Tiger ADS-A02U User manual
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Electric Coffee Maker
Instruction Manual
For household use
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance 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. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
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. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Securely attach the lid, upper cylinder, joint, and lower cylinder.
Otherwise, these parts may come off when the product is lifted up, causing burns or
injuries.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This appliance is intended for household use.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the counter top or table top where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The following instructions are applicable to 120V only:
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 into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
▌Introduction
4 - Important Safeguards
9 - Names of Component Parts
and Accessories
10 - Attaching and Removing Parts
▌How to Use
11 - When Using the Appliance for
the First Time or after a Long Time
without Use
12 - Making Coee
▌How to Clean
16 - How to Clean
18 - How to Clean the Path Inside
the Main Unit
▌When You Have a Problem
20 - Troubleshooting
21 - Error displays and actions to be taken
▌Others
22 - Specications
22 - Purchase of consumables and options
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Important Safeguards
Warning
Extra attention required for infants or toddlers
Do not allow children to use the appliance by
themselves, and do not use the appliance in
areas within the reach of infants or toddlers.
This is to avoid burns, electric shock, or injuries.
Do not touch or bring your face or other
body parts close to the parts that are hot
during use and immediately after use
(the steam vent, lid, upper cylinder, lower
cylinder, spout, etc.).
This is to avoid burns.
Never allow infants or toddlers to touch these parts.
Do not touch
Read the following instructions carefully before use and be sure to observe them.
y The precautions described below are intended to protect the user and other individuals from physical
harm and to safeguard against damage to property. Be sure to follow these instructions since they are
important safeguards.
y Do not remove the safety instruction seals attached to the main unit.
Safety instructions are classied and described as shown
below, according to the level of harm and damage caused by
improper use or ignoring instructions.
Warning
This indicates that there is a possibility
of death or serious injury*1 when the
unit is improperly handled by the user.
Caution
This indicates that there is a possibility of
injury*2 or damage to property*3 when the
unit is improperly handled by the user.
*1 Serious injury is dened here as a medical condition such as loss
of sight, injuries, burns (high-temperature or low-temperature
burns), electric shocks, broken bones, or poisoning which will
have aftereects and/or which will require hospitalization or long-
term outpatient care.
*2 Injury is dened here as physical injuries, burns or electric shock
which will not require hospitalization or long-term outpatient care.
*3 Damage to property is dened here as damage extending to
buildings, household eects, domestic animals, pets, etc.
Meaning of each symbol
The symbol indicates a warning
or caution. The specic details
of the warning or caution are
indicated inside the symbol or in a
picture or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates a
prohibited action. The specic
details of the prohibited action are
indicated inside the symbol or in
a picture or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates an
action or instruction to be taken.
The specic details of the action
or instruction are indicated inside
the symbol or in a picture or text
near the symbol.
Lower
cylinder
Upper
cylinder
Lid
Spout
Steam vent
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Introduction
Caution
While in use or after use
Do not knock over, drop, strike, or
expose the product to excessive
shocks.
Doing so may result in injuries due to
damage to parts such as the main unit,
lter, upper cylinder, lid, and lower cylinder
or may cause a malfunction.
Do not remove the lid or touch
the lock bar or pouring bar during
coee extraction.
Doing so may result in burns and/or
spillage.
Do not move the main unit while it
is holding a cup.
Doing so may result in burns or injuries.
Do not use superne coee
grounds.
Doing so may clog the lter, preventing
this product from nishing operating
normally.
Do not use this product with the
tray or tray cover removed.
Doing so may result in burns and/or
spillage.
If you hear one continuous beep,
three short beeps, and then 16 short
beeps during coee extraction and
the product stops, do not touch the
main unit until it cools down (wait
approximately 10 minutes).
Steam or hot water may spray out,
resulting in burns.
After coee extraction, do not pull
the pouring bar until you set a mug or
something similar under the spout.
Doing so may result in burns.
Securely attach the lid, upper
cylinder, joint, and lower cylinder.
Otherwise, these parts may come o when
the product is lifted up, causing burns or
injuries.
Wait (approximately 10 minutes)
until the main unit cools down
before using this product again.
Pouring water into or moving this product
immediately after use may cause steam to
spray out, resulting in burns.
