ESPRESSO XP4050 - Espresso machine KRUPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ESPRESSO XP4050 KRUPS

Instructions for Use

Warranty

Guarantee of Performance

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Garantie

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:

A. Read all instructions.
B. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
C. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
D. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
E. 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.
F. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord in order to avoid a hazard 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 Limited Warranty).
G. The use of accessory attachment not recommended by KRUPS may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
H. Do not use outdoors.
I. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
J. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
K. To disconnect, turn switch to "OFF", then remove plug from wall outlet.
L. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
M. Use extreme caution when dispensing hot steam.

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CAUTION

A. This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than routine cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by authorized KRUPS service personnel only (see Limited Warranty).
B. Do not immerse base in water.
C. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base of the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be performed by authorized KRUPS service personnel only.

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) 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.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Espresso Coffee

Your new Krups espresso machine has been constructed to make café quality espresso, cappuccino, and latte at home.

Espresso is a style of coffee that comes from a unique process, not a particular type of coffee bean. Hot water, under pressure, is passed through tightly packed, finely ground coffee. The resulting liquid is rich, dark, and extremely.
flavorful: the concentrated essence of the.
coffee bean.

Espresso is not served in regular coffee cups, but in small 1.5-oz «shots». The perfect espresso shot is topped by beautiful, thick, golden foam known as crema, a product of the natural oils in the coffee bean, and the source of its rich flavour and aroma.

It is important to note that your espresso coffee must be both well roasted coffee and correctly ground. If you cannot buy ground espresso coffee, use a coffee grinder to grind the beans. The coffee must not be ground too fine. It must be slightly granulated, with a consistency somewhat between flour and sugar. Too fine a grind results in bitter, overextracted espresso and a risk of blocking the grid of the brewing head and the filter; too coarse and the espresso will be weak and under-extracted.

In addition to the coffee you use, the other three factors that determine perfect espresso results are water, temperature and pressure. Your Krups machine ensures all three are precision-controlled by expertly designed technology. What you must ensure is that the water you use is freshly-drawn (so that it has not had time to stagnate in the air), without any chlorine odor and at a fairly cold temperature.

There are a number of misconceptions surrounding espresso. The first is that espresso should be bitter and burnt tasting. In fact, the ideal espresso shot should be aromatic, bittersweet (not bitter) and assertive, with a lingering aftertaste.

The second myth is that drinking espresso will keep you awake all night. Actually, despite its strong flavour, espresso contains less caffeine than regular coffee; typically 60-80 mg per shot compared to 80-100 mg per cup of regular coffee due to espresso's longer, darker roasting.

And finally, many people think that espresso takes too long to prepare. The truth is, as the name implies, an espresso is intended to be served quickly, without elaborate preparation. As you will discover, your Krups espresso machine has been intuitively designed for easy use and built for the long term.

Description

a Tank lid

b Removable water tank

C Warming plate for cups

d Coffee selection buttons

e Start/Stop switch with temperature control light (blue)

Hot water button

g Steam button

h Brewing head

Steam nozzle

J Auto Cappuccino accessory

k Perfect froth accessory

I Grid

m Drip tray

n Filter holder

o Filter for one or two cups (ground coffee)

p E.S.E.filter

q Storage for filter sieves

r Claris water filter (optional)

s Measuring spoon

Getting Started

To successfully enjoy the full benefits of your new Krups espresso machine, please carefully read these instructions in their entirety before using this product.

• Place your espresso machine on a stable, heat resistant surface away from, for example, an electrical heating plate or near a flame.
• Plug the machine into a grounded electrical socket. Verify that the voltage indicated on the technical specifications on the bottom of the unit corresponds to your electrical installation.
• Ensure the drip tray and drip tray grid are in place when using the machine.

