CHEFMAN RJ44-SS-TCB Conical Burr Precision Coffee Grinder User Guide

CHEFMAN RJ44-SS-TCB Conical Burr Precision Coffee Grinder

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

1. Read all instructions.
2.  Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the appliance in water or other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7. Avoid contact with all moving parts.
8. Never put the unit near a hot burner, in an oven, or in a dishwasher.
9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions. Return to the nearest authorized dealer, or contact Chefman® Customer Support.
10.  Do not use outdoors or for anything other than intended use.
11. Never feed coffee beans into the unit by hand. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and utensils away from the grinding blade during operation to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the product.
12. WARNING: The grinding blade is SHARP. Handle with care both when using and cleaning the product.
13.  Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, come into contact with sharp edges, or touch hot surfaces.
14. Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect.
15. Always place the appliance on a firm and stable surface when using and when not in use.
16. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Chefman® may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
17. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.
18. Do not use fingers to scrape coffee beans away from the cutting blade, especially while the appliance is plugged in. Serious injury may result.
19. Use the unit only when it is completely assembled.
20.  Do not leave the coffee grinder unattended while the unit is running.
21.  Before using for the first time, remove all packaging, and wash and dry the parts.
22. To avoid overheating the motor, do not use the grinder continuously for longer than 3 minutes. Allow the motor to cool between uses.
23. WARNING: To prevent the risk of injury, avoid the grinding blade when the unit is rotating.

WARNING: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug is intended to 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 attempt to modify the plug in any way or force it into the outlet. This could result in injury or electrical shock.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The 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.

POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2.  To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, please contact Chefman® Customer Support for assistance.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

FEATURES

1. Coffee Bean Hopper Lid
2. Coffee Bean Hopper
3. Removable Upper Conical Burr
4. Grind Selector Ring
5. Control Panel
6. LED Display
7. +5 SEC Button
8. MAX TIME Button
9. START/STOP Button
10.  Stainless-Steel Base
11.  Brush
12.  Ground Coffee Container Lid
13.  Ground Coffee Container
14. Rubber Mat

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

1.  Wash the ground coffee container and lid, hopper (see removal instruction below), and hopper lid with hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
2.  Replace the hopper (see instructions below).
3. Wipe down the base with a damp cloth.

HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE HOPPER
Before removing or replacing the hopper, make sure the coffee grinder is unplugged. To Detach:

1. Press the release lever on the back of the grind selector ring.
2. Rotate the hopper counterclockwise until the unlock icon ( ) aligns with the up arrow ( ) on the lever, then lift the hopper up.

To Attach:

1. Set the hopper on the base, aligning the unlock icon ( ) with the up arrow ( ) on the lever.
2.  Rotate the hopper clockwise, until the lock icon ( ) aligns with the up arrow ( ). You should hear the hopper click into place.

NOTE: If the hopper is not fully attached, the coffee grinder will not work. Particles of coffee on the upper burr may prevent the hopper from locking into place; if this is the case, remove the hopper and use the brush to clean off the burr before replacing the hopper.

HOW TO ADJUST THE GRIND SIZE
The coffee grinder has 31 grind-size options. To adjust the grind size, rotate the ring just under the hopper, and select the appropriate grind for the type of coffee you’re making.

• A finer grind exposes more surface to the water and extracts flavor more rapidly, which is appropriate for a quick-brew method like espresso.
•  A coarser grind, which exposes little surface, is appropriate for the longer brewing cycle of French press.

When the beans are ground too finely for a particular brewing method (for instance, an espresso grind used in a drip coffee machine), the resulting coffee will taste too bitter and strong. Conversely, when too coarse a grind is selected, the resulting coffee tastes too weak and watery. Use the chart below to choose your grind size.

Coffee Type

| French Press/ Cold Brew|

Pour-Over

|

Drip Coffee

|

Siphon

|

Espresso

|

Turkish Coffee

---|---|---|---|---|---|---

Grind Size

|

Extra Coarse

|

Coarse

| Medium Coarse|

Medium Fine

|

Fine

|

Extra Fine

Grind Setting

|

31-26

|

25-19

|

18-11

|

10-6

|

5-3

|

2-1

HOW TO GRIND COFFEE
A burr grinder is made up of two revolving abrasive surfaces (aka burrs), which grind beans a few at a time. Compared with a blade grinder, a burr grinder grinds to a more uniform size, giving you more control over the grind and better flavor. There are two ways to grind your coffee: by setting the time and letting the grinder count down, or by using the pulse feature to grind exactly how much you need.