Cleaning can only be done after the
main unit has cooled down (wait
approximately 10 minutes).
This is to avoid burns caused by touching
hot surfaces (the steam vent, lid, upper
cylinder, lower cylinder, spout, etc.).
Warning
Modication is prohibited
Disassembly
is prohibited
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product unless you are a repair engineer.
This is to avoid electric shock or injuries. Failure to observe this precaution may result in a re.
Contact TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A for inspection and repair.
Warning
In case of trouble
In case of trouble, immediately unplug the plug and contact TIGER CORPORATION
U.S.A. to request repair.
Continued use may result in electrical shock or injury. Failure to observe this precaution may result in a re.
Examples of trouble:
y The power cord and plug become abnormally
hot during use.
y When the power cord is bent, power supply
becomes unstable.
y Water leaks from the upper cylinder, lower
cylinder, or main unit.
y Other troubles.
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Caution
Caution on the areas of use
Do not use the appliance in the following areas:
y On an unstable surface
y Near an open ame
y In areas prone to getting
wet
y In areas that allow the
bottom of the main unit to
get wet
y In areas exposed to direct
sunlight for a prolonged period
y Near a wall or furniture
y On a table or rug that is
vulnerable to heat
y On an aluminum sheet or
electric mat
y On a carpet or plastic bag
y In areas with a high room
temperature
y On an induction cooktop
y Outdoors
This precaution is to avoid electric shock, electric leakage, or injuries. Use in places as shown
above may cause a re, short circuit, smoke, ignition, or malfunction.
It may also cause the main unit and/or nearby areas to become deformed or discolored.
If using a kitchen storage rack (a sliding tabletop), note the following instructions.
y Be sure that steam does not stay inside.
y Be sure that the operation panel is not exposed
to a large amount of steam.
y Be sure that the plug is not exposed to steam.
y Pull the sliding tabletop out so it is not
exposed to steam.
y Before use, check the weight limit of the area
where the appliance is placed.
This is to avoid electric shock, burns, or injuries.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a re, ignition, damage, discoloration, deformation,
or malfunction.
Safety instructions to follow so that the appliance can be used for many years
zClean the parts listed under “Parts to
wash after every use → P. 16” after
every use.
Failure to do so may cause unpleasant odors.
zDiscard the water collected in the tray
after every use.
Failure to do so may cause unpleasant odors
and/or spillage.
z
Do not put the appliance in a dishwasher/
dryer or dish dryer. (This does not apply
to the lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder,
and water pumping pipe.)
Regarding the parts that can be used with
a dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer, follow the
instructions given under “Using a dishwasher/dryer
or dish dryer (lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder,
and water pumping pipe only)” → P. 17.
zDo not wash this appliance with boiling
water. (This does not apply to the upper
cylinder gasket, joint gasket, and water
pumping pipe gasket.)
Doing so may result in deformation or breakage.
zIf mineral water or alkali ion water is
used, clean the appliance even more
frequently.
Failure to do so may lead to longer coee
extraction times due to calcium build up inside
the main unit.
Also, calcium built up on the inside surfaces may
clog the hot water spout and/or the steam vent
inside the main unit, causing a malfunction.
zDo not use this product for other than
in-home use.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
zAfter use, wash out the path inside the
main unit with hot water. → P. 18
Failure to do so may cause unpleasant odors.
Important Safeguards
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Introduction
Precautions on each part
Power cord and plug
Warning
Do not use the appliance in the following ways:
y Use outside 120 VAC.
y Use with an outlet connected
with multiple plugs.
(Be sure to use an outlet rated
at 15 A or higher exclusively for
the appliance.)
y Use that may damage the power
cord or use while this cord is damaged. (For
example, the power cord must not be modied,
bent forcibly, placed near a high temperature
area, pulled, twisted, bundled, placed under
a heavy object, dangled from the edge of a
desk, or tucked.)
y Use while the plug has dust adhering to
it or is damaged.
y Use with the plug not completely
plugged to an outlet.
y Plugging and unplugging with wet
hands.
y Use while the appliance is wet (soaked
in water or with water poured on it).
y Disconnecting the plug during coee
extraction.
This precaution is to avoid electric shock, electric leakage, or injuries. Usage as shown above
may cause a re, short circuit, smoke, ignition, or malfunction.