Before using your machine for the first time, clean the system completely as follows:

• Open the lid and lift out the water container using the handle (1). Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (2).
• Place the water container back into the machine by positioning it firmly in the water container compartment (3) and close the lid.
• Turn on the machine (4). The start/stop switch will blink.
• Two filters are set in the tank lid.
• Place one of the filter baskets in the filter holder (5). Then put the filter holder up against the machine's brewing head.
  To ensure that the filter holder is in the correct position, turn the handle so it points to the left at a 45 degree angle (6), place the filter holder flat against the brewing head, then turn the handle towards the right (7) as far as it can go.
• Place a container, as large as possible, beneath the filter holder (8).
• As soon as the start/stop switch begins to glow continuously, the coffee selection buttons will glow continuously.

The machine is ready to operate

• Pressing the button for two coffees (10) will now cause water to run through the machines pipes.

Repeat this process five times.

As an accessory, there is a filter cartridge (N^ art. F088) not delivered with the machine.

Using the various functions of your espresso machine

1. MAKING ESPRESSO

. WITH GROUND COFFEE

For best results, we recommend that you first pre-heat the accessories (filter holder, filter basket and cups) without putting in ground coffee. To do this :

• Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).
• Put the filter holder and an empty filter basket in place (6) (7), and place the espresso cups underneath.
• As soon as the coffee selection buttons begin to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate.
• Choose one of the coffee selection button or (9) (10).
• The cups will fill with hot water. Once filled, empty them.

After making your first espresso and the machine is warmed, the espresso cups can then be pre-heated on the cup warming plate.

. Preparing an espresso :

• Fill the water container (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).
• Put the filter basket for one or two cups into the filter holder (5).
• Place some ground coffee in the filter basket (1 or 2 measuring scoops), and then tamp it down firmly; the coffee should reach the lip of the filter (11) (12).
• Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the filter (13).
• Replace the filter holder into the machine. Turn the filter holder until it is firmly locked into place (6) (7).
• Place one or two espresso cups beneath the filter holder.

As soon as the coffee selection buttons begin to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate

Your machine is already preprogrammed for the preparation of one or two cups of espresso.

• Press your choice of coffee size by pressing the respective coffee selection button or , , , (9) (10).
• When the programmed quantity is reached, espresso stops running automatically.
• Remove the filter holder and the filter from the machine and take out the coffee grounds (14).

The filter basket can be refilled to make more.
espressos.

Caution: if the water container is empty and the pump is running, you will hear a very distinct noise, which is louder than the normal operating sound. If this happens, press the start/stop switch (4). Check the water container and refill as needed.

Never let the machine run when the water container is empty as this can damage the pump.

USING THE SPECIAL "E.S.E." FILTER

"E.S.E.", which stands for "Easy Serving Espresso", is a selected measure of coffee, ground and pressed between two filter papers making a coffee pod which is ready to use (for example "illy® pods). This system makes it easy for you to prepare your espresso and to clean the machine.

The E.S.E. system was designed for making Italian-style "espresso risstretto" or "short espresso".

We do not intend, or recommend, that the E.S.E. servings be used for making more than one single serving or a "long espresso".

We recommend that you take care when handling and storing the E.S.E. pre-partioned pods so that they do not become deformed.

For best results, we recommend that you preheat the accessories (filter holder, filter basket and cups) without any coffee. To do this, see section entitled "Espresso Making" above.

. Preparing an espresso:

• Fill the water tank (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).

Setting the E.S.E. pod (18).

Tear excess paper from pod at perforated edge. Place the E.S.E. pod with the RED MARKING FACE DOWN (bend the paper

corners down) in the E.S.E. filter holder fitted with its own filter.
Take care to put all the paper inside the filter or you may have some drips.

Placing the E.S.E. pod correctly will create a richer, thicker crema.

Locking the handle tightly and properly will also help avoid leakage from the filter holder and ensure a better brewing cycle.

Place the filter holder inside the brewing head and firmly turn the handle as far right as possible (6) (7) (8).

As soon as the coffee selection buttons commence to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate.

• Press the single serving coffee button (9).
• When the recommended quantity of coffee has been reached (35ml), press the coffee button (9) again if suitable volume was not preprogrammed.
• Remove the filter holder from the brewing head and throw away the used coffee pod.

