Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System User Guide

Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE • HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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 a lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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 into the outlet or try to modify to fit.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. DO NOT allow the appliance to be played with or used by children. Close supervision is necessary when using 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.
• Unplug from the outlet when either the appliance or display clock is not in use, and before cleaning.
• Turn off and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

Operating Notice

To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.

• 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 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.
• DO NOT put fingers under the coffee outlet, risk of scalding. DO NOT put fingers into the capsule compartment or the capsule shaft. Danger of injury.
• 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 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 every week.
• 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 made 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 Lever
• E Flip Top Lid
• F Cup Tray Base
• G Adjustable Cup Tray
• H Capsule Bin
• I Brew Basket
• J Single-Serve Cup Platform
• K Control Panel
• L Frother Whisk
• M Brew-Through Lid
• N Ninja® Glass Carafe
• O Ninja Smart Scoop™
• P Intelligent Warming Plate
• S Drip Stop
• T Capsule Clean Cycle Platform

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

1. Power Button
2. Grounds Button
3. Capsule Button
4. Intelligent Clean Cycle Button
5. Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator
6. Hour/Minute Button
7. Programmable Digital Clock and ounce Display
8. Dial/Start Brew Button
9. Drip Stop Indicator
10. Delay Brew Button
11. Keep Warm Button
12. Keep Warm Indicator

PREPARING FOR USE

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. When the brewer is plugged in, the clock display and HR/MIN will begin to flash.
2. Use the Dial to select the correct hour. Then, press the HR/MIN button to toggle to minutes.
3. Use the dial again to select the correct minute, and press the HR/MIN button to set the clock at the displayed time.

NOTE: At any time, you can set the clock by pressing the HR/MIN button and following steps 2-3.

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 close the flip-top lid, then place an empty carafe on the base.
3. Power on the unit and press the Grounds Button. Ensure the Drip Stop is set to the open position. Next, press and hold both the Ground Button 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 brew is unplugged. Brewer can be recalibrated at any time if the altitude where it is being used changes.

BEFORE THE FIRST BREW

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.

PRIMING THE CAPSULE SIDE

1. Ensure the lever is closed. Do not insert a capsule.
2. Center a vessel under the capsule brew outlet. Press the Capsule Button to select Lungo.
3. To start, press START. When the cycle is complete, discard the water and rinse the vessel. Repeat this process 3 times. You are now ready to brew capsules.

PRIMING THE GROUND COFFEE SIDE

1. Ensure the brew basket is fully installed in the unit and close the flip-top lid. Do not add coffee.
2. Center the carafe with the brew-through lid installed below the grounds brew outlet. Press the Grounds Button to select Classic and turn the dial to select the Full Carafe size.
3. To start, press START BREW. When the cycle is complete, discard the water and rinse the carafe. You are now ready to brew ground coffee.

USING THE NINJA® ESPRESSO & COFFEE BARISTA SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: This brewer is only compatible with Nespresso Original Capsules.

BREWING CAPSULES

1. Fill the reservoir to at least the Cup line.
2. Lift the lever completely and insert the capsule. Close the lever.
3. Place the vessel centered on the cup tray below the spout.NOTE: Set the Adjustable Cup Tray height and set the vessel in the center of it to help prevent splashing. The cup tray may be removed for brewing into taller and wider vessels.
4. Press the Capsule Button and select either Ristretto (not available on all models), Espresso, Lungo, or Over Ice Brew.Specially designed to brew straight over ice and stand up to milk-based beverages.
   Always fill your vessel to the top with ice cubes before brewing Over Ice.
5. To start, press START BREW. The brewer will beep to signal that the brew has started. The clock display may show “pre” indicating the brewer is preheating and will automatically start brewing once up to temperature. The progress bar around the dial will illuminate to indicate the status of the brew. When finished, the brewer will beep again, and End will appear on the display.
6. To cancel the brew at any time, press the START BREW again or press the Power Button.

BREWING GROUND COFFEE

1. To prepare for brewing, open the flip-top lid 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 brew basket. Use only a paper filter OR the permanent filter–not both.
   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 on page 10 to fill the filter. Close the flip-top lid.
4. Place the empty vessel under the brew basket.
   NOTE: If making a single cup, lower the Single-Serve Cup Platform and set your vessel in the center of it to help prevent splashing.
5. Press the Grounds Button and select either Classic, Rich, or Over Ice Brew. Turn the dial to select the desired brew size.NOTE: Rich Brew will use slightly less water and yield slightly less brewed coffee than Classic Brew. See the Approximate Brew Volume chart for additional information.
6. To start, press START BREW. 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 finished, the brewer will beep again, and End will appear on the display.
   NOTE: The brew cycle will begin, then pause for a short period before resuming. This process is used to evenly saturate the coffee grounds. This applies to all brew styles.
7. To cancel the brew at any time, press START BREW again or press the Power Button.

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 from what is stated below.

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.

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. Always use level scoops when measuring ground coffee. 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.

INTELLIGENT WARMING PLATE

The Intelligent Warming Plate will automatically turn on during Classic or Rich brews when any 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, press the Grounds Button to select either Classic or Rich, turn the dial to one of the carafe sizes, and press the WARM button.

TIME & TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

You can adjust how long the Intelligent Warming Plate remains on (up to 4 hours) and/or set the temperature to Low, Medium, or High. By default, the Intelligent Warming Plate is set to remain on for 2 hours and is set to medium. To change the time/temperature settings of the warming plate, follow these instructions:

1. Press and hold 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 WARM or START BREW to set the new time.
3. Next, the clock will display the current warming plate temperature. To keep the same temperature, press WARM or START BREW. To change the temperature, turn the dial and press WARM or START BREW for the temperature to lock in. The unit will beep, signifying that the time and temperature have been set.

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 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 (Grounds Mode Only)

1. Plug the brewer in and turn it on by pressing the Power button.
   NOTE: The clock will remain on even if the brewer is turned off. Ensure the brewer is powered on to set the Delay Brew.
2. After filling the water reservoir and adding ground coffee to the filter, place the appropriate-size vessel under the brew basket.
3. Press the Grounds Button to enter grounds mode. Press DELAY. The clock will begin to flash “12:00” or the previous time set.
4. While the clock is flashing, turn the 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 to lock in the hour. Now, turn the dial to adjust the minute. Press START BREW to lock in your time.
5. Next, turn the dial to select the size that you would like to brew.
6. Press the Grounds button to choose your brew style.
7. Once the time, brew size, and brew style have been set, press the dial to activate. When activated, the brewer will beep and DELAY, and your selected options will remain illuminated. To view your set delay brew time, press and hold the DELAY button. To cancel, press the DELAY button or power off the unit.

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, the delayed brew will need to be reset.

NOTE: When delay brew is set, a grounds brew cannot be run until the delay brew has finished or has been canceled. A capsule brew may be run at any time up until 5 minutes before the preset brew time.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Can’t select Keep Warm.

• Keep Warm can be turned on manually by pressing WARM while in Grounds mode with Classic or Rich, and any Carafe size selected. If brewing a smaller size into the carafe, after the brew has finished select Classic or Rich and turn the dial to any carafe size, then press WARM.

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. Brewer will brew at elevated temperatures to lock in the best flavor, then the ice will cool the brewed coffee to the perfect temperature. Lower volumes of coffee will be brewed to account for some ice melt.

The 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.

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 brew status.

The 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.

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