Ninja CFP301 DualBrew Pro Coffee Maker Owner Guide

Ninja CFP301 DualBrew Pro Coffee Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, death, or damage when using this appliance, follow these basic safety precautions.

General Precautions

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, discard all packaging materials immediately upon unpacking.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will 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 force it into an outlet or try to modify it to fit.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. DO NOT allow the appliance to play or be used by children. Close supervision is necessary when used near children.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons DO NOT immerse the cord, plugs, or body of the machine in water or other liquid.
• NEVER carry the appliance by the power cord or pull it to disconnect from the electrical socket; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact SharkNinja Operating LLC for service.
• For household and countertop use only. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge or touch hot surfaces such as the stove.
• NEVER use a socket below the counter.
• To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the brewer, DO NOT use the brewer in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
• To disconnect when not in use and before cleaning, turn off and then unplug from the outlet.
• Turn off and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

Operating Notice

• The use of an accessory not recommended by the manufacturer may create an overflow condition and scalding hazard, or result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
• ALWAYS use the appliance on a clean, dry, level surface.
• DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To avoid contact with steam and hot surfaces, DO NOT reach across the top of the brewer to froth.
• ALWAYS place a vessel, carafe, or cup beneath the brew basket to receive the brewed coffee.
• DO NOT open brew chambers during the brew cycle and cleaning cycle. Scalding may occur.
• DO NOT remove the vessel, carafe, or cup while the appliance is running without the Drip Stop in the closed position. Return the vessel, carafe, or cup quickly and open the Drip Stop to continue the brew.
• DO NOT fill the water reservoir with anything other than water, as other liquids may damage your brewer.
• DO NOT overfill the water reservoir. Fill water only to the Full line.
• Keep the lid on the water reservoir when brewing.
• DO NOT run the appliance without water.
• DO NOT brew ground coffee without a #4 paper cone filter or a permanent filter installed in the brew basket.
• Exceeding the maximum Coffee Measurement Chart capacity may cause overflow. DO NOT use fine or espresso ground coffee.

Ninja® Pod Adapter

• DO NOT put your fingers inside the Ninja Pod Adapter. There are three sharp needles that puncture the pod top and one needle that puncture the pod bottom.
• Only use capsules/pods intended for this appliance. If the capsule/pod does not fit, do not force it into the appliance. Carafe
• The carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. DO NOT place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
• DO NOT use a cracked or scratched carafe or a carafe that has a loose or weakened handle.
• DO NOT place the carafe in the microwave.
• DO NOT drink directly from the carafe.

Liquid from the carafe may be very hot.

• DO NOT use the carafe to store food when not in use.
• Ensure the carafe is completely empty before starting a cleaning or brewing cycle. Starting a cycle with water, coffee, or tea in the carafe will cause an overflow.
• DO NOT clean the carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
• DO NOT set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• DO NOT expose the carafe to extreme temperature changes.

Care & Maintenance

• Allow the appliance to cool before removing any parts and before cleaning.
• To prevent illness from bacterial growth in the appliance, follow all cleaning instructions in the Care & Maintenance section of this Owner’s Guide.
• Clean the system on a weekly basis.
• If the product is not operating properly, visit ninjakitchen.com or contact SharkNinja Operating LLC for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children.

Cord Statement

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• DO NOT use extension cords with this product.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS

• A Brewer (Power cord not shown)
• B 60 oz. Removable Water Reservoir
• C Removable Water Reservoir Lid
• D Sliding Lid
• E Hinged Hood
• F Configurable Water Reservoir Base
• G Single-Serve Cup Platform
• H Control Panel
• I Brew Basket
• J Hot Water Dial (Not available on all models)
• K Ninja® Pod Adapter
• L Frother Whisk
• M Brew-Through Lid
• N Ninja Glass Carafe (Not available on all models)
• O Ninja Smart Scoop™
• P Intelligent Warming Plate (Not available on all models)
• Q Configurable Water Reservoir Latch (Back of brewer, not shown)
• R Ninja Thermal Carafe (Not available on all models)
• S Drip Stop

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

1. Delay Brew Button
2. Water Temperature Button
3. Keep Warm Indicator
4. Keep Warm Button (Orange)
5. Programmable Digital Clock and Ounce Display
6. Power Button
7. Drip Stop Indicator
8. Smart Sensing Mode Indicators
9. Multi-Serve Dial and Start/Stop Button
10. Brew Style Button
11. Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator (Orange)
12. Intelligent Clean Cycle Button
13. Hour/Minute Button

Not all functions are available on all models.

