b)Paper filter (8-12 cup, flat base basket style with ~ 3¼"/8.25cm base). Ensure that the paper filter is completely open and touching the side walls and bottom of the coffee basket.
Close the coffee basket lid. Press the OPEN button to open the swing-out door. Attach the coffee basket to the swing-out door by ensuring the hinge area of the coffee basket is firmly seated in its most downward position on the two door hooks. Close the door until it clicks shut.
CLICK
NOTE
The safety interlock system will prevent operation if the coffee basket is not in place, if it is not firmly seated on the two door hooks, or if the swing-out door is not closed. The LCD screen will flash ‘EMPTY COFFEE FILTER’ until the issues are resolved.
USING THE YOUBREW® - CARAFE MODE
First Time Use Only
We recommend flushing the machine to remove any dust particles or residues from the manufacturing process. Follow the proceeding instructions, ensuring to completely fill the water tank (Step 1), select ‘12 CUPS’ (Step 3) and the ‘PRE-GROUND’ coffee setting (Step 4). However do not add any coffee to the coffee basket. Once the cycle is complete, discard the water from the carafe and repeat the cycle again for best results. The machine is now ready to use.
CAUTION
We recommend using cold, filtered water. We do not recommend the use of de-mineralized or distilled water as this may affect the taste of brewed coffee and how the coffee machine is designed to function.
1. Fill the Water Tank
Press open the flip-top lid. Pour the desired amount of cold, preferably filtered water into the tank using a jug or the provided carafe. If using the carafe, ensure the carafe lid is securely locked in place. The LCD screen will indicate the amount of water in the tank as it is filled. The machine will beep when full and the water level float will rise to indicate the maximum level. Do not exceed the 12 cup maximum. Doing so may cause the carafe to overflow or water spillage at the back of the machine. Close the flip-top lid.
NOTE
Check the water level on the LCD screen before use. We recommend always keeping the water tank full.
The water tank should be refilled with cold, preferably filtered water. Do not fill with any other liquid.
NOTE
Never pour water into the bean hopper or grinding chamber area. Doing so can cause the grinder to clog. Only re-commence use when the grinding chamber and grinding burrs are completely dry. Refer to Troubleshooting, ‘Moisture clogging grinder’, page 29.
NOTE
Never fill the water tank once the coffee machine has started a brewing cycle. This will affect the volume dispensed into the carafe.
2. Pre-Warm the Carafe
A warm carafe will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature and keep coffee hotter for longer. Remove the carafe lid by turning counter-clockwise then lifting upwards.
Fill the carafe with hot water for about
30 seconds then discard the water. To lock the carafe lid back into position, align the arrow on the carafe lid with the ALIGN arrow on the carafe. Turn clockwise until the arrow on the carafe lid aligns with the LOCK arrow on the carafe. This ensures that the lid is closed and in the proper position for brewing and pouring. Place the carafe into position under the drip stop outlet.
ALIGN
ARROWS
THEN TURN TO LOCK
NOTE
Ensure the carafe is completely empty and the lid is securely locked in place before placing under the drip stop outlet. Starting a brew cycle with water or coffee in the carafe will cause the carafe to over flow.
3. Select ‘Carafe’ Mode
Press the CARAFE button. The LCD screen will display a carafe symbol and the current number of cups selected. Continue pressing the CARAFE button to select the desired number of cups. You can choose less than the current tank level (2 cup minimum), while the maximum is the amount of water in the tank, up to 12 cups. Each cup is approximately 5 fl.oz.
4.Select the Brew Strength or ‘PRE-GROUND’ Coffee Setting
Press the STRENGTH button. The LCD screen will flash the current strength setting and the and buttons will illuminate and flash. Use these buttons to cycle through 7 strength settings from ‘MILD’, ‘STRONG’ to ‘INTENSE’ or for the ‘PRE-GROUND’ coffee setting. When the ‘INTENSE’ strength setting is selected, the maximum number of cups that can be brewed is 9 cups. This ensures the maximum coffee to water ratio.
Press the STRENGTH button to select. The LCD screen will cease to flash once selected.
NOTE
If using pre-ground coffee, select the ‘PRE-GROUND’ coffee setting. This will disable the burr grinder. Add pre- ground coffee to the gold tone filter or a paper filter (8-12 cup, flat base basket style with ~ 3¼"/8.25cm base). We recommend 1 level tablespoon of pre-ground coffee per 5oz/150ml cup of water. Adjust the amount according to your individual taste. The maximum capacity for pre-ground coffee is
16 level tablespoons. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.
When using the machine for the first time, we recommend selecting the ‘PRE-GROUND’ coffee setting, however omitting the addition of pre-ground coffee. This will flush the machine and remove any dust particles or residues from the manufacturing process.