Aigostar Benno 8-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker

1. Introduktion

Welcome to the Aigostar Benno 8-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker instruction manual. This appliance is designed to provide you with freshly brewed coffee with ease and convenience. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the coffee maker to ensure safe and efficient use. Keep this manual for future reference.

Figure 1: Aigostar Benno 8-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker

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3. Produktet er slutview og komponenter

The Aigostar Benno coffee maker is designed for ease of use and durability. Familiarize yourself with its main components:

• Låg: Protects the water reservoir and filter basket.
• Vandstandsindikator: Clearly shows the water quantity.
• Washable & Reusable Cone Filter: Eliminerer behovet for papirfiltre.
• Easy-Clean Removable Filter Basket: Holds the coffee grounds and filter.
• Heat-Resistant Glass Carafe (BPA-Free): 42oz capacity with easy-pour, no-drip spout.
• Varmeplade: Holder kaffen varm efter brygning.
• Digital kontrolpanel: Features a 24-hour timer, ON/OFF, HOUR, and MIN buttons.
• Måleske: For accurate coffee grounds measurement.

Figure 2: Digital Control Panel Overview

Figure 3: Reusable Cone Filter

4. Opsætning og første brug

1. Udpakning: Carefully remove all packaging materials and promotional labels from your coffee maker.
2. Indledende rengøring: Before first use, wash the glass carafe, carafe lid, and reusable filter in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe the exterior of the coffee maker with a soft, damp klæde.
3. Run a Cleaning Cycle: Fill the water reservoir to the MAX level with clean water. Place the empty filter basket with the reusable filter inside. Place the empty carafe on the warming plate. Press the ON/OFF button to start a brewing cycle. Allow the cycle to complete. Discard the water and repeat this process once more to ensure thorough cleaning.
4. Placering: Place the coffee maker on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface. Ensure adequate ventilation around the appliance.

5. Betjeningsvejledning

5.1. Brygning af kaffe

1. Fyld vandbeholder: Open the top cover and fill the water reservoir with fresh, cold water up to the desired level using the water level indicator. The maximum capacity is 42oz (8-10 cups).
2. Tilsæt kaffegrums: Place the reusable cone filter into the filter basket. Add the desired amount of ground coffee into the filter. A general guideline is one level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup (5oz). Adjust to your taste.
3. Position Karaffel: Sørg for, at glaskanden er placeret korrekt på varmepladen.
4. Begynd at brygge: Close the top cover. Plug the coffee maker into a standard electrical outlet. Press the ON/OFF button. The indicator light will illuminate, and the brewing process will begin.

Video 1: Overståetview of the Aigostar Benno 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker in operation.

5.2. Using the 24-Hour Programmable Timer

The programmable timer allows you to set the coffee maker to start brewing automatically at a specific time.

1. Indstil aktuel tid: With the coffee maker plugged in, press the HOUR and MIN buttons to set the current time.
2. Set Auto-Brew Time: Press the PROG button. The display will show 'PROG'. Use the HOUR and MIN buttons to set your desired auto-brew time.
3. Aktivér program: After setting the time, press the PROG button again to confirm. The display will show the current time, and a small 'PROG' indicator will light up, confirming the timer is set. The coffee maker will automatically start brewing at the programmed time.

Figure 4: 24-Hour Programmable Timer Feature

Video 2: Demonstration of setting the programmable timer on the Aigostar Benno coffee maker.

5.3. Brew Pause & No-Drip Function

The unique brew pause design allows you to temporarily interrupt the brewing cycle to pour a cup of coffee before the entire carafe is brewed. Simply remove the carafe from the warming plate, and the brewing will pause. Replace the carafe within 45 seconds to resume brewing and prevent overflow.

Figure 5: Brew Pause Function in action

6. Vedligeholdelse

6.1. Rensning

• Daglig rengøring: After each use, unplug the coffee maker and allow it to cool. Remove the carafe, carafe lid, and reusable filter. Wash these parts in warm, soapy water or place them in the dishwasher (top rack recommended).
• Udvendig rengøring: Tør ydersiden af ​​kaffemaskinen af ​​med en blød, damp klud. Brug ikke slibende rengøringsmidler eller skuresvampe. Kaffemaskinen må aldrig nedsænkes i vand eller andre væsker.
• Varmeplade: Tør varmepladen af ​​med en ren, tør kludamp klæde. Brug ikke slibende materialer.

6.2. Afkalkning

Mineral deposits (calcium) can build up in your coffee maker over time, affecting its performance. Descale your coffee maker regularly (every 2-4 weeks, depending on water hardness).

1. Forbered løsning: Fyld vandbeholderen med en blanding af hvid eddike og vand (1 del eddike til 2 dele vand).
2. Start cyklus: Place the empty carafe on the warming plate. Press the ON/OFF button to start a brewing cycle.
3. Pause and Soak: After about half of the solution has brewed through, press the ON/OFF button to turn off the coffee maker and allow it to soak for at least 15 minutes.
4. Komplet cyklus: Press the ON/OFF button again to complete the brewing cycle. Discard the solution.
5. Skyllecyklusser: Fill the water reservoir with clean water and run several brewing cycles with only water to rinse out any remaining vinegar smell or taste.

7. Fejlfinding

8. Specifikationer

• Mærke: Aigostar
• Modelnavn: Benno
• Modelnummer: 300105ZSU
• Kaffemaskine type: Dryp kaffemaskine
• Kapacitet: 42 OZ (8-10 Cups)
• Magt: 800W
• Produktdimensioner: 10"D x 6.5"W x 5.4"H (7.2x8.9x12 inches)
• Farve: Sølv
• Speciel funktion: 24-Hour Programmable, Brew Pause, Auto Keep Warm (40 minutes)
• Inkluderede komponenter: Karaffel, genanvendeligt filter
• Materiale: High temperature resistant glass carafe (BPA-Free)

Figur 6: Produktmål

9. Garanti og support

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or contact Aigostar customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.