SMART SENSING MODE INDICATORS

PREPARING FOR USE

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. When the brewer is first plugged in, HR/MIN will illuminate to indicate that the time has not been set.
2. Press the HR/MIN button to set the clock.
3. Use the Multi-Serve Dial to select the correct hour. Then, press the START BREW button to toggle to minutes.
4. Use the dial again to select the correct minute, and press the START BREW button to set the clock at the displayed time.

NOTE: At any time, you can set the clock by turning on the brewer, pressing the HR/MIN button, and following steps 3–4.

NOTE: If you unplug the brewer or in the event of a power loss, you will need to reset the clock the next time the brewer is plugged in.

HIGH-ALTITUDE CALIBRATION BREW

Required for users in high-altitude areas. Not running the high-altitude calibration brew in a high-altitude area will result in excessive steaming during brewing. Because water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes, running a calibration cycle before your first brew allows the brewer to detect the boiling point of water at your location. Running a calibration cycle will help deliver a consistent brew each time.

1. Fill the water reservoir up to, but not exceeding, the Full line.
2. Insert the brew basket and slide the sliding lid closed, then place an empty carafe on the base.
3. Press and hold both BREW STYLE and HR/MIN until you hear a confirmation sound.
4. A calibration cycle will begin, and the display will count down until the Altitude calibration is complete. When complete, the brewer will beep and display “End” on the dial. Discard the water in the carafe.

NOTE: This calibration is permanently saved and will not be lost if power is lost or the brewer is unplugged. Brewer can be recalibrated at any time if the altitude where it is being used changes.

PRIMING YOUR NINJA® DUALBREW PRO COFFEE SYSTEM

1. Clean all accessories before your first brew.
2. Plug the brewer in and turn it on by pressing the power button.
3. Lift the water reservoir off of its base. Remove the reservoir lid. Add water up to, but not exceeding the Full line. Return the water reservoir to the brewer. DO NOT fill the water reservoir with anything other than water, as other liquids may damage your brewer.NOTE: We recommend using cool or room-temperature water in the reservoir. DO NOT fill with hot or boiling water.
4. Remove the Ninja Pod Adapter by pushing the handle away from you so that the position indicator is in the REMOVE position. Then, using the handles on the left and right, lift the adapter out of the brewer.
5. After the adapter is removed, slide the sliding lid all the way forward over the brew basket until it is completely closed and clicks into place.NOTE: DO NOT place ground coffee directly in the brew basket without a filter
6. Center the carafe with the brew-through lid installed below the brew basket. With everything securely in place and the brewer powered on, turn the dial to select the Full Carafe size and press the BREW STYLE button to select Classic.
7. To start, press the START BREW button. When the cycle is complete, discard the water and rinse the carafe. You are now ready to use your Ninja DualBrew Pro Coffee System.

CONFIGURING THE WATER RESERVOIR

The water reservoir can be positioned to the right or along the back of the brewer to optimize counter space.To configure the water reservoir:

1. Remove the reservoir from the base.
2. Remove the water reservoir latch.
3. Swing the reservoir base around the brewer until it clicks into place. You may feel some resistance.NOTE: Make sure the power cord is not in the way of the reservoir base.
4. Rotate the water reservoir latch 180 degrees and re-insert it in the new gap where the base was previously positioned.
5. Place the water reservoir back on the base.

BREW VOLUMES AND MEASUREMENTS

Each size and brew style produces a different amount of coffee to optimize strength and flavor.

NOTE: The coffee grounds will absorb some of the water that is brewed; this will cause slight variability in brew volumes.

NOTE: Brew volumes may be slightly larger or smaller than what is stated due to various factors in the system.

APPROXIMATE BREW VOLUMES

NOTE: There may be some water left in the reservoir after your brew. This is normal to keep the brewer from running out of water.

NOTE: You do not need to adjust the size for Specialty Brew—it always yields approximately 4 oz.

MEASURING YOUR COFFEE GROUNDS

For best results, use the measurements on the Ninja Smart Scoop™ or in the chart to determine how much ground coffee to use for each brew size. The amount of ground coffee for each size will remain the same for any brew type you select. For example, if you select Cup and Classic, you will use the same amount of coffee grounds as if you were to select Cup and Over Ice.

