Elite Gourmet EHC9420 Automatic Brew & Drip Coffee Maker
About Elite Gourmet
Families are spending less quality time together in today’s hectic society. For over 37 years, Elite has persisted in creating and providing high-quality, user-friendly kitchen goods. To cut down on preparation time and maximize quality time spent with loved ones, friends, food, and creating memories, we suggest using Elite products as a cooperative activity.
Everywhere you go in the globe, families gather in the kitchen every day, making it the center of the home. For this reason, we still advocate for home cooking with natural ingredients and developing our goods to help achieve this objective.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed as below:
- This coffee maker is intended for indoor, household, and non-commercial use for brewing coffee. Do not use the coffee maker for any other purpose.
- Keep the coffee maker out of reach of children and pets. This coffee maker is not intended for use by children Extra caution is necessary when using this product near children.
- Never leave the coffee maker unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the coffee maker from the electrical outlet when storing it.
- Always operate the coffee maker on a flat, level, and stable surface.
- Do not place the coffee maker in areas or on surfaces (for example: carpets) that may be damaged by water, heat, or moisture. We will not be liable for any water-related damage that occurs during the use of this product.
- Do not set the hot carafe on a wet or cold surface as the temperature difference between the hot carafe and the colder surface may cause the carafe to break or crack.
- Do not place the coffee maker or the carafe on or near gas or electric burners. Do not place the coffee maker or the carafe inside of, or on top of, a microwave oven or conventional oven.
- Do not operate this product or any other electrical product in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes.
- Use only the product manufacturer’s attachments with this product; otherwise,e risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury may result.
- Keep the power cord and product away from heated surfaces.
- Do not touch the hot surfaces of this product. Always touch the product using the handle and knobs. Never move the coffee maker when it is in use or when it contains hot liquid. Allow the unit to cool completely before handling. Do not touch the glass portion of the carafe or other hot surfaces of the coffee maker.
- Do not operate the coffee maker if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Do not operate the coffee maker if it shows signs of damage. This product has no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair this product yourself. Only qualified service personnel should perform any repairs.
- Do not remove the bottom cover of the coffee maker, as there may be a risk of fire or electrical shock.
- Do not immerse the power cord or plug in, or otherwise expose them to, water or other liquids, as an electrocution hazard may result.
- Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter where it may get tripped over or pulled.
- To disconnect the product from an electrical outlet, pull directly on the plug; do not pull on the power cord.
- Keep the carafe lid on the carafe while brewing and serving coffee.
- Never operate the coffee maker without the carafe in place on the warming plate and the carafe lid closed.
- Do not clean the carafe with steel wool pads or other abrasive cleaners and materials.
- Do not open the lid of the water reservoir or the filter basket while the coffee maker is brewing. Allow the filter basket to cool completely before removing it
- The carafe is designed solely for use with this coffee maker. Do not use the carafe on a stovetop heating element or with other products.
- Do not use the carafe if it has a loose, weakened handle or if it is cracked, chipped, or otherwise damaged.
- This product is for indoor use only. Do not use this product outdoors, as an electrocution hazard exists.
SHORT CORD PURPOSE
Note: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.
Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used: (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product; (2) the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by children or pets.
POLARIZED PLUG
If this appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), please follow the below instructions: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
BEFORE FIRST USE
- Unpack the appliance and all parts. Remove all packaging materials, including any stickers or labels.
- Before the first use, please check if all the appliance parts are in good condition. If not, please contact the seller or manufacturer.
- Clean the interior surface of the coffee maker with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth immediately. Do not use abrasive materials. Wipe down the exterior with a soft dry cloth.
- NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE OR CORD IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
- Position the coffee maker on a stable, dry, level, heat-resistant surface near an electrical outlet.
- Unroll the electrical cord.
- Operate the coffee maker on a separate outlet and circuit from other appliances to avoid overloading the circuit.
- It is recommended to run the coffee maker for one cycle with just plain water and no coffee to clean the internal parts of the coffee maker.
HOW TO USE
- Make sure all parts are dry and that the unit is not plugged into an electrical outlet while filling with water and coffee grounds
- Open the top cover and fill the water tank with fresh water. The water level should not exceed the MAX level as indicated on the water level gauge.
- Add coffee ground into the filter. Usually, a cup of coffee needs a level spoon of coffee ground, but you may adjust according to personal taste. Then assemble the filter with coffee ground into the funnel and close the top cover.
- Insert the carafe on the warming plate.
- Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press the power switch, the indicator will be illuminated. The coffeemaker will begin working.
- The brewing process can be interrupted by pressing the power switch. The appliance will continue brewing once the switch is pressed again.
PAUSE ‘N SERVE FEATURE:
During the middle of the brewing process, you can pause the cycle by simply removing the carafe from the coffee maker to sneak a cup of coffee.
The drip stop valve will pause the brewing cycle for 30 seconds and keep coffee from dripping into the carafe.
AFTER USE
- When the last drop has dripped out of the filter, the carafe can be removed from the warming plate; the drip stop valve goes back automatically and closes the drip hole.
- Put the carafe with the remaining coffee on the warming plate to keep the coffee warm.
- DO NOT OPEN THE LID WHILE THE COFFEE MAKER IS IN OPERATION AS THIS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
- Switch the appliance off and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
- The indicator light will turn off.
