Vinci Express Cold Brew Instructions Manual

Vinci Express Cold Brew

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions before first use.
• Remove all bags and packaging from the appliance before use.
• Make sure the appliance is cleaned thoroughly before using.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. For household use only. Do not use outdoors.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or Control Lid in water or other liquid.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. If you think there may be an issue with your product, please contact customer support at 888-735-3621 or email [email protected]
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• The use of extension cords is NOT recommended.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Never operate the Vinci Express Cold Brew with a damaged or cracked carafe, or a loose or damaged handle.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• The use of accessory attachments, not recommended by Vinci Housewares, may cause injuries and should not be used.
• Only use the included power cord with the Express Cold Brew.
• Always unplug your Vinci Express Cold Brew before disassembly, serving, or cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean your Express Cold Brew.
• ARM Enterprises, Inc. shall not accept liability for damages caused by improper use of the appliance.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS:

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
• If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and 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.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into the outlet one way.
• If the plug does not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug and try to re-insert the plug into the outlet.
• Do not force the plug into the outlet.
• Do not attempt to modify the electrical plug in any way.
• If the plug still does not fit, please contact a qualified electrician.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EXPRESS COLD BREW

Before using your Express Cold Brew for the first time, familiarize yourself with the various parts of the machine and how it functions. Before first use, and after subsequent uses, wash all parts with warm soapy water, EXCEPT for the Control Lid, which should never be submerged in water (see Control Lid Cleaning instructions on page 17). Carefully read all the instructions.

• A. Control Lid
• B. Water Pickup Tube
• C. Filter Basket Assembly
• C1. Filter Basket Top Cap
• C2. O-Ring Seal
• C3. Main Filter Basket
• C4. Filter Basket Bottom Cap
• D. Jar Collar with Handle
• E. Borosilicate Glass Carafe
• F. Non-Slip Silicone Base
• G. 2 Tablespoon Scoop
• H. Serving Lid
• I. Cleaning Cup
• J. Power cord
• K. Instruction Manual

CONTROL LID

Brew Button

Once the desired function is selected by the Control Knob, use the Brew button to start or stop the selected process. When Express Cold Brew is in standby mode, the Brew button is illuminated blue. When the Express Cold Brew is running, the Brew button is illuminated red. When there is no power or the current setting is Off, the Brew button is not illuminated.

Off

When Off is selected, there is no power to the Express Cold Brew, and it will not operate.

Light – 5 Minute Brew Cycle

When Light is selected, the Express Cold Brew will run for 5 minutes. The results are typically a ready-to-drink brew that is delightful poured right out of the Carafe. This setting is typically equivalent to 16 hours of the traditional cold brew steeping method.

Medium – 10 Minute Brew Cycle

The Medium brew setting delivers a very favorable beverage that is perfect for those who like a little stronger brew and like cold brew served over ice. This setting is typically equivalent to 18 hours of the traditional cold brew steeping method.

Bold – 15 Minute Brew Cycle

Using a Bold cycle will make a brew that is strong enough to dilute with milk or other additives and still maintain the delicious coffee flavor that is signature to cold brew coffee. This setting is typically equivalent to 20 hours of the traditional cold brew steeping method.

Extra Bold – 25 Minute Brew Cycle

For those who want a very strong cold brew or those who wish to make a cold brew concentrate, the Extra Bold setting is for you. This setting is typically equivalent to 24 hours of the traditional cold brew steeping method.

Clean

This is a special setting only used when you want to pull fresh water through the pump system to flush any possible remnants of prior brew cycles away. This is primarily used when switching between flavored and non-flavored coffee or prior to storing the Express Cold Brew for extended periods of time.

REMOVING THE CLEANING CUP FROM THE CARAFE:

1. Lift the Control Lid, with the attached Filter Basket, out of the Carafe and place it onto a flat surface. IMPORTANT: Read and remove all stickers and warning labels from the unit.
2. On a flat surface, use one hand to grip the base of the Carafe and the other to grip the top of the Jar Collar like the images shown on the left. Detach the Jar Collar by gripping the collar and turning it counterclockwise.
3. After detaching the Jar Collar, remove the Cleaning Cup from the Carafe and discard the protective cardboard from the Cleaning Cup.

