Ninja Coffee Bar CF097 Owner's Manual

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CF092 series

OWNER’S GUIDE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

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THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBER:

CF092 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V~, 60Hz. Power: 1450 Watts Water Reservoir Capacity: 50 Ounces

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR NINJA COFFEE BAR®.

Safety Signal Words

This manual and the safety labels attached to this appliance use signal words that indicate safety hazards with differing levels of severity.

Below are the words used and their deﬁnitions:

• WARNING indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE is used to address practices not

related to physical injury.

The words “WARNING” and “CAUTION” are preceded by a triangle signifying that these are safety-related.

The terms “IMPORTANT” and “NOTE” are also used to describe good ideas for better and more efﬁcient equipment use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For Household Use Only

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, serious injury, death or damage when using this appliance, follow these basic safety precautions.

General Precautions

1 DO NOT allow young children to operate the

appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will ﬁt into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. DO NOT force into outlet or try to modify to ﬁt.

3 To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT

submerge the appliance or allow the power cord to come into contact with water or any other liquid.

4 Allow the appliance to cool before taking off

parts and before cleaning.

5 NEVER carry the appliance by the power cord

or yank it to disconnect from electrical outlet; instead grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

6 DO NOT operate any appliance with a

damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

7 DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge

of table or counter or touch hot surfaces such as the stove.

8 DO NOT remove the brew basket or carafe

while the appliance is brewing. Scalding may

occur if any of these parts are removed during brewing cycles.

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9 The use of an accessory not recommended

by the manufacturer may create an overﬂow condition and scalding hazard, or result in ﬁre, electric shock, or personal injury.

10 DO NOT operate your appliance in an appliance

garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of ﬁre, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

Operating Notice

11 DO NOT use well water, use tap water. 12 Clogging and backing up of water and/or coffee

in the ﬁlter basket can occur under any of the following conditions: The use of coffee that is too ﬁnely ground; using two or more paper ﬁlters; using a permanent ﬁlter in conjunction with a paper ﬁlter; not cleaning coffee grounds from a permanent ﬁlter; or allowing coffee grounds to spill over the ﬁlter.

13 ALWAYS use appliance on a dry, level surface. 14 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric

burner, or in a heated oven.

15 DO NOT use this appliance for anything other

than its intended use. DO NOT use outdoors.

16 DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles

orknobs.

17 DO NOT touch warming plate while the brewer

is in use.

18 DO NOT reach across top of brewer to froth

during brewing. Steam is released from vent on top of brewer and can result in a steam burn.

Glass Carafe

19 The carafe is designed for use with this

appliance. It must never be used on a stove top.

20 DO NOT set a hot carafe on a wet or cold

surface.

21 DO NOT use a cracked or scratched carafe or a

carafe that has a loose or weakened handle.

22 DO NOT clean carafe with abrasive cleansers,

steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

23 DO NOT place carafe in microwave. 24 DO NOT expose carafe to extreme temperature

changes.

25 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electrical

burner, or in a heated oven.

26 DO NOT use for carbonated beverages. 27 DO NOT drink directly from the carafe. Liquid

from the carafe may be very hot.

28 DO NOT use the carafe to store food when not

in use.

29 Ensure that the carafe is completely empty

before starting a cleaning or brewing cycle. Starting a cycle with water or coffee in the carafe will cause an overﬂow.

30 To prevent illness from bacterial growth in the

appliance, follow all cleaning instructions in the “Care & Maintenance” section of this owner’s guide.

Maintenance

31 Remove the power cord from the electrical

outlet and allow unit to cool before removing brew basket, water reservoir, or ﬁlters before surface cleaning.

32 If the product is not operating properly contact

SharkNinja Operating LLC at 1-877-646-5288 or ninjakitchen.com for examination, repair or adjustment.

33 Clean the system on a weekly basis.

Cord Statement

34 A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce

the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

35 DO NOT use extension cords with this product.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

Getting To Know Your Ninja Coffee Bar ............................................................................ 4

Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 5

Features Of The Ninja Coffee Bar .................................................................................... 6

Before First Use ............................................................................................................ 7

Setting The Clock and Delay Brew .................................................................................. 8

Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 9

Preparing and Using the Ninja Coffee Bar ..................................................................... 11

How Much Coffee Do You Get In Your Cup? .............................................................. 11

Would You Like A Hotter Coffee?.............................................................................. 11

Pre-Heating ........................................................................................................... 11

Filling The Brew Basket With Coffee ......................................................................... 12

Drip Stop ............................................................................................................... 13

Intelligent Warming Plate ........................................................................................ 13

Brewing Coffee ...................................................................................................... 14

Classic and Rich Brew ............................................................................................ 14

Over Ice Brew ........................................................................................................ 15

Signature Brews: Specialty and Cafe Forte Brew....................................................... 15

Frothing Your Milk .................................................................................................. 16

Care & Maintenance ................................................................................................... 17

Cleaning After A Brew ............................................................................................. 17

Cleaning Your Carafe .............................................................................................. 17

Cleaning Your Water Reservoir ................................................................................ 17

Cleaning & Descaling Your Brewing System ............................................................. 18

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................. 19

Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................... 21

Warranty & Registration ............................................................................................... 22

Thank you for purchasing the Ninja Coffee Bar®.