In the case of breakage, immediately disconnect the power plug from the outlet and contact
TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A. for inspection and repair.
Caution
• Disconnect the plug before cleaning and leave unplugged when not in use.
• Be sure to grip the plug when removing the power cord.
This is to avoid burns or injuries. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, short circuit, or
ignition; re due to a short circuit; or damage to a nearby wall or furniture.
Do not touch
the unit with
wet hands
Unplug the
power cord
Main unit
Warning
Never immerse
the unit in water
or other liquid
Do not soak this appliance in water or pour water on it.
y Do not wash the entire appliance.
y Do not pour water into the main unit.
Otherwise, water may get into the main unit and cause an electric shock.
This is to avoid short circuits, malfunctions, or re.
Caution
Do not lean on or otherwise apply your body weight to the main unit.
Applying your center of gravity to the front of the appliance may result in deformation,
damage, or a malfunction.
It may also result in injuries due to the main unit falling over.
Power cord
Plug
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Caution
Do not start coee extraction with
no water in the upper cylinder.
Doing so may result in re or a malfunction.
Do not remove the upper cylinder
or lid during coee extraction.
Doing so may result in burns, water
leakage, or a malfunction.
Do not forcefully pull on the large and small lower
gaskets attached to the upper cylinder. →P. 17
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Do not forcefully pull on the small gaskets (in
eight locations) attached to the joint. →P. 17
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Wait for the upper cylinder to cool down
(wait approximately 10 minutes) before
removing it after coee extraction.
Failure to do so may result in burns.
Safety instructions to follow so that the
appliance can be used for many years
zDo not use this product with less
water than the minimum amount (the
one cup water level). Also, do not
insert more water than the maximum
amount (the two cup water level).
zDo not leave water or
coee in the upper
cylinder or tray.
Doing so may cause a
malfunction, discoloration,
unpleasant odors, or
spoilage.
z
Do not start coee extraction with anything
other than water in the upper cylinder.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
GasketsFilter
Lower cylinderTray and tray cover
Lid/Upper cylinder/Joint
Caution
Be sure to set the upper cylinder
gasket, joint gasket, and water pumping
pipe gasket in place before use.
Failure to do so may result in burns, water or steam
leakage, defective operation, or a malfunction.
Caution
Do not forcefully pull
on the lter gasket.
→P. 17
Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Caution
Do not extract coee with the
lower cylinder removed.
Doing so may cause hot water to
splash out, resulting in burns.
Wait for the lower cylinder to cool down
(wait approximately 10 minutes) before
removing it after coee extraction.
Failure to do so may result in burns.
Caution
Do not use this
product with the
tray or tray cover
removed.
Doing so may result in
burns and/or spillage.
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Precautions on each part
Upper cylinder gasket
Upper cylinderLid
Upper
cylinder
Tray
Joint
Tray cover
Tray
Water pumping pipe gasket
Joint gasket
Filter gasket
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Introduction
Names of Component Parts and Accessories
Check each part
first after unpacking
the product.
Upper cylinder (with water level scale)
*1
Cylinder unit
Flavor selection
keys
Three stages from
[Acidic] to [Bitter]
[Dual Temp] key
Extracts coee using a special method that switches from high temperature to low temperature.
It can also be used to set the operating sound when a menu setting is selected. →P. 11
*1: The large bottom gasket and small bottom gasket cannot be removed. →P. 17
*2: The small gaskets (in eight locations) cannot be removed. →P. 17
*3: The lter gasket cannot be removed. →P. 17
Measuring spoon: 1
One level spoonful = Approx. 10 g
Pipe cleaning brush: 1Cylinder stand: 1
[Start|Stop] key
Starts and stops coee
extraction.
Strength selection
keys
Three stages from [Light] to
[Strong]
Lid
Upper cylinder gasket
Joint*2
Lock bar
Plug
Power cord
Operation
panel
Tray cover
Lower cylinder
Filter
Water pumping pipe
Water pumping
pipe gasket
Filter gasket*3
Tray
Steam vent
Joint gasket
Main unit
Pouring bar
Spout
Drain
hole
Checking the accessories
Add water up to the scale line for the number
of cups of coee that you want to make.