NOTE: All pods (such as those sold by Starbucks ® and Illy ®) can be used in your Krups XP 4050 as long as they are E.S.E. standard pods.

illy® is a registered trademark of illy espresso of the americas, inc.

Starbucks ® is a registered trademark of the Starbucks Coffee Company.

2. PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE:

Should you wish to alter the preprogrammed quantity (50ml per cup, manufacturing setting) of espresso filled into one or two cups, proceed as follows:

• Fill the water container (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).
• Put the filter basket for one or two cups into the filter holder (5).
• Place some ground coffee in the filter basket (1 or 2 measuring scoops), and then tamp it down firmly; the coffee should reach the lip of the filter (11) (12) or a E.S.E. pod in the E.S.E. filter (18).
• Remove any ground coffee which is lying around the filter (13).

• Replace the filter holder (6) (7).

• Place one or two cups beneath the filter holder.

As soon as the coffee selection buttons begin to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate.

• Hold down either the one or two cups button or (9) (10) (>3 sec). The coffee button and start/stop switch will begin to blink.
• When the desired quantity of espresso has run through, stop the machine by pressing the coffee button or (9) (10).

The quantity that just ran through into your cup is now automatically programmed into the machine.

3. HOT WATER PREPARATION

You can prepare hot water with this machine.

• Fill the water container (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).
• Place the cup beneath the auto cappuccino accessory.

As soon as hot water button commences to glow continuously, the machine is ready to operate.

• Press the hot water button (15).
• When the desired quantity of water has run through, stop the machine by pressing again the hot water button (15).

4. STEAM FUNCTION FOR PREPARED CAPPUCCINO AND LATTE

The thumping noise which occurs while steam is being produced comes from the intermittent regulation of the pump and has no effect on the proper working of the machine.

Caution: during and after use of the machine, the metallic parts of the auto cappuccino accessory can become extremely hot.

It is best to use fresh, skim or low-fat, well chilled milk. The milk container must also be cold (do not run it under hot water before frothing the milk).

. Using the Auto Cappuccino accessory

The auto cappuccino accessory makes it easy to produce steamed frothy milk for making cappuccino, latte or even hot chocolate.

• Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).
• Put the auto cappucino accessory in place on the steam nozzle.
• Place a cup under the auto cappuccino accessory.
• Pour about 100ml of cold milk into a container.
• Insert the flexible tube into this container or directly in the milk (17a).

Please note the straight cut end of tube must fit inside auto cappuccino device and irregular end dipped in the milk.

• Turn the setting knob on the auto cappuccino accessory to the position 'cappuccino' or 'latte'.
• When the machine is ready (start/stop switch glows continuously), press the steam button (16), and it will begin to blink.

When the steam button glows continuously again, the machine is now ready for steam.

• Press the steam button (16).
• Once the desired level of froth has been produced, press the steam button again to stop (16).

Follow this cleaning operation in order to prevent the milk from drying on the auto cappuccino accessory:

• Place a cup under the auto cappuccino accessory
• Immerse the flexible tube into a clean container 1/3 full of water.
• Press the steam button (16) and when all the water has run through, press the steam button again (16) to stop.
• Next, clean the auto cappuccino accessory with a damp cloth. We recommend that you clean the auto cappuccino accessory immediately.

For more thorough cleaning of the auto cappuccino accessory, please refer to the section below entitled «Cleaning the machine».

If you wish to make an espresso immediately after steaming milk, the machine must first be allowed to cool down in order to achieve the correct temperature required to prepare an espresso.

• Machine automatically cools down when pressing the coffee button (one or two cups) - When cooling down, the start/stop button blinks and hot water automatically flows into drip tray. When correct temperature is reached, the coffee selection buttons will glow continuously and the machine is ready to make espresso.

. Using the perfect froth accessory as an alternative to the auto cappuccino accessory.

• Replace the auto cappuccino accessory with the perfect froth accessory.
• Fill the water container with fresh, cold water (1) (2) (3) and turn on the machine (4).
• When the machine is ready (start/stop switch glows continuously), press the steam button (16), and the start/stop switch will begin to blink.

