Instant Pot Solo Single Serve Coffee Maker User Manual

Instant Pot Solo Single Serve Coffee Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Placement

DO operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
DO NOT place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

General Use

DO NOT use this coffee maker outdoors.
DO NOT fill the water tank with mineral water, milk, or other liquids. Only fill the water tank with clean, cold water.
DO NOT let the coffee maker operate without water.
DO NOT us the appliance for anything than its intended use. Not for commercial use. For household use only.
DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
DO only fill the water tank with clean, cold water.
DO NOT fill the water tank with mineral water, milk,k, or other liquids.
DO NOT leave the appliance exposed to the 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.
DO NOT force the pod into the appliance. Only use pods intended for this appliance.
To avoid the risk of extremely hot water, DO NOT open the top cover during the brew process. There is extremely hot water in the brewing chamber during the brew process.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

What’s in the box?

Instant Solo Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Reusable Coffee Pod with Handle

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

Your Instant Solo Coffee Maker

Remember to recycle!

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

Control panel

Here’s a look at the simple-to-use, easy-to-read Instant Solo Coffee Maker control panel.

Plug-in and time-out

Once you plug in your Instant Solo Coffee Maker, you’ll hear a beep. Press the power button (located above Bold) to turn on your Solo — the LED buttons should light up.

After 30 minutes of inactivity, your coffee maker will enter standby mode. The LED control panel will dim. After another 2 hours of inactivity, the LED panel will shut off.

Sound Settings

You can turn button-pressing sounds and reminder beeps on or off.

Make sure your Instant Solo is on.
Press and hold the 8-oz and 12-oz buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
Wait for the 8-oz and 12-oz buttons to blink twice.
Note: The device failure sound cannot be deactivated

Altitude Mode

If you’re using the Instant Solo Coffee Maker at +5,000 feet above sea level, enable Altitude Mode before you brew.

To turn Altitude Mode on

Make sure your Instant Solo is on.
Press and hold the 8-oz and 10-oz buttons for 3 seconds.
Wait until the 8-oz and 10-oz buttons blink twice.

To turn Altitude Mode off

Make sure your Instant Solo is on.
Press and hold the 8-oz and 10-oz buttons for 3 seconds.
Wait until the 8-oz and 10-oz buttons blink three times.

Water Empty Alert

Your Instant Solo will let you know when the water tank is empty or nearly out of water. When this happens, you’ll hear a beep, brewing will stop, and the LED control panel will flash. At this point, refill the water tank and exit the alert mode by pressing any button.

Before you brew

Initial setup

Pull the Instant Solo coffee maker and all accessories out of the box.
Remove all packaging materials from within and around the Instant Solo Coffee Maker.
Place your Solo on a dry, stable, and level surface.
Lift the water tank and remove the foam cushion from underneath the water tank.
Place the water tank back on the coffee maker base.
Plug in your Instant Solo Coffee Maker.

Clean before use

Lift the water tank to remove it from the Instant Solo Coffee Maker.
Handwash the water tank and reusable coffee pod with warm water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water.
Wipe the water tank and accessories with a clean, dry cloth.
With a damp cloth, wipe down the coffee maker base and control panel.

Initial Cleaning

Before you brew your first cup of coffee, clean your Instant Solo Coffee Maker. Run the following cleaning program without a coffee pod or a reusable coffee pod.

Lift the water tank from the back of the coffee maker and remove the water tank lid.
Fill the water tank with cold water to the MAX fill line as indicated on the water tank.
Put the lid back onto the water tank and place the water tank back onto the coffee maker.
Place a large mug that can hold at least 10 oz of liquid beneath the brew spout and onto the drip tray.
Ensure the brewing lid is closed and securely latched. Press 8the oz button. The key flashes as the water heats.
The 8-oz button will illuminate. The coffee maker begins a brewing cycle, and hot water will pour from the brew spot. After the brewing cycle ends or is cancelled and the water stops dripping from the spout, discard the water in the mug. To stop brewing at any time, touch 8 oz again.
Place the mug back on the drip tray.
Touch 10 oz. The button flashes as the water heats.
The 10 oz. The button will illuminate. The coffee maker begins a brewing cycle, and hot water will pour from the brew spot. After the brewing cycle ends or is cancelled and the water stops dripping from the spout, discard the water in the mug. To stop brewing at any time, touch 10 oz again.

