NINJA LUXE CAFE PRO ES701 (02) PDF DOCUMENT

DOUBLE BASKET: Used to brew espresso. Comes installed in the portafilter.

PORTAFILTER: Holds basket in place for grinding and brewing.

GROUP HEAD: Install portafilter here for brewing.

INTEGRATED TAMPER: Push lever down to tamp after grinding.

GRINDING CRADLE: Install portafilter here when grinding beans and tamping.

1. Locate the test strip provided in the starter kit. Completely submerge the test strip in the water you plan on using with your machine for 5-10 seconds, ensuring all squares are underwater.

2. Remove from water and place on a flat surface. Wait 1 minute and check results.

3. After 1 minute, you will see 0-5 purple squares appear. This will indicate the water hardness level of your water (0 purple squares=level 0, 5 purple squares=level 5, etc.).

1. Plug in machine. The control panel will display a water hardness of hd 5.

2. Turn the center dial to set your water hardness by matching your setting to how many purple squares you see (will range from 0-5 squares).

3. Press center dial to confirm your setting.

1. Remove water reservoir from back of machine.

2. Fill with room-temperature or cold water up to, but not exceeding, the max line. Place reservoir back on machine.

3. Fill bean hopper with whole beans. You may fill the hopper as much as you desire. Be sure the bean hopper is secured to the machine before brewing. DO NOT add pre-ground beans to bean hopper.

You must run a water flush before first use. Do this only once.

1. With the double basket installed in the portafilter, place the portafilter in group head (angled to the left) by aligning orange dot on portafilter with orange dot on group head.

2. Fasten portafilter into group head until orange dot on portafilter aligns with lock arrow on group head.

3. Turn the center dial to select CLASSIC.

4. Press the SIZE button to adjust drink size to 12 OZ.

5. Place a 14 oz. or greater cup under the portafilter.

6. Press START BREW. The machine will beep to signal the brew has started. The progress bar will illuminate, indicating the status of the brew.

7. When finished, the machine will beep again, signifying the brew is complete. Discard the water, then rinse and dry the portafilter.

“Dialing in” means calibrating the grind size for your beans to get the perfect espresso extraction for your drink. Barista Assist Technology™ automatically does this for you. All you have to do is run through the steps below twice, and the machine should be calibrated for your current beans.

1. Locate your portafilter and ensure the double basket is installed.

2. Insert the portafilter in the grinding cradle. Make sure it is level and fits securely. Once portafilter is installed in grinding cradle, it will be weighed. To ensure accurate weight, let go of portafilter.

3. Once portafilter is properly installed, the machine will display an animation and drink options available for that basket.

4. Turn the center dial to select ESPRESSO.

NOTE: If you do not see this animation, remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle, power the machine off and on, and reinstall the portafilter in the grinding cradle, ensuring it is level and pushed all the way in.

1. Check to see if the current grind setting matches the recommended setting.

2. If they don’t match, adjust current grind size by spinning the grind dial on left side of machine until it matches the recommended setting.

3. Press START GRIND. Do not touch portafilter until grinding is complete.

NOTE: Once a grind is complete, the machine will be set to the brew style and size that was selected for that grind. To change style and size, pour grounds out of portafilter, power the machine off and on, and restart from Step 1, selecting desired style and size before grinding.

1. After grinding is complete, push the integrated tamper lever down firmly until it stops. You will feel some resistance as the puck compresses.

2. Release the lever and then repeat this action for a second tamp.

3. Release the tamper lever and remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle.

NOTE: If the surface of the puck is uneven, push the tamping lever down and wipe tamping surface.

4. Place portafilter in group head (angled to the left) by aligning orange dot on portafilter with orange dot on group head.

5. Fasten portafilter into group head until orange dot on portafilter aligns with lock arrow on group head.

6. Place a cup under the portafilter.

7. Press START BREW. The machine will beep to signal the brew has started. The progress bar will illuminate, indicating the status of the brew.

8. When finished, the machine will beep again to signify the brew is complete. Carefully remove portafilter from group head.

9. Dispose of grounds by knocking the surface of the basket over a container or knock box. PLEASE USE CAUTION AS PORTAFILTER WILL BE HOT.

Now that your first brew is complete, discard the drink and repeat steps 1-3. Once your second brew is complete, Barista Assist Technology™ will have dialed in the recommended grind setting to get perfect extraction. The machine is now ready to make espresso. Please note that you will have to do this whenever you are switching the type of beans you are putting in the hopper.

BEGINNER RECIPE

MAKES: 1 SERVING (9 1/2 OZ.)

INGREDIENTS:

• Double shot espresso

• 1 cup (8 ounces) milk

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prep your drink, grind your beans and brew espresso following the “Dialing In Your Espresso” section.

2. Froth your milk following the steps in the “FROTH DAIRY OR PLANT-BASED MILK” section.

3. Before pouring milk, tap the jug on a flat surface and swirl around to remove large bubbles. Pour frothed milk over espresso and enjoy.

