OXO Barista Brain 9 Cup Coffee Maker User Manual

OXO Barista Brain 9 Cup Coffee Maker User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS
on your new OXO On appliance!

Don’t forget to register your product at OXO.com/registration.aspx for updates and other relevant information. Although greatly appreciated, product registration is not required to activate any warranty.  The art of perfect coffee, down to an exact science A delicious cup of coffee is art and science combined; the art of extracting rich flavors and aromas from coffee grounds, and the science of time and temperature colliding in just the right way, at just the right moment.

The OXO Barista Brain Coffee Maker heats water to the optimal temperature to help your favorite roast reach its full potential and precisely maintains that temperature throughout the entire brewing process. Water is pumped to the brew basket in perfectly timed cycles, starting with a short cycle that allows coffee to bloom for full flavor extraction. The intelligent microprocessor monitors time, temperature, and volume from start to finish, ensuring the precision of hand-crafted coffee with the ease of ordering at your favorite local coffee shop. You choose the number of cups and we’ll do the rest, creating a pot of perfection every time.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

• Read All Instructions. Use this product only as described in this manual.
• Keep the packaging material (cardboard, plastic, etc.) out of the reach of children (danger of asphyxiation or injury).
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse the cord, plugs, or Coffee Maker in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug the Coffee Maker from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• To prevent scalding, do not open the brew basket lid, attempt to dislodge a potential clog, or otherwise touch the brew basket area until the Coffee Maker has sufficiently cooled.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during brewing cycles.
• The coffee Maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of the counter to prevent accidental tipping.
• 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 OXO Customer Service at 800-545-4411.
• Do not return to the store.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by OXO may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Use only the carafe provided with the Coffee Maker to capture brewed coffee.
• Do not let cord hand over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Always attach plug to the appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• The coffee carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
• Do not put any substances other than water, descaling products or coffee grounds into the Coffee Maker. Do not use Coffee Maker to cook or prepare other liquids or foods.
• Do not use an appliance without lid properly placed on the carafe.
• Do not touch internal parts while the Coffee Maker is brewing.
• Do not rotate or remove the carafe or brew basket while brewing coffee.

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. Doing so will void the warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

• This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use. Do not use outdoors.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. Do not plug this appliance into an outlet with a voltage other than specified on the bottom of this appliance.

SHORT CORD STATEMENT
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of this appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use any high-wattage appliance on the same circuit as this appliance.

WARNING!
SHOCK HAZARD ONLY FOR USE WITH 110V AC OUTLET. DO NOT USE ADAPTER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, FIRE, OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. This symbol alerts you to important operating and service instructions.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY This symbol alerts you to the risk of fire or electric shock in the accompanying message.

Before We Begin

1. Remove and recycle or discard all stickers, descriptive labels, cable ties and packing materials, including static stickers and hangtags with ties.

2. Wipe all parts with a damp cloth. Wash carafe, carafe lid, brew basket, silicone internal mixing tube and scoop with soap and water.
   CAUTION: Do not put carafe in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive pads, harsh chemicals or spray cleaner chemicals to clean. These may damage the surface of the appliance.

3. I nstall silicone internal mixing tube in the carafe lid. Screw on lid and place empty carafe below brew basket.

4. Plug cord into 110V outlet.

5. Twist dial and press OXO button to set clock.

6. Fill water reservoir to “MAX” fill line and run one 5-9 cup brew cycle without ground coffee following the steps to the right.

Quick Start Guide

1. Fill water reservoir according to the number of cups you want to make.
2. Place paper filter in brew basket, add ground coffee, then close lid.
3. Press the OXO button to enter cup setting menu. Twist dial to choose 2- 4 or 5-9 cups setting and press the OXO button to start brewing. The icon indicates coffee is brewing.
4. When the brew cycle is complete, the icon will appear. Remove the carafe and pour a delicious cup of coffee.
5. To learn more about how to use your Coffee Maker, check out “The Particulars of Brewing” on pg. 9.

See pg. 14 to learn how to describe your OXO Coffee Maker, as well as get other use and care information. (Descaling is a simple process required for all coffee makers to maintain long-term heating efficiency.)