NOTE: Adjust to your preferred taste. More scoops result in stronger coffee but slightly lower volumes, fewer scoops result in weaker coffee and slightly higher volumes. Use fewer scoops of decaffeinated coffee to prevent overflow. Use a medium-sized grind if grinding whole beans. Grinding beans too finely may cause the brew basket to overflow.

BREWING GROUND COFFEE

USING THE BREW BASKET AND SLIDING LID

1. To prepare for brewing, open the sliding lid by sliding it back under the hood and ensure the brew basket is installed.
2. Place a #4 paper cone filter or permanent filter (not included on all models, sold separately) in the
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   NOTE: Fold the paper filter along the seams, open the top fully, and firmly press it into the brew basket, making sure it is fully seated.
3. Use the Ninja Smart Scoop™ and follow the measurements on the scoop or on the Coffee Measurement Chart to fill the filter.
4. Return the sliding lid to its closed position by sliding it forward over the brew basket until it clicks
   into place.

BREWING PODS

USING THE NINJA POD ADAPTER

1. To prepare for brewing, open the sliding lid by sliding it back under the hood, and ensure the brew basket is installed.NOTE: The Ninja Pod Adapter comes already installed in the brewer.
2. Ensure the adapter is in the REMOVE position before installing. Then place the adapter over the brew basket and push down firmly so it is fully seated.NOTE: Make sure the brew basket is clean and free of any filters before inserting the Ninja® Pod Adapter.
3. Slide the Ninja Pod Adapter handle into the LOCK position.
4. Lift the Ninja Pod Adapter handle to reveal the pod holder. Place a new pod in the holder.
5. Press the handle down firmly to pierce the pod, and ensure that it is completely closed. There will be an audible click and some resistance when closing the handle as the needles puncture the pod.NOTE: DO NOT remove the top of the K-Cup Pod.
   HIGH-ALTITUDE BREWING: Before closing the Ninja Pod Adapter handle to start a brew, Using your fingers, carefully apply pressure on the K-Cup Pod until the bottom of the K-Cup Pod is punctured by the exit needle, and the pod is fully seated in the pod holder. This releases excessive gas built up from the high altitude and prevents pod blowout.

NOTE: Reusable K-Cup Coffee Filters are not compatible with the Ninja Pod Adapter. If using ground coffee, use the grounds mode with a paper or permanent filter (sold separately) to brew a single-serve size.

BREW STYLES

CLASSIC BREW & RICH BREW

1. Use the Multi-Serve dial to select the brew size. Place the empty vessel under the brew basket.
2. Press the BREW STYLE button to choose either Classic Brew or Rich Brew.
3. Press the START BREW button on the dial to start the brew. To cancel the brew at any time, press the START BREW button on the dial again or press the Power button.
4. The brewer will beep to signal the brew has started. The progress bar around the dial will illuminate to indicate the status of the brew. When the brew is finished, the machine will beep again and End will appear on the display.

OVER ICE BREW

1. Fill your desired vessel to the top with ice cubes and place the vessel below the brew basket. Use the Multi-Serve dial to select the brew size.
2. Press the BREW STYLE button to choose Over Ice Brew.
3. Press the START BREW button on the dial to start the brew. To cancel the brew at any time, press the START BREW button on the dial again or press the Power button.
4. The brewer will beep to signal the brew has started. The progress bar around the dial will illuminate to indicate the status of the brew. When the brew is finished, the machine will beep again and End will appear on the display.

NOTE: DO NOT use any glassware except the provided Ninja glass carafe, which is safe to use due to its specialized glass material.

NOTE: Over Ice brew is designed to produce a concentrated brew into a vessel filled with ice. It is normal for some ice in the vessel to melt as the coffee is brewed, and this will produce a cold beverage with the ideal strength and flavor.

SPECIALTY BREW

1. Press the BREW STYLE button to choose Specialty. Place the empty vessel you would like to brew into under the brew basket.
2. Press the START BREW button on the dial to start the brew. To cancel the brew at any time, press the START BREW button on the dial again or press the Power button.
3. The brewer will beep to signal the brew has started. The progress bar around the dial will illuminate to indicate the status of the brew. When the brew is finished, the machine will beep again and End will appear on the display.

NOTE: Specialty brew always yields approximately 4 oz. of coffee.