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Getting To Know Your Ninja Coffee Bar

a Flip-Top Water Reservoir Lid b Removable Water Reservoir c Brewer d Control Panels e Permanent Filter f Swinging Brew Basket g Removable Filter Holder h Integrated Frother i Drip Stop Toggle

j Brew-through Carafe Lid k Glass Carafe l Multi-Serve Cup Platform m Intelligent Warming Plate n Double-Sided Scoop: Carafe Side and Single Serve Side o Power Cord & Wrap (not shown) p Frother Whisk q Showerhead r Water Tank Shelf

CAUTION: DO NOT reach across top of brewer to froth

during brewing. Steam is released from vent on top of brewer and can result in a steam burn.

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Control Panel

1c 1d

1a 1f

5 6

87 9 10 11

1 Multi-Serve Dial a Cup b XL Cup c Travel Mug d XL Multi-Serve e Half Carafe f Full Carafe

2 Custom Brew Types a Classic Brew Button b Rich Brew Button c Over Ice Brew Button

3 Ninja® Signature Brews a Specialty Brew Button b Cafe Forte Brew Button

4 Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator/Button 5 Drip Stop Indicator 6 Pre-Heat Indicator Secondary User Interface 7 Stay Warm Button 8 Delay Brew Button 9 Clock Hour and Minute Buttons 10 Programmable Digital Clock 11 Power Button

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Features of the Ninja Coffee Bar

• Thermal Flavor Extraction® Technology - Blends Precision Water Delivery with automated controls for Calibrated

Temperature, Pre-infusion, Coffee Saturation, and Flavor Richness. Ninja’s Advanced Thermal Flavor Extraction technology can truly unlock the full ﬂavor potential of your coffee.

• Custom Brews – Ability to brew directly into your favorite cup, travel mug, or carafe.

• Brew Types – Control the strength and style of your coffee: a. Classic Brew for smooth, balanced ﬂavor from your favorite coffee.

b. Rich Brew for a richer, never-bitter coffee ﬂavor that stands up to milk, cream, or ﬂavoring. c. Over Ice Brew for a smooth, rich, freshly brewed iced coffee that’s not watered down. d. Specialty Brew to create a super-rich concentrate to use as a key ingredient in all kinds of hot milk-based,

iced, and frozen coffeehouse-style drinks.

e. Cafe Forte for deep, full-bodied, and complex ﬂavor that is so rich and drinkable, it tastes great black—no milk or

sweeteners needed.

• Multi-Serve Cup Platform – Pull it down, place your favorite cup on it and brew directly into your cup.

• Removable Water Reservoir with Easy Access Flip-Top Lid – For quick and easy ﬁlling.

• Auto-iQ® – The Ninja Coffee Bar knows how much water to use for each size and brew type.

• 50 oz. Glass Carafe

• LED Control Panels with Programmable Digital Clock

• 24-Hour Programmable Delay Brew Button – Set it to automatically brew the following morning.

• Drip Stop – Stops the ﬂow of coffee from the brew basket, allowing you to pour a cup mid-brew; switch toggle to the

closed position to prevent dripping once the brew cycle is ﬁnished.

• Clean Function – It illuminates when your Ninja Coffee Bar senses that there is hard water calcium buildup in your

brewer which can affect the ﬂavor of your coffee. When it illuminates, follow the cleaning instructions in the Care & Maintenance section or printed on the back of your brewer.

• Stay Warm Button – Your warming plate will automatically turn on after brewing a carafe and turn off after 2 hours. The

Stay Warm button allows you to manually turn the warming plate off.

• Intelligent Warming Plate – Automatically adjusts the temperature of the warming plate to keep your coffee at the ideal

drinking temperature without burning it.

• Audible Ready Signal – Alerts you that your coffee is ready.

• 2 hour shut off – Automatically turns off the warming plate two hours after you brew coffee.

• Permanent Filter - A reusable ﬁlter that preserves the natural coffee oils and small coffee particles to provide a robust

ﬂavor, similar to what you would experience when using a French press.

• Pre-Heat - After plugging in or turning your brewer on by pressing the Power Button, allow 3 minutes for your brewer

to pre-heat. When plugged in, your Ninja Coffee Bar will stay pre-heated unless you turn the brewer off by pressing the Power Button, or after 72 hours.

Brew into a cup, travel mug, or carafe.

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Half Carafe or Full Carafe

Cup or XL Cup

Travel Mug & XL Multi-Serve

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Before First Use

1 Remove all packaging material, stickers and labels from

the brewer.