1. Fill the milk jug to the line labeled LATTE with dairy or plant-based milk.

2. Place milk jug on milk jug platform with steam wand inside.

3. Press MILK TYPE button based on the milk in the jug.

4. Turn froth dial to THIN.

5. Press START FROTH to begin frothing. The machine will beep to signal the froth has started. The progress bar will illuminate, indicating the status of the froth.

6. When finished, the machine will beep again to signify the froth is complete. Remove jug and immediately wipe steam wand with a damp cloth. Please use caution, as steam wand will be hot.

7. Push steam wand into its down position. The machine will automatically purge to clean inside of wand.

You may notice your recommended grind setting change. This is Barista Assist Technology adjusting the recommended grind setting to help you get proper espresso extraction. When adding more beans, it may take 2-3 brews to reach the optimal grind setting. The grind setting may also change to accommodate different brew types, strengths and sizes. Over time, you may notice your recommended grind setting change to account for aging beans. This is normal. Ensure your current grind size matches the recommended grind size for proper espresso extraction.

An accurate dose of coffee grounds is also important for proper espresso extraction. Barista Assist Technology features a built-in scale that will grind until you have the proper dose of coffee grounds in your portafilter. Once the portafilter is installed in the grinding cradle, immediately let go to allow it to properly weigh and dose the coffee grounds.

Note that grind recommendation will only adjust over time for espresso brews. For coffee brews, grind recommendations will stay the same.

• Espresso will pour out at a slow, consistent rate.

• You will see a caramel-colored liquid pouring out. That is your crema.

• There will be a layer of crema on top of your drink. Feel free to tilt your cup to see if the layer of crema is still completely visible. If you can still only see that caramel color, you have a properly extracted espresso shot.

If you have too much volume: Match grind size with recommendation and ensure beans are dialed in correctly.

If you have too little volume: Match grind size with recommendation and ensure beans are dialed in correctly.

If the taste is bitter or burnt: Decrease brew temperature.

If the taste is sour: Increase brew temperature.

If you are only getting drops of espresso: Try increasing grind size in increments of +1 to increase water flow.

If you want less volume: Increasing espresso strength will produce less volume.

If you want more volume: Decreasing espresso strength will produce more volume OR Try brewing a quad shot.

NOTE: While we recommend always following Barista Assist Technology, if the above does not work to improve your espresso brew, try one setting coarser for bitter taste, one setting finer for sour taste.

If the taste is too strong or too weak: Adjust to a different mode – “classic” or “rich”.

If the taste is bitter or burnt: Change grind setting in increments of +/-1. If taste is still bitter or burnt, increase grind size.

If it is weak or sour: Decrease grind size.

• For best results, use freshly roasted coffee beans.

• When purchasing coffee beans, it’s best to buy a bag with a “Roasted On” date rather than a “Best Before” date to ensure quality and freshness.

• We recommend you use any coffee beans within 20 days of the “Roasted On” date. Buying smaller bags of beans will help ensure optimal freshness for every brew.

NOTE: Avoid using flavored beans. Added oils and sugars on the beans can increase residue build up in the grinder, increasing the recommended frequency of cleaning.

While selecting your drink, you can adjust your brew temperature and strength using the TEMP / STRENGTH button. Press and hold the TEMP / STRENGTH button for 3 seconds to toggle between temperature and strength.

Espresso Strength Options:

• Taller, less concentrated: 4:1 water to grounds ratio

• Default: 2.5:1 water to grounds ratio

• Shorter, more concentrated: 2:1 water to grounds ratio

Coffee Strength Options:

• Mild: Fewer beans will be ground

• Default

• Bold: More beans will be ground

Temperature Adjustments:

• Low Temperature

• Medium Temperature (default)

• High Temperature

NOTE: Adjusting your espresso brew strength will affect your brew volume output. Strength 1 will have a larger output than the default setting. Use a larger cup than normal.

NOTE: Barista Assist Technology may adjust your grind size when adjusting brew strength.

Preheating Before You Brew: Running hot water through the group head and portafilter will help preheat them and the machine for future brews. To further increase the temperature of your drink, run a water-only double shot of espresso through the portafilter into the cup you would like to have your drink in. The temperature of your cup will impact the temperature of your drink. Discard the water, then dry the cup and portafilter. Then, proceed to brewing.

Choosing the Right Cup: Ensure the cup you are using is appropriate for the size of your drink. For a hotter drink, use a cup that is a similar size to your drink. The thickness of the material your cup is made of will also affect the temperature of your drink. For a hotter drink, use a cup made of thinner material.

Adjust milk temperature in the additional settings.

1. Hold the SIZE button for 3 seconds.

2. Rotate the center dial to _h06, then press the center dial to select.

3. Rotate the center dial to select your desired temperature, then press the center dial to select:

Low: Select this setting if your froth is coming out too hot or if you would like your froth to be slightly thinner.

Medium: Our barista-recommended default setting.

High: Select this setting if your froth is coming out too cold or if you would like your froth slightly thicker.

To leave the additional settings menu, press the SIZE button.

Barista Assist will recommend a grind size depending on brew style and size. Because not all beans are roasted the same, with the grind dial you have the opportunity to adjust the flavor profile.

