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Automatic Push-Button Cappuccino, Latte, and Espresso Brewing |
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Gone are the days of having to grind your own coffee, tamp it, brew it, and follow it up with frothing and steaming your own milk. Thanks to Capresso’s hands-free brewing system, all you have to do is press a button to get a fresh cappuccino or latte – without ever moving your cup. And to put a spotlight on your tasty beverage, whenever you push a brewing button, two LED lights will illuminate your coffee during the entire brewing process. |
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8 Programmable Buttons |
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The Z5 offers 1 small cup, 2 small cups, 1 large cup, 2 large cups, special cup, and cappuccino brewing buttons. You can use the factory presets for each button or customize each coffee button to the amount of coffee, water, and temperature you desire for consistent coffee every time. You can also program the hot water and steaming buttons to dispense as much of their corresponding liquids as you’d like. |
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Automatic Milk Steaming and Frothing System |
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This system eliminates the need to steam milk the traditional way. There is no need to master the technique of frothing milk. No mess, no waste. At the push of a button the Z5 will froth or steam as much milk as you’d like. The Z5 comes with a thermal milk container that holds the milk for use with the frothing system and will keep milk cold for up to 8 hours. When the frothing system is activated, the Z5 begins to draw milk out of the container and into the machine where it is heated and frothed. It is then dispensed directly into your cup. |
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An Espresso & Coffee Maker In One |
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This machine is not only capable of brewing espresso, but it can also produce a popular drink called cafe crème coffee (also known as crema coffee). This coffee is brewed in the same manner as espresso, however, where espresso is brewed relatively slowly (about 15-20 seconds for 1.5 ounces), cafe crème is brewed at a faster rate. Espresso brews slower because the coffee grounds are required to be very fine which restricts the water flow through the grounds. This helps give espresso its intense flavor and strength. Simply make a small adjustment to the coffee grinder to make the coffee grounds coarser. This in turn will allow the water to flow more freely through the coffee grounds as required for cafe crème. The result is a wonderfully aromatic and flavor-rich coffee that is smooth and not as intense as espresso, topped with a layer of crema. |
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Many of our customers are enjoying the use of their machine for this purpose in addition to espresso. Cafe crème is a good replacement for most coffee makers (like a drip coffee maker) because in about 35 seconds the machine will brew about 5 ounces of fresh pressure-brewed coffee without the mess. Another benefit is that this brewing method requires far less ground coffee per serving, thus saving you money. Many refer to cafe crème as Swiss brewed coffee as it is very popular among Swiss consumers. |
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2 Stainless Steel-Lined Thermoblock Boilers |
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The inclusion of 2 stainless steel-lined boilers allows the machine to switch between brewing the espresso and frothing the milk instantly, so your “one-touch” cappuccino is brewed about as quickly as brewing a single shot of espresso. This makes the Z5 ideal for use in high use areas such as office break rooms as well as being the ultimate espresso machine for entertaining at home. |
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Bypass Doser For Pre-Ground Coffee |
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Do you have someone in the crowd who wants decaffeinated coffee, but you only have caffeinated beans in the hopper? No problem. A bypass doser on top of the machine accepts pre-ground coffee of any type. Simply adding preground coffee to the bypass doser and shutting the lid tells the machine to bypass the coffee grinder and use the pre-ground coffee instead. |
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Hot Water Dispenser |
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As long as the machine is turned on, hot water can be instantly dispensed. Many people use this feature to make café americano by adding hot water to a shot of espresso. The hot water button can also be programmed to dispense as much or as little water as you’d like. |
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Brew System With Special Pre-infusion Cycle |
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The Z5 uses an advanced automatic brew system. As the heart of the automatic espresso machine it accepts freshly ground coffee from the built-in coffee grinder. It tamps the coffee perfectly, pre-soaks the grounds with a special "pre-infusion" step, brews the coffee, and then dumps the used coffee grounds into the internal dump box. Once the brewing cycle has been completed it resets itself for the next cup of coffee. |
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Professional Quality Conical Coffee Grinder With 6 Settings |
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A professional quality, conical type burr grinder is built-in. When the brew button is pushed the grinder automatically begins grinding the exact amount of coffee beans based on the amount of coffee the machine is going to brew. |
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"Conical" burr grinding mechanisms are heavy duty and are usually found on more expensive coffee grinders. It consists of a "cone" shaped grinding wheel that turns slowly to precisely grind the beans consistently without burning them. The grinding wheel is made of heavy-duty tempered steel to provide a long service life and resist damage from small pebbles that may be hiding in the coffee beans. |
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A Powerful Pump Insures Perfect Coffee Extraction |
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The Z5 has a maximum pressure output of 18 bars that produces more than enough power for excellent coffee extraction. |
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96oz. Built-in Water Tank |
