Ninja CFP300 Dual Brew Pro Specialty Coffee System User Manual

Ninja CFP300 Dual Brew Pro Specialty Coffee System

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE • HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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 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 an 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 the 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.

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

Delay Brew Button
Water Temperature Button
Keep Warm Indicator
Keep Warm Button (Orange)
Programmable Digital Clock and Ounce Display
Power Button
Drip Stop Indicator
Smart Sensing Mode Indicators
Multi-Serve Dial and Start/Stop Button
Brew Style Button
Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator (Orange)
Intelligent Clean Cycle Button
Hour/Minute Button

SMART SENSING MODE INDICATORS

PREPARING FOR USE

SETTING THE CLOCK

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

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.

Fill the water reservoir up to, but not exceeding, the Full line.
Insert the brew basket and slide the sliding lid closed, then place an empty carafe on the base.
Press and hold both BREW STYLE and HR/MIN until you hear a confirmation sound.
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

Clean all accessories before your first brew.
Plug the brewer in and turn it on by pressing the power button.
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.
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.
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
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.
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:

Remove the reservoir from the base.
Remove the water reservoir latch.
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
Rotate the water reservoir latch 180 degrees and re-insert it in the A new gap where the base was previously positioned.
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.

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

To prepare for brewing, open the sliding lid by sliding it back under the hood and ensure the brew basket is installed.
Place a #4 paper cone filter or permanent filter (not included on all models, sold separately) in the brew basket.
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.
Use the Ninja Smart Scoop™ and follow the measurements on the scoop or on the Coffee Measurement Chart to fill the filter.
Return the sliding lid to its closed position by sliding it forwards over the brew basket until it clicks into place.

BREWING PODS

USING THE NINJA POD ADAPTER

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.
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.
Slide the Ninja Pod Adapter handle into the LOCK position.
Lift the Ninja Pod Adapter handle to reveal the pod holder. Place a new pod in the holder.
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.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AFTER A BREW

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.
Clean the frother whisk after each use. Hand-wash thoroughly or place on top rack of dishwasher.
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.
NOTE: The glass carafe, brew-through lid, permanent filter, brew basket, water reservoir, water reservoir lid, frother whisk, and Ninja Smart Scoop™ are all dishwasher safe.

CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR

Empty the reservoir and hand-wash or place in 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. Brewer will brew at elevated temperatures to lock in the best flavor, then the ice will cool the brewed coffee to the perfect temperature.

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 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 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.

There is water left in the reservoir.

When the reservoir is filled to a specific size and then that size is breached, 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.

Brewer is leaking.

After removing the water reservoir, there may be a small amount of water in the reservoir valve. This can be easily removed with a dry cloth.
If the leak is coming from above the brew basket, refer to “Brew basket overflowed” above.
If the leak is coming from below the brew basket, close the drip stop. Refer to page 17 for more information.
If the leak is coming from the bottom of the brewer, call Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288.

Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator is illuminating orange.

Run a clean cycle. If you have recently completed a clean cycle, you may need to run another cycle to remove additional mineral buildup that occurs naturally over time and is common in hard-water areas. Make sure you are using vinegar or a descaling solution and follow the cleaning instructions on pages 20 and 21.

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Ninja CFP300 Dual Brew Pro Specialty Coffee System User Manual