Mueller FRENCH PRESS User manual

Coffee Maker
FRENCH PRESS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Mueller French Press Coffee Maker
The Mueller French Press guarantees full coffee flavor. Expect a
robust, full-bodied 'mouthfeel'. This vacuum-insulated and
double-filtered French Press keeps your coffee hot for a full hour
longer than a regular glass press.
French Press Brewing
With Mueller French Press coffee maker, the grounds are directly
soaked in a hot water. This makes it a method of immersion brewing,
wherein the coffee grounds are submerged for a few minutes in the
hot water, rather than a few short seconds as seen in drip methods.
French Press Flavor
One of the advantages of Mueller French Press Coffee Maker is that it
has a more robust flavor to it. If you like your coffee strong and full of
flavor, this may be a game changer for you.
French Press Control
With a Mueller French Press, you control both the grind size and the
length of steeping time. This means you control your coffee’s
strength and overall flavor, thereby bringing you closer to tasting the
“true” flavor of the beans themselves.
French Press History
The French press that we know and love today was actually patented
in Italy in 1929, although a slightly different design was patented in
France way back in 1852.
Water
Water just below boiling makes the best coffee. Get it as close to
96°C (205°F) as possible. Use the Mueller Kettle to boil the water.
Coffee
The Mueller French Press method works best with medium to
coarse-ground coffee. We recommend you to find your own ratio,
according to the table below.

French Press Parts
Plunger
Lid
Carafe
Stainless Steel
Coffee Canister
Handle
2x Stainless Steel
Screen Filters
Filter
Filter

Make sure your plunger and the carafe are clean. Rinse them with hot water,
and use soap if needed. Coffee sediments will impart a bad taste to your
coffee.
Fill the carafe with hot water before brewing; It heats up the French Press
before you actually make the coffee and it will help to maintain the brewing
temperature during steeping. It will also prevent shock and keep your coffee
hot a little longer.
In the meantime, grind your favorite coffee beans with a good quality burr
grinder. The grind size should be coarse for a clear cup and warm the water,
195-205°F. Measure out water and check temperature. Refer to the table
below to get your coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Place pot on a dry, flat, non-slip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the
plunger unit straight up and out of the pot.
Measure out your coffee grounds. Refer to the table below to get your
coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Pour a small amount of water onto the grounds (just enough to cover
them) to prepare them. The water should only be slightly over the
soaked-through grounds. Think of it as roughly a 1:1 ratio of grounds and
water, creating a muddy looking slosh.
Stir and wait for 30 seconds.
Pour in the remaining water, filling up the beaker. When filling, leave
minimum 1“ of space between the water and the spout.
Stir once more. Refer to the table below to get your coffee to water ratio for
French Press coffee.
CAUTION: Use only coarse ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and
create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heat proof, non-slip surface.
Place the plunger unit on top of the carafe and wait. Close the lid. Do not
press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes. We recommend
decanting your coffee before serving because the longer your coffee is in a
carafe with the coffee grounds, the more flavor will be pulled out.
Once enough time has passed, slowly press the plunger down. Hold the
carafe handle firmly with the spout turned away from you, then using just
the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower
the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with
minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes
difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the
pot, stir the brew and then slowly plunge again.
If there is too much resistance when you plunge, then your grounds are too
fine. Not enough resistance and they are too coarse. You may need to go
back and grind your beans again to get a better cup of coffee!
WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of
the pot.
Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All
parts are dishwasher safe.
Fill the carafe with
boiling water to preheat
Dry out the carafe
and add coffee
grounds
Fill the carafe with
hot water and stir
Add the lid with plunger
extended up and let it
sit for about 4 minutes
Slowly push down the plunger
to the bottom
CAUTION: Pressing down too quickly may
cause hot liquid to leak out from the top
Pour and enjoy your
freshly brewed French
Press coffee
Heat water to a
temperature of
195 to 205ºF
Measure out the coffee
grounds and grind them
coarsely
1 2 3
4
7 8
5 6
How to Make French Press Coffee