When the steam button glows continuously again, the machine is ready for steam.

• Immerse the perfect froth accessory in the milk to be heated (we recommend that a stainless steel container with a capacity of about 0,5 litres be used). (17b)
• Hold the container under the perfect froth accessory in such a way that the tip is immersed in the milk.
• Press the steam button (16). Keep the container steady during this operation. Do not allow the tip of the perfect froth accessory to touch the bottom of the container as this will obstruct the steam output.
• Once the desired level of froth has been produced, press the steam button (16) again to stop.

Follow this cleaning operation in order to prevent the milk from drying on the auto cappuccino accessory:

• Submerge the perfect froth accessory in a container with water.
• Press the steam button (16) and when all the water has run through, press the steam button again (16) to stop.
• Wipe the perfect froth accessory with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the Machine

• Never wash your espresso machine accessories in the dishwasher.

After use, the water tank must be emptied.

. Drip tray

If several espressos are being prepared one after the other, the drip tray should be emptied from time to time (about once every 7 - 8 espressos) (19). The presence of water is normal and does not signify a leak. If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little non-abrasive washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. Replace it correctly (20).

. The brewing head, the filter and the filter holder

These must be cleaned after each use. All you need to do is wipe with a damp cloth over the brewing head of your machine and to wash the other accessories in water and a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry.

If the brewing head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the grid, clean it and refit it, pressing down firmly (21).

When your espresso machine is not being used, do not leave the filter holder on the machine as it will cause unnecessary wear of the gasket

The cup warming plate: remove this to clean it with water and a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry.

. The auto cappuccino accessory

For more thorough cleaning the auto cappuccino accessory can be dismantled from the machine.

Clean it with water, a little non-abrasive dishwashing liquid and a small brush. Rinse and dry it before refitting it.

Please note the direction of fitting the flexible tube : engage the straight-cut end in the auto cappuccino accessory.

Dscaling

Descending is necessary to keep your espressomachine running efficiently.

• As a result, descending of your machine should be done fairly regularly.

• Use caution when descending your espresso machine as the acid substance within the descending powder may damage countertops or any other surface it comes in contact with.

• The warranty of this machine does not include espresso machines that do not function, or do not function properly, because descending has not been carried out.

We would advise you to use the Krups.
descaling solution that is available from Krups.
Dscaling depends on the hardness of the water, but also on the frequency of use.

- To descale follow the following method:

• Unscrew the grid from the head of the machine and clean it (21).
• Dissolve a packet of KRUPS descending solution in 17 oz/510 ml of lukewarm water and pour the whole batch into the empty water container.
• Start the machine (4).
• Place a container, as large as possible, beneath the auto cappuccino accessory.

As soon as the start/stop switch begins to glow continuously, the machine is ready.

• Press the hot water button (15), and run through 1/3 of the liquid.
• Press the hot water button again (15) to stop.
• Move the container under the brewing head.
• Run the second third of the liquid immediately by pressing the coffee button LpLp (10) as many times as necessary.
• Stop the machine by pressing the start/stop switch (4) and wait for 10 - 15 minutes to allow the descaler to take effect.
• Next, start the machine again (4) and allow the rest of the liquid to run through by pressing the coffee button (10) as many times as necessary.
• Then rinse with two water containers of fresh water, clean the brewing head and replace the grid on the head of the machine (see section on Cleaning the Machine).