1. Plug in the grinder.
2. Be sure the rubber mat is in place. The mat should be positioned under the ground coffee container to lift it closer to the dispensing grounds to prevent flyaways.
3. Put the lid on the ground coffee container and slide it into place on top of the mat.
4. Fill the hopper with beans (it can hold just about 10 ounces). Replace the lid.
5. Select your desired grind size. It may take some experimenting to determine your exact preferred grind size as well as the grind time.
6.  Set the grind time. The minimum (and default) grind time is 5 seconds, and the maximum is 40 seconds. To set the grind time, press the +5 button until the desired time is reached. Alternatively, if you wish to set the grind time to 40 seconds, simply press the MAX button. If you want to reduce the set time, simply loop past 40 to get back to 5 seconds.
7. Press the START/STOP button. The timer will count down as the unit grinds.
8. You may adjust the grind time as needed during grinding. If you want to end grinding early, press START/STOP again. If you want to add more time while the unit is grinding, press the +5 button to add 5 more seconds. NOTE: You can add 5 seconds only once during a grinding cycle, and if the time started at 40 seconds, you must wait until it counts down to at least 35 seconds to add more time.
9. When the timer ends, the grinder will stop automatically. Before removing the ground coffee container, tap the container a few times. This will relieve some of the static electricity buildup that occurs during grinding and reduce flyaway grounds when you remove the container.
10. After grinding, the unit will enter standby mode. If you wish to grind more coffee, empty the ground coffee container first. To protect the motor from overheating, the unit powers off after running 3 minutes continuously.
11.  After 3 minutes in standby mode, the unit will go to sleep. Press the START/STOP button to return to standby mode.

SPECIAL FEATURES

MEMORY
After the unit has been set to a desired grind time, it will remember your preferred time and make that time the new default. The unit will display that time when in standby mode and will change only when it is reset to another time or unplugged. After unplugging, the unit will reset to the 5-second default time.
PULSE MODE
For a short, customized duration of grinding, simply press and hold the START/STOP button instead of setting a grind time. When grinding in pulse mode, the display timer will count up to a maximum of 40 seconds. When you release the button, the grinder will return to standby mode.
SOUND
The grinder beeps each time a button is pushed. If you prefer no sound, you can turn that feature off by holding down the MAX Time button and +5 Sec button together for 5 seconds. (The LED display will show “OF,” indicating that sound is off.) To turn the sound back on, hold down the same two buttons for 5 seconds. The LED display will show “ON,” indicating that sound is on. Your set sound preference will be retained even after unplugging.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
This appliance is equipped with an overheat protective device. It will power off automatically after running continuously for 3 minutes to protect the unit. If this happens, unplug the unit, and wait 30 minutes for it to cool off before grinding again.

COFFEE GRINDING TIPS

• Freshly roasted beans (or newly opened vacuum-sealed bags of beans) will yield the best flavor and aroma.
•  To keep coffee beans at peak freshness, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. NOTE: Coffee beans can be ground frozen.
• Never grind far in advance, and grind only the amount of coffee you will use right away. Ground coffee loses aroma and flavor quickly and attracts other odors.
• Do not allow grounds to exceed the MAX line on the ground coffee container. Otherwise ground coffee can back up into the machine and block the grinding mechanism.

TROUBLESHOOTING

properly attached or locked to the base.
Coffee grounds fly out of the container during grinding.| Be sure you’re using the rubber mat under the container.
After the grinding mechanism is cleaned, the upper burr will not lock into place.| There may still be some coffee particles on lower burr; remove the upper burr and clean again with the brush.
The error code “E2” appears in the display.| The grinder has run continuously for

3 minutes or the motor is overheating; unplug the unit, and wait 30 minutes for the motor to cool down before using again.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

While you should clean the ground coffee container regularly, the rest of the unit requires only periodic cleaning.

