Chefman INSTACOFFEE User manual

InstaCoffee
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QUICK START GUIDE
BEFORE FIRST USE:
Remove all packing materials and stickers from the inside and outside of the InstaCoffee. Check that
you have all parts before tossing out packaging.
Gently wipe down exterior of the InstaCoffee with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Remove the capsule receptacle and reusable coffee filter from the brew chamber. Rinse the coffee
filter with water. Wash the capsule receptacle with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Then dry
completely.
Before brewing coffee for the first time, brew a full, 14-oz cup of hot water with NO coffee grounds.
Insert the empty capsule receptacle into the brew chamber and fill the water tank. This will prime the
InstaCoffee for use and remove any dust that may have accumulated.
Read all instructions and follow them carefully.
HOW TO USE
STEP 1
Insert K-cup®* or reusable coffee filter filled with coffee grounds
into the capsule receptacle.
InstaCoffee Unit Removable Capsule
Receptacle
Reusable
Coffee Filter
(Holds up to 1 tbsp
of grounds)
Rinse after every
use to prevent mold.
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STEP 2
Fill the water tank. Do not exceed the MAX fill line (14-oz).
STEP 3
Plug in the InstaCoffee.
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STEP 4
Place a large mug on the base of the InstaCoffee and press the
brew button/indicator light. Do NOT remove mug until brew
indicator light stops flashing and turns off.
• A standard cup of coffee typically requires 1 tbsp of ground coffee.
• Always unplug the InstaCoffee after using and when not in use.
• To remove mineral buildup, use the InstaCoffee’s self-cleaning feature. Fill the water tank with
water (14-oz), or a combination of water (13-oz) and white vinegar (1-oz). Place a large mug or
travel cup on the base. Plug in the InstaCoffee. Press the brew button for 5 seconds to start.
Note: If using a water/vinegar combination, we recommend brewing 4 cups of water afterwards
to ensure a clean-tasting cup of coffee.
• Allow the InstaCoffee to dry completely by leaving the InstaCoffee’s lid open after use.
TIPS
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.
USER GUIDE
COOKING FORWARD™
Thanks for purchasing a Chefman® appliance.
Love to cook or rarely enter the kitchen? We’ve got you covered. Creating innovative
kitchen appliances and guides for all skill levels just so happens to be our expertise.
Saving time, reducing stress, and cooking more efficiently are just a few things to enjoy
as you create restaurant-quality meals using our products. You’ll embrace a new world of
culinary possibilities and cook with confidence. We like to call this the cooking forward
effect!
So go ahead, promote yourself from cook to head chef in your household. (You deserve it!)
From our kitchen to yours,
The Chefman® Team
Coffee connoisseur, or need caffeine to conquer your day? With the InstaCoffee Single-Serve
Brewer, brewing up a piping hot cup of coffee is as easy as pour, push and go.
Whether it’s K-Cups®* or your own freshly ground roast, we want to make sure the best cup
of coffee is made each time you use the InstaCoffee, so be sure to read this User Guide before
getting started.
INTRODUCTION
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11 Safety Instructions
13 Features
14 Operating Instructions
17 Cleaning and Maintenance
19 Tips
20 Terms and Conditions
21 Warranty Card
• Coffee beans are actually seeds. We call them beans because of they’re resemblance to
legumes, but they come from cherry-like coffee plants.
• Decaf coffee is not 100% caffeine free. An 8-oz cup of decaf coffee typically contains
2 to 12 mg of caffeine compared to a standard cup that has at least 95 mg.
• Johann Sebastian Bach wrote a mini-opera about coffee called “Be Still, Stop Chattering.”
• Receptors in your nose shut down after being continually bombarded by the same smell over
time. That’s why people become “nose blind.” A proven way to stop olfactory habituation is to
reset your sense of smell by sniffing coffee beans. That’s why small cups of coffee beans are
often found in perfume shops.
• In 1964, a Long Island national convenience store chain was the first to offer fresh coffee
in to-go cups.
• Coffee grounds are great natural exfoliants. Use leftover coffee grounds to exfoliate dry skin.
CONTENTSFUN FACTS

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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement or tripping over a longer
cord. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power supply extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance.
2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this
indicates that the appliance should be serviced, and the power cord replaced. Please contact
Chefman® Customer Support for assistance.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord
where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE
WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not place the appliance
on a stovetop or any other
hot surface.
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 caution when handling coffee and other hot liquids.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord or plug in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions,
or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Chefman Customer Support at 1-888-315-6553 or
customerservic[email protected].
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in
fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. To power on, insert plug into wall outlet. Press brew button until power light illuminates. To
disconnect, press the brew button until the power light goes out. Unplug unit from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Only use capsules intended for this appliance. If the capsule does not fit, do not force the capsule
into the appliance. WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not open the brew chamber during the brew
process.
14. WARNING: Do not open lid when coffee is brewing. Hot steam may be released, which can result in
scalding and injuries.
15. Save these instructions.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFEATURES
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packing materials and stickers from the inside and outside of the InstaCoffee. Be sure
that all parts are included before throwing out packaging.
2. Gently wipe down exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel. Never immerse the InstaCoffee, its
base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquids. The electrical connections and the brew button
must never come into contact with water or any other liquids.
3. Remove the capsule receptacle and reusable coffee filter from the capsule receptacle holder. Rinse
the coffee filter with water. Wash the capsule receptacle with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Dry
completely.
4. Before brewing coffee for the first time, use the instructions below to brew a full, 14-oz cup of hot
water with NO coffee grounds. This will prime the InstaCoffee for use and clean out any dust that
may have accumulated before use.
