brim Trio Multibrew System User manual

Trio Multibrew System {Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards .....................................................................................................3-5
Additional Important Safeguards .................................................................................6-7
Notes on the Plug.............................................................................................................. 76
Notes on the Cord............................................................................................................... 8
Plasticizer Warning.............................................................................................................. 8
Electric Power ...................................................................................................................... 8
Carafe Safety Precautions................................................................................................. 9
Coffee Carafe Yield ......................................................................................................... 10
Gold Tone Coffee Filter Basket ....................................................................................... 10
Getting to Know Your 12 cup Trio Multibrew System.........................................11-13
Before Using for the First Time .................................................................................... 14-15
Perfect the Art of Coffee Brewing.................................................................................. 15
Programming the Trio Multibrew System ........................................................... 15
24 Hour Clock..................................................................................................................... 16
Programming Future Brew .......................................................................................... 16 -17
Brew Strength Selection (Regular / Gourmet / Bold)...................................................17
1- 4 Cup Mode....................................................................................................................17
Keep Warm Cycle ............................................................................................................. 18
Auto Shut Off...................................................................................................................... 18
Carafe Brew Cycle....................................................................................................... 19-20
Pause & Serve .................................................................................................................... 20
Carafe Temperature......................................................................................................... 21
Brewing a Second Carafe of Coffee............................................................................. 21
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee.................................................................................... 21-22
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
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Hints for Great Tasting Coffee.................................................................................... 21-22
Single Serve Brew Cycle .................................................................................................. 23
Adjusting the Drip Tray ..................................................................................................... 23
Using the K-Cup® Capsule Adaptor.............................................................................. 24
Using the Ground Coffee Adaptor ...........................................................................25-26
Single Serve Hot Beverages........................................................................................26-27
Single Serve Iced Coffee ................................................................................................. 27
User Maintenance Instructions ....................................................................................... 28
Care & Cleaning Instructions.......................................................................................... 28
Clean Cycle: Carafe ........................................................................................................ 29
Descaling: Single Serve.................................................................................................... 30
Storing Instructions............................................................................................................ 30
Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 31-32
Tasting Notes................................................................................................................ 33-36
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
6. In order to minimize the risk of property damage, never place the
Coffee Maker under cabinets. Make sure the area several feet above
the Coffee Maker is clear from all furniture or cabinetry.
7. Do not open Coffee Maker lid while coffee is brewing. Scalding may
occur if the lid is lifted during the brewing cycle.
8. Do not open single serve compartment lid or single serve water tank
lid while coffee is brewing. Scalding may occur if any lid is lifted during
the brewing cycle.
9. Do not use outdoors.
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10. Toprotectagainstreorelectricalshock,donotimmersecord,plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquids.
11. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT YOURSELF. THIS WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY.
12. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the
appliancemanufacturerandmayresultinre,electricshockorinjury
to persons.
13. Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Do not let the cord
hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
14. Standtheapplianceonatableoratsurface.
15. Do not use a cracked glass carafe or a carafe that has a loose or
weakened handle.
16. Only use the glass carafe included with this appliance. Handle with
care as the glass is very fragile.
17. Makesuretheavorinfusiontubeisingoodconditionbefore
brewing coffee.
18. Never use your Coffee Maker without water in either water tank.
19. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
20. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be
used on a range top.
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21. Do not set hot glass carafe on a wet or cold surface.
22. Donotcleanglasscarafeoravorinfusiontubewithcleaners,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
23. Before unplugging, make sure that the Coffee Maker is not in brewing
mode. Press any white illuminated button (BREW PROGRAM/OFF,
GROUND COFFEE or CAPSULE). The BREW PROGRAM/OFF button
will turn OFF, the single serve HEATING and BREWING indicator lights
illuminate solid white when the unit is not in brewing mode.
24. Unplug Coffee Maker from the electrical outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
25. Unplug from the electrical outlet when the Coffee Maker is not in use,
left unattended, or when the carafe is empty.
26. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
27. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not mount Coffee Maker over
a sink.
28. Toreducetheriskofre,donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopofthe
Coffee Maker when the appliance is in operation.
