Instant Infusion Brew Plus 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker User Manual

Instant Infusion Brew Plus 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING

At Instant, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This Instant Coffee Maker was designed with you and your safety in mind. 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.

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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.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in operation.

General Use

• DO NOT use this coffee maker outdoors.
• DO NOT Fill pastthe  waterline..
• DO NOT fill the water reservoir with mineral water, milk, or other liquids. Only fill the water reservoir with clean, cold water.
• DO NOT let the coffee maker operate 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 leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• DO NOT allow children to operate the appliance; close supervision is required when any appliance is used near children.
• DO NOT let children play with this appliance.
• To avoid the risk of burn injury DO NOT open the top cover during or immediately after the brew process. Contents may be extremely hot. Allow the contents to cool before opening the lid.

WARNING

• DO NOT touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands.
• The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance may cause personal injuries and/or property damage.
• The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
• DO NOT set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
• DO NOT use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.
• DO NOT clean the container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

Care and Storage

• DO unplug from the outlet when not in use before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• DO NOT store any materials in the brewing chamber 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. Spilled liquids from this coffee maker can cause serious burns and/or property damage. Keep appliances and cords away from children.

Never drape the cord over the edge of the counter, and never usthe e the outlet below the counter.

• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use 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 coffee maker by grasping the plug and pulling it from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• DO NOT attempt to modify the plug. If the plug does not fit fully 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.
  This appliance has a polarized plug, with one blade wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
• ONLY plug this appliance into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
• DO NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

WARNING

Electrical Warning

The coffee maker 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 fire, property damage, personal injury, 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, turn any control to the off position and remove the plug from the 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 any manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at support@instanthome.com.
• DO NOT attempt to repair, replace, or modify components of the appliance, as this may cause property damage, electric shock, fire, or personal injury, 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 the power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid.
• 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.
• A longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord may be used with the following precautions:
  • 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.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Accessories

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Remember to recycle!

We designed our packaging with sustainability in mind. Be sure to recycle at a recycling center in your area.

USING YOUR INSTANT® INFUSION BREW PLUS

Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple and easy to read.

1. Clock/ display
2. Cancel
3. Start
4. Bold setting
5. Small batch (1-4 cups)
6. Warming Plate
7. Auto-Brew/Timer
8. Hours
9. Minutes

INITIAL SETUP

1. Pull the Instant® Infusion Brew Plus and all accessories out of the box.
2. Remove all packaging materials from within and around the unit.
3. Place the unit on a dry, stable, and level surface.
4. Plug in your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus.
5. You will hear a beep and all display LED buttons will light up.
   Note: After 30 minutes of inactivity, your coffee maker will enter standby mode. The LED control panel will dim. To exit standby mode, press any button or lift the coffeemaker lid.

Sound Settings

You can turn sound and reminder beeps on or off. The default sound setting when you open your coffee maker is ON.

1. Make sure your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus is on.
2. To turn the sound off, press and hold the Bold and Small Batch buttons at the same time for 2 seconds. The message display will show SOFF.
3. To turn the sound back on, repeat step 2. The message display will show S On.

Setting the Clock

When you first turn on your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus, the clock display will show the default time of midnight. Setting and changing the time is quick and easy.

1. Make sure your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus is turned on.
2. Press the and buttons until the correct time is set. To speed up, press and hold for 3 seconds.
3. Press the button to save the new time.
4. Your clock is now set!

Clean before use

1. Lift the water reservoir to remove it from the coffee maker.
2. Handwash the glass carafe, water reservoir, coffee filter, and brew basket with warm water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
3. With a damp cloth, wipe down the coffee maker base and control panel.

Integrated Carbon Filter

The integrated carbon filter ensures your water is free of chlorine and other impurities before brewing for cleaner, tastier coffee. The filter cartridge contains activated charcoal and should be replaced every 60 days for the best results.

You will need to assemble and install the integrated carbon filter that comes with your machine before your first brew.

To assemble

1. Remove the filter base, top hand, le and filter cartridge from its packaging.
2. Soak the filter cartridge in cool water for 10 minutes to activate it before using.
3. Place the fully soaked filter cartridge into the filter base.
4. Snap the top handle to the filter base to fully enclose the filter cartridge.