Make sure your plunger and the carafe are clean. Rinse them with hot water,
and use soap if needed. Coffee sediments will impart a bad taste to your
coffee.
Fill the carafe with hot water before brewing; It heats up the French Press
before you actually make the coffee and it will help to maintain the brewing
temperature during steeping. It will also prevent shock and keep your coffee
hot a little longer.
In the meantime, grind your favorite coffee beans with a good quality burr
grinder. The grind size should be coarse for a clear cup and warm the water,
195-205°F. Measure out water and check temperature. Refer to the table
below to get your coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Place pot on a dry, flat, non-slip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the
plunger unit straight up and out of the pot.
Measure out your coffee grounds. Refer to the table below to get your
coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Pour a small amount of water onto the grounds (just enough to cover
them) to prepare them. The water should only be slightly over the
soaked-through grounds. Think of it as roughly a 1:1 ratio of grounds and
water, creating a muddy looking slosh.
Stir and wait for 30 seconds.
Pour in the remaining water, filling up the beaker. When filling, leave
minimum 1“ of space between the water and the spout.
Stir once more. Refer to the table below to get your coffee to water ratio for
French Press coffee.
CAUTION: Use only coarse ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and
create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heat proof, non-slip surface.
Place the plunger unit on top of the carafe and wait. Close the lid. Do not
press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes. We recommend
decanting your coffee before serving because the longer your coffee is in a
carafe with the coffee grounds, the more flavor will be pulled out.
Once enough time has passed, slowly press the plunger down. Hold the
carafe handle firmly with the spout turned away from you, then using just
the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower
the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with
minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes
difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the
pot, stir the brew and then slowly plunge again.
If there is too much resistance when you plunge, then your grounds are too
fine. Not enough resistance and they are too coarse. You may need to go
back and grind your beans again to get a better cup of coffee!
WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of
the pot.
Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All
parts are dishwasher safe.
How to Make
French Press Coffee
It’s easy to brew coffee in a
Mueller French Press Coffee
Maker, but it takes a little bit of
practice to brew the perfect cup.
If you’re new to this method,
you’ll want to learn how to grind
coffee beans first. Freshly ground
beans make the best coffee,
regardless of the brewing
method you’re using. For that,
you can use Mueller Manual
Coffee Grinder or Mueller
Carerra Electric Coffee Grinder.

Make sure your plunger and the carafe are clean. Rinse them with hot water,
and use soap if needed. Coffee sediments will impart a bad taste to your
coffee.
Fill the carafe with hot water before brewing; It heats up the French Press
before you actually make the coffee and it will help to maintain the brewing
temperature during steeping. It will also prevent shock and keep your coffee
hot a little longer.
In the meantime, grind your favorite coffee beans with a good quality burr
grinder. The grind size should be coarse for a clear cup and warm the water,
195-205°F. Measure out water and check temperature. Refer to the table
below to get your coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Place pot on a dry, flat, non-slip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the
plunger unit straight up and out of the pot.
Measure out your coffee grounds. Refer to the table below to get your
coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Pour a small amount of water onto the grounds (just enough to cover
them) to prepare them. The water should only be slightly over the
soaked-through grounds. Think of it as roughly a 1:1 ratio of grounds and
water, creating a muddy looking slosh.
Stir and wait for 30 seconds.
Pour in the remaining water, filling up the beaker. When filling, leave
minimum 1“ of space between the water and the spout.
Stir once more. Refer to the table below to get your coffee to water ratio for
French Press coffee.
CAUTION: Use only coarse ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and
create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heat proof, non-slip surface.
Place the plunger unit on top of the carafe and wait. Close the lid. Do not
press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes. We recommend
decanting your coffee before serving because the longer your coffee is in a
carafe with the coffee grounds, the more flavor will be pulled out.
Once enough time has passed, slowly press the plunger down. Hold the
carafe handle firmly with the spout turned away from you, then using just
the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower
the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with
minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes
difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the
pot, stir the brew and then slowly plunge again.
If there is too much resistance when you plunge, then your grounds are too
fine. Not enough resistance and they are too coarse. You may need to go
back and grind your beans again to get a better cup of coffee!
WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of
the pot.
Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All
parts are dishwasher safe.
DISASSEMBLING PLUNGER
Hold the plunger as positioned above with the top cap pressed against your palm.
Firmly grip the plunger pole and unscrew the filter section to disassemble.