Meet Your Coffee Maker

The Particulars of Brewing

TO BREW COFFEE

1. Ensure the silicone water bridge, internal mixing tube (see pg. 5), and RainmakerTM showerhead are properly installed. Place Coffee Maker in a well-ventilated area. Do not operate the Coffee Maker under a cabinet.
   NOTE: Although we recommend the use of the internal mixing tube, the Coffee maker will work without it.

2. Fill water reservoir with the desired amount of clean, cold water. Always fill between the “2 Cup” and “MAX” markings.

3. Close the reservoir lid.

4. Open the brew basket lid and line the brew basket with a No.4 cone-shaped paper filter. We have provided 10 paper filters for your convenience.

5. Fill the filter with the desired amount of medium-ground coffee.
   NOTE: OXO recommends using approximately 8 grams of ground coffee per cup (5 fl oz). If using the OXO coffee scoop provided, a level scoop is about 8 grams, so you should use one level OXO scoop per cup of coffee. Coffee dosage recommendations are based on the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) gold cup ratio, designed for optimal extraction and strength.

6. Close the brew basket lid.(Based on 8.13 g/cup, grams rounded to nearest whole number)
   NOTE : Make sure the brew basket is properly positioned before brewing. Cups of Coffee| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9
   ---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
   Recommended OXO Scoops of Coffee per Cup| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9
   Recommended Grams of Coffee per Cup| 16| 24| 33| 41| 49| 57| 65| 73

7. Press the OXO button once or twist the dial to display the cup setting menu.

8. Choose the appropriate cup range (2–4 or 5–9) based on number of cups to be brewed. Twist dial to the left for 2-4 cups and to the right for 5-9 cups.
   NOTE
    Selecting the correct cup range automatically adjusts brewing time for optimal extraction.

9. cups equals 1 mug of coffee.

10. Press the OXO button to start the brewing cycle. The white LED ring around the dial illuminates and the icon appears to indicate coffee is brewing. To cancel the brewing process at any time, press the OXO button once.

    • The icon indicates incorrect carafe placement.

    • If the icon appears and the LED ring turns red, this indicates the reservoir is empty.

    • If the icon appears, but the reservoir is not empty and the LED ring is white, the Coffee Maker needs to be descaled. The Coffee Maker will still brew coffee, but we strongly encourage descaling your Coffee Maker as soon as possible. See pg. 14 for instructions on how to descale.
      NOTE

    • The internal water pump is programmed with a coffee bloom cycle and brief pauses within the brewing cycle to simulate the pour-over technique and optimize extraction.

    • Pause and pour: Can’t wait for the brew cycle to end? A sensor under the carafe triggers the brew cycle to pause for 60 seconds if the carafe is removed. You may see residual drips of coffee, but it beats a puddle of coffee and grounds on your counter! The icon blinks when the carafe is removed during brewing. Brewing will continue if the carafe is replaced within 60 seconds. If the carafe is not replaced within 60 seconds, the brew cycle is automatically canceled.
      CAUTION: Do not open the brew basket lid during the brew cycle.

11. Once the brew cycle finishes, the icon appears. The freshness timer will count up to 60 minutes to show how long it has been since the coffee finished brewing. For the best taste, OXO recommends drinking coffee within one hour of brewing. To cancel the freshness timer, press the OXO button once.

12. Remove the carafe and pour a delicious cup of coffee. The carafe’s pour-through lid means you do not need to unscrew or remove the carafe lid to pour coffee.
    NOTE:

    • A small and harmless amount of residual steam may collect in the reservoir after brewing. Leaving the reservoir lid open after brewing will help reduce the collection of steam.
    • Dispose of coffee grounds and paper filter once cooled. After disposing of coffee grounds, wash and rinse the brew basket and set aside to dry.

TO CHANGE THE SET TIME

1. Hold down the OXO button until you see “12H” blinking on the display (you will pass the wake-up timer screen).
2. Twist dial to switch between 12- and 24-hour format.
3. Press the OXO button to select and save.
4. Set the current time by twisting the dial. Twist the dial to the right to increase and the left to decrease time.
5. Press the OXO button to select and save.

TO SET THE WAKE-UP TIMER
When the wake-up timer is activated, the Coffee Maker will automatically turn on
and brew at the chosen time.