CAUTION: There is a sharp punch that punctures the K-Cup®. To avoid risk
ofinjury,donotputyourngersonthetopundersideofthesingleserve
compartment lid.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during
use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, res, or
other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. All users of this Coffee Maker must read and understand this
instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or
food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to
the water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the
User Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.
4. DO NOT attempt to move any appliance containing hot liquids.
Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.
5. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects
during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance
while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface that is resistant
to heat.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use,
immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the
malfunctioning appliance.
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7. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or
any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water!
Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or has become
immersed in water.
8. Theappliancemustbelefttocooldownsufcientlybeforeadding
more water to avoid exposure to steam.
9. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other
liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause damage to
the appliance.
10. DO NOT put carafe into a microwave oven.
11. DO NOT leave empty carafe on the warming plate when appliance
is ON, as the carafe may crack or become otherwise damaged.
12. ThePause&Serveowvalveislocatedonthebottomofthe
removablelterholderandisactivatedwhenthecarafeisremoved.
This design makes it possible for you to remove the carafe and pour a
cup of coffee before the entire carafe is brewed.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing the auto Pause & Serve feature,
replace carafe within 30 seconds of removing during brewing process.
Notes on the Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutlet
onlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintotheoutlet,reversetheplug.
Ifitstilldoesnott,contactaqualiedelectrician.Donotmodifytheplug
in any way.
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Notes on the Cord
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to
be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
b Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance;
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be
a grounding- type 3-wire cord; and
3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: TopreventPlasticizersfrommigratingtothenishofthecounter
top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place
matsbetweentheapplianceandthenishofthecountertoportable
top.Failuretodosomaycausethenishtodarken;permanentblemishes
may occur, or stains can appear.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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CARAFE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Openthecarafelidtomakesuretheavorinfusiontubeisingood
condition before brewing coffee.
2. Do not use a cracked carafe or any carafe with a loose or
weakened handle.
3. This carafe is designed to be used only on the warming plate of your
Coffee Maker. Do not use in a conventional oven or on any stove top.
4. To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass will
breakasaresultofimpact.Usecarewhenllingwithwatertoavoid
hitting faucet.
5. Do not place hot carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow carafe to cool
before washing or adding liquids.
6. Do not set empty carafe on a hot heating surface. Do not clean
with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other materials that
may scratch.
7. Do not bump or scratch the carafe. Remove carafe from the
warming plate to avoid burning or scorching. Never operate the
Coffee Maker with a carafe that has boiled dry.
8. Discard carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while empty for
an extended period of time.
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Coffee Carafe Yield
12 Cup Coffee Maker: 12 (5 oz.) cups
NOTE: A 5 oz. cup is the American industry standard and is used by most Coffee Maker
manufacturers.Tollyourfavoriteover-sizedmug(s),llCoffeeMakertankwithenoughwater
for 3 to 4 cups (15 to 20 ounces) per mug.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT UNSCREW THE UNDERSIDE
COVER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
Gold Tone Coffee Filter Basket
1. Yourreusablegoldtonecoffeelterbasketnotonlyoptimizesbrewinginfusiontime,it
eliminatestheuseofdisposablepaperltersaltogether.
2. Simplyplacethegoldtonecoffeelterbasketintotheremovablelterbasketholder.
3. Unfold and use handle to lift basket of used coffee grounds up and out of the removable
coffeelter;foldhandledowntoclosetheCoffeeMakerlid.
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Getting to Know Your 12 Cup
Trio Multibrew System
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Coffee Maker Lid with
Front Tab
2. Shower Head
(not Shown)
3. 12 Cup Stepped
Water Tank
4. Single Serve Stepped
Water Tank
5. Single Serve Water Tank
Lid with Side Tab
6. Single Serve K-Cup®/
Capsule Adaptor
Compartment Lid with
Front Tab
7. Single Serve Nozzle
8. Carafe Warming Plate
9. Single Serve Adjustable
Drip Tray
10. Polarized Plug
(not shown)
Capsule
Ground Coffee
Heating
Brewing
Carafe Temp.
