Instant CBCM1000 User manual

INSTANT®COLD BREWER
USER MANUAL
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to your new Instant®Cold Brewer!
Skip the line at your local coffee shop. The Instant Cold Brewer with
FlashExtract™technology lets you make delicious, never-heated, true
cold brew in under 20 minutes!
Get started with your new Cold Brewer!
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Welcome
Before using your Instant Cold Brewer, read all instructions, including
the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards
and instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 5
Before you brew 6
Your Instant®Cold Brewer 7
Cold brewing 8
Troubleshooting 10
Care, cleaning, storage 11
Learn more 12
Warranty 14
Notes 16
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Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as
directed. Failure to follow these Important Safeguards may result in
personal injury and/or property damage and will void your warranty.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury, and/or property damage.
Placement
• DO operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
General Use
• DO NOT use this coffeemaker outdoors.
• DO NOT operate cold brewer without water.
• DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Not for commercial use. For household use only.
• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
• DO NOT leave the appliance exposed to sun, wind, and/or snow.
• DO operate and store the appliance above 32°F / 0°C
• DO NOT allow children to operate or play with appliance; this
appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Glass Pitcher Use
• DO NOT use the pitcher if it is cracked or chipped.
• DO NOT use the pitcher if the handle is loose or weakened.
• DO NOT expose the pitcher to extreme temperature changes, such
as adding hot water to the pitcher when it is cold. Doing so may
cause the glass to crack.
• DO make sure the lid is secure on the pitcher before pouring cold brew.
• DO NOT clean the pitcher with harsh cleansers, steel wool pads or
other abrasive materials; doing so can scratch the surface.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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Care and Storage
• DO turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in
use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
• DO NOT store any materials in the brewing chamber or glass pitcher
when not in use.
Power Cord
A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it
being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet
below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame,
including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or
separate remote-control systems.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
• DO unplug your cold brewer by grasping the plug and pull from the
outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• DO NOT attempt to modify the plug. If the plug does not fit full into
the outlet, reverse the plug.
• DO contact a qualified electrician if the plug does not fit in the outlet.
• DO plug this appliance into a polarized outlet one way. This appliance
has a polarized plug, and one blade is wider than the other.
Electrical Warning
The cold brewer power base contains electrical components that are
an electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in electric shock.
To protect against electrical shock:
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, fire, and/or
electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
• To disconnect, remove plug from power source. Always unplug
when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or
accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull
from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT
operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
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any manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at
[e-mail].
• DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, personal injury, fire or
property damage, and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury or property damage.
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug, or the power base in water or
other liquid to protect against risk of electric shock or other related
personal injuries.
• DO plug this appliance into a polarized outlet one way. This appliance
has a polarized plug, and one blade is wider than the other.
• DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than
120 V ~ 60 Hz for North America.
• If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
-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.
-The longer 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.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Contact our Customer Care at [e-mail].
• DO only use Instant Brands approved parts/components. Failure to
follow these safety instructions may result in fire, electric shock,
other related personal injuries and/or property damage and may
void your warranty.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Instant®Cold Brewer
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this
User Manual for reference.
Glass pitcher
Brew basket
Brew basket bottom cap
Control panel
Power base
Handle
Coffee scoop
Power switch (rear)
Lid
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BEFORE YOU BREW
Initial setup
1. Remove the Instant®Cold Brewer from the box.
2. Discard excess packaging materials around and within the unit.
3. Ensure the brew basket’s bottom cap is securely fastened to
the basket.
You can unscrew the bottom cap to dispose of grounds and prior to cleaning.
4. Remove the pitcher lid.
5. Place brew basket through the handle housing, into the
glass pitcher.
6. Place the Instant Cold Brewer power base on a dry, stable surface.
7. Place glass pitcher with brew basket onto power base.
Clean before use
The glass pitcher and handle, lid and brew basket are all dishwasher
safe. You can also handwash these pieces using soap and rinsing with
warm water.
1. Remove lid from glass pitcher.
2. Use the brew basket handle to lift the brew basket from glass pitcher.
3. Unscrew the bottom cap of the brew basket.
4. Wash the pieces by hand or placing them onto the top rack of
a dishwasher.
5. Ensure all pieces are sufficiently dried prior to reassembly
and brewing.
6. While unplugged, use a damp cloth to wipe down the power base
and control panel.
DO NOT place power base into dishwasher or submerge power base
in water.
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YOUR INSTANT®COLD BREWER
Control panel
The control panel uses flat-touch buttons. To operate, touch lightly
without pressing too hard.
Plugging in your Instant Cold Brewer
Once you’ve followed the Initial Setup instructions on page 6, plug the
power base into an outlet. The Cold Brewer should power up. If the
display does not power on, flip the switch at the back of the power base.
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the display will dim.
Cancel
Time display
Decrease time
Start
Increase time
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COLD BREWING
True cold brew
Traditional cold brewing takes up to 24 hours. The Instant Cold Brewer’s
FlashExtract™technology delivers delicious, never-heated, café-quality
cold brew or iced tea in under 30 minutes.
Recommended brewing for coffee
We recommend using medium-ground coffee and a 14:1 water-to-coffee
ratio. Depending on the size of the grind, the brew basket can hold
up to 70 grams of coffee. Adjust coffee to water ratio as well grind
consistency to taste. Scoop measurements are for the included scoop.
DO NOT use fine grind coffee grounds.
Servings Coffee Water Time
2 3.5 scoops/18 tsp/34 grams 16 oz 15 minutes
4 7 scoops/36 tsp/67 grams 32 oz 20 minutes
For delicious coffee
By brewing combining FlashExtract™technology with overnight brewing
delivers delicious cold brew. After the initial brew on the power base,
store the pitcher with brew basket inserted into the fridge.