1. Fill the Coffee Maker with the desired amount of water and ground coffee.
2. To access the wake-up timer, hold down the OXO button until you see the flashing time and the icon.
3. Change the desired wake-up time by twisting the dial. Set time by pressing the OXO button.
4. Twist the dial to change the appropriate cup range (2-4 or 5-9) that corresponds with the number of cups you wish to brew.
5. Set a wake-up timer by pressing the OXO button. The display will show the current time along with the icon to remind you that the wake-up timer is set.
6. To check the set wake-up time, press the OXO button. To cancel the wake-up timer, hold down the OXO button until the icon disappears.
   NOTE: You cannot brew coffee while the wake-up timer is set. If you want to brew coffee before the wake-up time you previously selected, hold down
   the OXO button to cancel the wake-up timer, then start a regular cycle. After brewing, set the wake-up timer again.

Good Tips

• Great-tasting coffee starts with fresh water. Where local water is of poor quality, you may wish to use bottled or filtered water. Distilled water is not recommended.
• If you buy large portions of coffee beans, separate them into one- or two-week portions and store them in tinted, airtight containers. Refrigeration is not recommended since condensation tends to form on beans whenever the container is opened.
• The best cup of coffee comes from coffee beans that are properly ground just before brewing. Be sure to select a medium grind, which is ideal for automatic drip coffee makers. We recommend using the OXO On Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with Integrated Scale (#8710200).

Troubleshooting

You have questions, we have answers. For more information, call OXO Customer Service at 1-800-545-4411.

different outlet.

If lights still do not illuminate, contact Customer Service.

OXO button light is on, but the coffee maker is not brewing| 1.  Ensure carafe is properly in place on base.

2.    Ensure there is water in the water reservoir.

3.    May require descaling. See instructions on pg. 14.

Brew basket is overflowing

| Unplug Coffee Maker.

1.   Ensure only one paper filter is in place before brewing.

2.    Check to make sure the drain hole of the brew basket is not blocked. If necessary, clean out with a soft-bristled brush.

3.    Ensure carafe is properly in place on base.

4.     Try using a medium grind; a coffee grind that is too fine can cause water build-up.

Does the brewer automatically “shut off” after a set period?| The heating element shuts off once brewing is complete. The machine turns completely off after the freshness timer times out (60 min after brewing).
How do I order replacement parts?| Go online: www.oxo.com or contact Customer Service at 1-800-545-4411.

What to do if I want to brew less than 2 cups?

| In order to consistently make high quality coffee, the OXO On Coffee Maker does not allow brewing less than 2 cups.

Coffee tastes weak or bitter

| OXO recommends using approximately 8 grams of ground coffee per cup (4.5 fl oz). See pg. 9 for more details.

You can also adjust the fineness of the grinds. Keep in mind that too coarse grinds will generate weak coffee and too fine grinds will generate bitter coffee.

Brew cycle is taking more than 8 minutes to complete

| 1.  This could be due to a mineral deposit obstruction in the water tubes. See descaling instructions on pg. 14.

2.    Make sure the silicone water bridge on top of middle channel in the reservoir is properly in place.

Coffee is brewing into carafe very slowly

| 1.   Ensure the carafe lid is engaging with the valve at the bottom of the brew basket.

2.    Check for any obstruction in the brew basket drain hole.

Glass tube in water reservoir is cloudy| This is due to natural scale build- up. See descaling instructions on pg. 14.

The icon is on but the Coffee Maker

is still brewing

|

The Coffee Maker needs to be descaled. See descaling instructions on pg. 14.

Cleaning, Care, and Storage

TO CLEAN YOUR COFFEE MAKER
Any service or maintenance other than cleaning or descaling should be performed by an authorized service representative. For more information, call OXO Customer Service at 1-800-545-4411.

• Always unplug your Coffee Maker before cleaning.
• Clean the Coffee Maker regularly with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
• After each use, hand wash carafe and brew basket with mild detergent.
• Rinse thoroughly. The thermal carafe is not dishwasher safe.
• Coffee oil stains in the carafe may be removed by placing a small amount of dishwasher detergent and water in the carafe and allowing it to soak overnight.
• The brew basket, RainmakerTM showerhead, silicone water bridge, carafe lid, coffee scoop, and mixing tube are removable and top-rack dishwasher safe.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not use alkaline cleaning agents, abrasive pads, harsh chemicals or spray cleaner chemicals when cleaning. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent if desired.