Troubleshooting

Problems	Probable causes	Corrective actions
Espresso not hot enough.	Cups, filter and filter holder are cold.	Preheat the accessories (cups, filter, filter holder) See paragraph «Preparing an espresso».
Coffee leaks around the filter holder.	The filter holder is not mounted correctly or has not been tightened sufficiently.	See paragraph «Preparing an espresso».
	There are coffee grounds on the edge of the filter.	Clean around the filter and the gasket.
	The brewing head gasket is dirty.	Clean the gasket with a damp cloth.
	The brewing head gasket is defective.	Contact an approved Krups service center.
	Leaking through paper pod.	Tear excess paper from pod at perforated edge. Place the E.S.E. pod with the RED MARKING FACE DOWN (bend the paper corners down). Take care to put all the paper inside the filter.
Pump is very noisy.	No water in the water tank.	Fill the water tank.
	Water tank incorrectly mounted. Coffee grounds too old or very dry and the pump cannot produce pressure.	Press firmly down on the water tank. Use fresh coffee.
Water does not run through.	No water in the water tank.	Fill the water tank.
	Water tank incorrectly mounted.	Press firmly down on the water tank.
	The filter is blocked, the coffee grounds are too fine or tamped down too hard.	Clean the filter and the grid on the head. See the paragraph «Maintenance» and try a coarser coffee.
	Brewing head grid is encrusted.	Put the grid to soak in descending solution See paragraph «Maintenance».
	Machine needs descaling.	See paragraph «Descaling».
Water runs through too quickly.	Coffee grounds too coarse.	Try a finer coffee.
	Quantity of ground coffee is insufficient.	Use the spoon provided to measure out the coffee.
	Coffee grounds not tamped down firmly enough.	Tamp down the coffee again.
The espresso has no crema.	Coffee grounds too coarse.	Try a finer-ground coffe.
	Coffee grounds not tamped.	Tamp down the coffee again.
	Coffee grounds stale or too dry.	Use fresh coffee.
The milk is not very frothy.	Auto cappuccino accessory blocked.	See paragraph «Maintenance».
	Milk not fresh. Milk is lukewarm.	Use fresh milk. Put milk in refrigerator.
Lots of water on the coffee grounds.	Grounds not properly tamped down.	Tamp down the grounds.
	Insufficient quantity of ground coffee coffee.	Increase the quantity of ground.

Recipes

Savor your espresso just as you like it: when you want to relax or to top off a good meal.

Here are a few recipes that you will be able to create with your espresso machine.

Classic espresso

Take one measuring spoonful of good quality well roasted espresso coffee, and make an espresso directly into a pre-heated cup.

If you use good, finely ground coffee, the cup will be crowned by a fine head of golden crema.

• Add sugar if desired and enjoy.

. Cappuccino

For café quality cappuccino, the ideal quantities are as follows: 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot, steamed milk, 1/3 frothy milk.

• Use 5 oz. cups that have been pre-heated.
• Steam your milk and froth using the cappuccino accessory.
• Fill your cup with 1/3 espresso coffee.
• Spoon in on top of your espresso froth, filling another 1/3 of your cup.
• Pour in your steamed milk, filling the final 1/3 of your cup.
• Lastly, sprinkle with drinking chocolate powder or cinnamon.

. Cafe latte

For a state of the art latte, the ideal quantities are as follows: 1/3 espresso, 2/3 hot, steamed milk topped with some frothed milk.

• Prepare a classic espresso in a large cup.
• Add steamed milk.
• Top with some froth.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Krups product is warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. During this period, the Krups product that, upon inspection by Krups, is proved defective, will be repaired or replaced, at Krups' option, without charge to the customer. If a replacement product is sent, it will carry the remaining warranty of the original product. This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from a buyer's or user's misuse of the product, negligence, failure to follow Krups' instructions, use on current or voltage other than that stamped on the product, wear and tear, alteration or repair not authorized by Krups, or use for commercial purposes.

THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTYES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ARE MADE BY KRUPS OR ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

If you believe your product is defective, bring the product (or send it, postage prepaid) along with proof of purchase to the nearest authorized Krups Service Center. (Please contact your respective countries customer service department, indicated below, for the address of the nearest authorized Krups Service Center.)

If you send the product, please include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed defect.

If you have additional questions, please call our Consumer Service Department:

USA:1-800-526-5377;

Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST).

www.KruppsUSA.com

Canada: 1-800-418-3325;

Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)

www.Krups.ca

Please note hours are subject to change.

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.

Any general correspondence can be addressed to:

USA:

Krups

196 Boston Avenue

Medford, MA 02155

Only letters can be accepted at this address. Shipments and packages that do not have a return authorization number will be refused.

Canada:

455 Finchdene Square

Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1B7

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