NINJA CFP451CO Grounds and Pods Specialty Coffee System User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Ninja
Table of Contents
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST BREW
- HERE’S WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR
- LOCKING AND REMOVING THE NINJA POD ADAPTER
- SLIDING LID
- CUP, MUG, OR CARAFE
- INTELLIGENT WARMING PLATE
- NINJA SMART SCOOP™
- BREW BASKET AND NINJA POD ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
- Choose Method 1
- CHOOSE A SIZE
- CHOOSE A BREW
- BREW
- DRIP STOP
- FROTHING
- GUIDE TO KEEPING COFFEE HOT
Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit
BEFORE YOUR FIRST BREW
To prime your brewer:
- Plug it into an outlet 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 (refer to steps on page 3).
- 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 go.
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
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.
PERMANENT FILTER
FROTHER WHISK
Included in the box. Must be assembled on the brewer.
NINJA SMART SCOOP™
Use this to measure coffee grounds.
70 OZ. REMOVABLE WATER RESERVOIR
14 CUP GLASS CARAFE
FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR
FILL TO THE FULL LINE
Fill up to, but do not exceed, the Full line.
LOCKING AND REMOVING THE NINJA POD ADAPTER
The Ninja DualBrew Specialty 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
CUP, MUG, OR CARAFE
CUP
Pull down the cup platform to set a mug on it.
TRAVEL MUG & XL SIZES
Place an XL Cup, Travel Mug, or XL Tumbler on the base of the brewer.
CARAFE
Place the carafe on the Intelligent Warming Plate.
INTELLIGENT WARMING PLATE
The Intelligent Warming Plate will automatically turn on while brewing a Classic or Rich brew on any Carafe size and remain on for 2 hours. To adjust how long the Intelligent Warming Plate remains on (up to 4 hours), refer to the Owner’s Guide.
When the Intelligent Warming Plate is on, it can be turned off manually by
pressing KEEP WARM.
It can be turned on manually by pressing KEEP WARM while a Classic or Rich
brew and any Carafe size is selected in Grounds mode.
IMPORTANT: The light on the base of the brewer will illuminate only when the warming plate is hot and will remain illuminated until the plate has cooled down.
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.
I MPORTANT: Always measure with level scoops of a medium grind size. Use fewer scoops when brewing decaf coffee. DO NOT use a paper filter in conjunction with a permanent filter.
BREW BASKET AND NINJA POD ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
BREW BASKET MUST BE INSERTED WHEN USING GROUNDS OR PODS.
Choose Method 1
CHOOSE A SIZE
*Approximate brew volumes based on Classic brew. Rich brew will produce slightly less output. Refer to the Approximate Brew Volumes chart in the Owner’s Guide for more information.
Pods cannot brew in carafe sizes.
*Approximate brew volumes based on Classic brew. Rich brew will produce slightly less output. Refer to the Approximate Brew Volumes chart in the Owner’s Guide for more information.
CHOOSE A BREW
NOTE: DO NOT use any glassware except the provided Ninja carafe, which is made of specialized glass that is safe to use.
BREW
Press the START BREW button to start brewing. There will be an illuminating
progress bar on the display to track the status of your brew.
THE BREW MAY PAUSE ONCE OR MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE BREW CYCLE.
THAT’S OK. Pausing allows the coffee grounds to fully extract and unlock the
full flavor of the brew style.
NOTE: Ensure the drip stop is open before starting your brew.
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.
FROTHING
2. Swing the arm of the frother toward the front of the brewer. Install the
frother whisk by twisting it to the right.
3. 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.
4. 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.
GUIDE TO KEEPING COFFEE HOT
The type of cup you brew into can greatly influence the temperature of your coffee when drinking.
NOTE: DO NOT put the carafe in the microwave.
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