WARNING
 Never immerse the Coffee Maker, power cord, or plug in water. Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the power cord or plug.

WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
NEVER IMMERSE THIS APPLIANCE, POWER CORD, OR POWER PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR ELECTICAL SHOCK.

SHOCK HAZARD
ONLY FOR USE WITH 110V AC OUTLET. DO NOT USE ADAPTER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Descaling

Scale is a naturally occurring buildup of mineral deposits. The ideal descaling cycle depends on water hardness. The Coffee Maker will remind you to descale by displaying the icon and descale mode every 90 cycles, but you can manually descale in between. Regular descaling can also increase the service life of the Coffee Maker, allowing it to heat water faster with less energy. YOUR COFFEE MAKER WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY IF IT IS NOT DESCALED REGULARLY. The warranty is voided if descaling is not carried out by these instructions.

TO DESCALE
To describe while the icon is lit:

1. Fill the reservoir with a descaling solution and water to the “MAX” fill line. Ensure the carafe is in place.
   NOTE: Descaling solution is available where household cleaning products are sold; follow the solution’s recommended use.
   CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir. Overfilling can result in water overflowing the carafe.

2. Turn the dial to the right until “-9-” is displayed and the LED ring turns red.

3. Press the OXO button to begin the descaling cycle.

To descale manually before the icon appears

1. Unplug your Coffee Maker.

2. Fill the reservoir with a descaling solution and water to the “MAX” fill line. Ensure the carafe is in place.
   NOTE: Descaling solution is available where household cleaning products are sold; follow the solution’s recommended use.
   CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir. Overfilling can result in water overflowing the carafe.

3. Hold down the OXO button while plugging the Coffee Maker back in. “-9-” will be displayed and the LED ring will turn red.

4. Press the OXO button to begin the descaling cycle.

5. After descaling, fill the reservoir with water to the “MAX” fill line, run a full 5-9 cup cycle without ground coffee, and discard w SHOCK H AZARD ater before next use.

Our Guarantee

TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
We guarantee everything we make! Starting from the date of purchase, your OXO On 9-Cup Coffee Maker is guaranteed by OXO for two years in the case of any manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. This OXO warranty is only offered on OXO appliances sold and used in the US and Canada.

The OXO warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product through the repair or replacement of any defective part and necessary labor so that it conforms to its original specifications. A replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. OXO’s exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to such repair or replacement. A receipt indicating the purchase date is required for any claims, so please keep it in a safe place.

We recommend that you register your product on our website, www.oxo.com/registration.aspx. Although greatly appreciated, product registration is not required to activate any warranty, and product registration does not eliminate the need for the original proof of purchase. The warranty does not cover damages resulting from misuse or abuse of the product and/or uses inconsistent with this Use and Care manual, attempts at repair, theft, use with unauthorized attachments, or failure to follow the instructions provided with the product. The warranty becomes void if attempts at repair are made by non-authorized third parties and/or if spare parts, other than those provided by OXO, are used.

You may also arrange for service after the warranty expires at an added cost. For questions, returns, repairs, or warranty claims within the US, please visit www.oxo.com or contact OXO Customer Service at 800-545-4411. We will be glad to assist you. For customer service, claims, or questions on sales in Canada, OXO Customer Service will gladly put you in touch with the appropriate individuals. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights that vary from state to state, country to country, or province to province. The customer may assert any such rights at their sole discretion.

CONTACT INFO
If you have any trouble with the product during the warranty period, do not attempt to return it to a retail store. Instead, please visit us online at www.oxo.com or contact us at:

OXO U.S. Customer Service
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (ET)
Phone: 800-545-4411 Fax: 717-709-5350
Mail: OXO International, Inc. at 1331 S Seventh St. Ste 4,
Chambersburg, PA 17201-9912
Email: [email protected]

Outside the U.S.
Please contact your local distributor or email [email protected]

REGISTRATION INFO
For product registration, please visit us online at www.oxo.com/registration.aspx or call toll-free at 1-800-545-4411. Please be advised that as part of our privacy policy, we never sell or give away your private information.

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