• To clean the ground coffee container, hopper, and lids, wash them in warm,
  soapy water and dry with a towel. Do not wash in the dishwasher or use strong detergents or abrasive pads. The rubber mat is dishwasher-safe.

• Wipe down the outside of the unit with a damp cloth as needed. Never place
  the grinder, power supply cord, or plug in water or under running water.

• To clean the burrs and grinding mechanism, follow these steps:

  •  Empty the beans from the hopper, then run the grinder until the grinding chamber is completely empty.
  • Unplug the unit and detach the hopper (see p.6 for instructions).
  •  To remove the upper conical burr, hold the upper mill by its handle and turn it counterclockwise (a), then lift it out of the grinder (b). Brush away any residual coffee dust and grounds from the upper burr (c). Upper burr is also dishwasher-safe.
  • Brush away coffee grounds and dust from the lower burrs (these are not removable). Once you’ve loosened particles with the brush, you may need to turn the unit upside down to completely remove them.
  •  Brush away coffee grounds from the grind outlet with the brush.
  • To replace the upper burr, lower it back into place (d), turn the handle clockwise until the burr clicks into place (e), then push the handle back down (f).
  •  Reattach the hopper (see p.6 for instructions).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Limited Warranty
RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman® offers a limited 1-year Warranty (the “Warranty”) available on sales through authorized distributors and retailers only. Please note that this Warranty becomes valid from the date of initial retail purchase and that the Warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser. This Warranty is void without proof of purchase within the United States and Canada. Please be aware that this Warranty supersedes all other warranties and constitutes the entire agreement between the consumer and Chefman®. Any changes to the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty must be in writing, signed by a representative of Chefman®. No other party has the right or ability to alter or change the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty. We may ask you to please submit, via email, photos and/or video of the issue you are experiencing. This is to help us better assess the matter and possibly offer a quick fix. Photos and/or video may also be required to determine warranty eligibility. We encourage you to register your product. Registering can make the Warranty process easier and can keep you informed of any updates or recalls on your product. To register, follow the directions on the Chefman® Warranty Registration page in the Chefman® User Guide. Please retain your proof of purchase even after registering. In the event that you do not have proof of your purchase date, we may declare your Warranty void or we may, at our sole discretion, apply the date of manufacture as the purchase date for purposes of this Warranty.

Manufacturer Defects
Chefman® products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship, under normal household use, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase when used in accordance with the directions listed in the Chefman® User Guide. If your product does not work as it should, please contact Customer Support at [email protected] so that we may assist you.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

•  Misuse: Damage that occurs from neglectful or improper use of products, including, but not limited to, damage that occurs as a result of usage with incompatible voltage, regardless of whether the product was used with a converter or adapter. See Safety Instructions in the Chefman User Guide for information on proper use of product;
• Poor Maintenance: General lack of proper care. We encourage you to take care of your Chefman products so that you may continue to enjoy them. Please see Cleaning and Maintenance directions in the Chefman User Guide for information on proper maintenance;
• Commercial Use: Damage that occurs from commercial use;
• Normal Wear and Tear:  Damage or degradation expected to occur due to normal use over time;
• Altered Products: Damage that occurs from alterations or modifications by any entity other than Chefman  such as the removal of the rating label affixed to the product;
• Catastrophic Events:  Damage that occurs from fire, floods, or natural disasters; or
•  Loss of Interest: Claims of loss of interest or enjoyment.

CHEFMAN® WARRANTY REGISTRATION

What do I need to register my product?

• Contact Information
•  Model Number
• Proof of Purchase (online confi rmation, receipt, gift receipt)
• Date Code
• Access Code

How do I register my product?
All you need to do is fi ll out a simple Chefman® registration form. You can easily access the form in one of the two ways listed below:

1.  Visit chefman.com/register.
2. Scan the QR code to the right to access site:

CHEFMAN® WARRANTY REGISTRATION

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EXCEPT WHERE SUCH LIABILITY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND CHEFMAN® SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR LOST SALES OR PROFITS OR DELAY OR FAILURE TO PERFORM THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE.
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References

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