NOTE: The glass carafe is dishwasher safe. Place on

top rack only.

2 Wash the water reservoir, permanent ﬁlter, glass carafe

and brew basket in warm, soapy water with a soft cloth.

3 Rinse and dry thoroughly. 4 Wipe the intelligent warming plate with a damp cloth. 5 Before ﬁrst use, prime the system by running two

full carafe cycles with water only. After each cycle is complete, discard the water.

PLEASE KEEP THESE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IN MIND WHEN USING THE APPLIANCE:

CAUTION: APPLIANCE CREATES HOT LIQUID.

HANDLE WITH CARE.

CAUTION: DO NOT remove the vessel while

the appliance is running without the Drip Stop in the closed position. Return the vessel quickly and open the Drip Stop to continue the brew.

CAUTION: Never open the brew basket when

the coffeemaker is in use. CAUTION: Please ensure that you are using at

least a 12 oz. cup for the Cup size, 14 oz. cup for the XL Cup size, 16 oz. travel mug for the Travel Mug size and 20 oz. travel mug for the XL MultiServe size to prevent overﬂow and a scalding injury.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT run the appliance

without water.

IMPORTANT: Always place a vessel beneath

the brew basket to receive the brewed coffee.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT overﬁll the water

reservoir. Fill water only to the Max Fill line.

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TO SET THE CLOCK

1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The clock

will ﬂash on the control panel to indicate that the time has not been set. (Fig. 1)

2 Press the H (hour) or M (minute) button until you reach

the current time. The AM or PM indicator will illuminate on the left side of the display as you are setting the time. (Fig. 2)

3 After 5 seconds the clock will stop ﬂashing and the

clock will be set.

NOTE: If the clock stops ﬂashing and does not display

the correct time of day, pressing the H (hour) or the M (minute) button at any time will cause the clock to ﬂash again. You can now re-program the correct time of day by following the steps above.

NOTE: If you unplug the brewer or in the event of an

extended power loss, you will need to reset the clock the next time the brewer is plugged in.

TO SET THE DELAY BREW TIME

NOTE: The Ninja Coffee Bar® must remain on in order

for the delay brew function to work. Do not power off after setting Delay Brew.

1 Press Delay Brew. The Delay Brew button will illuminate

and the clock will begin to ﬂash “12:00” or the last delay brew time that was set. (Fig. 3)

2 While the clock is ﬂashing, press the H (hour) or M

(minute) button to set the time that you would like the delay brew to begin. The AM or PM indicator will illuminate on the left side of the display as you are setting the desired time.

Setting the Clock & Delay Brew

3 Once the proper time has been set, select the size of

the vessel that you would like to brew.

Select the Brew Type that you desire from the 5 ﬂashing buttons. The selected brew type will be lit.

(Fig. 4)

5 Once the time, brew size, and brew type have been set, allow

the Delay Brew to ﬂash and lock in or press the Delay Brew button to activate the Delay Brew. When the Delay Brew is activated, the light on the Delay Brew button will illuminate and an audible signal will play to verify the Delay Brew is set.

6 The Delay Brew time is now set and your Ninja Coffee Bar®

will automatically brew at the time you programmed.

NOTE: To deactivate the Delay Brew cycle, press the Delay

Brew button once more and the light on the Delay Brew button will turn off. Any change to the selected brew size or starting any other brew will cancel the programmed Delay Brew.

7 Place the appropriate-sized vessel under brew basket for the

selected size.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the Drip Stop is in the open position.

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Assembly

1 Place the brewer on a dry, clean and level surface. 2 To easily ﬁll the water reservoir, use the hand grips

to lift the reservoir to the right and up off the brewer. (Fig. 5) The water reservoir lid ﬂips open for easy ﬁlling, and the entire lid is easily removable for quick cleaning. Add fresh, ﬁltered water at or above the minimum ﬁll line for your desired beverage size (Fig. 6), then return the water reservoir to the brewer by angling the reservoir into the holder and pushing in towards the brewer to lock into place. (Fig. 7) Do not ﬁll water reservoir with any other liquids such as brewed coffee, carbonated beverages, etc. as other liquids may damage your brewer.

3 Slide brew basket out (Fig. 8) and lift both the

permanent ﬁlter and Filter Carrier Insert from the brew basket to remove. (Fig. 9) To reinsert, set the permanent ﬁlter and Filter Carrier Insert back into the brew basket. (Fig. 10) When cleaning, you can remove the permanent ﬁlter from the brew basket.

4 Once the ﬁlter is in place, slide the brew basket all the

way in until you hear a slight click.

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5 Twist the brew-through lid clockwise onto the glass

carafe to lock into place. (Fig. 11)

6 Center the carafe below the brew basket. (Fig. 12) NOTE: Do not use any coffee for the ﬁrst two brew

cycles in order to clean the brewer.

7 Plug the brewer into an electrical outlet. 8 Once all parts are securely in place, press the Power

Button.

