Welcome to the
World of Home Coffee Roasting!
Congratulations on your purchase of a Zach & Dani’s Gourmet Coffee Roaster!
You are about to create the most delicious cup of coffee in the world at a
fraction of the price you’d pay at a gourmet coffee shop.
Zach and Dani’s is here for you every step of the way with all the information you
need to roast your premium coffee beans to perfection. We’ll help you understand
how to care for your coffee roaster, how to blend and store your coffee beans, and
how to roast the freshest coffee anywhere, right in your own kitchen. You’ll learn
how to create the best-tasting coffee in the world.
Zach & Dani’s™ makes it possible for you to experience a remarkable range of
flavors and rich aromas that are missing from today’s stale, store-bought coffees.
Home coffee roasting allows you to roast your coffee beans exactly the way you
like them... light or dark, single bean variety or special blend. You have complete
control of the flavor and freshness of your coffee.
Five Reasons to Roast Your Own Coffee
1.
Freshness.
If you're not roasting your coffee at home, chances are you're
drinking stale coffee. Imagine drinking coffee that was roasted minutes ago,
not weeks ago.
2.
Flavor.
You’ll discover a remarkable range of distinct flavors and satisfying
aromas only available from genuinely fresh coffee.
3.
Fun.
It’s fun and easy. All it takes is 20-30 minutes – if you can pop popcorn
you can roast your own coffee.
4.
Creative.
Home roasting puts you in full creative control. Create your own
signature coffees from your favorite bean combinations.
5.
Savings.
Home roasting saves you up to 50% on every pound of gourmet
coffee your drink.
You’ve taken the first step towards truly fresh coffee. Get ready to enjoy the
most flavorful cup of coffee you’ve ever tasted!
Zach & Dani’s™ Instructional Guide and Roasting Journal
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions before using appliance.
2. Do not touch any hot surfaces.
3. Do not place roaster on or near hot electric or gas burners, or in a heated oven.
4. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base of this appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Children should not use this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children.
6. Unplug roaster when not in use and before cleaning. Allow roaster to cool
before removing parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
10. Do not remove the bottom of the roaster housing. There are no serviceable
parts inside. Only authorized service personnel should attempt repair.
11. This appliance has a polarized plug, one blade is wider than the other, as a
safety feature. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doesn’t fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
12. Do not move the appliance while it is running.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
15. This appliance is for household use only, designed to process normal
household quantities. It is not suitable for continuous operation.
16. Roaster should be used only to roast unroasted coffee beans or unroasted
coffee beans that have gone through a decaffeinating process.
17. Do not pour liquid of any type into the roasting chamber when it is positioned
on the roaster housing.
18. Do not allow hot roasting chamber to come in contact with anything wet or cold.
19. Do not remove top cover while appliance is in operation.
20. Throw away roasting chamber if glass becomes cracked.
21. Prior to starting appliance make sure all seals, chaff cup, and cover are in place
and sealed correctly.
22. Use the handle when handling the roasting chamber.
23. Do not operate roaster without the chamber in place and securely attached to
the roaster.
24. The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance or sold by
the manufacturer may cause injuries, fire or electric shock.
25. Do not clean plastic parts with abrasive cleaning materials.
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Zach & Dani’s™ Instructional Guide and Roasting Journal