Operation panel
Two cup scale line
One cup scale line
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Attaching and Removing Parts
Removing the cylinder unit
Attaching and removing the lower cylinder
Attaching and removing the upper cylinder
Attaching and removing the water pumping pipe
Turn the lock bar in the
direction of the arrow.
1Remove the cylinder unit.
2
Lock bar
Upper cylinder
Lower cylinder
Joint
Cylinder unit
<Removing>
<Removing>
<Removing><Attaching>
<Attaching>
<Attaching>
Hold the joint
when turning.
Joint frame markLock bar mark
(2) Turn until the mark
reaches the mark on
the joint frame.
(1) Align the mark on the upper
cylinder with the mark on
the lock bar, then attach.
Upper cylinder
Joint
Lower cylinder
(1)
Turn
(2) Turn
(1) Turn
(2) Turn
(1)
Attach
(2) Turn
(2) Remove
(2)
Remove
Caution
y Be sure to hold the joint when turning.
Failure to do so may result in a part falling o
and becoming damaged.
(1) Attach
Filter
Water pumping
pipe
Upper cylinder
Joint
(1)
Turn
(2) Remove
(1) Attach
Installing the cylinder unit →P. 14
Water pumping
pipe gasket
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Introduction / How to Use
Rinse the path inside the main unit with hot water. →P. 18
Cleaning can also be performed using citric acid. (Removing mineral components from the path inside the
main unit →P. 18)
2
Press and hold the [Dual Temp] key for three
seconds or longer.
Press and hold for three seconds or longer again to restore
the operation sound.
When Using the Appliance for the First Time
or after a Long Time without Use
Wash all parts other than the main unit. →P. 16
1
Caution
y Do not add water to any part other than the upper cylinder.
y Do not use a mug made of a material that is easily aected by heat. (It must be heat resistant to 120°C or
higher.) There is the risk of deformation.
y Securely set the tray, tray cover, and mug or similar cup in place. There is the risk that hot water may
overow and cause burns.
y Depending on the shape of the mug or similar cup and the position where it is placed, there is the risk
that hot water may splash out.
A dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer can be used for the following parts.
Lower cylinderUpper cylinderLid
Water pumping pipe
Tray cover Tray
Joint Joint gasketUpper cylinder gasket
Measuring spoon
Filter
Water pumping pipe gasket
Muting the operation sound
If the operating sound that occurs when a menu setting is selected is disturbing to you, you can mute it.
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Making Coee
Remove the cylinder unit from the main unit.
Removing the cylinder unit →P. 10
1
Remove the upper cylinder and lower cylinder
from the joint.
Be sure to hold the joint when turning the cylinders.
2
Use the provided measuring spoon to add coee
grounds on top of the lter and smooth out the top.
Because the bottom of the lower cylinder is unstable, place it into the provided cylinder stand.
3
<Guidelines for adding coee grounds>
Amount extracted Coee grounds
(level measuring spoons) Water level scale
240 mL Two spoonfuls
120 mL One spoonful
120 mL(for iced coee) Two spoonfuls
Adjust the amount of coee grounds according to your preference.
When using Dual Temp, it is recommended that you extract 240 mL.
Because there is the risk of overowing, do not add more than two
level measuring spoons.
When you will add ice to make iced coee after extracting the coee, it is recommended
that you use coee grounds that are marketed specically for iced coee.
Caution
y
Do not use superne coee grounds. Use medium-ne or larger coee grounds.
Superne coee grounds may clog the lter, preventing operation from completing normally.
Caution
y
Do not add coee grounds before installing the lter into the lower cylinder.
Also do not add coee grounds into the water pumping pipe. Doing so may cause
coee grounds to enter the main unit, preventing operation from completing normally.
y
Check that the water pumping pipe gasket is attached to the water pumping pipe. → P. 10, 17
y
Check that the water pumping pipe and lter are installed in the lower cylinder.
y
Install the water pumping pipe and lter so they are straight, and make
sure there is no gap between the lower cylinder and the lter gasket.
If there is a gap, the coee grounds may fall through it.
Cylinder unit
Joint
Upper
cylinder
Lower
cylinder
(1) Turn
(3)
Turn
Cylinder
stand
Lower
cylinder
Water
pumping pipe
Filter
(2) Remove
(4)
Remove
Lower
cylinder
Make sure there is
no gap between the
lower cylinder and
the lter gasket.
