Instant Cold Brewer Electric Coffee Maker User Manual

October 30, 2023
Instant

Instant Cold Brewer Electric Coffee Maker

Instant Cold Brewer Electric Coffee Maker product

Product Information

The Instant Cold Brewer is an electrical appliance designed for cold brewing coffee. It includes a glass pitcher, a brew basket with a bottom cap, a lid, a handle, a coffee scoop, a control panel, and a power base. The appliance is equipped with electrical components that require basic safety precautions to be followed to avoid personal injury and/or property damage. The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Instant Cold Brewer, read all instructions in the User Manual, including the Important Safeguards section and the Warranty document. Follow these instructions to use the product:

Initial Setup

  1. Unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials.
  2. Rinse the glass pitcher, brew basket, and lid with water before first use.
  3. Insert the bottom cap into the brew basket.
  4. Add coffee grounds to the brew basket according to your desired strength level. Unscrew the bottom cap to dispose of grounds and prior to cleaning.
  5. Remove the pitcher lid.
  6. Place brew basket through the handle housing, into the glass pitcher.
  7. Place the Instant Cold Brewer power base on a dry, stable surface.
  8. Place glass pitcher with brew basket onto power base.

Note: Do not use the appliance in a heated oven. Use a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of accidents. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord. Follow the electrical warning instructions to protect against electrical shock. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at support@instanthome.com. Remember to recycle the packaging materials.

Welcome
to your new Instant® Cold Brewer!

Skip the line at your local coffee shop. The Instant Cold Brewer with FlashExtract™ technology lets you make delicious, never-heated, true cold brew in under 20 minutes!

Get started with your new Cold Brewer!

WARNING
Before using your Instant Cold Brewer, read all instructions, including the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as directed. Failure to follow these Important Safeguards may result in personal injury and/or property damage and will void your warranty.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, and/or property damage.

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 coffeemaker outdoors.
  • DO NOT operate cold brewer without water.
  • DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. Not for commercial use. For household use only.
  •  DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
  •  DO NOT leave the appliance exposed to sun, wind, and/or snow.
  • DO operate and store the appliance above 32°F / 0°C
  •  DO NOT allow children to operate or play with appliance; this appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

Glass Pitcher Use

  • DO NOT use the pitcher if it is cracked or chipped.
  • DO NOT use the pitcher if the handle is loose or weakened.
  •  DO NOT expose the pitcher to extreme temperature changes, such as adding hot water to the pitcher when it is cold. Doing so may cause the glass to crack.
  • DO make sure the lid is secure on the pitcher before pouring cold brew.
  • DO NOT clean the pitcher with harsh cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials; doing so can scratch the surface.

WARNING

Care and Storage

  •  DO turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
  • DO NOT store any materials in the brewing chamber or glass pitcher when not in use.

Power Cord
A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.

  • DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
  • DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or separate remote-control systems.
  • DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
  • DO unplug your cold brewer by grasping the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
  •  DO NOT attempt to modify the plug. If the plug does not fit full into the outlet, reverse the plug.
  • DO contact a qualified electrician if the plug does not fit in the outlet.
  •  DO plug this appliance into a polarized outlet one way. This appliance has a polarized plug, and one blade is wider than the other.

Electrical Warning
The cold brewer power base contains electrical components that are an electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock.
To protect against electrical shock:

  •  To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, fire, and/or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
  • To disconnect, remove plug from power source. Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
  •  DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at support@instanthome.com.
  • DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance, as this may cause electric shock, personal injury, fire or property damage, and will void the warranty.
  • DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • DO NOT immerse power cord, plug, or the power base in water or other liquid to protect against risk of electric shock or other related personal injuries.
  •  DO plug this appliance into a polarized outlet one way. This appliance has a polarized plug, and one blade is wider than the other.
  •  DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V ~ 60 Hz for North America.
  •  If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
    •  The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
    •  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.
  • DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact our Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
  • DO only use Instant Brands approved parts/components. Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in fire, electric shock, other related personal injuries and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Instant® Cold Brewer

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

Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this User Manual for reference.

BEFORE YOU BREW

Initial setup

  1. Remove the Instant® Cold Brewer from the box.

  2.  Discard excess packaging materials around and within the unit.

  3. Ensure the brew basket’s bottom cap is securely fastened to the basket.
    You can unscrew the bottom cap to dispose of grounds and prior to cleaning.

  4.  Remove the pitcher lid.

  5. Place brew basket through the handle housing, into the glass pitcher.

  6. Place the Instant Cold Brewer power base on a dry, stable surface.

  7. Place glass pitcher with brew basket onto power base.

Clean before use
The glass pitcher and handle, lid and brew basket are all dishwasher safe. You can also handwash these pieces using soap and rinsing with warm water.

  1.  Remove lid from glass pitcher.
  2. Use the brew basket handle to lift the brew basket from glass pitcher.
  3.  Unscrew the bottom cap of the brew basket.
  4. Wash the pieces by hand or placing them onto the top rack of a dishwasher.
  5. Ensure all pieces are sufficiently dried prior to reassembly and brewing.
  6. While unplugged, use a damp cloth to wipe down the power base and control panel.
  • DO NOT place power base into dishwasher or submerge power base in water.

YOUR INSTANT® COLD BREWER

Control panel
The control panel uses flat-touch buttons. To operate, touch lightly without pressing too hard.
Instant Cold Brewer Electric Coffee Maker 03 Plugging in your Instant Cold Brewer
Once you’ve followed the Initial Setup instructions on page 6, plug the power base into an outlet. The Cold Brewer should power up. If the display does not power on, flip the switch at the back of the power base. After 2 minutes of inactivity, the display will dim.