9 With the unit powered on, make sure the Drip Stop

toggle is set to the open position. Select the full carafe size and Classic brew setting to initiate brewing.

(Fig. 13)

10 When the brew is complete, discard the water in the

carafe. Repeat, beginning with step 2.

11 You are now ready to use your Ninja Coffee Bar®.

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Preparing and Using the Ninja Coffee Bar

CERAMIC CUP NINJA® CUP PAPER CUP

Cup Temperature

Room

Temperature

Pre-warmed with

hot water

Pre-warmed in

microwave with milk

Room

Temperature

Room

Temperature

Drinking Temperature

Hot Hotter Hotter Hotter Hottest

Why is there a difference?

A cold ceramic

mug will steal heat

from the coffee as

it warms itself up.

If the mug is

already warm, it

will not steal as

much heat from

the coffee.

Just like your

cold mug, cold milk lowers the temperature of

your coffee.

The Ninja double wall cup is designed to retain initial coffee temp

better than a ceramic cup.

Unlike a ceramic

mug, a thinner

paper cup

does not steal substantial heat from the coffee.

WOULD YOU LIKE A HOTTER COFFEE?

Have you ever wondered why coffee is served in paper cups when you order it to go? The type of cup you brew into can drastically inﬂuence the drinking temperature.

HOW MUCH COFFEE DO YOU GET IN YOUR CUP?

CAUTION: Please ensure that you are using at least a 12 oz. cup for the Cup size, 14 oz. cup for the XL Cup size, 16 oz. travel mug for the Travel Mug size and 20 oz. travel mug for the XL Multi-Serve size to prevent overﬂow and a scalding injury.

Each size and brew type produces a different amount of coffee to optimize strength, taste, and size.

NOTE: The coffee grounds will absorb some of the water that is brewed, resulting in slightly less brewed coffee than water used.

APPROXIMATE BREW VOLUME

Size/Brew Classic Rich

Over Ice

(coffee only)

Over Ice

(ﬁlled with ice)

Cup 9.5 oz. 8.7 oz. 3.8 oz. 9.5 oz. XL Cup 11.5 oz. 10.3 oz. 4.6 oz. 11.5 oz. Travel Mug 14 oz. 13.2 oz. 5.9 oz. 14 oz. XL Multi-Serve 18 oz. 16 oz. 7.3 oz. 18 oz. Our Specialty Brew is always 4 oz. and Cafe Forte is always 8 oz., so you don’t need to adjust the dial for our Signature Brews.

PRE-HEATING

1 Plug in your brewer, then press the Power Button to initiate pre-heating. You will see your pre-heat LED turn on. 2 Allow 3 minutes for your brewer to pre-heat. 3 After 3 minutes, the light will turn off. Your brewer is now pre-heated. 4 Your Ninja Coffee Bar will stay pre-heated unless you turn the brewer off by pressing the Power Button, or after

72hours.

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FILLING THE BREW BASKET WITH COFFEE

For best results, use the measurements recommended in the chart to determine how much ground coffee to use for each brew size. The amount of ground coffee for each size will remain the same for any brew type that you select For example, if you select Cup and Classic Brew, you will use the same amount of coffee grounds as if you select Cup and Over Ice Brew.

CAUTION: The maximum capacity for ground coffee

is 12 rounded tablespoons or 6 Ninja® Big Scoops. Exceeding this amount or using ﬁne ground coffee may cause overﬂow.

1 Open the brew basket by sliding it out of the brewer. (Fig. 14)

NOTE: Check for any loose grounds that may be left in the

brew basket. Remove and rinse the brew basket if needed.

2 Place the permanent ﬁlter or a #4 paper cone ﬁlter in the

brew basket. If using a paper ﬁlter, ﬁrst ensure the permanent ﬁlter is removed from the brew basket. Then fold a #4 paper cone ﬁlter along the seams and insert ﬁrmly into the brew basket. (Fig. 15)

3 Use the Ninja Scoop and follow the measurements in the

chart to ﬁll the ﬁlter. These measurements are based on level scoops—adjust to your preferred taste. (Fig. 16) We suggest using a medium grind size if grinding whole beans.

Serving Size Ninja® Scoop Tablespoons

Cup / XL Cup 2–3 small scoops 2–3 Tbsp.

Travel Mug /

XL Multi-Serve

3–5 small scoops 3–5 Tbsp.

Half Carafe 3–4 big scoops 6–8 Tbsp. Full Carafe 4–6 big scoops 8–12 Tbsp.

Signature Brews Ninja

Scoop Tablespoons

Specialty (4oz. Brew) 2 big scoops 4 Tbsp.

Cafe Forte (8oz. Brew) 2 big scoops 4 Tbsp.

NOTE: Exceeding the recommended medium grind size for

whole beans may cause the brew basket to overﬂow.

4 Slide the brew basket back into the brewer and click in place.

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CAUTION: HOT WATER Do not remove the brew basket or vessel while brewing.