Filter gasket
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How to Use
Attach the lower cylinder to the joint.
Attaching the lower cylinder →P. 10
4
Add water to the upper cylinder.
Add water up to the scale line for the amount of coee that you
want to make. → P. 12
Do not add water to above the
two cup scale line. Doing so may
cause coee to overow.
Add water to at least the one
cup scale line. If the amount of
water is too little, extraction will
end without the coee being
extracted into the upper cylinder.
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Caution
y Add cold water to the upper cylinder. Adding hot water or warm
water when extracting coee may result in malfunction.
y Check that the upper cylinder gasket is attached. If it is not, there
is the risk of burns.
Caution
y Check that the joint gasket is attached. If it is not, there is the risk
of burns.
Lid
Lid
Joint
Upper
cylinder
Joint
Upper cylinder
Install the tray and tray cover onto the main
unit.
7
Attach the upper cylinder to the joint.
Attaching the upper cylinder →P. 10
6
Tray
Tray cover
Two cup
scale line
One cup
scale line
(1)
Turn
(1)
Attach
(2)
Turn
(2) Remove
(2) Turn
(2) Turn
(1) Attach
(1)
Attach
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Making Coee
Turn the lock bar in the direction of the
arrow to lock the cylinder in place.
9
Press the avor selection keys and strength selection
keys, or the [Dual Temp] key, to select your preferred
avor and strength, then press the [Start|Stop] key.
The selected keys illuminate.
When menu settings are being selected, the [Start|Stop] key
blinks. When the [Start|Stop] key is pressed, coee extraction
starts, two beeps sound, and the [Start|Stop] key stops
blinking and remains on.
11
Connect the plug to an outlet.
The [Start|Stop] key begins blinking. After approximately
three seconds, it becomes possible to select a menu setting.
If the lock bar is not turned to the lock position, menu
selections will not be possible even when the plug is
connected to an outlet.
10
Lock bar
[Dual Temp] key
Flavor
selection keys
Strength
selection keys
Install the cylinder unit onto the main
unit.
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Cylinder unit
Adjustable menu settings
zFlavor selection keys
The avor can be selected in three stages from [Acidic] to [Bitter].
zStrength selection keys
The strength can be selected in three stages from [Light] to [Strong].
A total of 10 patterns can be selected: three avor stages × three strength stages (nine patterns) + one
recommended pattern.
On
Two beeps
Caution
y When installing, be careful not to turn the upper cylinder.
If the upper cylinder is turned, the lock bar will not turn in
step ❾.
Caution
y
When locking, be careful not to pull the pouring bar toward you. Water
may come out from the spout, causing spillage onto the table or rug.
Caution
y Do not press and hold the [Dual Temp] key (for three
seconds or longer). Doing so will change the operation
sound setting. →P. 11
Pouring bar
15
How to Use
After coee extraction is completed, place a mug
or similar cup under the spout and pull the pouring
bar to pour the coee.
After pouring the desired amount of coee, release
the pouring bar and remove the mug or similar cup.
12
When coee extraction is completed, three long beeps sound,
and the [Start|Stop] key turns o.
After coee extraction, wait for the coee grounds to cool (around 10
minutes) before removing them and cleaning the lter. →P. 16
After use, disconnect the plug from the outlet.
<For users who prefer hotter coee>
Use hot water or other means to heat up the cup before pouring the coee.
<When you will continue and make more coee>
Wait for the hot parts to cool (around 10 minutes), then discard the used
coee grounds, rinse the upper cylinder, lower cylinder, and lter, and
perform the extraction procedure again starting from P. 12.
<When two short beeps repeatedly sound every three seconds after coee extraction>
This is a notication that mineral component removal is necessary.
Use citric acid and remove mineral components from the path
inside the main unit. → P. 18
Continuing to use the product without removing the mineral
components may result in poor extraction, burns, or malfunction.
<When making iced coee>
Add ice to the cup
after pouring the
coee.
Pouring bar
Mug or similar
cup
Wash the tray and tray cover after
each use. →P. 16
Caution
y
Do not use a mug made of a material that is easily aected by heat. (It
must be heat resistant to 120°C or higher.) There is the risk of deformation.
y
Do not use a glass cup. (However heat-resistant glass can be used.)
y Do not remove the cylinder unit when there is coee
remaining in the upper cylinder. If there is remaining coee,
there is the risk of burns and/or spillage.