About Mueller French Press Coffee Maker
Mueller French Press Capacity: 1L/34 oz
Material: 100% Stainless Steel French Press
Double-walled and vacuum sealed construction
Double wall thickness: 0.125“
Multi-screen filter system
Dimension: 4.3” * 8.25”
Weight: 1.7 lbs
Make sure your plunger and the carafe are clean. Rinse them with hot water,
and use soap if needed. Coffee sediments will impart a bad taste to your
coffee.
Fill the carafe with hot water before brewing; It heats up the French Press
before you actually make the coffee and it will help to maintain the brewing
temperature during steeping. It will also prevent shock and keep your coffee
hot a little longer.
In the meantime, grind your favorite coffee beans with a good quality burr
grinder. The grind size should be coarse for a clear cup and warm the water,
195-205°F. Measure out water and check temperature. Refer to the table
below to get your coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Place pot on a dry, flat, non-slip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the
plunger unit straight up and out of the pot.
Measure out your coffee grounds. Refer to the table below to get your
coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
Pour a small amount of water onto the grounds (just enough to cover
them) to prepare them. The water should only be slightly over the
soaked-through grounds. Think of it as roughly a 1:1 ratio of grounds and
water, creating a muddy looking slosh.
Stir and wait for 30 seconds.
3 Cup Press (12 oz.) 14.4 10 Mild
3 Cup Press (12 oz.) 16 10 Stronger
3 Cup Press (12 oz.) 17.6 10 Strongest
4 Cup Press (17 oz.) 21.6 15 Mild
4 Cup Press (17 oz.) 24 15 Stronger
4 Cup Press (17 oz.) 26.4 15 Strongest
6 Cup Press (24 oz.) 36.9 22 Mild
6 Cup Press (24 oz.) 41 22 Stronger
6 Cup Press (24 oz.) 45.1 22 Strongest
8 Cup Press (34 oz.) 46.8 32 Mild
8 Cup Press (34 oz.) 52 32 Stronger
8 Cup Press (34 oz.) 57.2 32 Strongest
Pour in the remaining water, filling up the beaker. When filling, leave
minimum 1“ of space between the water and the spout.
Stir once more. Refer to the table below to get your coffee to water ratio for
French Press coffee.
CAUTION: Use only coarse ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and
create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heat proof, non-slip surface.
Place the plunger unit on top of the carafe and wait. Close the lid. Do not
press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes. We recommend
decanting your coffee before serving because the longer your coffee is in a
carafe with the coffee grounds, the more flavor will be pulled out.
Once enough time has passed, slowly press the plunger down. Hold the
carafe handle firmly with the spout turned away from you, then using just
the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower
the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with
minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes
difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the
pot, stir the brew and then slowly plunge again.
If there is too much resistance when you plunge, then your grounds are too
fine. Not enough resistance and they are too coarse. You may need to go
back and grind your beans again to get a better cup of coffee!
WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of
the pot.
Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All
parts are dishwasher safe.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is not for stove top use.
Place on a dry, heat proof, non-slip, flat and stable surface when using.
Handle with care when filled with hot liquid, outside walls may be too hot to
touch.
Do not use excessive force when pressing as this can cause scalding liquid to
shoot out of the carafe.
Use coarse ground coffee as using fine grind coffee can cause high pressure.
Wash thoroughly before first use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Hot water is a hazard to small children!
Do not apply strong pressure to the screen filters.
FRENCH PRESS
STANDARD SIZE
GROUND COFFEE
(grams)
WATER
(ounces)
STRENGTH

2
YEAR
2-Year Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for 2 years from the date of
original purchase with receipt. The manufacturer's obligation shall be
limited to repairing or replacing, any part of the product that is defective.
Such warranty shall not apply to damages resulting from accidents, abuse
or misuse.
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