CAUTION: STEAM Do not touch steam vents or the top of the brewer while brewing.

CAUTION: The brew basket is hot after brewing. Always allow the brewer to cool down before cleaning.

DRIP STOP

NOTE: If the Drip Stop is closed before you begin a brew, the brewer will notify you with 5 beeps and the Drip Stop light will be illuminated. Set the Drip Stop to the open position and select your brew concentration level.

CAN’T WAIT FOR THAT FIRST CUP TO BE READY?

When brewing a carafe, close the Drip Stop to pause the brew cycle and pour a cup. Remember to reopen the Drip Stop to complete the brew. (Fig. 17)

NOTE: If you forget to open the Drip Stop, the Ninja Coffee Bar will pause the brew, and after 20 seconds it will give you a friendly audible reminder. After 6 minutes the brew will be canceled.

CAN’T WAIT FOR THE LAST FEW DROPS?

When the brew cycle is complete, set the Drip Stop to the closed position to stop dripping from the brew basket.

NOTE: While the Drip Stop is closed the Drip Stop indicator will light up in the bottom right hand corner of the control panel.

NOTE: Remember to open the Drip Stop when you’re ready to brew again. If you forget, your Ninja Coffee Bar will give you a friendly audible reminder.

INTELLIGENT WARMING PLATE

The Intelligent Warming Plate will automatically turn on after a full or half carafe size of Classic or Rich brew. The Intelligent Warming Plate will adjust the heat it produces in order to avoid burning the coffee over time.

CAUTION: The HOT SURFACE light will illuminate when the warming plate is hot. Do not touch the surface when this light is illuminated.

STAY WARM BUTTON

Press the Stay Warm button after the brew to turn the Intelligent Warming Plate off. You can turn the Intelligent Warming Plate back on within 2 hours of the brew by pressing the Stay Warm button again if desired. (Fig.18)

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NOTE: If making a single cup, lower the Multi-Serve

Cup Platform down and center the cup or mug on the cup platform. Please ensure that you are using at at least a 12 oz. cup for the Cup size, 14 oz. cup for the XL Cup size, 16 oz. travel mug for the Travel Mug size and 20 oz. travel mug for the XL Multi-Serve size.

3 Press the CLASSIC BREW or RICH BREW button

and the brew will begin. (Fig. 19, Fig. 20) Press the CLASSIC BREW or RICH BREW button again to cancel the brew.

NOTE: The brew will begin, stop, and be quiet for

a short period of time before it begins again. This process is used to evenly saturate your coffee grounds.

NOTE: If brewing a half carafe or a full carafe, the

Stay Warm indicator and Intelligent Warming Plate will automatically turn on. (Fig. 19, Fig. 20) This can be turned off by pressing the Stay Warm button once illuminated. The Intelligent Warming Plate will turn off automatically after 2 hours.

NOTE: Do not remove water reservoir, brew basket, or

vessel while brewing.

4 The Ninja Coffee Bar® will beep to signal a

completedbrew.

NOTE: Rich Brew will use slightly less water and yield

slightly less brewed coffee than Classic Brew.

BREWING COFFEE

NOTE: Each brew has a pre-infusion cycle with varying times. The brew will begin, stop, and be quiet for a short period of time before it begins again. This process is used to evenly saturate your coffee grounds.

NOTE: For a hotter coffee, rinse the coffee cup, mug or

glass carafe with hot water prior to brewing.

CAUTION: Ensure the coffee cup, mug or glass carafe is completely empty before starting a brewing cycle. Starting a brewing cycle with coffee in the vessel will cause an overﬂow.

CUSTOM BREWS: CLASSIC, RICH OR OVER ICE BREW Classic Brew - For a smooth, balanced ﬂavor.

Rich Brew - For a coffee that is richer than Classic

Brew and still smooth, with more room for milk and cream.

1 After ﬁlling the water reservoir and adding ground

coffee to the ﬁlter, be sure that the Drip Stop is open and the reservoir, basket, and ﬁlter are securely in place.

2 Use the Multi-Serve dial to select the size of coffee

you would like to brew. Place the empty vessel that you would like to brew into underneath the brew basket.

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Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23

OVER ICE BREW

Designed to brew hot coffee over ice to lock in the ﬂavor for a rich, freshly brewed, smooth iced coffee without becoming watered down. Be sure your vessel is ﬁlled with ice before brewing.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE GLASSWARE. However, the

provided glass carafe is safe to use due to the specialized glass material.

1 After ﬁlling the water reservoir, add ground coffee to the

ﬁlter (feel free to add more coffee if you like a stronger taste.) Be sure that the Drip Stop is open and the reservoir, basket and ﬁlter are in place.

2 Use the Multi-Serve dial to select the size of coffee that

you would like to brew.

3 Before brewing, ﬁll the desired vessel to the top with

ice cubes and place the vessel below the brew basket. Press the OVER ICE BREW button and the brew will begin. (Fig. 21) Press the OVER ICE BREW button again to cancel the brew.

