure  
position  
and allow the descaling  
solution to pass through the brewing head.  
After each brewing cycle, switch off the  
appliance and allow the appliance to cool  
down.  
All parts should be rinsed in warm water.  
If the small suction opening in part A is  
clogged it can be opened with a fine needle.  
Repeat this operation once again.  
12  
 
Problem:  
Following this, allow 2 boiler  
of clear water to run through the system.  
Not enough froth when frothing the milk.  
Cause:  
Switch off the appliance.  
Allow the appliance to cool down. Insert the  
brewing sieve into the brewing head again  
and push the “Perfect Froth” onto the steam  
nozzle.  
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“Perfect Froth” attachment touches the  
bottom of the pitcher.  
“Perfect Froth” tip (see figure  
is  
clogged (part A)  
Perfect Froth”).  
“Cleaning the  
Steam nozzle is clogged (see “Cleaning”).  
Not enough water left in boiler to steam  
for 45-60 seconds.  
(Always check if machine is plugged in and  
if machine is in the proper ON position.)  
Problem:  
Coffee leaking from filter holder.  
Cause:  
Your KRUPS  
following warranty:  
is covered by the  
If from date of purchase within one year this  
KRUPS product fails to function because of  
defects in materials or workmanship,  
KRUPS North America will, at its option,  
repair or replace the unit without charge,  
provided the owner has a proof of date of  
purchase.  
Filter holder not properly inserted.  
Filter holder not pushed in far enough.  
Internal gasket is dirty, clean gasket.  
Gasket without elasticity, replace.  
Coffee powder not cleaned off the edge of  
the filter holder.  
This warranty will be void if malfunction  
was caused by damage to the product by  
accident, misuse, use on frequency 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 may  
also have other rights which may vary from  
state to state.  
Problem:  
Coffee does not come out.  
Cause:  
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No water in boiler container.  
No coffee in filter holder.  
Filter clogged up because coffee mixture  
is too fine or pressed down too hard.  
Problem:  
Steam does not come out of steam nozzle.  
Cause:  
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No water or not enough water in the  
boiler container.  
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Steam nozzle is clogged (see “Cleaning”).  
“Perfect Froth” attachment is clogged  
(see “Cleaning the Perfect Froth”).  
 
GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE  
This fine KRUPS product is manufactured according to a rigid  
code of quality standards, and, with minimum care, should  
give years of satisfying service. However, should the need  
arise for repairs or for replacement parts within or after the  
period, please call our CONSUMER SERVICE  
DEPARTMENT:  
526-5377  
a day, 7 days a week  
You will be provided with specific instruction on how to get  
your product repaired, as well as the name and address of your  
nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center. The department will  
also be able to answer any general product questions you may  
have.  
Before calling the Consumer Service Department, please have  
the type number of your KRUPS appliance available.  
You must have this information before calling our Consumer  
Service Department so that we may better answer your  
questions. The type number can be located by looking at the  
bottom of your appliance.  
This product is Type  
Any general  
can be addressed to:  
KRUPS North America, Inc.  
P.O. Box 3900  
Peoria, IL 61612  
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