OPERATING NOTICE:
TIPS FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE:
Clogging and backing up of water and/or coffee in the filter basket can
occur under any or a combination of any of the following conditions:
- The use of too finely ground coffee, using the Permanent filter in
conjunction with a paper filter, not properly cleaning the filter from coffee
grounds, or allowing coffee grounds to spill over the filter.
CAUTION: Never remove the Permanent filter during the brewing cycle,
even if no water is draining from the filter, since extremely hot water/coffee
can spill out and cause injury. If water/coffee is not draining from the filter
during the brewing cycle, unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before open-
ing and checking the filter basket.
Element 1: WATER
A cup of coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the
quality of your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste
good in your coffee.
Element 2: COFFEE
While a cup of coffee is 98% water, all of the flavors come from the beans.
To achieve the same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you need to use
the same coffee quality. If you choose to grind your beans, buy them fresh
and whole. Buy only about a two-week supply at a time, because once the
bean has been ground, its flavor degrades quickly. If you buy a larger quanti-
ty, reseal the package tightly, and store it in a refrigerator to maintain its
freshness.
Element 3: GRIND
The grind is essential for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine,
over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the
filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly, and
the maximum flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your beans, we
recommend a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: PROPORTION
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Adjust the
water – coffee ratio as per your preference, but make sure that the coffee
powder and the water level do not exceed their MAXs, as shown on the
Permanent filter and the Water tank gauges.
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