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The built-in water tank holds enough water to produce approximately 60 espressos or 18 large cups of crema coffee. Refilling the water tank is easy since you can either add water while it's still on the machine or remove it to fill at the water tap. The tank has an easy grip handle making removal easy. Made of clear tinted ABS plastic. |
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Unique Clearyl Water Care System |
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The water filtration system takes chlorine out, eliminates bad taste, and eliminates the need to decalcify machine components. A special electronic change indicator signals when the Clearyl water filter needs to be changed. The electronic Clearyl™ cartridge change indicator makes sure that you always have the best water possible. |
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Removable Drip Tray |
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Located under and in front of the unit is a removable drip tray that serves two functions. First, it serves as a place to put coffee cups during the brewing process, while catching any spills. Second it catches any excess water and brew system waste resulting from the brewing process. Made of heavy-duty ABS plastic, it's easy to clean and will last for many years of service. To clean, simply pull the drip tray from the front of the machine, rinse, and replace. The tray holds a fair amount of liquid, making cleaning only an occasional procedure. |
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Coffee Bean Storage Hopper |
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The built-in coffee bean hopper holds 10 ounces of coffee beans. The hopper has a lid that helps to keep the coffee beans fresh. |
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Internal Dump Box For Used Coffee Grounds |
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The internal dump box catches all of the spent coffee grounds left over from the brewing process. Its large capacity will hold up to 20 spent coffee portions. It removes for easy cleaning and will automatically let you know when it needs to be emptied. However, whenever you remove the drip tray you should also empty the dump box because removing and replacing it resets the dump box counter. |
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2 Dual Nozzle Attachments |
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The Z5 comes with two dual nozzle attachments for the cappuccino system. One is longer and works better with shorter cups, whereas the other is shorter to allow you to brew with taller cups as well. |
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Automatic Cup Counter |
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The Z5 keeps track of how many beverages the machine made. It counts the number of drinks made for each cup preset. |
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Automatic Cleaning Cycles |
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Automatic cleaning cycle indicator prevents coffee oil build-ups in the brew chamber. A short 10-minute automated cleaning program with clear instructions in the LED display system insures clean inner parts and coffee that will never taste oily or rancid. No inner parts need to be removed. The display will remind you automatically after approx. 200 cups of coffee. |
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Automatic Water Level Sensor |
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The Z5 will tell you when you are out of water. If you are brewing coffee and the machine determines it’s out of water, it will stop brewing and an indicator light will come on. Once the water tank has been refilled, the Z5 will resume its brewing cycle where it left off. |
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Easy Access Control Panel |
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All the controls are located in one convenient place on the front of the machine. They are laid out to be easy to understand and use. |
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Digital Readout Display |
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It displays a digital dialog in plain language. It offers simple to read instructions of indicators such as "Coffee Ready", "Fill Water", and "Clean Unit". |
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Multiple Temperature Settings |
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Choose between 3 temperature settings for each cup preset: low, normal, or high. This allows you to adjust the temperature at which the machine brews the coffee. |
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Multiple Strength Settings |
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Choose between 5 strength settings for each cup preset: extra mild, mild, normal, strong, or extra strong. This adjusts the amount of ground coffee that is ground for each shot. |
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Power Control Settings |
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You can select "continuous on" or program for auto shut-off. Choose to set automatic shut-off for up to 5 hours after the last use of the machine. |
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Auto On Timer |
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The Z5 turns itself on at the programmed time and is ready for your first cup. Automatic hot water rinse cycle when the Z5 is turned on and off. Cleans and pre-heats all vital brewing parts. |
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Accessories |
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Quick reference guide, DVD instructions, full operating instructions, 32 oz thermal milk container, 2 milk siphoning tubes, water filter, cleaning tablets, and water hardness test strip. |
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Colors |
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Silver |
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Power |
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1350 watts - 120 volts |
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Size |
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14.5”H x 12.2”W x 17.1”D |
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Weight |
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30 pounds |
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Body Material |
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Brushed metal front and commercial grade ABS plastic |
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Warranty |
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Two years or 6,000 cups |
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Origin |
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Switzerland |
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