To install

1. Place the assembled Integrated carbon filter into the water reservoir.
2. Press the integrated carbon filter into the port at the bottom of the water reservoir until it is firmly in place.

To replace the filter cartridge

1. Pull the top handle to remove the integrated carbon filter from the water reservoir.
2. Unsnap the top handle from the filter base to remove the old filter cartridge and replace it with a new one. See assembly instructions above.

Always soak your new filter cartridge in water for 10 minutes before using it for the best results.

Test Run

Before you brew your first carafe of coffee, we recommend flushing your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus to make sure the unit is clean and working correctly. Do not use coffee for the test run.

1. Remove the water reservoir lid. Lift the water reservoir from the back of the coffee maker.
2. Fill the water reservoir with cold water to the 12-cup fill line as indicated. Be careful not to over-fill.
3. Place the water reservoir back onto the coffee maker, then replace the water reservoir lid.
4. Place the glass carafe onto the warming plate, under the removable brew basket.
5. Ensure the coffee maker lid is closed. The button should light up. Press thebutton to begin brewing.
6. After the brewing cycle ends, the keep warm setting will automatically activate, and the warming plate will stay hot for 2 hours. Press the button or the button to turn it off.
7. Carefully remove the glass carafe and discard the water.
   CAUTION: The water and warming plate will be hot.
   To stop brewing at any time, press thebutton.
8. Carefully place the glass carafe back onto the warming plate, which may still be hot.
9. Your test run is complete and you’re ready to start brewing!

BREWING COFFEE

Once you’ve cleaned your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus and all parts, and completed a test run, it’s time to program your perfect brew.

Brewing the Perfect Coffee

Pre-Infusion Process

Your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus uses an innovative showerhead dispenser and pre-infusion process to extract maximum flavor with every brew. Pre-infusion gently soaks the ground coffee evenly with filtered water before brewing. Pre-infusion begins automatically during all brewing programs with your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus.

Brew Preferences and Programs

Your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus lets you choose how you want to brew for maximum taste and customization, and tasty coffee every time.

 Bold Brew

If you prefer a stronger, richer coffee, the Bold Brew setting has been programmed to extract even deeper flavor from the coffee grounds by increasing the brewing time slightly.

The Bold Brew button will illuminate when selected.

You can toggle between Classic and Bold Brew settings depending on your personal preference.

 Auto-Brew Timer

Set your timer before bed and wake up to perfectly brewed coffee ready for you to enjoy! You can set your brew to automatically start, up to 24 hours in advance.

• Make sure the clock is set to the current time. See ‘Setting the Clock’ on page 7.
• Press the button, then press the  buttons to set the brew time you want.
• Press . The button will illuminate, and a tone will play confirming the new brew time is set.

 Small Batch Brewing

Use this setting when you are brewing fewer than 4 cups of coffee. Small batch brewing adjusts the brew process to ensure full flavor and less waste, whether you want a lot of coffee or a little.

 Keep Warm

Once your coffee has finished brewing, the Keep Warm setting keeps it fresh and hot for up to 4 hours. The default warming is set at 2 hours at High temperatures. Default warming settings can only be changed while in Ready mode, before brewing.

To change the Keep Warm settings:

1. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to change the default warming temperature or time.
2. To change the temperature, press the button to select Low, Medium, or High.
   Note: The current warming temperature can be changed during or after brewing, once the warming plate has turned on.
3. To change the time, press thed buttons and toggle through Hours and Minutes.
   Note: you cannot change the time on the warming plate once warming starts.
4. Press the button to confirm choices.
   Once you save your preferences, they are stored as your new default settings for quick and easy brewing next time. You can change settings anytime.

Coffee Measurement Chart

We recommend using a medium-fine grind of coffee with your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus. This will give you optimal results and the smoothest flavor.

How to brew coffee

Prep

1. Lift the water reservoir lid to open. Remove the water reservoir by pulling it straight up.
2. Fill the water reservoir to the desired level. See “Coffee Measurements” for suggested quantities above.
   CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to brew if the water level is below the MIN fill line.
3. If using coffee beans, grind them down to a medium or medium-fine consistency.