- Clean the filter by removing the coffee filter and the remaining coffee grounds.
- If more coffee is required, please switch off the appliance first. After cooling the appliance for 5 minutes, you can begin to brew again.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance will ensure years of service for your appliance.
Clean the appliance after every use following these steps:
- Always remove the main plug from the wall socket and allow all parts to cool completely before cleaning the appliance.
- Clean the housing and warming plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never immerse the unit in water or wash it directly in water.
- Remove the carafe, permanent filter, and filter basket from the coffee maker.
- Only the carafe is dishwasher-safe. Wash the filter basket and permanent filter carefully using soap and warm water. Rinse and dry.
- Use baking soda or mild detergent to remove stains on the carafe.
- Ensure all parts are completely dry after washing and before use.
- Store the coffee maker in a dry and clean place.
DESCALING:
- When de-scaling, operate the appliance twice using a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part water to fill the water reservoir tank and let the unit run as usual.
- Run the unit twice more with only water to rinse away the remaining scale and vinegar.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY IS VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED RETAILER
- Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
- Retail stores/merchants selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way revise the terms and conditions of the warranty.
- If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give you years of satisfactory service.
- At its sole discretion, Maxi-Matic USA will either repair or replace the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
- 5. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period.
- Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
- This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover normal wear of parts or:
- Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly or installation of the product.
- Damages caused in shipping.
- Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.
- Defects other than manufacturing defects.
- Breakage is caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage.
- Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately.
- Damages of parts that are not electrical; i.e. cracked or broken plastic/glass, scratched/dented inner pots.
- Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel.
- Extended warranties are purchased via a separate company or reseller.
- Acts of nature such as fire, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
- This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.
Maxi-Matic, USA shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty.
MAXI-MATIC, USA
18401 E. Arenth Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748 Customer Support Hours of Operation MON-FRI 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PSTv (800) 365-6133 Ext: 120/107/105; (626) 912-9877 Ext: 120/107/105
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RETURNS
Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@maxi-matic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #.
IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA:
- Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box with sufficient cushioning to avoid damage in shipping.
- Before packing your unit for return, be sure to enclose:
- Your name, full address with zip code, daytime telephone number, and RA#,
- A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE,
- The model number of the unit and the problem you are having (Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed,) and
- Any parts or accessories related to the problem.
- Maxi-Matic, USA recommends that you ship the package via UPS ground service for tracking purposes. We cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged products returned to us during incoming shipment. Always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier for your protection. C.O.D. shipments cannot be accepted.
- You must prepay all return shipping charges.
- Once our warehouse has received your return, Maxi-Matic, USA will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship, subject to the conditions in paragraph B.
- Maxi-Matic will pay the shipping charges to ship the repaired or replacement product back to you.
Elite Customer Service Center
- Mail: Maxi-Matic, USA 18401 E. Arenth Ave City of Industry, CA 91748-1227
- Phone: 800-365-6133 ext. 120/105
- Website: www.maxi-matic.com
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FAQs About Elite Gourmet EHC9420 Automatic Brew & Drip Coffee Maker
What is the automatic drip coffee maker’s intended use?
An automatic drip coffee maker automates the pour-over brewing method; all that’s needed is water and coffee grinds. It has been a home mainstay for many years. These coffee makers use a reservoir to heat water, which is then run through a filter basket containing coffee grinds.
How is stronger coffee made in a drip coffee maker?
By slowing down the pump, the hot water has more time to pass through the coffee grounds and into the pot more slowly. The finished brew will taste stronger the longer hot water is left on the grounds.
Is a coffee maker with automation better?
Fully automatic equipment is frequently utilized in business environments where uniformity and speed are crucial. In the end, each kind of machine can make excellent espresso; therefore, the choice depends on your preferences, skill level, and intended purpose.
Does coffee made by drip taste better?
Differences Between Pour-Over and Drip Coffee: Because pour-over coffee brews for a little longer and extracts more oil and flavor from the coffee grounds, it tastes more flavorful than drip coffee. While it tastes great, drip coffee is a little softer and less intense.
Do drip coffee makers have an automated off/on feature?
Yes, the coffee machine will shut off on its own after five minutes, automatically, when you’ve finished brewing one cup.
Which setting works best for drip coffee?
In conclusion. In summary, medium to medium-fine grind size is ideal for drip coffee. This makes it possible to extract the flavors of the coffee to the fullest without over-extraction, which could result in bitterness or a weak, unimpressive cup.
How may drip coffee be made more flavorful?
There are countless options for adding spices to flavored coffee, such as cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. You can add dried fruits, nuts, or even cocoa powder to your coffee for even more variation.
How long should drip coffee soak?
To enable a more equal extraction, give it a little wiggle wiggle wiggle after it has been filled. Next, hang the filter on the cup by opening its “ears.” After that, add some hot water (around 20 to 24 milliliters) and wait 30 seconds.
How many times can one use drip coffee?
Most of the chemicals and oils in your coffee grounds have already been removed after the first usage. Reusing them will result in a subpar, bitter cup of coffee. The extraction procedure is the primary deterrent to brewing coffee grinds twice.
For what duration is drip coffee good?
Ground coffee: Use the ground beans within a week of opening the packet for the best flavor. After coffee is brewed, it should be used within 12 hours or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
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