• Touchthe 1-cup button once, twice or three times for mild, regular or strongcoffee. When the E8 starts grinding, the display shows the last cupsize used in oz. At this time the left rotary dial illuminates. Justturn the dial and change the cup size from 1 oz. to 8 oz. It can't getany more convenient.
• The 2-cup button always produces twice as much coffee. So, if the cupsize is set to 7 oz. the E8 will brew a total of 14 oz. With the heightadjustable coffee spout any cup size will fit easily underneath.
• Two step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the ground coffee.Maximum flavor extraction with perfect crema topping.
• The Impressa E8 grinds from 5 to a maximum of 16 grams of coffee from mild to extra strong.
• The Impressa E8 froths and steams milk in a pitcher or right in yourcup. Then without any delay it grinds the beans tamps and brews yourcoffee in less than 50 seconds...or vice versa! No more work, no moreguessing, no more messy clean-up.
• 64 oz. removable water container. Good for 40 espressos at a time.
• Integrated professional solid steel conical burr grinder for consistentand aroma-saving grinding. Six settings allow you to adjust thefineness for all kinds of beans - from light to dark roasts.
• 8 oz. bean container. Grind up to 30 portions of coffee before refilling.
• Frother can be used to release hot water for Cafe Americano or a cup oftea. The hot water function is also programmable from 1 to 16 oz.
• New CLEARYL Water Care System . Removes chlorine, lead, aluminum andcopper for a better tasting coffee. A special organic additive removesalmost all carbon and eliminates decalcifying altogether.
• Electronic CLEARYL cartridge change indicator makes sure that you always have the best water possible.
• Separate funnel for pre-ground coffee. Use for decaf or flavored coffees.
• 18-bar power pump with 1450 watt stainless steel lined ThermoBlockheating system. Fast continuous operation for use at home or in theoffice.

Dual Frother PLUS:

• Pushthe steam button. Within seconds, the ThermoBlock heating systemreaches steaming temperature. Immerse the Dual Frother Plus into yourmilk pitcher or in your cup filled with milk. When the display readsSTEAM READY turn the dial on the right side to the steam / hot watersymbol. Hot steam is released immediately. Steam output is continuous.With the left rotary dial you can time the steam output from 3 to 120seconds. Or you can just stop the steam output by turning the dial backto the cup symbol. Need more steam? As long as the display reads STEAMREADY you can steam away.
• The Dual Frother Plus is fast and easy to use. With two settings forlatte (steaming milk) and cappuccino (steaming and frothing milk).
• The frother function can be set from 3 to 120 seconds. This comes inhandy when using the frothXpress Plus system (sold separately).

frothXpress PLUS System:
(Sold Separately)

• ThefrothXpress PLUS system helps you to prepare perfect cappuccinos andlattes cup after cup. It automatically siphons milk from the cold milkcontainer, combines it with hot steam and delivers hot, frothed milkinto your Cappuccino cups. Turn the dial of the frothXpress plus to thelatte setting and the frothXpress plus will deliver hot steamed milkwith very little or no froth for that delicious Latte.
• Setting the steam output to a certain time lets you fill cup after cupwith the exact same amount of hot steamed or frothed milk. The result:always the same taste and no more wasted milk!
• Fill as many cups as you want then add your shot of espresso and serve identical lattes or cappuccinos.
• Temperature control! For that extra hot Cappuccino or Latte move thefrothXpress Plus dial from the "-" settings towards the "+" settings toincrease the temperature of the milk.

Convenience, Monitoring, Appearance and Safety Features:

• 8-digitLED display dialog system. Gives you short, plain languageinstructions: "Ready", "Heating" , "Steam Ready" , "Fill Water", "CleanUnit" etc.
• Choose from seven languages in the dialog system. English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch.
• Select from "Continuous-on" or "Auto-off" from 1/2 hour to 9 hours inone hour increments. This makes sure the machine stays on as long asyou want.
• Automatic hot water rinse cycle when the E8 is turned on and off. Cleans and pre-heats all vital brewing parts.
• Automatic cleaning cycle indicator prevents coffee oil build-up in thebrew chamber. A short 15 minutes automated tablet cleaning program withclear instructions in the LED display insures clean inner parts andcoffee that will never tastes oily or rancid. No inner parts need to beremoved. The display will remind you automatically after approx. 200cups of coffee.
• Automatic indicator when used coffee container is full. Used coffee container holds up to 16 coffee portions.
• Electronic water level sensor will never let the machine operate without water!
• Check how many cups of coffee you have made. Display can show totalnumber of cups brewed and number of cups for each coffee button - andthe ground coffee funnel (!).
• Five level water hardness selector. Set the machine to your waterhardness (comes with a water hardness indicator strip).
• Video with detailed tips on brewing, frothing methods and cleaning included.
• Compact design with simple front panel controls. Fits underneath kitchen cabinets.
• 8 programming and look-up functions: Filter, Hardness, Aroma, Auto-Off, ML/OZ, Rinse, Statistics, Language.
• Color: Black with silver metallic accents, chrome buttons, stainless steel grid.

Included Accessories:

• Measuring Scoop
• Video
• Cleaning Tablets
• Clearyl Filter
• Water Hardness Indicator Strip

How Things Work:

AROMA
The IMPRESSA E8 makes it easy to customize coffee settings to yourliking. Besides the three coffee strength settings which are controlledwith the 1-cup button, you can choose from AROMA STANDARD and AROMAROBUST. In the setting ROBUST the grinder will grind one second longerin each of the three settings MILD, NORMAL or STRONG, making yourcoffee even more intense.

Pushand hold the P button until you see word FILTER. Now turn the RotaryDial until the word AROMA is displayed. Push the button inside theRotary dial and select from STANDARD or ROBUST. Push the button againto confirm you selection. Now push the P button again to get back tomaking coffee, indicated by READY in the display.

Recommended Accessories:
(Sold Separately)

• Capresso "Grand Aroma" whole bean coffee, Model #921
• Clearyl Water Filter Cartridge, Model #64553
• Cleaning Tablets, 2- (#1151), or 6- (#62205). Or 25- (#62535) pack
• Decalcifying Tablets, Model #61848 (not necessary when using Clearyl Filter Cartridge)
• FrothXpress Plus system, Model #64342

Recommended Companion Products:
(Sold Separately)

• Infinity Conical Burr Grinder (to grind special coffees for ground coffee funnel), Model #560, 565

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 13.6"
• Width: 11"
• Length: 17.1"
  

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 22 lbs.
• Shipping: 27 lbs.

Warranty Information:

• Two Year Limited Warranty