INTELLIGENT WARMING PLATE
The Intelligent Warming Plate will automatically turn on during Classic or Rich brews when a 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or full carafe size is selected. The Intelligent Warming Plate is set to a specific temperature setpoint to avoid burning the coffee over time. To turn the warming plate on at any time, turn the dial to one of the carafe sizes, select Classic or Rich, and press the KEEP WARM button.

TIME ADJUSTMENT

You can adjust how long the Intelligent Warming Plate remains on (up to 4 hours). By default, the Intelligent Warming Plate is set to remain on for 2 hours. To change the time setting of your warming plate, follow these instructions:

1. Press and hold KEEP WARM until the clock begins to flash the current warming time.
2. Turn the dial to increase the time in 15-minute increments up to 4 hours or decrease the time to 0 hours. Press START BREW on the dial to set the new time.

NOTE: If you set the warming time to 0 hours, Keep Warm will not automatically activate during or after a carafe brew cycle, but you can still turn it on manually by pressing the KEEP WARM button.

NOTE: The time adjustment setting will be saved and will not reset when the brewer is unplugged or loses power.

SETTING THE DELAY BREW

1. Plug the brewer in and turn it on by pressing the Power button.
2. After filling the water reservoir and adding ground coffee to the filter or inserting a pod in the Ninja Pod Adapter, close the sliding lid or adapter handle, and place the appropriate-size vessel under the brew basket.
3. Press DELAY. DELAY will illuminate and the clock will begin to flash “12:00” or the last time that was set.
4. While the clock is flashing, turn the Multi-Serve dial to adjust the hour. The AM or PM indicator will illuminate under the clock display as you are setting the desired time. Press START BREW on
   the dial and turn the Multi-Serve dial to adjust the minute. Press START BREW on the dial to lock in your time.
5. Once the desired time has been set, select the size of the vessel that you would like to brew using the Multi-Serve dial.
6. Press the BREW STYLE button to choose your brew style. If in hot water mode, press WATER TEMP to choose your water temperature.
7. Once the time, brew size, and brew style have been set, press the START BREW button to activate. When activated, the brewer will beep and DELAY, and your selected options will remain illuminated. To cancel, press DELAY again.

NOTE: The brewer must remain on for the Delay Brew function to work. DO NOT power off or unplug after setting Delay Brew. If the brewer is turned off or unplugged, delay brew will need to be reset

USING THE DRIP STOP

The drip stop is used to close off the brew basket to prevent any coffee from dispensing. You will need to manually open and close the drip stop by moving the lever to your desired position. It can be closed
and reopened at any point before, during, or after a brew. If you forget to open the Drip Stop, the
brewer will pause the brew, and after 30 seconds it will give you a friendly audible reminder. After 5 minutes, the brew will be canceled.

NOTE: If the Drip Stop is closed before you begin a brew, the brewer will notify you with 3 beeps and the Drip Stop indicator will illuminate. Move the Drip Stop to the open position and press the START BREW button to begin your brew.

CLOSING THE DRIP STOP AFTER A BREW
When the brew cycle is complete, set the Drip Stop to the closed position to stop dripping from the brew basket and Ninja Pod Adapter. While the Drip Stop is closed, the Drip Stop indicator will illuminate.

NOTE: Remember to open the Drip Stop when you are ready to brew again. If you forget, your brewer will give you a friendly audible reminder.

NOTE: The water will cool down once dispensed into the vessel.

Not all functions are available on all models.

INTEGRATED FROTHER

1. The Integrated Frother does not heat milk. 1 Add milk to your cup until it is about 1/3 full.
   • For cold froth, go to Step 2
   • For hot froth, microwave for 45–60 seconds.
2. Swing the arm of the frother toward the front of the brewer. Install the frother whisk by twisting it to the right.
3. Hold the cup under the frother and submerge the whisk just below the surface of the milk. Press and hold the button on top of the frother and froth for 30–45 seconds.
4. Remove the frother whisk by twisting it to the left. Keep your cup below the whisk while you carry it to your sink or dishwasher for easy cleaning.WARNING: To avoid contact with steam and hot surfaces. DO NOT reach across top of brewer to froth.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AFTER A BREW

1. After the brewer has cooled, remove the brew basket. If using pods, remove the Ninja Pod Adapter and brew basket. Wash the used parts thoroughly with soap and warm water.
2. Clean the frother whisk after each use. Hand-wash thoroughly or place on top rack of the dishwasher.
3.  Wash the carafe and brew-through lid with soap and warm water. Use a bottle brush or cloth to wash the inside of the carafe. DO NOT use a wire brush.