Brew
Program
Strength
Keep Warm
Hour
Minutes
15
6
9
10
7
8
234
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11 13 14 15
16 17
18
19
12
Accessories
11. K Cup®/Capsule Adaptor
12. Ground Coffee Adaptor
13. 12 Cup Carafe
14. Flavor Infusion Carafe Lid
15. Carafe Handle
16. Gold Tone Coffee Filter with
Folding Handle
17. Removable Filter Holder
with Handle
18. Pause & Serve Flow Valve
19. Coffee Scoop
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1. HOUR Button
2. MINUTE Button
3. Backlighted Screen
4. CARAFE TEMP Button
5. STRENGTH/KEEP WARM Button
6. White Illuminated ON/OFF BREW PROGRAM Button
7. White Illuminated GROUND COFFEE Button
8. White Illuminated CAPSULE Button
9. HEATING Indicator Light
10.BREWING Indicator Light
Control Panel
Capsule
Ground Coffee
Heating
Brewing
Carafe Temp.
Brew
Program
Strength
Keep Warm
Hour
Minutes
1
2
3
4
57
810
9
6
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Before Using for the First Time
CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the BRIM Trio Multibrew System or
allow power cord to come into contact with water or other liquids.
1. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the Coffee Maker.
Placetheunitonaat,cleansurface.
2. Before preparing coffee, thoroughly clean the
glasscarafe,coffeescoop,removablelterholder,
goldtonecoffeelter,andbothadaptorsinhot,
sudsy water. Rinse and dry.
3. Clean the inside of the Coffee Maker. Fill carafe
with cold tap water and pour into the 12 cup water
tank. (See Figure 4.) Center the empty carafe on the
warming plate. Do not add the gold tone coffee
lterorgroundcoffeeforthisinitialcleaning.
4. Using any cup as a measure, add a cup of water to
the single serve water tank.
(See Figure 4.)
5. Adjust the drip tray following the detailed
instructions outlined in the Single Serve section of
this instruction manual.
6. Center the empty cup on the single serve drip tray. Do not add any adaptor for this
initial cleaning.
7. Following the detailed instructions outlined in the Carafe Brew Cycle section of this
instruction manual, brew a carafe of clean water.
8. Attheendoftherstcleanwatercycle,allow15minutesfortheunittocool.
9. Brew a second carafe of fresh water.
10.Following the detailed instructions outlined in the Single Serve Brewing section of this
instruction manual, brew a cup of clean water.
Figure 4
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11.Allow 15 minutes for the unit to cool.
12.Brew a second cup of fresh water.
13.Allow an additional 15 minutes to allow the Coffee Maker to cool before brewing coffee.
Perfect the Art of Coffee Brewing
Visit www.brim.coffee for easy to follow step-by-step video tutorials.
The Trio Multi Brew System’s Variable Brew Size single serve function has all of your
on-the-go needs covered. For those times when single serve isn’t enough, this versatile
machine has a Programmable 12 Cup function that delivers a customized artisanal brew
whether you take your cup regular, gourmet or bold.
Programming the Trio Multibrew System
1. BRIMTrioMultibrewSystemdeliversa3barpumpspecicallydesignedforK-Cup®use.Dual
water tanks allow you to brew both a 12 cup carafe, or a single serving: 15 oz. travel mug,
or 6 to 10 oz. cup of coffee using K-Cups, generic capsules, or your own special coffee
blend.
2. Your BRIM Trio Multibrew System is fully programmable.
• 24 hr. CLOCK enables you to program the 12 cup Coffee Maker to a future TIME to brew.
• PROGRAM automatically starts your Coffee Maker brewing at a future pre-programmed TIME.
• REG / GOURMET / BOLD adjusts brew strength.
• 1 – 4 CUPS mode assures perfect brewed results for smaller quantities.
• KEEP WARM cycle is adjustable from 0 minutes to 4 hours, in 15 minute increments.
• Carafe TEMPERATURE can be programmed L (LOW), M (MEDIUM) or H (HIGH) at any time
during or after brewing at the press of a button.
• CLEAN cycle delivers highest temperatures and longer cleaning times.
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24 Hour Clock
NOTE: It is not necessary to set the CLOCK to brew coffee.
1. Press and hold the HOUR or the MIN button for 3 seconds to initiate the CLOCK setting
mode. The LCD will illuminate and CLOCK will appear on the screen.
ThedefaultTIME“12:00PM”orthe.currentsetTIMEwillash.
2. PresstheHOURbuttonuntilthecurrentHOURashes.HoldtheHOURbuttontofast
advance.