IMPORTANT: Always ﬁll the desired vessel to the

top with ice before placing it below the brew basket. Do not add ice to the water reservoir.

NOTE: The brew will begin, stop, and be quiet for

a short period of time before it begins again. This process is used to evenly saturate your coffee grounds.

NOTE: If making a carafe of Over Ice Brew, ﬁll the

carafe with ice and brew without the brew-through lid.

4 The Ninja Coffee Bar will beep to signal a completed

brew. Stir to cool coffee completely.

CAUTION: Make sure to use the proper cup size, to

prevent coffee overﬂowing the cup.

NINJA BREWS

Specialty and Cafe Forte brews deliver a speciﬁc amount of concentrated coffee for the perfect brew every time. Specialty delivers approximately 4 oz. and Cafe Forte delivers approximately 8 oz.

SPECIALTY OR CAFE FORTE BREW

The Specialty Brew produces a strong coffee concentrate perfect for an iced blended coffee drink or milk-based specialty drink.

Cafe Forte has a deep, full-bodied, and complex ﬂavor that is rich and drinkable. It tastes great black—no milk or sweeteners needed. Refer to the Inspiration Guide for recipes.

1 After ﬁlling the water reservoir and adding ground

coffee to the ﬁlter, be sure that the Drip Stop is open and that the reservoir, basket and ﬁlter are securely in place.

Note: If brewing an iced blended drink, ﬁll the desired

vessel with the amount of ice recommended in the recipe before brewing.

2 Place the vessel that you would like to brew into

underneath the brew basket. Press the SPECIALTY BREW button or CAFE FORTE button and the brew will begin. (Fig. 22, Fig. 23) Press the SPECIALTY BREW button or CAFE FORTE button again or press the Power Save button to cancel the brew.

NOTE: The brew will begin, stop, and be quiet for

a short period of time before it begins again. This process is used to evenly saturate your coffee grounds.

NOTE: No matter which size is selected on the

Multi-Serve dial, Specialty will always brew 4 oz. and Cafe Forte will always brew 8 oz.

3 The Ninja Coffee Bar will beep to signal a completed

brew.

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FROTHING YOUR MILK

1 Pour milk into cup, until it is about one-third full. (Use

more or less milk depending on your preference.) Microwave for 45-60 seconds for hot milk.

2 Move the frother into the ready position by swinging the

arm toward the front.

3 Hold cup under the frother and submerge the whisk just

below the surface of the milk. This allows air to fold into the milk, for the frothiest results. (Fig. 24)

4 Press and hold the frothing button for 30 to 45

seconds. (Fig. 25)

5 You can easily remove the frother whisk by twisting it

clockwise. Keep your cup below the whisk and carry it to your sink or dishwasher for cleaning. (Fig. 26)

CAUTION: DO NOT reach across the top of the brewer to froth during brewing. Steam is released from vent on

top of brewer and can result in a steam burn.

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Care & Maintenance

CLEANING AFTER A BREW

CAUTION: Make sure that the brewer is

unplugged from the power source before cleaning.

CAUTION: Be sure to allow the brewer to cool

before cleaning.

IMPORTANT: Discontinue use if the glass carafe

is scratched or handle is loose or damaged.

NOTE: Do not leave coffee in the glass carafe for

an extended period of time after a brew.

NOTE: Do not leave water in or underneath the

water reservoir unused for multiple days. Rinse

and replace with freshwater. 1 Before cleaning, close the Drip Stop. 2 After each brew is complete and the coffee grounds

have cooled, carefully remove the permanent ﬁlter and

wash. If using a paper ﬁlter, simply discard. Remove

brew basket from the brewer, rinse and wash with soap

and warm water. 3 After each froth, rinse thoroughly or place the frother

whisk on top rack of dishwasher.

NOTE: The swinging brew basket is not

dishwasher safe. Note: The ﬂip-top reservoir lid is not dishwasher

safe. NOTE: If coffee grounds spilled over into the brew

basket or in the overﬂow channels, remove and rinse

under water until grounds are removed. 4 Wash the carafe and brew-through lid with soap and

warm water. Use a bottle brush or a cloth to wash the

inside of the carafe. NOTE: The brew-through lid, glass carafe, permanent

ﬁlter and water reservoir are top-rack dishwasher safe. IMPORTANT: Clean the glass carafe with a soft brush

or sponge. Do not use a wire brush. 5 Wipe machine down with a warm cloth with soap and

water. Let the warming plate cool before cleaning with

a wet cloth and soap and water. Clean shower head,

the water reservoir shelf, the water reservoir, ﬂip-top

water reservoir lid, the removable ﬁlter carrier and Filter

Carrier Insert with soap and water. Do not immerse

the base in water. NOTE: For best results, use a bottle brush. This will

allow you to scrub all of the inside with soap and hot

water.

