Ginnys PC100 User manual

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Pod Brewing System Instruction Manual
Model PC100
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions and warnings before using the Pod Brewing
System.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use lever when lifting the lid.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs
or appliances in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. This appliance is not to be used by children.
5. When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the
appliance from wall outlet.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged or frayed cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Contact Ginny's customer returns for details on
returning your coffee maker.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on or interfere with the cord. Do not
let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
8. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven. Do not place on unsteady or cloth covered surface.
9. Do not use appliance outdoors or for commercial purposes.
10. Do not use accessories or attachments not supplied by or
recommended by the manufacturer and not supplied for or
provided for this specific product.
11. To unplug, grip the plug and pull plug from wall outlet. Never pull on
the cord.
12. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
13. Never fill water reservoir with warm or hot water. Always use cold
water.
14. Do not lift or remove cover during the brewing cycle as scalding may
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
15. CAUTION! HOT SURFACE: This appliance generates
heat and steam, which may escape during the brewing
process. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, fires or other injury to people or damage to
property.
16. During and after brewing, the internal and external parts of the
Coffee Maker are HOT. Keep out of reach of children and do
not touch to avoid possible injury.
17. Ensure a cup is placed under the drip sprout before turning the
unit on and brewing tea or coffee.
18. Do not clean your coffee maker with steel wool pads, harsh
powder cleaners or other abrasive materials.
xAnyone who has not read the operating instruction and understood
all operating and safety precautions and instructions is not qualified
to operate this appliance; all users of this appliance must read and
understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this
appliance.
xUse 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 into this appliance except as instructed in the User
Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance
xIf this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug the appliance from the wall outlet immediately. Do not
reach into the water!
xDo not operate this appliance near curtains, walls, wall coverings,
clothing, dish towels or flammable materials.
xWhen using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation.
xDo not leave this appliance unattended during use.

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xAlways use fresh, cool water in your Coffee Maker. Warm water or
other liquids except for those listed in the cleaning section may cause
damage to the appliance
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CONTINUED
xIf this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance.
xThe cord for this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet.
xDo not use this appliance on an unstable surface.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS: A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
ELECTRIC POWER: If an electric circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your Pod Brewing System may not operate properly.
The appliance should be operated on a separate electrical
circuit from other appliances in operation.
POLORIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug; one
blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrican. Do not
attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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Read All Directions Before Using The Product!
BEFORE FIRST USE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
Carefully unpack your new Pod Brewing System and remove all of the
packaging materials. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during
packaging, you should wipe the body of the coffee maker with a clean, damp
cloth or sponge.
NEVER IMMERSE THE POD BREWING SYSTEM, CORD OR PLUG
IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
We recommend cleaning the Water Tank and the Drip Spout as well as the Pod
Chamber and Pod Holder, before using your Pod Brewing System for the first
time.
Turn on the appliance for a full cycle using water ony. See following steps.
IMPORTANT: this appliance will not filter coffee or tea unless the pump has
been primed by following the steps below.
1. Remove the Water Tank by pulling up and then outward
to remove from base.
2. Fill the Water Tank with fresh water up to the MAX fill
line and fit back into base (inward and down) until it snaps into
place.
3. Lift lid by rotaing the Lever upwards. The Lid will pop up
and open. Genty push back the Lid so it is in the fully raised
position.
4. Place Single Pod Holder inside the Pod Chamber. Do
not place a Pod in the Holder at this time.
5. Close the Lid, press down firmly on the top of the Lid
and hold in place while pulling the Lever down so the Lid locks into
place.
6. Place a cup or container, at least 10oz in size, below the
Drip Spout to collect the water.
7. Press the Power Button to turn the appliance on. Then
press the 8oz Serving Button once. The green light will flash
showing the water is heating up. The water from the Water Tank will
begin to cycle through the Pod Brewing System once the green light
stops blinking.
8. Empty the water and repeat the process one more time.
You are now ready to brew tea or coffee.
NOTE: if you do not use the Pod Brewing System for three or
more days, please repeat the steps 1 through 7.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POD BREWING SYSTEM
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POD BREWING SYSTEM
1) Control Panel 7) Lid
2) Pod Chamber Cavity 8) Lever
3) Shower Head 9) Water Tank
4) Pod Chamber 1O) Drip Spout
5) Single Pod Holder 11) Drip Tray
6) Double Pod Holder 12) Overflow Tray
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BREWING COFFEE OR TEA
CAUTION: Before brewing in your Pod Brewing System for the first time,
complete the steps listed under BEFORE FIRST USE CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS to ensure your machine functions properly.