NOTE: Pay attention to AM and PM.
3. PresstheMINUTESbuttonuntilthecurrentMINUTESareashing.HoldtheMINUTESbuttonto
fast advance.
4. PresstheBREWPROGRAM/OFFbuttontoconrm.ThecurrentTIMEwillbedisplayed.
NOTE: The screen will darken and revert back to the last CLOCK setting in 20 seconds if no
further buttons are selected.
Programming Future Brew
1. Press and hold the BREW PROGRAM/OFF button for 3 seconds to initiate future brew
PROGRAM setting mode. The LCD will illuminate and PROGRAM will appear on the screen.
ThedefaultfuturebrewTIME“12:00PM”willash.
2. PresstheHOURbuttonuntilthedesiredfuturebrewHOURashes.HoldtheHOURbuttonto
fast advance.
NOTE: Pay attention to AM and PM.
3. PresstheMINUTESbuttonuntilthedesiredfuturebrewMINUTESareashing.Holdthe
MINUTES button to fast advance.
4. PresstheBREWPROGRAM/OFFbuttontoconrm.ThenewlyprogrammedfuturebrewTIME
will be displayed and PROGRAM will appear on the screen and the BREW PROGRAM/OFF
buttonwillash.
NOTE: The screen will darken and revert back to the last future brew TIME in 20 seconds if no
further buttons are selected.
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5. Once the current TIME reaches the pre-programmed future brew TIME, the BREW
PROGRAM/OFF button will illuminate solid white. as coffee begins to brew into the carafe.
6. To cancel future brew, press the white illuminated BREW PROGRAM/OFF button to begin
brewing immediately or press the BREW PROGRAM/OFF button 2 times to turn the Coffee
Maker OFF.
Brew Strength Selection (Regular / Gourmet / Bold)
NOTE: Brew Strength will automatically default to REGULAR ( ). The GOURMET ( ) setting
adjusts the brewing cycle for a full pot of coffee to extract a higher percent of solubles. This
resultsinamoreavorfulpotofcoffee.BOLD( ) brew strength adjusts the brewing cycle of
afullcarafeofcoffee,withadditionaltimefortoextractfurtheroilsandavorfromtheground
coffee beans, resulting in a bolder tasting pot of coffee.
1. To change the strength of brewed coffee, press the STRENGTH/KEEP WARM button. REGULAR
()willashonthescreen.Eachtimethebuttonispressed,thebrewstrengthadvancesto
the next selection.
2. Press the STRENGTH/KEEP WARM button a second time. GOURMET ( )willashonthe
screen.PresstheBREWPROGRAM/OFFbuttontoconrm.
3. To change, press the STRENGTH/KEEP WARM button a third time. BOLD ( )willashonthe
screen.PresstheBREWPROGRAM/OFFbuttontoconrm.
1- 4 Cup Mode
1. When brewing 1 to 4 (5 oz.) cups of coffee, the 1 - 4 CUP mode automatically adjusts the
smallerquantitybrewingprocessformaximumavor.
2. Press the STRENGTH/KEEP WARM button a fourth time. The 1 – 4 CUP icon (1-4 )willashon
thescreen.PresstheBREWPROGRAM/OFFbuttontoconrm.
NOTE: The Coffee Maker will not measure water quantity. When using the 1 - 4 CUP mode, the
entire water tank will brew.
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Keep Warm Cycle
1. After brewing, the Coffee Maker will advance to a 2:00 hour KEEP WARM cycle. KEEP WARM
may be pre-programmed from 0:00 to 4:00 hours in 15 minute increments at any time either
before or during brewing.
2. To change, press and hold the STRENGTH/KEEP WARM button for 3 seconds. The screen will
illuminate.LastprogrammedKEEPWARMtimewillbegintoash.
3. PresstheHOURbuttonuntilthedesiredHOUR(0:00to4:00)ashes.
4. Press the MINUTES button to increase or decrease KEEP WARM TIME in 15 minute increments.
5. PresstheBREWPROGRAM/OFFbuttontoconrm.
NOTE: The screen will darken and revert back to the last KEEP WARM TIME in 20 seconds if no
further buttons are selected.
Auto Shut Off
The Coffee Maker will automatically shut OFF once the KEEP WARM TIME has elapsed
after brewing.
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