<Approximate extraction time>
Approximately 2.5 to 5 minutes
*
The extraction time varies depending on factors including the room temperature, amount of water, and amount of coee grounds.
<If you pressed the wrong key>
You can take as much time as you like to make your selections before pressing the [Start|Stop] key.
<If no operations are performed for a certain time>
If no operations are performed for approximately one minute when the [Start|Stop] key has not been
pressed, all LED turn o. Pressing any key will return them to the status from before they turned o.
<To cancel coee extraction before it is completed>
Press the [Start|Stop] key. Coee extraction cannot be resumed if it was canceled before it was completed. Throw out
the coee grounds, rinse the upper cylinder, lower cylinder, and lter, and drain the water from the path inside the main
unit (→ P. 19). Then add new coee grounds and water and begin the extraction process again from the beginning.
Recommended menu setting
z[Dual Temp] key
The Dual Temp Brewing Method begins by brewing at high temperature and then changes to low-temperature brewing midway
through the process. This method of brewing reduces undesired avors and allows you to enjoy the true avor of the beans.
<Temperature of the coee after extraction>
Because the brewing process changes to low temperature midway through, the temperature of the
coee after extraction may be lower than with other menu settings.
Hold the main
unit with a
hand while
pulling the
pouring bar.
16
Do not use
After use, wash out the path inside the main unit with hot water. →P. 18
Disconnect the plug, and wait until this appliance has cooled down before cleaning.
Parts to wash after every use
2.
Wipe the water o with a dry cloth and dry the parts thoroughly.
1.
Wash the parts well using a sponge or the included
pipe cleaning brush with detergent diluted with cold
or lukewarm water, and rinse the parts with water.
Removing parts →P. 10
How to Clean
Soft sponge Soft cloth or soft brush
□ Detergent other than mild detergents
□ Thinner, cleanser, bleach
□ Chemically treated cloths
□
Hot water (This does not apply to washing the upper cylinder gasket,
joint gasket, and water pumping pipe gasket with boiling water.)
□
Dishwasher/dryers or dish dryers (This does not apply to the
lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder, and water pumping pipe.)
Mild detergent for household use
(for dishes and kitchen utensils)
□ Nylon or metal scrubbing sponges,
metal spatulas
□ The abrasive side of a sponge
□ Melamine sponges
Items and
detergent to be
prepared
Abrasive side
Caution
y
Do not use paint thinner, cleansers, bleach, chemically treated cloths, metal scrubbing sponges, or nylon scrubbing sponges.
y
Do not use boiling water. (This does not apply to the upper cylinder gasket, joint gasket, and water pumping pipe gasket.)
Water pumping pipe
Pipe cleaning brush
Pipe cleaning
brush
Upper cylinder
Use the included pipe cleaning brush to clean the cylindrical
parts of the water pumping pipe and upper cylinder.
A dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer can be used for the following parts.
Lower cylinderUpper cylinderLid Water pumping
pipe
Tray cover Tray
Joint Joint gasketUpper cylinder gasket
Measuring spoon
Filter
Water pumping pipe
gasket
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How to Clean
Caution
y
Attach gaskets correctly. Incorrectly attaching the joint gasket
to the upper cylinder will prevent the lid from closing.
y
Do not remove the large bottom gasket, small bottom
gasket, small gaskets (in eight locations), and lter
gasket. They cannot be reattached once removed.
y In the case of the large bottom gasket, small
bottom gasket, small gaskets (in eight locations),
or lter gasket being removed, please contact
Tiger directly.
The upper cylinder gasket, joint gasket, and water pumping pipe gasket can be removed for cleaning.
How to attach the gaskets
Caution
y
Be sure to use detergent designed for the dishwasher/dryer.
y Do not use detergent containing citrus fruit
extract. Doing so may cause parts to turn white.
y
Avoid areas close to heaters and high-temperature parts. On models
where the temperature can be set, select low temperatures.
y
Parts may turn white if exposed to high temperatures.
Places to clean as necessary
1.
Soak a cloth in detergent diluted with cold or lukewarm water, rmly wring out the
cloth, and then wipe o the parts. (Wipe the power cord and plug using a dry cloth.)
