Zach And Dani's Coffee roaster Instructional Manual - page 6
12. As the roasting cycle continues, you will notice that the beans increase in
volume and their color slowly changes from pale green to chocolate brown.
You will also notice the pleasant aroma of the beans as they begin to roast.
13. Five minutes before the end of the roast cycle, the cooling cycle will begin and
the roaster will begin blowing cool air over the beans. The red light will
change to green and the fan and auger speeds will increase.
Note: Pressing the Cool button at any time stops the roasting stage and begins the 5
minute cooling stage.
14. When your roaster has completed the roasting/cooling cycle, it will stop
automatically.
Note: We recommend you let the roaster cool for 10 minutes before removing the
fresh-roasted coffee.
CAUTION: The metal parts of the roaster WILL STILL BE HOT. Use caution
when handling the roaster.
15. Unplug the roaster.
16. After 10 minutes, remove the roaster cover by tipping it away from you and
turning it aluminum-side up to keep the chaff particulates from dislodging
from the screen.
CAUTION: Please use caution when removing the roaster cover, as the metal
side may still be hot from the roasting process. Please note that this and all
metal surfaces should be handled with care after the roaster has been used.
17. Remove the chaff cup by grasping the front seal and pulling it from the
roasting chamber. Discard the chaff in trash.
18. Lift the roasting chamber from the base by the plastic handle.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass or metal base directly, as they may still be
hot from the roasting process.
19. Pour the fresh-roasted beans from the roasting chamber into an airtight
container or coffee grinder.
20. Grind your fresh roasted beans in a Zach & Dani’s burr or blade grinder.
21.
Brew and enjoy the best cup of coffee you’ve ever tasted!
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5. Make sure the rear seal is placed securely over the larger opening in the
underside of the cover.
6. Slide the cover into place by aligning the hinges.
7. Gently press the cover down until the latches click into place.
8. Plug in the coffee roaster. The default setting on the LCD timer display will
indicate 20 minutes. This will produce a “light” roast. We do not recommend
that you roast for less than 20 minutes. We suggest that you roast your first
roast at least 25 minutes. Experiment, have fun!
9. Adjust the roast time using the up or down arrows located next to the LCD
display. Press the “Up” arrow to add minutes the cycle and the “Down” arrow
to subtract minutes from the cycle. A longer roast time will yield a darker roast.
Note: The maximum roast time setting is 30 minutes. However, during a roasting
cycle, you may add up to 5 additional minutes of roasting time by pressing the UP
arrow while the red light is illuminated and the remaining roast time is between 6 and
24 minutes. The roaster will not allow you to add more than 5 minutes to a cycle, so
the maximum allowable roasting time is 35 minutes. Once the 5 minute cooling cycle
begins and the green light comes on you can no longer add more roasting time.
10. The RECALL button will retrieve the time setting that was last displayed when
the START button was pressed, even if the roaster is unplugged between each
use. This will help you roast more consistently.
Note: The recall button will not remember previous minutes that may have been
added during a roasting cycle.
11. Once you have selected the time for your roast cycle, press the START button.
The auger will begin to turn the coffee beans and you will hear the fan. The
red light indicates the heating element is on and the roasting cycle has begun.
CAUTION: If the auger does not begin to turn immediately after pressing the
start button a bean may be stuck under the auger, causing it to jam. Stop the roast
cycle immediately by unplugging the roaster. Allow the roaster to cool if hot.
Empty the beans from the roasting chamber, checking to make sure that none are
under the auger. Reload and realign the roasting chamber to begin again.
Note: If you roast consecutive batches of beans they may roast faster than the first
because the roaster may still be warm. Adjust your time settings accordingly.
Roasting Guidelines
Note: Roast times may vary, due to ambient room temperature, power/voltage, variety
and amount of beans used in each batch. Experiment, take notes, have fun!
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Desired Roast
Roast Cycle
Light Roast
20-22 minutes
Medium Roast
23-26 minutes
Dark Roast
27-30+ minutes