Behmor 1600 - User Manual

V3.6
Operation Manual
Let me personally thank you for purchasing the Behmor 1600. I’m 100% positive the coffees roasted will
be the freshest you’ve ever enjoyed. Until recently, only those in the coffee business almost exclusively
enjoyed this coffee experience. The Behmor 1600 changes that. You’ll quickly come to find, as I did, that
roasting coffee is easy to do, will provide you immeasurable pleasure along with unparalleled coffee.
I’d also like to take a moment to tell you the Behmor 1600 has been designed and manufactured to meet the
low pollution standards known as RoHS aka reduced hazardous substances. No agency has required I do
this. It is my personal belief we as individuals and companies make the difference. I’ve also requested, that
where possible, all packing material is recyclable and I urge you to recycle this material.
Thank you again and may the Behmor 1600 enable you to enjoy the coffee experience at a higher level than
what you are used to.
Joseph Behm
Inventor and designer
Part 1: Introduction to the Behmor 1600
The Behmor 1600
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The Behmor 1600 is the world’s first and only one-pound capacity home coffee roaster When used with
high quality beans, the Behmor 1600 utilizing patent pending smoke suppression technology roasts in
virtually every application with no visible smoke up to second crack (term explained later). It is also the
only home roaster in the world manufactured with a variable speed motor to facilitate proper bean rotation,
plus allow for higher, more efficient cooling and chaff removal. In addition, the Behmor 1600’s variable-
speed fan controls allow for optimum functionality.
The Behmor 1600 will, in the overwhelming majority of cases, take up to a single pound of green coffee
into second crack without emitting visible smoke. For Full City+ roasts, we recommend you reduce the
quantity of the roast to ½ pound. The Behmor 1600 is not intended nor meant to roast coffee to levels
known as Vienna, French, and Italian or darker.
In all cases follow the safety guidelines of roasting in a well-ventilated environment
and other points mentioned in the Safe Guards area.
The Behmor 1600 has been designed to allow the user the option of a quick start method or other easy-to-
use programmable options to adjust roast times, roast profiles, and cooling times. Like other aspects of the
roaster, the control panel is designed for ease of use. The system has designated weight allowances that co-
ordinate and adjust to various times according to the weight entered. These times create a starting point that
can be adjusted to a more precise setting by using the + / - buttons. To add even greater value and provide
further options the system has been designed to afford the user the option to choose various roast profiles
that can slightly alter the nuances of each coffee to better suit each individual’s varying tastes or better
suited for a particular bean.
Cooling is an equally important aspect of insuring the finest of end results when roasting. The Behmor
1600 is pre-programmed to immediately go into a cooling cycle once the roast cycle has been completed. It
can also be controlled manually. Both cooling features utilize a uniquely designed multi-speed motor.
While the cooling is taking place, the chaff tray becomes integral as the fan cools the beans and separates
the chaff from the beans by pushing them into the tray for easy disposal.
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Summary

Introduction to the Behmor 1600

The Behmor 1600 Overview

Introduction to the Behmor 1600 coffee roaster, its features and capabilities.

Coffee Roasting Basics

About Roasting

Explanation of the sensory aspects of coffee roasting: sight, sound, and smell.

Roasting Stages: First and Second Crack

Definitions and descriptions of the audible stages of coffee roasting: first and second crack.

Progression from 1 st to 2 nd Crack

Details on the timing and characteristics of the progression between first and second crack.

Controls, Functions and Components

Control Panel Overview

Overview of the Behmor 1600 control panel, including weight selection, programs, time increments, and profile buttons.

Cylinder Description and Function

Description of the roaster's cylinder, its connection points, and bean type compatibility.

Chaff Tray Description and Function

Explanation of the chaff tray's function in collecting chaff during roasting and cooling.

Roast Cycle Management

Details on how the roast cycle is managed, including time adjustments and automatic cooling.

Cooling Cycle Management

Information on both automatic and manual cooling cycles and their importance.

System Preparation, Start-up and Programming

System Check and Initial Setup

Procedure to test functions, clean, and prepare the Behmor 1600 for initial use.

Roasting Getting Started Guide

Instructions on loading beans, inserting the cylinder, and installing the chaff tray.

Key Roasting Reminders

Key safety and operational reminders for using the Behmor 1600.

Quick Start Profile Settings (P1-P4)

Settings and times for Quick Start Profiles P1 through P4 for various bean types.

Profile P5 Settings for Specific Coffees

Settings and times for Profile P5, for coffees like Hawaiian and Jamaican.

Tips, Maintenance, FAQs and Troubleshooting

Roasting Tips and Maintenance Schedule

Advice on forward-thinking roasts, system self-cleaning, and roast timing guidelines.

Maximum Roast Times and Safety Features

Explanation of built-in maximum roast times for each profile as a safety feature.

Cooling and Profile Adjustment Advice

Tips for quicker cool down and adjusting pre-programmed profiles by time.

Troubleshooting Error Codes and Solutions

List of error codes and their corresponding troubleshooting steps or contact information.

Troubleshooting Smoke and Voltage Issues

Troubleshooting common issues like smoke from exhaust and potential voltage problems.

Cylinder Squeaking and Maintenance

Solution for squeaking noises from the cylinder using food-grade oil.

Ventilation, Clearance, and Fire Safety Procedures

Requirements for ventilation, clearance, and critical instructions for fire safety.

Contacting Support and Online Resources

Information on contacting technical support and accessing website resources for updates.

Behmor 1600 Specifications

General

Type	Coffee Roaster
Voltage	120V
Capacity	1 lb (454 g)
Power	1600W
Roasting Technology	Drum Roasting
Safety Features	Auto Shut-off, Overheat Protection
Cooling Cycle	Automatic Cooling Cycle
Display	Digital Display