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Getting Acquainted
Become familiar with the rapid cold brewer parts (Fig. A) and read the instructions carefully. The cold brewer comes fully assembled.
Before first use, disassemble and wash the parts using the following instructions:
1. Grasp the glass carafe with one
hand and the plunger knob with
the other (Fig. C). Pull up slowly
and firmly until the plunger and
stirring cup are completely out of
the carafe.
2. To remove the stirring cup from
the plunger, grasp the plunger
lid with one hand and raise it up
to the plunger knob. Place the
thumb of your other hand on
either one of the two tabs and
wrap your fingers around the
bottom of the cup (Fig. D). Push
the tab with your thumb. The cup
will slide off the filter.
3. Wash the carafe, plunger, and
stirring cup in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. The
carafe, plunger, and stirring cup
are dishwasher safe (top rack).
Do not remove the gaskets if
washing in the dishwasher.
CAUTION!
To prevent electrical shock and damage to the coffee maker, do not immerse the base in
water or other liquid or allow the plug receptacle to get wet.
How to Use
1. Place the cold brewer on a dry, level surface. Make sure the control dial is in the OFF ( ) position
(Fig. B). If not, turn the dial counterclockwise until it stops. Insert the stirring cup into the carafe
and push down until it rests on the bottom of the carafe (Fig. E, page 3).
IMPORTANT:
The brewer’s stirring mechanism will not work if the cup is not in this position.
2. Set the carafe on the base. Pour cold tap water or room temperature bottled water into the carafe to
the fill line (approximately 26 ounces).
NOTE:
If using refrigerated water, you will need to double
the brewing time.
CAUTION!
If water is above the fill line, it may flow over the carafe during the stirring process.
3. Connect the power cord to the base (Fig. B) and then to a standard 120VAC wall outlet.
4. Turn the control dial until the line is just past the halfway mark between the OFF ( ) and
HIGH SPEED ( ) positions (Fig. F, page 3). Wait for the “tornado” to form. Then gradually
turn the dial until the tip of the “tornado” extends down to the post head of the stirring cup
(Fig. G, page 3).
NOTE:
Turning the dial too rapidly may cause spinning to stop. If this occurs,
turn the control dial off. Then slowly turn the dial back on until the line is just past the halfway
point (Fig. F).
5. Gradually (over about 30 seconds) add ⅔ cup medium grind coffee to the water. Medium grind
coffee is the standard grind for commercially available ground coffee.
6. After all coffee has been added, allow rapid brewer to stir for the amount of time needed to
produce the desired strength:
• 10 minutes for a flavorful lighter brew (equivalent to 12 hours of conventional cold brewing).
• 20 minutes for a flavorful full-strength brew (equivalent to 16 hours of conventional cold
brewing).
• 30 minutes for a flavorful ultra-strong brew (equivalent to 24 hours of conventional cold
brewing).
Power cord
Base (front)
Control dial
Glass carafe
Integrated coffee filter
Cup gasket
(dark grey, with holes)
Fig. A
Plunger gasket
(black, without holes)
Stirring cup
Fill line
Plunger knob
Plunger rod
Post head
Clip
Fig. B
Plunger lid
Base
Base (back)
Cord receptacle
Control dial in
OFF position ( )
Fig. C
Plunger
knob
Plunger knob
Tab
Tab
Plunger
lid
Fig. D
Filter
Stirring
cup