5. Read all instructions and follow them carefully.
Removable Parts:
1. Lid Release Button (Top)
2. Lid
3. Puncturing Needles
(2nd needle located
inside bottom of
receptacle holder, not
shown)
4. Measurement Markings
for Water
(6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 oz)
5. Water Tank
6. Removable Capsule
Receptacle
(For both K-Cup®*
pods and reusable
coffee filter)
7. Brew Chamber
8. Drip Spout
9. Removable Rubber
Trivet
10. Base
11. Brew Button/Indicator
Light
12. Reusable Coffee Filter
(Holds up to
1 tablespoon coffee
grounds)
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7. Place a mug or travel cup large enough to hold at least 14 oz of water onto the rubber trivet located
on the base of the InstaCoffee.
8. Plug in the InstaCoffee.
9. Before brewing, double check that mug is secure. Press the brew button. The brew indicator light
will illuminate in red while the InstaCoffee heats up and dispenses the hot coffee.
NOTE: During the last 10 seconds of the brew cycle, you will hear a whirring sound. This is a normal
part of the brewing cycle.
10. After the light has turned off completely, carefully remove filled mug from base.
CAUTION: Mug and coffee will be very hot.
11. Unplug InstaCoffee. Allow InstaCoffee to cool.
12. Always clean the InstaCoffee after every use. Use the directions on page 6 as a thorough guide.
13. NOTE: If used coffee grounds sit in the InstaCoffee or reusable coffee filter for a long time,
they may begin to mold.
1. Insert the empty capsule receptacle into the capsule receptacle holder in the brew chamber.
2. Fill the water tank. Do not exceed the MAX fill line (14 oz).
3. Plug in the InstaCoffee.
4. Place a large mug or travel cup on the base of the InstaCoffee and press the brew button. Do not
remove mug until brew indicator light stops flashing and turns off.
HOW TO USE
1. Ensure rubber trivet is set in place on the InstaCoffee’s base.
2. Press the lid release button to open the lid upward.
CAUTION: When opening the lid and handling the capsule receptacle, be mindful of two small, sharp
puncturing needles located above and below the capsule receptacle that puncture the K-Cup®*
before use.
3. Ensure that the capsule receptacle is inserted properly into the brew chamber: The looped handle
should be positioned on the left. The word “front” and the arrow below it (printed on the inner rim of
the capsule receptacle) should be positioned toward the front.
4. If using a K-Cup®*, insert it into the capsule receptacle.
• If using the reusable coffee filter, spoon desired amount of coffee grounds into coffee filter. Gently
push the coffee filter’s lid closed so it snaps into place. Place filled coffee filter into the capsule
receptacle so that the word “front,” printed on top of the coffee filter lid, aligns with the word
“front” printed on the inner rim of the capsule receptacle.
Tip: Follow coffee package directions for the recommended coffee grounds to water ratio. A
standard cup of coffee typically requires 1 tablespoon of ground coffee.
5. Fill the water tank with no more than 14 oz of filtered water and no less than 6 oz.
NOTE: Water should not pass the 14-oz measurement marking located on the back left wall of the
water tank.
6. Push the lid of the InstaCoffee down until it clicks into place.
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SELF-CLEANING FEATURE
The InstaCoffee is equipped with a self-cleaning feature to prevent mineral buildup.
TO USE:
1. Fill water tank with 14 oz of water or a combination of 13 oz of water and 1 oz of white vinegar.
2. Place a mug or travel cup large enough to hold at least 14 oz of water onto the rubber trivet located
on the base of the InstaCoffee.
3. Plug in the InstaCoffee.
4. Before cleaning, ensure that the mug is in place on the rubber trivet on the base. Press and hold the
brew button until it illuminates in red and starts flashing. The InstaCoffee will start dispensing some
hot water. When it stops, the light will continue flashing for approximately 20 more minutes until it
dispenses the remaining water.
5. Do not remove coffee mug from base until the brew indicator lights stops flashing and turns off
completely.
6. After the light has turned off completely, carefully remove filled mug from base.
Discard brewed water mixture.
CAUTION: Mug and water mixture will be very hot!
7. If using a water/vinegar combination, we suggest brewing four 14 oz cups of water afterwards for a
clean-tasting cup of coffee.
1. Ensure that the InstaCoffee is unplugged and cooled.
2. Press the lid release button to open the lid upward.
CAUTION: When opening the lid and handling the capsule receptacle, be mindful of sharp objects.
There are two small, sharp puncturing needles located above and below the capsule receptacle that
puncture the K-Cup®* before use.
3. Carefully remove the capsule receptacle with K-Cup®* or reusable coffee filter.
NOTE: If brewed coffee grounds sit in the InstaCoffee or reusable coffee filter for an extended
amount of time, they may begin to mold.
4. Discard K-Cup®* or remove reusable coffee filter and discard coffee grounds from inside. Do not
discard the coffee filter! Rinse with water and allow to dry completely.
NOTE: The reusable coffee filter is designed to be reused. Do not throw out.
5. Rinse or wash the capsule receptacle with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Dry completely.
6. Leave lid in the open position so InstaCoffee can dry completely.
7. If necessary, rinse or wash the removable rubber trivet with a sponge and warm, soapy water.
8. If necessary, wipe down the base of the InstaCoffee with a damp sponge, cloth or paper towel. Dry
completely. Never immerse the InstaCoffee or its plug in water. The InstaCoffee is not dishwasher
safe.
9. Store InstaCoffee, unplugged, on your countertop, or store cleaned and dried InstaCoffee, unplugged,
in a cool, dry place.
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