1. Fill the Water Tank with water up to the MAX fill line. Never
pour other liquids such as milk or hot water into the Water
Tank. A full tank will yield up to 40 ounces of coffee or tea.
2. Press the Power Button
3. To open the Lid, rotate the Lever upwards. Gently raise the Lid
to the open position.
4. Place the Pod Holder inside the Pod Chamber.
NOTE: The desired amount of coffee or tea will determine what
Pod Holder to use. Use the following guidelines for the best
results.
SINGLE POD HOLDER
Use the Single Pod Holder if the desired amount of coffee or tea is 5 or 8
ounces
DOUBLE POD HOLDER
Use the Double Pod Holder if the desired amount of coffeee of tea is 14
ounces.
NOTE: The Pod Brewing System provides you with the flexability to
adjust the tea or coffee taste based upon personal preference. For
example; use the Double Pod Holder with two pods and the 5 or 8
ounce setting for a stronger coffee or tea and use the single Pod Holder
with one Pod and the 14ounce setting for a weaker coffee or tea.
Experiment to find your perfect brew.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
5. Place the tea or coffee pod inside the Pod Holder. Press lightly on the
pod to make sure it sits evenly inside the Pod Holder.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the paper lip of the Pod is contained within
the Pod Holder and does not hang over the rim.
CAUTION: Use only specially designed tea or coffee pods. DO NOT USE
ESE pods which are specially designed for espresso pod machines. The
use of loose ground tea or coffee not designed for a Pod Brewing
System may result in poor tea or coffee and could potentially damage
the appliance.
NEVER use torn pods as this could clog the appliance and damage it.
Each pod is pre portioned with the optimal amount of tea or coffee
required per serving.
6. To close the Lid, press down firmy on top of the Lid and hold in place
while pullng the Lever down so the Lid locks into place.
7. Place a mug or cup under the Drip Spout.
NOTE: If using the 5 and 8 ounce setting the cup should hold at least 7
to 10 ounces of liquid.
NOTE: if using the 14 ounce setting the cup should hold at least 16
ounces (travel mug size), or two 10 ounce mugs can be positioned
beneath the Drip Spout to brew two 7.5 ounce cups at the same time.
NOTE: The Drip Spout is height adjustable. Make sure the Drip Spout is
positioned all the way up in order to fill your favorite travel mug. When using
smaller cups or mugs, it is recommended to gently pull the Drip Spout down as
far as possible in prder to prevent splattering of tea or coffee while brewing.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
8. If the Red Power Light flashes at rapid intervals, see the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.
9. Press the deisred Serving Button for a 5-ounce, 8-ounce or 14 ounce
serving. The Indicator Light for the size selected will begin to flash as
the water is heating up. Heating takes approximately 1 minute.
The Pod Brewer will begin the brewing process. At the beginning of
the brewing cycle, a small amount of water is dispersed to saturate
the Pod (s) to ensure full extraction. Following a pause, the Pod
Brewer will begin to brew. You can manually stop the brewing proces
at any time by pressing the Power Button. Please note, it may take a
couple of seconds for the process to actully stop.
CAUTION: Dripping may occur between brewing cycles.
10. Dispose of the pods after use by removing the Pod Holder from the
Pod Chamber and emptying it. Do not use a pod more than once.
Repeated use may cause the pod to burst and result in weak and
inferior tea or coffee.
NOTE: regular rinsing of the Pod Holder will optimize the flavor of the
tea or coffee being brewed.
HINTS
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System for a few days, follow the cleaning steps in the BEFORE FIRST USE
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual.
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
1. To clean your Pod Brewing System, be sure the appliance is
turned OFF, is unplugged from the wall and is cool to touch.
2. Clean the outer surface of the unit and Shower Head with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
3. Remove the Pod Holder, Pod Chamber and Drip Spout.
NOTE: to remove the Drip Spout rotate the Spout clockwise
until it falls out of place. To assmeble do the reverse, aligning
the tabs on the Spout with the opening of the unit and turn
counter clockwise.
