French Press - Coffee machine BEEM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL French Press BEEM

17 Explanation of the Symbols
18 Explanation of the Signal Words
18 Intended Use
18 Safety Instructions
19 NOTICE – Risk of Damage to Material and Property
20 Items Supplied
20 Making Coffee
21 Tips for the Perfect Coffee from your Coffee Press
22 Type of Coffee
22 Grinding Fineness
23 Dosing
25 Water
26 Infusion Time
26 Skimming Off
27 Further Tips
27 Cleaning and Care
28 Storage
29 Warranty and Limitations of Liability
30 Product Data
30 Disposal

Congratulations!

Dear Customer,

We are delighted that you have chosen this Coffee Press coffee maker jug. If you have any questions about our product and about spare parts/accessories, contact the customer service department via our website:

www.beem.de

Information About This Guide

Read through this guide carefully before you use the product for the first time. As well as featuring tips and tricks, it also includes the instructions for how to use this product. You should therefore keep it in a safe place for future reference or for when you pass on the product. The guide is an integral part of the product. The manufacturer and importer do not accept any liability if the information in the operating instructions is not complied with.

Explanation of the Symbols

Danger symbol: This symbol indicates dangers of injury. Read through the associated safety notices carefully and abide by them.

Suitable for use with food.

Supplementary information

Explanation of the Signal Words

Signal words indicate hazards if the associated notices are not followed.

WARNING – medium risk, may result in serious injury or death

NOTICE – may result in risk of damage to material

Intended Use

• This product is suitable for making coffee.
- This product is not a toy! Keep children and animals away from it.
- The product is only designed for use in a private household and is not intended for commercial applications.
- The product should only be used as described in the operating instructions. Any other use is deemed to be improper.

Safety Instructions

WARNING – Danger of Injury

- Danger of suffocation! Keep children and animals away from the packaging material.

Danger of scalding from hot water and hot glass surface!

• The coffee maker jug becomes hot as soon as it is filled with hot water. Only ever touch the handle and the knob.
• Carefully insert the plunger to prevent hot water from splashing out.
• Be careful when transporting and pouring hot coffee!

- Allow the glass jug and the plunger to cool down completely prior to cleaning.

- Risk from harmful germs! The glass jug and the plunger must be completely emptied and cleaned after use.

NOTICE – Risk of Damage to Material and Property

• Check the product regularly for any scratches or cracks. If it has any damage, do not use it.
• The product should only be used if it has been correctly assembled! Check prior to each use whether the lid and the plunger are fitted correctly.
• Protect the product from heat sources (e.g. a stove), naked flames, sub-zero temperatures and impacts. In addition, protect the bamboo lid from excessive wetness and the bamboo lid and plunger from persistent moisture.
• Use only original spare parts from the manufacturer in order to guarantee that there is no interference that may prevent the product from working and to avoid possible damage

Items Supplied

• Glass jug
• Stainless steel frame
• Lid
• Lid knob
• Plunger with holder
• Guide

Check the items supplied for completeness and the components for transport damage. If you find any damage, do not use the device but contact our customer service department.

Remove all packaging materials and any possible protective films used for protection during transportation.

Making Coffee

Before you first enjoy coffee, you should clean the glass jug and the accessories to remove any possible production residues. To do this, follow the instructions in the “Cleaning and Care” chapter.

I. Pour the amount of coffee you want into the glass jug. You will find a few tips on the correct dose and preparation in our “Tips for the Perfect Coffee from your Coffee Press”.
2. Boil up some water and wait until it has reached a temperature of approx. 95^ C. Pour roughly twice the quantity of water as coffee into the glass jug.
3. Stir the coffee around so that the coffee powder is distributed evenly in the water. This guarantees that the coffee aromas can be optimally released.

1. Allow the coffee to brew for approx. 30 seconds and then fill the glass jug with water up to its top edge (max. 350 ml / l litre).
2. Place the lid with the plunger carefully on the glass jug and press the plunger down gently so that the coffee powder on the surface is pressed into the water.
3. Allow the coffee to brew for approx. 3 – 5 minutes.
4. If you wish, you can now stir the coffee around again and skim it off (see the following chapter).
5. Press the plunger down slowly and evenly. It should be possible to press it down gently.
6. You can now pour the coffee directly from the glass jug into your favourite cup.

We hope you enjoy wonderful coffee — cup after cup!

Tips for the Perfect Coffee from your Coffee Press

The Coffee Press is a relatively old preparation method which was developed in France in the 19th century. When you prepare coffee with the Coffee Press coffee maker jug you do not require any fi lter paper or other consumables.