CLEANING YOUR CARAFE

We recommend rinsing your carafe with warm soapy

water, or placing in the top rack of your dishwasher.

If you want to clean the carafe more thoroughly, we

recommend using a soft foam brush such as the one shown.

CLEANING YOUR WATER RESERVOIR

1 Empty the water reservoir. 2 Hand wash with dish soap and rinse, or place on the

top rack of your dishwasher.

3 Clean the water reservoir shelf with cloth and warm

soapy water.

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Fig. 27

CLEANING & DESCALING YOUR BREWING SYSTEM

CAUTION: Be sure to allow the brewer to cool

before wiping down any surface for cleaning.

CAUTION: DO NOT immerse the coffeemaker into

water or any other liquid. NOTE: To cancel the clean cycle, press the Power

button or turn the brew size dial to anything other than

the Full Carafe. The unit will beep for 6 seconds, and

then the clean cycle will cancel. NOTE: Pressing the CLEAN button again during the

clean cycle will cause the machine to brew through all

remaining cleaning solution; however, your machine will

not be properly descaled. The CLEAN button will illuminate when a cleaning cycle

is recommended for your Ninja Coffee Bar®, as calcium

scale buildup could be affecting the ﬂavor of your

coffee. If you do not clean your brewer when instructed

to do so, eventually the CLEAN light will ﬂash and an

urgent “CLn” message will appear on the clock display.

The cleaning cycle is a 2-stage process. The reservoir

is ﬁrst ﬁlled with a cleaning solution and later with clean

water to ﬂush the system. To clean and descale your Ninja Coffee Bar: 1 Select the Full Carafe size and set the empty carafe

beneath the brew basket. 2 (Recommended) Use a descaling solution speciﬁcally

formulated for coffeemaker cleaning and follow the

directions on the package. Fill the water reservoir up to,

but not exceeding, the Max Fill line (50 oz.).

Fill the water reservoir to the Travel Mug line (16 oz.)

with white vinegar, then ﬁll the rest of the reservoir

with water up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill

line(50oz.).

IMPORTANT: Use only white vinegar. 3 Once the water reservoir is ﬁlled with your cleaning

solution and water mixture, press the CLEAN button.

(Fig. 27)

NOTE: The clean cycle takes approximately 60

minutes.

4 A 1-hour timer on the clock display counts down the

remaining clean cycle time, ﬂashing between the remaining time and “CLn”. Your Ninja Coffee Bar will deliver a small amount of cleaning solution to distribute it through the system. It will then pause for a half an hour, deliver additional cleaning solution, and pause for another half hour.

CAUTION: DO NOT remove carafe at any time

throughout the clean cycle. DO NOT press any buttons during this 1-hour period, as this will cancel all progress of the cleaning.

5 After one hour, your Ninja Coffee Bar will discharge the

remainder of the cleaning mixture into the carafe. Upon completion, the Ninja Coffee Bar will beep, and a ﬂush message (“FLUS”/“LUSH”) will appear on the clock screen for a 15 minute timeframe.

6 Empty and thoroughly clean the carafe and water

reservoir by following the cleaning instructions in the Care & Maintenance section of this Owner’s Guide. This removes any cleaning solution that could affect the ﬂavor of your coffee.

7 Fill the reservoir with fresh water up to, but not

exceeding, the Max Fill line (50 oz.) and set the empty carafe beneath the brew basket.

8 Within the 15 minute timeframe, and while the clock

display reads “FLUS”/“LUSH”, press the CLEAN button once to begin the Flush stage. The Flush stage takes approximately 8 minutes.

NOTE: If you miss the 15 minute Flush message on the

clock display, or the CLEAN button was pressed twice during this timeframe canceling the Flush stage, run a Full Carafe, Classic Brew cycle with water only (no coffee grounds) to rinse any residual descaling solution out of your machine.

9 Upon completion of the Flush stage, the CLEAN light

will turn off. Discard the water in the carafe, and thoroughly clean it to remove any cleaning solution that could affect the ﬂavor of your coffee.

NOTE: If taste remains affected by cleaning solution,

please run a Full Carafe, Classic Brew with water only (no coffee grounds).

NOTE: If the CLEAN light illuminates again, then

calcium buildup is still present. Repeat the steps above and the CLEAN light will automatically shut off when your brewer is clean.

Please call Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288 to

purchase descaling solution or if the brewer needs any servicing.

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

Sediment in my coffee.

If there is sediment at the bottom of the brewed coffee, this may be due to using ﬁnely ground coffee in the permanent ﬁlter.

To reduce the amount of sediment in the brewed coffee use a slightly coarser grind or use a paper ﬁlter.

Grounds in my coffee.

If there are grounds in your coffee, check to make sure the brew basket did not overﬂow. If there are too many grounds in the brew basket, or you are using a ﬁne ground coffee, the

grounds will ﬂow into an overﬂow channel designed to make sure overﬂow is captured in the brew vessel. For best results use medium ground coffee in the recommended measurements.

