Coffee Freshness CF055 User manual

Coffee Freshness System (CFS) Model Number CF055
[Quick Start Guide]
Important Safety Notice:
The Coffee Freshness System (CFS) uses pressurized gas.  NEVER  open the
Airtight Canister lid latch when the system is in ‘Preservation’ mode, e.g. Pressurized.
1: System set-up
1.1 Install the foot pads as shown in (Fig-2)
1.2 On-board CO2 Gas Tank Option. Install the gas bottle: Remove top cover by
loosening thumb screws (Fig-3). Thread gas bottle into regulator clockwise until tight
and gas doesn’t leak out (Fig-4).
(Fig-2) Foot pad install (Fig-3) Cover removal (Fig-4) Install gas bottle
1.3 External CO2 Gas Tank Option. Follow section 3.5 of the Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
1.4 Plug the Power adapter into a 120VAC outlet and connect to rear of CFS Base.
1.5 Install Airtight Canister on Base (Fig-5) and secure into place by lifting the two
levers upward then rotating inward 90 degrees over the lower edge of the Airtight
Canister (Fig-6) and pushing down as shown in (Fig-7).

(Fig-5) Install Airtight Canister. (Fig-6) Move levers up. (Fig-7) Move levers down.
2: Filling the canister with coffee
WARNING - BEFORE OPENING: ENSURE AIRTIGHT CANISTER IS NOT
PRESSURIZED.
(Note: The Airtight Canister can be filled with whole bean or ground coffee.)
2.1 Open Airtight Canister lid by lifting the latch and unhooking from the lid.
2.2 Fill with coffee.
2.3 Re-connect the latch to the slot in the lid and close the latch.
3: Run the preservation cycle
3.1 Turn the Main Power ‘I/O’ On.
3.2 Turn the ‘VENT / PRESERVE’ switch ON. Preservation cycle runs automatically
(Green LED flashes) and stops when complete (Green LED remains on).
3.3 If the Red ‘PRESERVING’ LED flashes, refer to section 10 “Alarms” of the
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
3.4 Leave system in preservation mode until you need to take out coffee for brewing.
4: Opening the Airtight Canister to remove a dose of coffee for brewing
Reminder - NEVER open the latch to the Airtight Canister when Pressurized.
4.1 Turn Off the ‘VENT / PRESERVE’ switch. Wait 30 seconds while system vents.
4.2 [IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY] Ensure Green LED labeled ‘OK TO OPEN’ is
illuminated before opening. If not, contact Coffee Freshness System Support either by
email at ‘[email protected]’ or by phone at (408)-649-4124.
4.3 Open Airtight Canister lid by lifting the latch.
4.4 Remove dose of coffee, then ensure lid seal and Airtight Canister top are clean
(see section 7.1.1), then reconnect latch to lid and close latch.
4.5 Turn the ‘VENT / PRESERVE’ switch ON.

4.6 Repeat steps 3.2 - 4.4 to preserve your coffee beans or grounds and remove
doses for brewing as often as needed.
5: Procedure for removing Airtight Canister from Base assembly
Note: The Airtight Canister can be removed in either the Preservation (Pressurized)
or Vent (non-Pressurized) mode.
5.1 Turn the Main Power switch ‘I / O’ Off.
5.2 Lift the two securing levers upward (Fig-6), then rotate the levers outward 90
degrees away from the lower edge of the Airtight Canister.
5.3 Lift the Airtight Canister upward and over the two locating posts on the Base
assembly.
6: Installing Airtight Canisters while in Preservation (Pressurized) mode
6.1 Turn Main Power ‘I/O’ and ‘VENT / PRESERVE’ switches off.
6.2 Install Airtight Canister by placing over the two posts on the Base Assembly and
securing in place as described in step 1.5.
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7: Maintenance
7.1 Preventing system leaks
Note: The system operates above atmospheric pressure, therefore it is important
to keep the system free from leaks.
7.1.1 Keep the lid o-ring and top surface of the Airtight Canister clean.
a. Clean the lid o-ring and top surface of the Airtight Canister weekly or as
needed if leaks develop.
b. Use a damp (not dripping) microfiber towel [Provided] to gently wipe the
o-ring and the top surface of the Airtight Canister clean.
c. Leave a portion of the microfiber towel dry or use a separate dry
microfiber towel to dry these surfaces before returning to service.
7.1.2 Keep the Base assembly o-ring and Airtight Canister check valve surface clean.
a. Clean the o-ring on the baseplate and the Airtight Canister check valve
surface once weekly or as needed if leaks develop.
b. Remove Airtight Canister from Base assembly by following steps 5.1 - 5.3.
c. Use a damp (not dripping) microfiber towel [Provided] to gently wipe the
o-ring on the baseplate and Airtight Canister check valve surfaces clean.
a. Leave a portion of the microfiber towel dry or use a separate dry
microfiber towel to dry these surfaces before returning to service.

7.2: Cleaning the Airtight Canister
7.2.1 Clean the Airtight Canister before filling with a new batch of coffee to avoid build
up of coffee oils.
7.2.2 Use a damp (not dripping) microfiber towel [Provided] to gently wipe the internal
areas of the Airtight Canister and remove oils, coffee particles and debris.
7.2.3 Alternatively, you can remove the lid and check valve as directed in Section
9.2.5 of the Operation and Maintenance Manual and wash in soapy water or a
dishwasher.
7.3: Replacing the gas bottle
7.3.1 The gas bottle typically needs to be replaced monthly.
7.3.2 An empty gas bottle is indicated during the preservation cycle when the Red
LED above the ‘PRESERVING’ label flashes in fast mode, every ½ second.
7.3.3 Remove the top cover of the base unit by loosening the rear thumb screws
(Fig-3).
7.3.4 Remove the gas bottle by turning counter-clockwise.
7.3.5 Install a new gas bottle by following step 1.2 (Fig-4).