2. Wipe the detergent o with a dry cloth and dry the parts thoroughly.
When an odor remains on the parts (upper cylinder gasket, joint gasket, water pumping pipe gasket)
Odors on the upper cylinder gasket, joint gasket, or water pumping pipe gasket can be
reduced by leaving the gasket in boiling water for approximately 30 minutes.
If the odor is still a concern, please contact Tiger directly.
Attaching and removing
the upper cylinder gasket
Attaching and removing the
water pumping pipe gasket
Attaching and removing
the joint gasket
Using a dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer
(lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder, and water pumping pipe only)
Thoroughly read the instruction manual of the dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer before use.
Caution
y
Do not immerse the appliance in water or pour water on it.
Cylinder stand Main unit
Section view <Removing> <Attaching>
Upper
cylinder
gasket
Small
gaskets
(in eight
locations)
Joint top
Upper cylinder
bottom
Large bottom gasket Small bottom gasket
Upper cylinder
interior
Filter gasket
Joint bottom
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Situation Cleaning method
yWhen using the appliance for the first time
or after a long time without use
yAfter extracting coffee
→1
Rinsing the path inside the main unit
with hot water
y
When hot water does not flow through to the lower cylinder
yWhen hot water smells
y
When using mineral water or alkali ion water
yWhen two short beeps repeatedly sound
every three seconds after coffee extraction
→㆓
Removing mineral components from
the path inside the main unit
y
When the appliance will not be used for a long time
yWhen operation stops or you stop
operation during extraction
→叅
Draining water from the path inside the
main unit
Rinsing the path inside the main unit with hot water
Flush hot water through the path inside the main unit to clean.
1
Removing mineral components from the path inside the main unit (cleaning with citric acid)
After using citric acid water to remove mineral components from the path
inside the main unit, rinse out this path.
It is recommended that this cleaning be performed approximately once
per month.
㆓
How to Clean the Path Inside the Main Unit
Remove the upper cylinder (→P. 10) and
add water to its two cup scale line.
1
Insert 10 g (1 tbsp) of citric acid in the
upper cylinder, add water to its two
cup scale line, mix until the citric acid
dissolves, and then attach the lid.
2
Press and hold the two keys indicated in square (1) at
the same time for at least two seconds, and then press
the [Start|Stop] key to start cleaning with citric acid.
Once cleaning with citric acid is started, no other menus
can be used until the rinsing process is complete.
6
Install the cylinder unit onto the main unit,
locking the cylinder unit in place. → P. 14
(Do not install the lter or water pumping pipe in the
lower cylinder and do not put co ee grounds in it.)
5
After extraction is complete, set a mug or a similar
cup under the spout and pull the pouring bar to pour
the hot water. Then, discard this water from the cup.
Continue pouring this hot water until there
is none left in the upper cylinder.
3
Install the cylinder unit in the main unit
without adding co ee grounds, select
the [Dual Temp] key, and press the
[Start|Stop] key.→P. 12 to 15
2
Repeat steps ➊to ➌once or twice.
4
Install the tray and tray cover. → P. 13
3
Remove the upper cylinder. (→P. 10)
1
Connect the plug to an outlet.
4
Caution
y
Once cleaning with citric acid is started, no other operations
will be possible until the rinsing process is complete.
<Process for cleaning with citric acid>
Recommended time: 12 min 30 sec
On
Blinks
Light in order from the left
Press and hold at
the same time
(1) (2)
(3)
Scan the code for
information on cleaning
with citric acid.
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How to Clean
When the cleaning with
citric acid is complete,
all avor and strength
selection keys light,
and the [Start|Stop]
key turns o.
Two short beeps
will sound every
3 seconds.
7
O
On
Two short
beeps
Removing mineral components from the path inside the main unit (cleaning with citric acid; continued)
㆓
Remove the cylinder unit
from the main unit (→ P. 10)
and discard the citric acid
water remaining in the lower
and upper cylinders.
8
Press the [Start|Stop]
key to start rinsing.
11
Discard the hot water that has collected
in the lower cylinder.
If you are bothered by the smell of the
citric acid water or if you forgot to put
water in the upper cylinder in step ➒,
carry out the procedure under “㆒ Rinsing
the path inside the main unit with hot
water.”