COLD BREWING

True cold brew
Traditional cold brewing takes up to 24 hours. The Instant Cold Brewer’s FlashExtract™ technology delivers delicious, never-heated, café-quality cold brew or iced tea in under 30 minutes.

Recommended brewing for coffee
We recommend using medium-ground coffee and a 14:1 water-to-coffee ratio. Depending on the size of the grind, the brew basket can hold up to 70 grams of coffee. Adjust coffee to water ratio as well grind consistency to taste. Scoop measurements are for the included scoop. DO NOT use fine grind coffee grounds.

Servings Coffee Water Time
2 3.5 scoops/18 tsp/34 grams 16 oz 15 minutes
4 7 scoops/36 tsp/67 grams 32 oz 20 minutes

For delicious coffee
By brewing combining FlashExtract™ technology with overnight brewing delivers delicious cold brew. After the initial brew on the power base, store the pitcher with brew basket inserted into the fridge.

Servings Coffee Water Time
4 7 scoops/36 tsp/67 grams 32 oz 5 minutes on power base 12-16 hours in

fridge

For bolder cold brew
The Instant® Cold Brewer allows for a maximum brew time of 30 minutes. Increase the amount of ground coffee and brew time to create a bolder cup of coffee.

Brewing iced tea
The Instant Cold Brewer can brew iced tea using loose tea leaves (not tea in bags). The brew basket can hold up to 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) of loose tea leaves. DO NOT use tea bags or loose teas containing large leaves, stems or dried fruits.

Servings Loose tea Water Time
2 1/2 scoop/2-3 tsp 16 oz 20 minutes
4 1 scoop/5-6 tsp 32 oz 20 minutes

For stronger iced tea
The Instant® Cold Brewer allows for a maximum brew time of 30 minutes. Increase the amount of brew time to create stronger iced tea. Some tea varietals take more time to brew than others; green tea and chamomile are likely to take longer to brew.

How to cold brew
Prep

  1. Plug in and turn on the Instant Cold Brewer.
  2.  Fill glass pitcher with water. Place glass pitcher onto power base.
  3.  Fill brew basket with coffee grounds or tea leaves.
    DO NOT overfill the brew basket. Ensure bottom cap is fastened to brew basket before filling and brewing.

Brew

  1.  Place the loaded brew basket into the glass pitcher, through the handle housing.

  2.  Place lid onto the glass pitcher.
    Turn the lid to the closed position, ensuring pour spout is closed.

  3. Use the + and – button on the Flat-Touch panel to set brewing time. You can press and hold the ‘+’ button to add time in 5 minute increments. For stronger coffee, you can increase brew time at any time.

  4.  Press the Start button to begin brewing.
    Cancel brewing anytime by pressing the X on the Flat-Touch control panel.

  5. When the timer reaches 00, brewing is complete.

  6. Remove lid and the brewing basket.

  7. Unscrew brew basket bottom to discard coffee grounds or tea leaves.

  8.  Place lid back onto glass pitcher. Turn lid to open pour spout to serve.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution
Display shows E1 Agitator at bottom of brew basket is jammed; this can be

caused by overfilling with coffee grounds or loose tea, tea leaves that are too large, or tea ingredients such as stems or dried fruit.|

  • Remove brew basket from pitcher, then remove coffee grounds or loose tea leaves, refill and do not overfill brew basket

Loud noise when brewing| Brew basket is not properly in place|

  •  Cancel brewing program, remove lid and lift the brew basket. Reseat basket through lid, centering the brew basket over the power base

Less water than initially used| Water trapped in brew basket|

  •  Remove and slightly tilt the brew basket to drain trapped water

Brewer stops after a few seconds| Pitcher not placed on power base or brew basket not fully assembled|

  •  Ensure bottom cap of brew basket is fully assembled, brew basket is fully seated through the lid, and the pitcher is properly placed on power base

CARE, CLEANING, STORAGE

Clean your Instant® Cold Brewer regularly to ensure the best possible flavor and to prevent mineral deposits from building up in the unit. Always unplug the power base before cleaning. Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders, or harsh chemical detergents on any of the cold brewer’s parts. Let all parts dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.

Part/Accessory Cleaning methods and instructions
Glass pitcher
  •  Handwash or place on top rack of dishwasher.

Lid|

  • Hand wash or place on top rack of dishwasher.

Brew basket|

  •   Hand wash or place on top rack of dishwasher.

Coffee Scoop|

  • Hand wash or place on top rack of dishwasher.

Flat-Touch control panel and power base|

  •   While unplugged, use a damp cloth to wipe down control panel.

Power cord|

  •   DO NOT fold power cord when storing.

  • Be careful: The power base contains electrical components.

To avoid fire, electric shock, personal injury, and/or property damage:

  •  DO NOT rinse or immerse the power base, power cord, or the plug into water or other liquids.
  •  Any other servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician.

LEARN MORE

There’s a whole world of Instant® Cold Brewer information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.

Register your product
Instanthome.com/register

Contact Consumer Care
In the Instant Brands Connect App
Instanthome.com/customer-care-center
support@instanthome.com

Instant Brands® Connect App
Instanthome.com
iOS and Android app stores

Replacement parts and accessories
Instanthome.com

Join the community

Product specifications

Model| Volume| Wattage| Power| Weight| Dimensions
---|---|---|---|---|---
CBCM- 1000| 32oz / 946 mL glass pitcher| 15 W| 120V /
60Hz| 2.5 lb
1.13 kg| in: 6.7 L x 7.9 W x 9.8 H cm: 17 L x 20 W x 24.9 H

WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty
This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands LLC (“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. In the event that 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 WITH RESPECT TO 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: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so 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 in accordance with 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 and 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 set forth in the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please contact our Consumer Care Department 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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