Brew

1. Lift the coffee maker lid and place the removable brew basket into the basket holder, making sure it’s secure. Insert the gold-tone coffee filter (or a #4 cone paper filter) into the removable brew basket.
2. Add the desired amount of ground coffee into the gold-tone coffee filter. See the “Coffee Measurements” table above.
3. Close the coffee maker lid. The green button will turn on. Note: the coffeemaker lid must be closed for brewing to start.
4. Choose preferred strength: press the button for stronger, bolder brew flavor, if desired. The button light will illuminate. Press the button again to turn off the light and brew at classic strength.*
5. Choose a small batch or full carafe: Press if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. The selected button will illuminate. If you are brewing a full carafe leave this off.*
6. If brewing immediately, press to keep default settings and brew right away. Or see Step 5 to change your default settings. You can set auto-brew for up to 24 hours ahead of time.
7. Choose brew time: press the button. Either the default time of noon or the previously set time will flash on the display. Press the and buttons to adjust your desired start time.
8. Press the green button to confirm the time.
   To accelerate through the selections, press and hold the buttons. You can cancel brewing and return to Ready mode at any time by pressing the button.
9. Every brew has an automatic pre-infusion cycle. Brewing will begin, pause briefly as the coffee grounds are saturated, then continue brewing.
10. When brewing is complete, automatic warming will begin. See “Keep Warm” above.
11. Enjoy your freshly brewed coffee!

*Note: Saved settings will activate when you press the button the next time you brew. You can change these at any time.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of burn injury and/or property damage DO NOT open the coffee maker lid during or immediately after the brew process. Water may be extremely hot.

Allow contents to cool before opening the lid.

CARE, CLEANING AND STORAGE

Clean your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus regularly to ensure the best possible flavor and to prevent mineral deposits from building up in the coffee maker.

Always let parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders, or harsh chemical detergents on any of the coffee maker’s parts.

Let all parts dry thoroughly before use and before storage.

CAUTION: To avoid fire, electric shock, personal injury, and/or property damage:

• Hand wash only.
• DO NOT rinse or immerse the coffee maker, power cord, or plug in water or other liquids.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

For assistance, contact Customer Care at support@instantcare.com.

Descaling / Removing Mineral Deposits

With regular use, minerals may accumulate in the coffee maker, which can affect the temperature and strength of your brew.

To make sure your coffee maker stays in tip-top shape, descale it regularly to keep mineral deposits from building up. Your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus has a built-in cycle for quick and easy cleaning.

After 90 cycles, the button light will turn on and the button lights will flash to remind you to clean and descale your coffee maker.

You will have two options:

Cancel cleaning

Press the button to exit reminder mode and return to Ready mode. Your coffee maker will not begin cleaning and the brew cycle counter will reset.

Start the automatic cleaning cycle.

Follow the instructions in “How to Descale your Instant Coffee Maker Plus” below.

Once the cleaning cycle is completed, the brew cycle counter will reset (counting up to 90) and the device returns to Ready mode.

How to Descale your Instant® Infusion Brew Plus

1. Combine cleaner and water as shown in the table “Descaling Solution Ratio” below.
2. Fill the water reservoir to the MAX line with the cleaning mixture.
3. Place the glass carafe under the removable brew basket. Make sure the coffee maker lid is closed.
4. Press and hold the buttons for 3 seconds.
5. The buttons will flash slowly, and the cleaning mixture will pass through the appliance until the water reservoir is empty.
6. Discard the cleaning mixture from the glass carafe. Be careful: the mixture will be HOT.
7. Return the emptied glass carafe under the drip nozzle.
8. Remove and rinse the water reservoir and fill the MAX line with cool, clean water. Make sure the coffee maker lid is closed.
9. Press and hold the  buttons for 3 seconds. The cleaning mixture will pass through the appliance until the water reservoir is empty.
10. Discard the water from the glass carafe. The unit is now clean and ready to use again.

Descaling Solution Ratio

TROUBLESHOOTING

LEARN MORE

There’s a whole world of Instant Coffee Maker 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
support@instanthome.com

Instant Brands® Connect App

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iOS and Android app stores

Replacement parts and accessories

Instanthome.com

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Product specifications

WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This (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 by the user & care instructions, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. If 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 CONCERNING 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.

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 by 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 that 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 outlined in the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service, please contact our Consumer Care Department by email to support@instanthome.com. 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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