4. Remove the Drip Tray.
5. Remove the Water Tank from the unit. Clean the Water Tank,
Pod Holder, Pod Chamber, Drip Spout, Drip Tray and Overflow
Tray with warm, sudsy water.
NOTE: The Pod Holder, Pod Chamber, Drip Spout, Drip Tray and
Overflow Tray may be placed in the top rack of a dishwasher.
DO NOT place on lower shelf and do not place Water Tank in
the dishwasher.
6. Rinse all parts with fresh water after cleaning.
WARNING: NEVER use a cloth to clean or dry the Water Tank as
the cloth will leave a lint residue and may clog and cause
damage to your Pod Brewing System.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Should a problem occur, you may be able to find an answer in the chart
below. If the chart is not helpful or if you require further information,
please contact Customer Service,
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The tea or coffee is
too weak or too
strong
The Pod Brewing System provides the flexibilty to
adjust the taste based upon personal preferences. For
example, if using the Single Pod Holder for the 5 or 8
ounce setting and a stronger tea or coffee taste is
desired, try using the Double Pod Holder with two pods
for the 5 or 8 ounce settng.
There is steam
releasing from the
Pod Brewing System
during the brew
cycle.
It is normal for some steam to escape from the unit
during the brew cycle. This is due to the high
temperature of the water as it makes contact with the
Pod. If excessive, heavy steam occurs, check to make
sure the Pod is properly positioned in the Pod Holder.
Water Drips from the
Pod Brewing System
xSome water may drip from the Drip Spout for
about 10 seconds after the brew cycle has
completed. This is normal due to water
condensation in the unit.
xMake sure the Pod Holder is properly placed
within the Pod Chamber and the Lever is in the
locked position.
xThe Water tank must not be filled above the
MAX line.
xThe Pod Holder may be clogged. Rinse under
tap water to unclog the screen. If necessary,
you may also use a scrubbing brush or a pin.
xThe Pod must be properly placed so it sits
eveny in the Pod Holder. Press it down into the
Pod Holder.
xSome water droplets on your countertop are
normal and may be caused by filling and
replacing the Water Tank.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
There is less water than normal
brewing from the Pod Brewing System
into the cup
xThe Pod Holder may be
clogged. Rinse under tap
water to unclog the screen. If
necessary, you may also use a
scrubbing brush or pin.
xOnly Pods should be placed
in the Pod Brewing System.
The use of coffee grounds or
loose tea or tea bags is not
recommended and can cause
severe damage to the
appliance.
xMake sure the Pod Holder is
properly placed within the
Pod Chamber.
xCalcium and mineral deposits
could be building up in the
appliance. Follow the
descaling instructions in this
manual.
xCheck for and clear any
blockages in the water path,
Water Tank, Pod Holder, Pod
Chamber and Drip Spout.
Tea/Coffee is splattering as it enters
the cup from the Drip Spout
xThe Drip spout is adjustable
which enables you to use a
variety of cup/mug sizes. If
brewing into a small cup,
adjust the Drip Spout as far
down as possible to minimize
splattering, or try using a
taller cup size.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Lid will not close properly xCheck to make sure the correct
amount of Pods are used for the
corresponding Pod Holder. A
single Pod Holder can only hold
one Pod and a Double Pod
Holder holds two Pods.
xMake sure the Pod Holder and
Pod Chamber are properly
positioned.
xThe Pod must be properly
placed so that it is even in the
Pod Holder. Press lightly on the
Pod to make sure it sits evenly
inside the Pod Holder.
The Lid will not open Turn the Pod Brewing System off and
unplug the unit. Wait for the unit to cool
(about 30 minutes) and try opening the
Lid again. Clean all removable parts.
The Red Power Indicator Light is rapidly
flashing
xMake sure the Water Tank is
properly positioned on the base
of the unit.
xThere must be enough water in
the Water Tank for the unit to
function. Fill water to the Max
fill line.
xThere is a water sensor located
at the bottom of the Water Tank.
This piece should be floating to
allow water to flow into the unit.
The serving Indicator Light is flashing
rapidly
xWhen this light is flashing, it
typically means water is heating.
xIf the Indicator Light is flashing
rapidly for more than 4 minutes
contact Customer Service.
xRoom temperature must be
above 40 degrees F.
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