In the Coffee Press, the coffee powder is constantly in contact with the water. The fact that the coffee is only fi Itered by the plunger means that coffee oils and residues transfer to the coffee more easily, which gives it a much more complex and richer fl avour.

To produce the perfect coffee from your new Coffee Press coffee maker jug, important factors include the infusion time

and a few basic actions as well as the fineness of the coffee, the type of coffee and the temperature of the water. We have summarised the most important points for you below.

Type of Coffee

• The most important ingredient for any good coffee is of course the coffee bean itself. The taste differs according to the type of coffee, the soil on which the coffee was grown, the growing region and climate, and the roasting process to which the coffee beans were subjected.
• Quality beats quantity! In particular because you can enjoy the coffee prepared with this method pure, without milk or sugar, it is worthwhile spending a little more when choosing your coffee beans. We recommend gently roasted, light varieties, as they contain few bitter substances and their own taste is particularly well preserved.

Grinding Fineness

- Coffee loses its aroma quickly after grinding. To get the best out of the coffee beans, we recommend that you grind them just before brewing - preferably by hand. The advantage of manual coffee mills is that the grinding fi neness can usually be adjusted infi nitely and therefore more precisely. In addition, the coffee mills can be cleaned more easily, making it possible to switch between different types of coffee.

- The grinding fineness is one of the decisive factors. If it is too fine, the coffee is over-extracted and becomes bitter. In addition, the coffee powder is compressed so much that it is very difficult to push down the plunger. With the Coffee Press method, a medium to coarse grinding fineness is recommended. The grain size of grit can act

as a guide. If you want to be on the safe side, let a barista that you trust grind a small portion of the beans and use this as a comparison when grinding at home.

You can become a barista with our manual BEEM GRIND-2-GO coffee grinder. The coffee grinder impresses in particular because it is easy to operate and simple to clean. In addition, the container is made from elegant stainless steel and can hold up to 40 g of coffee beans. The high-quality ceramic conical grinding mechanism produces only a small amount of heat, so grinding does not make your coffee bitter. The coffee grinder and our espresso pot are also ideal if you are travelling as you can easily store and carry both of them with you in the space-saving cotton bag that is also supplied.

The coffee grinder can be obtained from selected specialist stockists, directly via our website www.beem.de or from our customer service department on request.

Dosing

• To obtain a successful result, you should keep a very close eye on the ratio of coffee powder to water. If the water content predominates, the coffee loses its taste. If you use too much coffee powder, the coffee becomes too strong.
  We recommend that you start off with 60 g of coffee for your coffee maker jug (1000 ml).
  Of course, tastes vary from person to person, so you need to get to know your own ideal ratio.

The kitchen scales not only make dosing easier for beginners, but are also used by experienced baristas. With the help of these you can weigh the quantities of coffee

powder and water very precisely and so also ensure the ideal ratio between the two ingredients.

- Avoid using only half of your coffee maker jug (half the quantity of water and half the quantity of coffee). Although it may seem logical if you only want two rather than four cups of coffee, it is still not a good idea. Every coffee maker jug is designed to be filled to capacity. Even when the plunger is pressed all the way down, a free space is provided for the coffee powder between the metalifier and the glass bottom. If used correctly, this space is fully or more than fully filled with coffee. However, if you only fill the jug to half its level or less, there is still water in this free space. This water washes out all the finer coffee particles and thus into your cup. This changes the flavour and makes the coffee bitter as a result of further extraction in the cup.

Do you not always fancy a whole jug straight away? Do you prefer to enjoy a little less, but more often? This is not a problem because our Coffee Press coffee maker jug is also available in a small size. You can treat yourself to a fresh cup with a full aroma every single time. The Coffee Press coffee maker jug – 0.35 litre can be obtained from selected specialist stockists, directly via our website www.beem.de or from our customer service department on request.

Water

• Coffee is largely made up of water, and you should therefore make sure that the quality of the water you use for brewing your coffee is good. Since tap water is often too hard, we recommend that you use fi Itered water. For a particularly fine flavour, you can also use still mineral water. Here, too, you should experiment, because not every mineral water tastes the same.
• In addition to the water quality, the water temperature is also decisive for the taste of your coffee. For the best results, pour water at a temperature of approx. 95°C over the freshly ground coffee. Always avoid brewing the coffee with boiling water! If the water is too hot, valuable ingredients in the coffee powder can burn, which makes the coffee bitter.

