Capresso MT500 Plus - Manual (Page 8)

As long as the green Charcoal Filter
Light is on, the MT500 monitors time
and the number of brewings.
The green charcoal filter light will
start blinking either after 6 weeks or
after the Coffee Brewing Button has
been turned on 60 times (Fig. 2, N)
whichever comes first, reminding you
to replace the cartridge:
If you make coffee once a day, the
filter light will start flashing after 6
weeks. If you make coffee twice a
day, the light will flash after 30 days. If
you make coffee three times a day,
the light will flash after 20 days. This
will help you to plan the right amount
of cartridges.
Attention: When you unplug the
machine for more than 10 seconds or
if you have a power failure, the elec-
tronic indicator loses its memory.
Then it is best to replace the filter 6
weeks after first use.
Caution: Once the cartridge is activated
you should never use it for longer
than six weeks. Harmful bacteria
build-up may occur. Unused car-
tridges can be stored indefinitely.
Replacement cartridges are avail-
able through your local Capresso
dealer or by using the enclosed mail
order form or through the website:
www.capresso.com.
3b. Replacing the Cartridge /
Resetting the Filter Indicator
Remove the cartridge from the water
container (Fig. 3), twist and open the
holder and discard the old cartridge.
Replace with new cartridge (Fig. 4)
and close the filter holder securely.
Insert the assembly back into the
water tank (Fig. 3) and make sure it is
inserted properly otherwise the water
container lid will not close completely.
Activate the charcoal filter (chapter 3a).
While the green light is still blinking,
push and hold the Charcoal Filter
Button for a few seconds until the
light stops blinking and is illuminated
again. Now the indicator starts count-
ing anew.
4. The Proper Sequence for Making
Coffee
Coffee makers produce very hot
water. If you follow the sequence as
described below you will avoid possi-
ble accidents which might cause
severe injuries and burns.
1. Remove carafe from machine.
2. Open water container lid (Fig. 1,A)
and pour water into the water
container. Caution: Watch the
water level indicator. Make sure
the water level does not reach the
letter "M" of the word MAX. If you
fill too much water into the tank
the carafe will overflow with hot
coffee (see Fig. 6).
3. Make sure the filter holder (Fig. 1,C)
sits firmly in the Filter Holder
Housing (Fig. 1,F). Push the tab of
the filter holder down (Fig. 8) to
make sure the filter holder sits
firmly in the Filter Holder housing.
If the filter holder is not snapped
into the housing, the drip stop
in the filter holder might not open
during brewing and hot water and
grinds could overflow and leak
from the machine.
4. Insert filter paper (chapter 5b)
or a GoldTone Filter (chapter 5a).
5. Add the correct amount of ground
coffee (chapter 5c).
6. Close the water container lid.
7. Make sure the thermal carafe is
empty and the lid of the thermal
carafe is completely closed (Fig. 11).
Insert the carafe into the machine.
8. Turn the machine on (Fig. 2, N).
9. Never open the water container lid
as long as coffee is brewing. Hot
water could spill out causing burns.
Wait until the brewing noise stops.
10. Immediately after brewing is finished
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