ADS-A02U Tiger Automated Siphon Brewing Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

ADS-A02U Tiger Automated Siphon Brewing Coffee Maker

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: ADS-A02U
• Product Type: Electric Coffee Maker
• Intended Use: Household use
• Power Supply: 120V
• Plug Type: Polarized plug

Important Safeguards

When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug 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.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact an authorized service representative for servicing.
7. Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

FAQ

• Q: Where can I get technical support for my ADS-A02U Electric Coffee Maker?
  • A: For technical questions and support, please contact Tiger Corporation U.S.A. at the provided address, telephone number, or email.
• Q: What should I do if the plug does not fit into the outlet?
  • A: 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.

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read all information in this manual before using the appliance.
Afterward, keep this manual in a handy location for future reference by anyone who will use this product.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Securely attach the lid, upper cylinder, joint, and lower cylinder. Otherwise, these parts may come off when the product is lifted up, causing burns or injuries.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This appliance is intended for household use. To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the counter top or table top where it  can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. The 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The following instructions are applicable to 120V only:  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 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.

Read the following instructions carefully before use and be sure to observe them.

• The precautions described below are intended to protect the user and other individuals from physical harm and to safeguard against damage to property. Be sure to follow these instructions since they are important safeguards.
• Do not remove the safety instruction seals attached to the main unit.

Safety instructions are classified and described as shown below, according to the level of harm and damage caused by improper use or ignoring instructions.

Warning: This indicates that there is a possibility of death or serious injury*1 when the unit is improperly handled by the user.

Caution: This indicates that there is a possibility of injury2 or damage to property3 when the unit is improperly handled by the user.

*1* Serious injury is defined here as a medical condition such as loss of sight, injuries, burns (high-temperature or low-temperature burns), electric shocks, broken bones, or poisoning which will have aftereffects and/or which will require hospitalization or longterm outpatient care.
2** Injury is defined here as physical injuries, burns or electric shock which will not require hospitalization or long-term outpatient care.
*3 Damage to property is defined here as damage extending to buildings, household effects, domestic animals, pets, etc.

Meaning of each symbol

• The symbol indicates a warning or caution. The specific details of the warning or caution are indicated inside the symbol or in a picture or text near the symbol.
• The symbol indicates a prohibited action. The specific details of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol or in a picture or text near the symbol.
• The symbol indicates an action or instruction to be taken. The specific details of the action or instruction are indicated inside the symbol or in a picture or text near the symbol.

Warning: Extra attention required for infants or toddlers

• Do not allow children to use the appliance by themselves, and do not use the appliance in areas within the reach of infants or toddlers.
• This is to avoid burns, electric shock, or injuries.
• Do not touch or bring your face or other body parts close to the parts that are hot during use and immediately after use (the steam vent, lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder, spout, etc.).
• This is to avoid burns.
• Never allow infants or toddlers to touch these parts.

Warning: Modification is prohibited

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product unless you are a repair engineer.
• This is to avoid electric shock or injuries. Failure to observe this precaution may result in a fire.
• Contact TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A for inspection and repair.

Warning: In case of trouble

In case of trouble, immediately unplug the plug and contact TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A. to request repair.
Continued use may result in electrical shock or injury. Failure to observe this precaution may result in a fire.

Examples of trouble:

• The power cord and plug become abnormally hot during use.
• When the power cord is bent, power supply becomes unstable.
• Water leaks from the upper cylinder, lower cylinder, or main unit.
• Other troubles.

Caution: While in use or after use

• Do not knock over, drop, strike, or expose the product to excessive shocks.
• Doing so may result in injuries due to damage to parts such as the main unit, filter, upper cylinder, lid, and lower cylinder or may cause a malfunction.
• Do not remove the lid or touch the lock bar or pouring bar during coffee extraction.
• Doing so may result in burns and/or spillage.
• Do not move the main unit while it is holding a cup.
• Doing so may result in burns or injuries.
• Do not use fine or smaller coffee grounds.
• Doing so may clog the filter, preventing this product from finishing operating normally.
• Do not use this product with the tray or tray cover removed.
• Doing so may result in burns and/or spillage.
• If you hear one continuous beep, three short beeps, and then 16 short beeps during coffee extraction and the product stops, do not touch the main unit until it cools down (wait approximately 10 minutes).
• Steam or hot water may spray out, resulting in burns.
• After coffee extraction, do not pull the pouring bar until you set a mug or something similar under the spout.
• Doing so may result in burns. Securely attach the lid, upper cylinder, joint, and lower cylinder.
• Otherwise, these parts may come off when the product is lifted up, causing burns or injuries.
• Wait (approximately 10 minutes) until the main unit cools down before using this product again.
• Pouring water into or moving this product immediately after use may cause steam to spray out, resulting in burns.
• Cleaning can only be done after the main unit has cooled down (wait approximately 10 minutes).
• This is to avoid burns caused by touching hot surfaces (the steam vent, lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder, spout, etc.).