Servings Coffee Water Time
4 7 scoops/36 tsp/67 grams 32 oz 5 minutes on power base
12-16 hours in fridge
For bolder cold brew
The Instant®Cold Brewer allows for a maximum brew time of 30 minutes.
Increase the amount of ground coffee and brew time to create a bolder
cup of coffee.
Brewing iced tea
The Instant Cold Brewer can brew iced tea using loose tea leaves
(not tea in bags). The brew basket can hold up to 6 teaspoons (2
tablespoons) of loose tea leaves.
DO NOT use tea bags or loose teas containing large leaves, stems or dried fruits.
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Servings Loose tea Water Time
2 1/2 scoop/2-3 tsp 16 oz 20 minutes
4 1 scoop/5-6 tsp 32 oz 20 minutes
For stronger iced tea
The Instant®Cold Brewer allows for a maximum brew time of 30 minutes.
Increase the amount of brew time to create stronger iced tea. Some tea
varietals take more time to brew than others; green tea and chamomile
are likely to take longer to brew.
How to cold brew
Prep
1. Plug in and turn on the Instant Cold Brewer.
2. Fill glass pitcher with water. Place glass pitcher onto power base.
3. Fill brew basket with coffee grounds or tea leaves.
DO NOT overfill the brew basket. Ensure bottom cap is fastened to brew
basket before filling and brewing.
Brew
1. Place the loaded brew basket into the glass pitcher, through the
handle housing.
2. Place lid onto the glass pitcher.
Turn the lid to the closed position, ensuring pour spout is closed.
3. Use the +and –button on the Flat-Touch panel to set brewing time.
You can press and hold the ‘+’ button to add time in 5 minute increments.
For stronger coffee, you can increase brew time at any time.
4. Press the Start button to begin brewing.
Cancel brewing anytime by pressing the X on the Flat-Touch control panel.
5. When the timer reaches 00, brewing is complete.
6. Remove lid and the brewing basket.
7. Unscrew brew basket bottom to discard coffee grounds or tea leaves.
8. Place lid back onto glass pitcher. Turn lid to open pour spout to serve.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Display shows E1 Agitator at bottom
of brew basket is
jammed; this can be
caused by overfilling
with coffee grounds or
loose tea, tea leaves
that are too large, or
tea ingredients such
as stems or dried fruit.
• Remove brew basket from
pitcher, then remove coffee
grounds or loose tea leaves,
refill and do not overfill
brew basket
Loud noise
when brewing
Brew basket is not
properly in place
• Cancel brewing program,
remove lid and lift the brew
basket. Reseat basket through
lid, centering the brew basket
over the power base
Less water than
initially used
Water trapped in brew
basket
• Remove and slightly tilt
the brew basket to drain
trapped water
Brewer stops
after a few
seconds
Pitcher not placed
on power base or
brew basket not fully
assembled
• Ensure bottom cap of brew
basket is fully assembled, brew
basket is fully seated through
the lid, and the pitcher is
properly placed on power base
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CARE, CLEANING, STORAGE
Clean your Instant®Cold Brewer regularly to ensure the best possible
flavor and to prevent mineral deposits from building up in the unit.
Always unplug the power base before cleaning. Never use metal
scouring pads, abrasive powders, or harsh chemical detergents on any
of the cold brewer’s parts.
Let all parts dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.
Part/Accessory Cleaning methods and instructions
Glass pitcher • Handwash or place on top rack of dishwasher.
Lid • Handwash or place on top rack of dishwasher.
Brew basket • Handwash or place on top rack of dishwasher.
Coffee Scoop • Handwash or place on top rack of dishwasher.
Flat-Touch control panel
and power base
• While unplugged, use a damp cloth to wipe
down control panel.
Power cord • DO NOT fold power cord when storing.
Be careful: The power base contains electrical components.
To avoid fire, electric shock, personal injury, and/or property damage:
• DO NOT rinse or immerse the power base, power cord, or the plug
into water or other liquids.
• Any other servicing should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
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LEARN MORE
There’s a whole world of Instant®Cold Brewer information and help just
waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.
Register your product
Instanthome.com/register
Contact Consumer Care
In the Instant Brands Connect App
Instanthome.com/customer-care-center
[e-mail]
Instant Brands®Connect App
Instanthome.com
iOS and Android app stores
Replacement parts and accessories
Instanthome.com
Join the community
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Product specifications
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
CBCM-
1000
32oz / 946 mL
glass pitcher
15 W 120V /
60Hz
2.5 lb
1.13 kg
in: 6.7 L x 7.9 W x 9.8 H
cm: 17 L x 20 W x 24.9 H
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WARRANTY
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers
of Instant Brands LLC (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not
transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return
of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided the
appliance was used in accordance with the use & care instructions, Instant Brands will,
in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship;
or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that your appliance is replaced, the Limited
Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of
receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability
of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the
purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.
What is not covered by this warranty?
• Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.
• Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified.
• Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable
use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial
use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God, or repair by anyone unless directed by an
Instant Brands representative.
• Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.
• Incidental and consequential damages.
• The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE
OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR
REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
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Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or
(3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these
limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied
warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable
law. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent
permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Product Registration
Please visit www.instanthome.com/register to register your new Instant Brands
appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. You
will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the
back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along
with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date
with product developments and recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product
safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand
the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.
Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please contact our Consumer Care Department by email
to [e-mail]. You can also create a support ticket online at
www.instanthome.com. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to
send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands
is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your
appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number,
and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are
encountering with the appliance.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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