Behmor 2000AB, Operation Manual

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V22 Gen 2000AB 120v 7
System Check: To ensure all functions are working properly press each button within each group in the
following order:
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Press all “Weight” buttons starting with 1/4, 1/2, to 1, noting time in the display changes.
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Press the “Profiles” buttons starting with P1 through P5, noting changes on the display.
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Press each time increment (+ then -), Light, Cool, then OFF.
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Start will be tested in the next step.
Preparing the Behmor roaster for first Use:
Before the first time you use your roaster, please remove the
cleaning brush from the roasting drum , and remove stray pieces of packing material from the roasting
chamber, and clean the interior with a moist cloth.
Press:
This procedure, also referred to as a dry burn, is necessary to help eliminate any residue left in the roaster
during the manufacturing process while also serving to “season” the roaster and door gasket. During the first
few roasts you may see some very faint smoke from the exhaust or gasket area, but this should cease as the
system self-cleans, seasons and fine-tunes itself. This same procedure is used for periodic system self-cleaning
coupled with Simple Green or other
non-caustic, non-abrasive cleaner , as described later in “Part 6:
Maintenance.”
Getting Started:
Insert ¼ lb. of green coffee beans in the roasting drum, close and make sure the roasting drum
clasp is securely in place.
Next, carefully place the roasting drum into the roasting chamber as shown above, inserting the right end
(square peg – red arrow in diagram) into the motor drive while laying the left end (round peg with groove – blue
arrow in diagram) onto the holder. You may find the square peg requires slight rotation of the roasting drum for
it to slide fully into place. You will know it is place when the left (round) side’s groove drops into the holder’s
cut away.
Always double-check to ensure the roasting drum is closed and properly in place.
Install the chaff tray by gently depressing the spring-loaded handle downward, slide it into the roasting chamber
until it goes no further, and release the handle. Improper placement can prevent the roasting drum from rotating
properly, causing a jam. (
See Chaff Tray Instructions above for further details )
Close the roaster door ensuring it is closed tightly.
Preheat
: We’ve found through testing, a more robust roast can be achieved by doing a 1:30 minute preheat**
of the system. Press any weigh and then Start. Allow the system to run for up to 1:30 minutes. Press OFF,
insert roasting drum, tray and start your roast. Remember to use caution while working around hot surfaces.
Preheat for a maximum 1:30 minutes. Longer times can activate a safety feature that will prevent starting the
roast!
*Whether new to, or experienced with roasting coffee, start off by roasting at least four ¼ lbs batches on
P1 to begin developing an understanding of the subtle nuances of roasting coffee with the Behmor,
including the snapping sounds and aromas associated with a completed roast described in “Section 4:
Roasting Coffee.” Once comfortable with the roaster, migrate to a few 1/2lb roasts and finally to 1 lb
roasts if you desire. Always remember to think about where your roast will be in 15 seconds as well use
our Key Tip (#3) found in “Part 5: Tips.”
NEVER START with quantities above ¼ lbs. when first getting to know the roaster!!!