Safety instructions to follow so that the appliance can be used for many years

• Clean the parts listed under “Parts to wash after every use ” after every use.
• Failure to do so may cause unpleasant odors.
• Discard the water collected in the tray after every use.
• Failure to do so may cause unpleasant odors and/or spillage.
• Do not put the appliance in a dishwasher/ dryer or dish dryer. (This does not apply to the lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder, and water pumping pipe.)
• Regarding the parts that can be used with a dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer, follow the instructions given under “Using a dishwasher/dryer or dish dryer (lid, upper cylinder, lower cylinder, and water pumping pipe only)”.
• Do not wash this appliance with boiling water. (This does not apply to the upper cylinder gasket, joint gasket, and water pumping pipe gasket.) Doing so may result in deformation or breakage.
• If mineral water or alkali ion water is used, clean the appliance even more frequently.
• Failure to do so may lead to longer coffee extraction times due to calcium build up inside the main unit.
• Also, calcium built up on the inside surfaces may clog the hot water spout and/or the steam vent inside the main unit, causing a malfunction.
• Do not use this product for other than in-home use. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Caution: Caution on the areas of use

Do not use the appliance in the following areas:

• On an unstable surface
• Near an open flame
• In areas prone to getting wet
• In areas that allow the bottom of the main unit to get wet
• In areas exposed to direct sunlight for a prolonged period
• Near a wall or furniture
• On a table or rug that is vulnerable to heat
• On an aluminum sheet or electric mat
• On a carpet or plastic bag
• In areas with a high room temperature
• On an induction cooktop
• Outdoors

This precaution is to avoid electric shock, electric leakage, or injuries. Use in places as shown above may cause a fire, short circuit, smoke, ignition, or malfunction.
It may also cause the main unit and/or nearby areas to become deformed or discolored.

If using a kitchen storage rack (a sliding tabletop), note the following instructions

• Be sure that steam does not stay inside.
• Be sure that the operation panel is not exposed to a large amount of steam.
• Be sure that the plug is not exposed to steam.
• Pull the sliding tabletop out so it is not exposed to steam.
• Before use, check the weight limit of the area where the appliance is placed.

This is to avoid electric shock, burns, or injuries.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a fire, ignition, damage, discoloration, deformation, or malfunction.

Precautions on each part

Power cord and plug

Do not use the appliance in the following ways:

• Use outside 120 VAC.
• Use with an outlet connected with multiple plugs. (Be sure to use an outlet rated at 15 A or higher exclusively for the appliance.)
• Use that may damage the power cord or use while this cord is damaged. (For example, the power cord must not be modified, bent forcibly, placed near a high temperature area, pulled, twisted, bundled, placed under a heavy object, dangled from the edge of a desk, or tucked.)
• Use while the plug has dust adhering to it or is damaged.
• Use with the plug not completely plugged to an outlet.
• Plugging and unplugging with wethands.
• Use while the appliance is wet (soaked in water or with water poured on it).
• Disconnecting the plug during coffee extraction.

This precaution is to avoid electric shock, electric leakage, or injuries. Usage as shown above may cause a fire, short circuit, smoke, ignition, or malfunction.
In the case of breakage, immediately disconnect the power plug from the outlet and contact TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A. for inspection and repair.

Caution

• Disconnect the plug before cleaning and leave unplugged when not in use.
• Be sure to grip the plug when removing the power cord.

This is to avoid burns or injuries. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, short circuit, or ignition; fire due to a short circuit; or damage to a nearby wall or furniture.

Main unit

Warning

• Do not soak this appliance in water or pour water on it.
• Do not wash the entire appliance.
• Do not pour water into the main unit.

Otherwise, water may get into the main unit and cause an electric shock.
This is to avoid short circuits, malfunctions, or fire.

Caution

• Do not lean on or otherwise apply your body weight to the main unit.
• Applying your center of gravity to the front of the appliance may result in deformation, damage, or a malfunction.
• It may also result in injuries due to the main unit falling over.

Lid/Upper cylinder/Joint

Caution

• Do not start coffee extraction with no water in the upper cylinder.
• Doing so may result in fire or a malfunction.
• Do not remove the upper cylinder or lid during coffee extraction.
• Doing so may result in burns, water leakage, or a malfunction.
• Do not forcefully pull on the large and small lower gaskets attached to the upper cylinder.
• Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not forcefully pull on the small gaskets (in eight locations) attached to the joint.
• Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Wait for the upper cylinder to cool down (wait approximately 10 minutes) before removing it after coffee extraction.
• Failure to do so may result in burns.

Safety instructions to follow so that the appliance can be used for many years

• Do not use this product with less water than the minimum amount (the one cup water level). Also, do not insert more water than the maximum amount (the two cup water level).
• Do not leave water or coffee in the upper cylinder or tray.
• Doing so may cause a malfunction, discoloration, unpleasant odors, or spoilage.
• Do not start coffee extraction with anything other than water in the upper cylinder. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Tray and tray cover

Caution

• Do not use this product with the tray or tray cover removed.
• Doing so may result in burns and/or spillage.

Lower cylinder

Caution

• Do not extract coffee with the lower cylinder removed.
• Doing so may cause hot water to splash out, resulting in burns.
• Wait for the lower cylinder to cool down (wait approximately 10 minutes) before removing it after coffee extraction.
• Failure to do so may result in burns.

Filter

Caution

• Do not forcefully pull on the filter gasket.
• Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Gaskets

Caution

• Be sure to set the upper cylinder gasket, joint gasket, and water pumping pipe gasket in place before use.
• Failure to do so may result in burns, water or steam leakage, defective operation, or a malfunction.

Names of Component Parts and Accessories

Check each part first after unpacking the product.

Operation panel

Checking the accessories

Attaching and Removing Parts

Attaching and removing the cylinder unit