Using the glass carafe
The Coffee Maker comes with a 12-cup glass carafe. Always make sure that the lid of
the carafe is in place when brewing coffee. Without the lid, the drip stop cannot be
activated. If you lose the lid, you cannot brew coffee.
Note: Do not place carafe in microwave, oven, stove or place on a range top or
burner.
COFFEE BEANS AND BURR GRINDER
Grinding the beans just before brewing will maximize the flavor and aroma of
your coffee. Conical burr grinders are considered the best way of grinding
beans. The slower grinding speed of the conical burrs creates less heat thus
preserving more aroma of the ground coffee. Following the recommendations
below will make your coffee taste better and your machine last longer.
Storing Coffee Beans in the Freezer?
Coffee stores do not store beans in the freezer or refrigerator! Coffee will act
like baking soda, absorbing all odors and tastes surrounding it. Coffee beans
will stay fresh for several weeks as long as you keep them in a dry, dark
container. (It's the ground coffee which will lose aroma rapidly!) If you must
store coffee beans in the freezer, take them out the day before use and thaw
in an open dish. This way they will thaw fully and evenly prior to adding the
beans to the machine.
Note: Do not add frozen beans to the grinder, always thaw before using. If you fill
beans from the freezer directly into the grinder, moisture will seep into the burrs and
the ground chute. The moisture makes the ground coffee stick in the ground coffee
chute (Fig. 10) and will clog it up over time.
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