NINJA K54921 DualBrew Specialty Coffee System User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Ninja

NINJA K54921 DualBrew Specialty Coffee System

BEFORE YOUR FIRST BREW

To prime your brewer:

Plug it into the wall and turn it on.
Fill the water reservoir to the Full line with fresh water and place it on the base.
Remove the Ninja Pod Adapter and slide the Sliding Lid into the closed position.
Place the empty carafe under the brew basket and run a Full Carafe, Classic Brew.

Once the brew is complete, discard the water and you’re ready to brew.

If you live in a high-altitude area, running a calibration brew is required. Not running a high-altitude calibration brew in a high-altitude area will result in excessive steaming during brewing. Refer to page 7 of the Owner’s Guide for instructions on running a high-altitude calibration brew.

HERE’S WHAT’S IN THE BOX

| NINJA DUALBREW
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| NINJA POD ADAPTER
Comes fully installed in the brewer. Always ensure to insert it over the brew basket when brewing pods.
| BREW BASKET
Comes fully installed in the brewer. It must always be inserted when brewing pods or grounds.
| 60 OZ. THERMAL CARAFE
Keeps coffee hot, no warming plate required.
| FROTHER WHISK
| 60 OZ. REMOVABLE WATER RESERVOIR
| NINJA SMART SCOOP™
Use this to measure coffee grounds.
| PAPER FILTER KIT
Fold along the seams before inserting firmly into brew basket.

FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

FILL TO THE FULL LINE
Fill up to, but do not exceed, the Full line.

POSITIONING THE WATER RESERVOIR

The water reservoir can be positioned to the right or along the back of the brewer to optimize counter space.

STEP 1.
Remove the reservoir from the base.
Remove the removable latch from the back of the brewer.

STEP 2.
Swing the reservoir base around the brewer until it clicks into place. You may feel some resistance.
Then, rotate the removable latch 180 degrees and reinsert it in the new gap where the base was previously positioned.

CUP, MUG, OR CARAFE

CUP
Pull down the cup platform to set a mug on it

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TRAVEL MUG & XL SIZES
Place an XL Cup, Travel Mug, or XL Tumbler on the base of the brewer.

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CARAFE
Place the carafe on the base of the brewer.

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BREW BASKET AND NINJA POD ADAPTER ASSEMBLY

LOCKING AND REMOVING THE NINJA POD ADAPTER

The Ninja DualBrew Pro Coffee System comes with a unique Ninja Pod Adapter already installed on the brewer. Always ensure the adapter is installed over the brew basket.

Once the adapter is installed in the brewer, make sure the position indicator on the left side of the adapter is aligned with LOCK by pulling the handle toward you. Then, lift to open the handle, insert a pod, firmly push down on the handle to pierce the pod, and begin programming your brew.
To uninstall the adapter, remove the used pod and close the handle. Push the handle away from you so the position indicator is in the REMOVE position.
Then, using the edges on the left and right, lift the adapter out of the brewer.

NOTE: The Ninja Pod Adapter is compatible only with K-Cup pods. It is not compatible with reusable K-Cup filters. If using ground coffee, use the Grounds mode with a paper or permanent filter (sold separately) to brew a single-serve size.

SLIDING LID

The sliding lid is used only when brewing loose coffee grounds. To use it, first remove the Ninja Pod Adapter.
Then, using the handle on top of the brewer, slide the lid toward you until it firmly clicks into place.

NINJA SMART SCOOP™

The Ninja Smart Scoop is used for accurately measuring coffee grounds. The numbers beside the icons show the number of level scoops recommended for each brew size.

CHOOSE A METHOD

CHOOSE A SIZE

CHOOSE A BREW

| Smooth, wellbalanced flavor.| | Richer than classic, with more intense flavor that stands up to milk, cream, or flavoring.
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| Specially designed to brew hot over ice for freshly brewed iced coffee that is not watered down.
Always fill your vessel to the top with ice cubes before brewing Over Ice.| | A super-rich concentrate that allows you to make coffee-based drinks like cappuccinos and lattes.
Will only brew 4 oz.