NOTE: For best results, we recommend rinsing the reservoir after brewing and refilling with fresh water for the next brew.

CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR

Empty the reservoir and hand-wash or place it in the dishwasher. For a better clean, we recommend placing it in the bottom rack of the dishwasher standing upright with the opening facing downward. We recommend doing this weekly.

CLEANING THE CARAFE

We recommend cleaning your carafe after each use with warm, soapy water. To clean the carafe more thoroughly, we recommend using a soft foam brush. DO NOT use a wire brush.

CLEANING THE SLIDING LID

Open the hinged hood on top of the brewer by pulling up on the left side. Once opened, slide the sliding lid out of the back of the brewer to remove it. Hand-wash the sliding lid with warm, soapy water. Slide
the sliding lid back into its tracks and close the hinged hood.

NOTE: DO NOT place the sliding lid in the dishwasher.

CLEANING THE NINJA POD ADAPTER

Open the handle to reveal the needles and pod holder and hand-wash with warm, soapy water. Take care when cleaning around the needles. Then, close the handle and slide it back into the REMOVE position
before reinstalling.

CLEANING & DESCALING YOUR BREWING SYSTEM

Your Ninja DualBrew coffee maker offers multiple modes to choose from, which include Grounds, Pods, and Hot Water (not available on all models). Each mode that you use will eventually need to be cleaned with a clean cycle. The clean cycle is used for descaling the brewer when calcium scale buildup is affecting the performance of the brewer and/or the flavor of your coffee. The Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator will automatically illuminate orange when a cleaning cycle is recommended for your brewer. If the indicator is ignored, your brewer may stop mid-brew and display “CLn,” indicating it needs immediate cleaning on the current mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

There’s sediment in my coffee.

• If using a permanent filter, this may be due to using finely ground coffee.
• To reduce the amount of sediment in the brewed coffee, use a slightly coarser grind or use a paper filter.
  NOTE: DO NOT use a paper filter in conjunction with a permanent filter, as water and/or coffee can back up and clog the filter basket.

Over Ice Brew is not cold.

• Ensure your cup, travel mug, or carafe is filled all the way to the top with ice cubes before brewing. The brewer will brew at elevated temperatures to lock in the best flavor, then the ice will cool the brewed coffee to the perfect temperature.

Coffee is too weak.

• For stronger coffee, use the Rich brew setting. For an even bolder flavor, you can add more coffee grounds to the filter.

Coffee is too strong.

• For milder coffee, use the Classic brew setting. For an even milder flavor, use fewer coffee grounds in the filter.

The brew cycle is too slow.

• The brew time will vary based on size and brew style. Full carafe sizes and Rich brews will take longer to brew than single-serve and classic brews. The progress bar on the control panel will indicate the brewing status.

Cup or travel mug overflowed.

• Refer to the Approximate Brew Volumes chart on page 10.

The brew basket overflowed.

• The bottom of the brew basket may be clogged. This can happen with finely ground coffee or too many coffee grounds in the filter. Medium-grind coffee is recommended.
• Using both the permanent filter and a paper filter can cause grounds to clog and water to back up in the brew basket. Use only the permanent filter or a paper filter.
• Decaf coffee grounds absorb water differently, so use fewer scoops when using decaf.

There is water left in the reservoir.

• When the reservoir is filled to a specific size and then that size is brewed, there will be some water left in the reservoir. This is normal to ensure the reservoir does not run dry for the best performance of the pump and brew system.

CLOCK DISPLAY MESSAGES:
End

• The brew cycle is complete.

Add Wtr

• The system does not have enough water in the reservoir to complete your brew. Add fresh water to the reservoir and then press the START BREW button to resume.
•  If the reservoir is filled with water, remove and reseat the reservoir. If the issue persists, contact Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288.

CLn

• The system has detected that a clean cycle needs be run immediately to remove calcium scale buildup in the heater. See ‘Cleaning & Descaling Your Brewing System’ for instructions.

STOP

• A brewing cycle was canceled.

ERROR MESSAGES:
Er

• If the clock displays “Er” and then a number (ex. “Er 03”), contact Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please visit registeryourninja.com or call 1-877-646-5288 to register your new Ninja® product within ten (10) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, and model number along with your name and address. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge you have read and understood the instructions for use and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

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