HOW TO USE YOUR EXPRESS COLD BREW

1. Fill the Carafe with fresh, room temperature water; filtered water is best (or recommended). Never fill past the Fill Line. NOTE: Always use room temperature water when brewing. TIP: Remember, water makes up over 99% of all brewed coffee. For the best brewing results, always use good quality, filtered water.
2. If not already in place, attach the Filter Basket Bottom Cap to the Filter Basket by turning clockwise until fastened tightly. Using the included 2-tablespoon scoop, add approximately 7 scoops of medium to coarse grind coffee into the Filter Basket. NEVER exceed 8 scoops. NOTE: Do not overpack or overfill the coffee. The coffee should reach almost the top of the basket, leaving about 1/2” space between the top of the grounds and the top of the basket.
3. Place the Filter Basket Top Cap onto the top of the Filter Basket, pushing it until it is fully sealed.
4. Attach the Filter Basket to the Control Lid by inserting it into the bottom of the Control Lid and turning clockwise until it is secure and no longer spins. Before tightening, make sure the Filter Basket is correctly aligned so that the threading is straight. IMPORTANT: Make sure all surfaces are clean of debris, especially around the O-Ring Seal. This will prevent any leaks or malfunctions during the brewing process.
5. Place the Control Lid with the attached Filter Basket on the Carafe. Make sure the Filter Basket is fully submerged in the water, and the notch on the Control Lid is aligned with the Carafe Handle.
6. Attach the electrical Power Cord to the connection on the Control Lid, then plug it into an electrical outlet. Make sure that your Express Cold Brew is on a flat, secure surface for brewing.
7. Rotate the Control Knob to select your desired brew-strength. (Refer to page 12)
8. Press the Brew button to start the brew cycle. The Brew button is illuminated red while the brew cycle is in progress.
9. Within seconds, the clear water will begin to transform into cold brew! When the brew cycle is completed, the Brew button will illuminate Blue, and there will be two short audible “brew finished” beeps. Your cold brew yield will depend on the amount of water absorbed by the grounds.
10. Upon completion of the brew cycle, partially lift the Control Lid from the Carafe, leaving just the bottom portion of the Filter Basket inside the Carafe. With the Control Lid hovering over the Carafe (but not in the cold brew), press the Brew button so the pump will start and force air through the Filter Basket, expelling excess water from the coffee grounds. When no more water is visibly draining from the Filter Basket (typically about 20 seconds), press the Brew button again to stop the pump.
11. Place the Control Lid with attached Filter Basket into the Cleaning Cup. See the Care and Cleaning instructions on page 17 for cleaning instructions.
12. Place the Serving Lid on the Carafe. You are now ready to serve your cold brew or store it in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. TIP: Cold brew retains its smooth, low-acidic, yet bold taste when heated. Enjoy cold brew as is, in recipes, served hot, cold, or over ice.

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FILTER BASKET

1. Remove the Control Lid and Filter Basket Assembly from the Cleaning Cup
2. Remove the Filter Basket from the Control Lid by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the Filter Basket Top Cap and dispose of the spent coffee grounds. HINT: Spent coffee grounds are great composting material.
4. Remove the Filter Basket Bottom Cap by turning it counterclockwise to aid in disposing of any remaining spent grounds.
5. Rinse and wash all of the Filter Basket parts so they are clean and ready to be used for your next carafe of cold brew

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE CONTROL LID

1. NEVER submerge the Control Lid in water or any other liquid. NEVER place the Control Lid in a stream of water or any other liquid. Doing so will damage the Express Cold Brew, which could lead to personal injury and will void your warranty.
2. Fill the Cleaning Cup about 2/3 full with clean, fresh water.
3. Inspect the bottom of the Water Pickup Tube to see if any brewing material has collected on the filter. If so, gently rinse ONLY the bottom of the Water Pickup Tube to clear any debris.
4. Place the Control Lid into the Cleaning Cup.
5. Rotate the Control Knob to CLEAN.
6. Press the Brew button to start the cleaning process. The fresh water from the cleaning cup will run through the pump, flushing out any remnants from the prior brew cycle.
7. After the Clean cycle is complete, raise the Control Lid until the Water Pickup Tube is no longer touching the water in the Cleaning Cup. Press the Brew button again so air runs through the pump system and evacuates any remaining water.
8. Empty any remaining water from the Cleaning Cup and rinse it clean to be ready for the next use.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you think there may be an issue with your product, please contact customer support at 888-735-3621 or email [email protected], or visit www.vincihousewares.com

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