— HOT WATER MODE ONLY —

NOTE: DO NOT use glassware on any brew setting.

| Two water temperatures for a variety of different foods and beverages.|
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DRIP STOP

The drip stop is used to close off the brew basket to prevent any coffee from dispensing. You will need to manually open and close the drip stop by moving the handle to your desired position. The drip stop can be closed and reopened at any point before, during, or after a brew.

CAN’T WAIT FOR THAT FIRST CUP?
Close the drip stop to pause the brew cycle, and pour yourself a cup. Then, reopen the drip stop to continue the brew.| STOP THE DRIPS AFTER A BREW
At the end of a brew, close the drip stop to prevent coffee dripping from the brew basket and Ninja® Pod Adapter.
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FROTHING

THE INTEGRATED FROTHER DOES NOT HEAT MILK.

Add milk to your cup until it is about 1⁄3 full.
For cold froth, go to Step 3.
For hot froth, microwave for 45–60 seconds.
Swing the arm of the frother toward the front of the brewer. Install the frother whisk by twisting it to the right.
Hold the cup under the frother and submerge the whisk just below the surface of the milk. Press and hold the button on top of the frother and froth for 30–45 seconds.
Remove the frother whisk by twisting it to the left.
Keep your cup below the whisk while you carry it to your sink or dishwasher for easy cleaning.

| WARNING: To avoid contact with steam and hot surfaces, DO NOT reach across top of brewer to froth.
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CAPPUCCINO-STYLE COFFEE

Brew: Specialty Makes: 1 serving (12-ounce cup)

INGREDIENTS
2 Ninja Big Scoops (4 tablespoons) ground coffee
1⁄2 cup milk
Sweetener, as desired Ground cinnamon, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Following the measurement provided, place the ground coffee into the filter.
Pour milk into a 12-ounce mug. Microwave for 45–60 seconds, then froth for 30 seconds.
Set the mug containing frothed milk in place to brew.
Press the BREW STYLE button to select SPECIALTY, then press the START BREW button to begin the brew.
When brew is complete, sweeten and garnish as desired.

ICED NUTTY COCOA LATTE

Brew: Specialty Makes: 1 serving (18-ounce cup)

INGREDIENTS
2 Ninja Big Scoops (4 tablespoons) ground coffee
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon caramel syrup, plus more for garnish 2 cups ice 1 ⁄2 cup milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

Following the measurement provided, place the ground coffee into the filter.
Add chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, and ice to an 18-ounce cup and set in place to brew.
Press the BREW STYLE button to select SPECIALTY, then press the START BREW button to begin the brew.
While coffee is brewing, place milk and peanut butter in a large mug, stir to combine, then microwave for 45–60 seconds.
When brew is complete, stir to combine.
Froth milk mixture for 30 seconds, then gently pour over coffee. Garnish as desired.

GUIDE TO KEEPING COFFEE HOT

The type of cup you brew into can greatly influence the drinking temperature of your coffee.
For a hotter cup, use the hot water mode on BOIL to conveniently pre-warm the cup.

| CERAMIC CUP| PAPER CUP
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Cup Temperature| Room temperature| Pre-warmed with hot water| Pre- warmed in microwave with milk|

Room temperature

Drinking Temperature

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Hot

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Hotter

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Hotter

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Hottest

Why is there a difference?

| A cold ceramic mug will steal heat from the coffee as it warms itself up.| If the mug is already warm, it will not steal as much heat from the coffee.| Just like your cold mug, cold milk lowers the temperature of your coffee.|

Unlike a ceramic mug, a thinner paper cup does not steal substantial heat from the coffee.

NOTE: DO NOT put the carafe in the microwave.

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For questions or to register your product, contact us at
1-877-646-5288 or visit us online at ninjakitchen.com

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Documents / Resources

| NINJA K54921 DualBrew Specialty Coffee System [pdf] User Guide
K54921 DualBrew Specialty Coffee System, K54921, DualBrew Specialty Coffee System
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