You can do this stylishly and elegantly using our BEEM Pour

Over Kettle with Thermometer. The kettle can be used on any hob (electric, ceramic glass, induction) and holds up to 1.2 l of water. The thermometer in the lid shows you exactly how hot the water inside is. This means you always have the optimum temperature for enjoying the perfect cup of coffee. The curved, fi ligree spout of the kettle maintains the water at the right temperature and ensures exactly the right dosage. The bamboo grip fi ts perfectly in the hand and is noted for feeling pleasant to touch. The kettle, which also fi ts perfectly alongside your Coffee Press coffee maker jug, can be obtained from selected specialist stockists, directly via our website www.beem.de or from our customer service department on request.

Infusion Time

- With the infusion time, you can experiment depending on the coffee and your taste preference. Anything from 2 to 6 minutes is allowed. Less than 2 minutes and not enough fl avours will be released and the coffee will taste too thin and watery. More than 6 minutes and too many bitter substances will be released from the coffee powder and the coffee will become bitter. We recommend starting with an infusion time of approx. 4 minutes.

- After the end of the infusion time, you should pour the coffee into a cup as quickly as possible and not leave it in the Coffee Press coffee maker jug for very long because the coffee powder at the bottom will continue to extract, so giving off aromas and bitter substances.

Skimming Off

- For all those who find the coffee from the Coffee Press too strong, skimming off is a good alternative. The body of the coffee is a bit less, but this allows fl oral aromas to evolve better. In addition, the acid level of the coffee changes, which is a good option particularly for very acidic coffee types to ensure that the coffee does not easily become over-acidic.

- The skimming off takes place after the infusion time and before pressing down the plunger. To do this, stir the coffee around again and immediately skim off the top layer of froth and ground material with the spoon.

Further Tips

• Use a plastic or wooden spoon for stirring as a metal spoon can change the fl avour and damage the glass jug.
• Make sure that the plunger is always firmly screwed together and does not wobble because otherwise coffee powder can float past it.
  • Always fill the jug up to the rim (I litre) so that the quantity ratio is right.
• Preheat the glass jug and in particular your coffee cup with hot water so that your coffee does not cool down too quickly.
• You can seal up coffee bags particularly reliably using the coffee clip on the handle of the measuring spoon. This allows you not only to preserve the aroma of the coffee powder for longer, but you also always have the measuring spoon to hand at the right moment.

Cleaning and Care

NOTICE

- Do not use any toxic, corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or sponges to clean the product. These can damage the surface.

I. If any coffee is left over, pour it away once everything has cooled down.
2. Take the lid with the plunger off the glass jug.

1. Remove the coffee grounds from the glass jug and clean it either with warm water and a mild detergent or place it in the dishwasher. To allow you to enjoy your glass jug for a very long time, we recommend cleaning it by hand as repeated cleaning in the dishwasher will attack the glass over time.
2. Wipe down the lid of the glass jug with a damp cloth.
3. Rinse off the plunger and the plunger holder with warm water. If they are very dirty, use a little mild detergent and then rinse again with clear water.

For thorough cleaning, you can take the plunger and the holder off the lid. To do this, hold the rod securely with one hand, twist the knob anticlockwise and pull the rod out of the lid.

After cleaning, insert the dry rod back into the lid and screw the knob clockwise until it is hand-tight.

1. All parts must be dry before you reassemble them and / or store them away.

Storage

Thoroughly clean the glass jug again (see the "Cleaning and Care" chapter) to avoid possible mould formation. Mould can cause spots and damage that can no longer be removed / repaired.

Allow the glass jug and its accessories to dry completely and store them in a dry, clean, frost-free place that is protected from direct sunlight and cannot be accessed by children or animals.

Warranty and Limitations of Liability

The warranty does not cover faults caused by incorrect handling, damage or attempted repairs. The same applies to normal wear and tear.

We do not accept any liability for damage or consequential damage resulting from:

• Failure to follow the operating instructions
  • Non-designated use
• Improper or unsuitable handling
  • Repairs which are not carried out properly
• Unauthorised modifications
• Use of outside parts or spare parts
• Use of unsuitable additional parts or accessories

Keep the original packaging during the warranty period of the product so that the product can be properly repacked if it needs to be returned. The warranty claim will lapse if any damage is caused during transport.

Product Data

Article number: 09392

Model number: FP8002-8

Materials: Borosilicate glass, PP,

stainless

steel,

silic

Capacity:

max.

|

litre

ID of instructions: Z 09392 M BE VI 0920 uh

Disposal

Please make sure that the packaging materials are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

If at some point you no longer wish to use our product, please give it to somebody else who would like to carry on using it. If it is no longer usable, please also make sure that you dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.

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