Warning: Be careful: Brewing reaches high temperatures. DO NOT touch the brewing housing unit or spout during the brewing process. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

Brewing Coffee

Once you’ve cleaned your Instant Solo Coffee Maker and water tank, and you’ve first run the cleaning program, you can begin brewing a delicious cup of coffee.

Bold

This program lets you brew a more flavorful cup of coffee by increasing brewing time, allowing the water to extract more flavor from your coffee grounds or coffee pod.

Altitude Mode

If you live at higher altitudes (over 5000 feet above sea level), be sure you follow the instructions on page 10 so your coffee maker works properly.

Reusable Coffee Pod and Coffee Pods

With the Instant Solo Coffee Maker, you can brew coffee with a K-Cup* pod, or grind your favorite coffee beans and use the included reusable coffee pod. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of medium to medium-fine ground coffee into the reusable coffee pod.

How to brew coffee

Prep

Fill the water tank up to the MAX fill line. DO NOT attempt to brew if the water level is below the MIN fill line.
If you’re using coffee beans, grind them down to a medium or medium-fine consistency. To open the reusable coffee pod, pull up on the metal handle.

Brew

Lift the brewing lid latch and place the reusable coffee pod or K-Cup* pod in the brewing housing container.
Close the brewing lid, ensuring it is securely latched.
For a stronger cup of coffee, press Bold before selecting brew size.
Select the desired amount of coffee you would like to brew by pressing the 8 oz, 10 oz or 12 oz buttons. The selected button will flash while water heating cycle begins. You can stop brewing at any time by pressing the selected cup size again.
The selected brewing cup size LED will remain illuminated when the coffee maker starts brewing. Soon, hot water will pour from the brew spout.
When the water stops dripping from the spout, lift the lid latch and discard the coffee pod or contents within the reusable coffee pod.
Enjoy your freshly brewed cup of coffee.

Be careful: Brewing reaches high temperatures. DO NOT touch the brewing housing unit or spout during the brewing process. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

Care, Cleaning, Storage

Clean your Instant Solo Coffee Maker regularly to ensure the best possible flavor and to prevent mineral deposits from building up in the coffee maker.

Always unplug the coffee maker and let it 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.

Cleaning methods and instructions

Water tank
Remove the tank and handwash with dish soap and warm water.
Reusable coffee pod
Remove and handwash with dish soap and warm water, or place in the top rack of a dishwasher.
Stainless steel drip tray
Can be removed and washed by hand with dish soap and warm water, or placed in the top rack of a dishwasher
Coffee maker / LED panel
Use a damp dishcloth to clean the outside of the coffee maker and LED panel.
Power cord
DO NOT fold the power cord when storing.

To avoid fire, electric shock, or personal injury:

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

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.

After 300 cycles, the 10-oz and 12-oz keys flash to remind you to clean and descale your coffee maker.

Descaling Solution Ratio

Combine cleaner and water as shown in the table above.
Make sure the reusable pod is in the brewing housing unit.
Fill the water tank to the MAX line with the cleaning mixture.
Place a large container beneath the drop nozzle. Ensure the brewing lid is securely latched before continuing to step 5.
Touch and hold the 10-oz and 12-oz keys for 3 seconds. The cleaning mixture runs through the appliance until the water tank is empty.
Discard the cleaning mixture from the container and place the emptied container beneath the drip nozzle.
Rinse the water tank and fill to the MAX line with cool, clean water.
Touch and hold the 10-oz and 12-oz keys for 3 seconds. The cleaning mixture runs through the appliance until the water tank is empty.
Discard the water produced by the coffee maker.

Learn more

There’s a whole world of Instant Solo Coffee Maker information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.

Product specifications

Warranty

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.

Provided the appliance was used in accordance with the use & care instructions, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. 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:

The exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness;
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or
The exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; 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 which vary from state to state or province to province.

Product Registration

Please visit www.instanthome.com/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance), and serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance), along with your name and email address.

The registration will enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, 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 Customer Care Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or 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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