13
When three long beeps sound, rinsing is
complete.
12
Install the cylinder unit onto
the main unit, locking the
cylinder unit in place. → P. 14
(Do not install the lter or
water pumping pipe in the
lower cylinder and do not
put coee grounds in it.)
10
Rinse the upper cylinder and add water to
its two cup scale line.
9
<Switching water>
<Rinsing process>
Recommended time: 2 min 30 sec
O
Blinks
On
On
Light in order from the left
Cleaning with citric acid
Use commercially available food-grade citric acid. Carefully read the safety precautions when using citric
acid.
Draining water from the path inside the main unit
Drain into the lower cylinder the water remaining in the path inside the main unit.
叅
Rinse the upper and lower cylinders and drain them.
Remaining coee and water will ow into the path inside the main unit.
1
When three long beeps sound, draining is complete.
3
Perform steps ➌to ➏under “㆓ Removing mineral components from the path inside the main
unit” without inserting water or citric acid.
If you insert water, the process for cleaning with citric acid will automatically start. If you insert water by
mistake, perform steps ➐ to ⓫ under “㆓ Removing mineral components from the path inside the main
unit.” Once cleaning with citric acid is started, no other menus can be used until rinsing is complete.
2
Discard the water that has collected in the lower cylinder.
4
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Symptom Point to check Action to take
Page to
check
y Nothing happens
when a key is
pressed.
→
Is the plug connected to an
outlet? →Connect the plug to an outlet.
→
14
→
Has the lock bar been turned to
the correct position? →Turn the lock bar to the position
where it is perfectly horizontal.
→
14
y The lock bar does
not turn.
→
Is the cylinder unit installed in the
main unit correctly? →
Correctly install the cylinder unit
onto the main unit. The lock bar
will not move if the cylinder unit is
not installed in the main unit.
→
14
y Hot water is not
poured into the
lower cylinder.
→
Is water in the upper cylinder?
→
Add water to the upper cylinder.
→
13
→
Is the upper cylinder installed
correctly? →Install the upper cylinder
correctly.
→
10
y Coffee is not
extracted into the
upper cylinder.
→
Is the upper cylinder gasket
installed correctly? →Install the upper cylinder gasket
correctly.
→
17
→
Is the lid attached correctly?
→
Securely attach the lid.
→
13
→
Are you using superfine coffee grounds?
→
Use medium-fine or larger coffee grounds.
→
—
y Hot water or coffee
overflows from the
tray.
→
Has the tray been left with hot water
or something similar inside it?
→Use the appliance with nothing
inside the tray.
→
—
→
Is the mug or similar cup not
under the spout? →Place the mug or similar cup
under the spout.
→
15
y
Coffee overflows from the
upper or lower cylinder.
→
Has too much water been added
to the upper cylinder? →
Do not add water to the upper
cylinder past its two cup scale line.
→
13
y Extraction stops
before completion.
→
Has water been added to the
upper cylinder? →
Add water at least up to the one
cup scale line on the upper cylinder.
→
13
→
The path inside the main unit
may be clogged with mineral
components.
→
Use citric acid to remove mineral
components from the path inside
the main unit.
→
18
y The amount of
coffee extracted is
low.
→
→
Are you using superfine coffee grounds?
→
Use medium-fine or larger coffee grounds.
→
—
y Coffee is lukewarm.
→
The [DualTemp] key is designed to switch to low the temperature of the hot water
to extract partway through the process to reduce undesired flavors. Using a
warm mug or similar cup will help prevent the coffee from cooling.
→
15
y
After extraction, a
substance similar to
oil floats in the coffee
poured into the cup.
→
This is not a malfunction. A small amount of oil is extracted from the coffee
beans.
→
—
y The appliance is
loud or vibrates
heavily during
operation.
→
This is the sound or vibration of the pump in the main unit raising the
water. It is not a malfunction.
→
—
y There are what
appear to be
scratches (chips) on
the resin parts.
→
These traces occurred during molding and do not affect the proper
functioning of the product.
→
—
y There is a smell of
resin.
→
Although resin or other materials may smell for the first several uses,
such odors become less noticeable with use.
→
—
Troubleshooting Check the following before
requesting repairs.
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