Brew Basket dripping after brew.

Check to see if the Drip Stop toggle is set to the closed, no-drip position. If the Drip Stop is set to the closed, no drip position and the brewer continues to drip, run a Clean

Cycle or wash the brew basket thoroughly with warm, soapy water.

Paper ﬁlter falling over.

The Ninja Coffee Bar® is designed to take a #4 cone ﬁlter. Be sure you are using this size and shape for best results.

Be sure the paper ﬁlter is ﬁrmly pressed into the brew basket. Wet the corners of the ﬁlter for best results. If problem persists, try using the permanent ﬁlter.

Coffee is not hot enough.

To keep your coffee hotter longer, pre-heat your mug or carafe by rinsing it with hot water from the tap.

If using a microwave safe mug with cream or milk, try pre-heating the cream or milk in the microwave for 30 seconds.

NOTE: Never place carafe in the microwave.

Over Ice Brew is not cold.

The Over Ice Brew is designed to brew hot coffee over ice to lock in the ﬂavor for rich, smooth iced coffee. Make sure your cup, travel mug, or carafe is ﬁlled all the way to the top with ice cubes.

Weak coffee.

If the coffee tastes weak, try adding more coffee grounds into the brew basket for the next brew cycle.

If the coffee is still weak after adding more coffee grounds, try Rich Brew to make a stronger, more concentrated cup.

Coffee too strong.

Try using a coarser grind. If the coffee is still too strong, try using less coffee grounds.

Brew will not start.

Make sure the Power Button light is illuminated. Check to make sure the brewer is plugged in and water is in the water reservoir.

If the Drip Stop is in the open position, check that the brew basket is pushed all the way into the brewer.

If you hear 5 beeps, check that the Drip Stop is in the open position. NOTE: The brew will begin, stop, and be quiet for a short period of time before it begins again. This

process is used to evenly saturate your coffee grounds.

Brew cycle is too slow.

A carafe brew will take approximately 8 minutes and the single cup will take approximately 4minutes.

If the brew cycle is taking longer than normal, run the Clean Cycle with the descaling solution.

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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

My cup, travel mug or carafe overﬂowed.

The cup, travel mug or carafe may not have been empty prior to brewing. The water exceeded the Max Fill line on the water reservoir prior to brewing. The Ninja Coffee Bar® is designed to dispense the following amounts on Classic brew: Cup 9.5 oz.

XL Cup 11.5 oz. Travel Mug 14 oz. XL Multi-Serve 18 oz. Half Carafe 28 oz. Carafe 43 oz.

Please ensure that you are using at least a 12 oz. cup for the Cup size, 14 oz. cup for the XL Cup size, 16 oz. travel mug for the Travel Mug size and 20 oz. travel mug for the XL Multi-Serve size.

NOTE: On Rich Brew and Over Ice Brew there will be less volume dispensed. Specialty Brew will deliver approximately 4 oz. and Cafe Forte will deliver approximately 8 oz.

Brew basket overﬂowed.

Check the amount of coffee or type of grind used.

Water left in my reservoir.

Ninja Coffee Bar allows you to ﬁll the reservoir up to but not exceeding the Max Fill line and Auto-iQ® One-Touch Intelligence will only use the water needed for the brew size and style selected.

After a brew you may notice leftover water in your water reservoir after ﬁlling to the minimum ﬁll line of the size selected. The water reservoir markings are minimum ﬁll lines that indicate if there is enough water for the proper brew size in the reservoir, but all brew styles use different amounts of water to create the proper ﬂavor and concentration.

You can brew multiple cups before needing to reﬁll.

Does it take coffee pods?

This brewer is designed to brew coffee grounds only. Do not insert pods or K-Cups®*.

My Ninja Coffee Bar is leaking.

If the leak is coming from the brew basket, be sure all the parts are ﬁt securely in the brewer.

If the leak is coming from the bottom of the brewer, call customer service at 1-877-646-5288.

My Ninja Coffee Bar beeped and did not complete the full brew that I selected.

Ensure the water reservoir is locked in place and is ﬁlled with enough water for the desired brew.

Check the CLEAN indicator light. If illuminated, run a Clean Cycle with the appropriate descaling solution or a white vinegar mixture. See Care & Maintenance section.

Check the Drip Stop indicator light. If illuminated, ensure the brew basket is fully inserted into the brewer and open the Drip Stop once the vessel is placed under the brew basket.

If the problem persists, please call customer service at 1-877-646-5288.

Why is the second cup that I brewed hotter than the ﬁrst cup?

Once the Ninja Coffee Bar has brewed the ﬁrst cup, the brewing system is pre-warmed. This enables any following brews to be slightly hotter. For a hot ﬁrst cup, try pre-warming your mug. Or after plugging in and turning on your brewer by pressing the Power Button, allow 3 minutes for your brewer to preheat.

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