P R E P A R I N G Y O U R H O M E C A F É
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C O F F E E M A K E R B E F O R E F I R S T U S E
1. Wash Water Reservoir in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
2. Open the lid by pushing the OPEN Button located on the
upper right front of the appliance. Read and remove the
yellow insert. Remove and wash Pod Holders and Brew Basket
with attached Adjustable Dispensing Spout (top rack only
dishwasher safe).
3. Replace the above parts and selected pod holder in the
coffeemaker and close the lid by pushing down firmly until it
locks into place.
4. You MUST prime the coffeemaker PRIOR to the very first use.
To prime the unit and clean the inside of your coffeemaker:
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Fill the Water Reservoir with water. (Picture 1) Press the
OPEN Button to open the Coffeemaker Lid. (Picture 2)
Read and remove the yellow insert. Insert a Pod Holder
without a pod. Plug the unit in. The red STOP Indicator
Light will turn on.
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Place a mug on the coffeemaker large enough to fill
9oz. capacity.
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Push the
7 oz. Button and the
Specialty Button simultaneously. (Picture
3) A green Brew Button light will remain on until the cycle is finished. When the
green Brew Button light turns off a signal will sound. Wait one minute until the
red STOP indicator light turns on again before opening the Coffeemaker Lid.
Discard the water from the mug and follow instructions below.
5. Your unit is now primed and ready to brew.
Note:
Steaming and noise is normal during this process
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H O M E C A F E
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C O F F E E M A K E R
F E A T U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S
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Pressure Brewing Technology
– The Home Café
®
coffeemaker is different
from your regular coffeemaker because it uses pre-measured sealed coffee pods
and unique pressure brewing found in leading coffeehouses. Pressure brewing
creates a perfectly balanced cup of coffee by forcing a precise amount of water
through the coffee pod consistently producing a high quality single serving
of coffee in about a minute.
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Variety of Blends, Flavors and Roasts
– Personalize your brewing
experience by using a variety of Folgers
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and Millstone
®
coffee pods and
Lipton
®
tea pods.
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Specialty Pods Compatible
– Your coffeemaker comes with a Specialty Pod
Holder for use with Lattes, Cappuccinos, etc. Make sure to keep it in a safe place
for future use. Go to www.home-cafe.com for more information or call
1-800-HOME CAFE.
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Mug/Cup Size Flexibility
– Choose to brew
7 oz.,
9 oz. and
14 oz. in your favorite cup, mug or travel
mug.
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Adjustable Brew Strength
– Personalize your coffee experience by using
one or two pods to achieve a stronger beverage.
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Adjustable Dispensing Spout
– Adjust the height of the Dispensing Spout
and avoid splashing when using shorter cups or mugs i.e.:
Specialty or
7 oz. or
9 oz. mug size.
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Removable Rotating Water Reservoir
– Allows you to brew multiple
cups of coffee without refilling the reservoir. Removable for easy cleaning.
Rotates to easily fit your counter space.
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Removable Pod Holders
– For easy use and cleaning.
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On/Off Brew Indicator Lights
– Lets you know which option you’ve
selected when brewing coffee.
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Removable Drip Tray & Grid
– To fit a taller travel mug and for easy use
and cleaning.
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Auto–Off
– Coffeemaker automatically turns off after each brew.
U S I N G H O M E C A F É
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P O D S
Your Home Café
®
coffeemaker has been designed to use versatile, pre-packed,
Folgers
®
and Millstone
®
pods to brew coffee and Lipton
®
tea pods to brew premium
tea. Pods contain pre-measured amounts of coffee grounds or hand picked teas
packed in filter paper, with the added convenience of no-fuss handling and mess-
free disposal.
To prepare your favorite coffee or when using tea pods, place the pod or pods
inside the appropriate pod holder and follow the “Using your Home Café
®
Coffeemaker” instructions. For best results, make sure to position the pod with
the flat side up
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Coffee Pods Measurement Chart
Visit your favorite retail store to find Folgers,
®
Millstone
®
and Lipton
®
pods or go to
www.home-cafe.com.
NOTE:
• Do not use same pod twice. The best coffee
flavors are extracted the first time water
passes through the pod.
• Do not use torn, ripped or broken pods.
• Do not use another manufacturer’s pod,
espresso pods, tea bags or regular ground
coffee. Your Home Café
®
coffeemaker is
specially designed to work with Home Café
®
pods. Using other brands of coffee pods or using loose grounds with a filter may
clog or damage your Home Café
®
unit, or not produce the desired quality of coffee.
For Specialty Pods see “Using Your Home Café
®
Coffeemaker with Specialty Pods” section.
7 oz
9 oz
14 oz
Strong
Strong
Extra Strong
Regular
Regular
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