Taste is Too Bitter or Burnt Tasting: Decrease Grind Size

Taste is Too Sour: Increase Grind Size

Ristretto: Smaller, more concentrated serving with a sweeter, richer flavor. 0.9 oz. (27 ml)*. Higher grounds-to-water ratio. Lower in caffeine than espresso due to shorter extraction time.

Espresso: Concentrated, flavorful serving of coffee. 1.5 oz. (45 ml)*. Standard grounds-to-water ratio. Standard caffeine**.

Lungo: Larger, less concentrated serving with a sharper flavor. 3 oz. (90 ml)*. Lower grounds-to-water ratio. Higher caffeine than espresso due to longer extraction time.

Americano: Larger, less intense espresso-based drink. 4.5 oz. (133 ml)*. Standard espresso shot ratio, then diluted with hot water (2:1 water-to-espresso ratio). Same caffeine as espresso.

*When brewed with the double basket and default strength 2.

**The exact caffeine content is dependent on your bean type, roast, and basket size used.

Cleaning the Baskets and Portafilter: Remember to clean these after each brew. Remove the basket from the portafilter and hand-wash both thoroughly.

Cleaning the Frother:

• Wipe with damp cloth: Do this immediately after frothing to prevent any milk from getting stuck to the steam wand.

• Auto purge: After every froth, push the steam wand back into the down position without the jug installed to initiate an auto purge. This will help clean the inside of the steam wand after frothing. You can purge any time by pressing the PURGE button.

• Removable whisk: Remove the whisk from the milk jug and hand-wash thoroughly after each use.

• For a deeper clean of the whisk and steam wand, fill milk jug with water and a drop of dish soap and run the THIN froth program.

Emptying Drip Tray: When the orange empty indicator rises enough to be visible, it’s time to empty the main drip tray. NOTE: Remove center drip tray before emptying. Wipe off with a damp cloth separately.

Whisk, cleaning disc, water reservoir, bean hopper, and all drip tray components.

NOTE: DO NOT submerge non-dishwasher-safe parts/accessories in water.

To prevent clogging and ensure the highest quality output, it is recommended to clean your conical burr grinder weekly at a minimum for daily use. For dark roast, decaf and other oily bean types, it is recommended to clean the grinder more often. For less than daily use, clean your grinder monthly at minimum or anytime you swap out or refill the beans.

Be sure that the machine is turned off and unplugged before proceeding.

1. Remove all beans from the bean hopper.

2. Replace and lock the bean hopper. Clear out any leftover beans on top of the grinder by performing a “purge”. First, set the grind size to 25, and with the portafilter in the grinding cradle, press and hold “start grind”. Continue holding the button for about 10 seconds or until there is a noticeable change in noise. This will grind away and remove any material left in the grinder. If there is still residue left on the burr, sweep it off with the included cleaning brush and perform another purge if necessary.

3. Turn off and unplug the machine. Remove bean hopper by lifting handle and turning to counterclockwise.

4. Remove upper burr by rotating counterclockwise, aligning the orange arrow on the burr grinder with the orange arrow labeled ALIGN on the machine. Once aligned, lift upper burr out.

5. Clean removed burr grinder with brush.

6. Then, clean burr grinder attached to machine with cleaning brush.

7. Be sure to clean the inside of the grinding cradle as well. The grinder chute cover removes for easy cleaning.

NOTE: DO NOT allow burrs to come into contact with water.

NOTE: When cleaning the burr grinder attached to the machine, only use the cleaning brush.

When the descale light illuminates, you must run a descale cycle. This procedure takes approximately 90 minutes.

NOTE: If using a filter in your water reservoir, please remove it before starting the descale cycle.

1. Ensure the main drip tray is completely emptied. Not emptying the main drip tray may cause overflow.

2. Dissolve the provided Ninja descale powder in a separate container with 37 oz. of water. Pour solution mixture into water reservoir. OR Fill the water reservoir with 16 oz. of white vinegar, then fill the reservoir to the Descale line with water.

3. Insert the double basket into the portafilter.

4. Fasten the portafilter into the group head.

5. Ensure milk jug is placed on the milk jug platform with the steam wand inside.

6. Place an empty cup (at least 18 oz.) under the portafilter. You may have to remove the center drip tray.

7. Press the DESCALE button, then press the center dial to start the descale cycle.

8. The machine will start the descale cycle. The machine will flush solution through the steam wand and portafilter for approximately 90 minutes. The machine will count down the remaining time on the control panel.

9. The machine will beep indicating when the descale cycle is complete.

10. After the cycle is complete, remove the portafilter, main drip tray, and milk jug with caution, as there will be water in each.

11. Empty the contents of each and hand-wash with warm, soapy water to remove any solution that could affect the flavor of your coffee.

12. Fill the reservoir with fresh water up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line.

13. Install the main drip tray back on the machine and install the portafilter in the group head. Do not install the milk jug.

14. Flush the group head by running a 12 oz. classic brew.

15. Then, with the milk jug uninstalled, flush the steam wand by pressing the PURGE button.

A clean cycle flushes out residual oils or grounds that are built up in and around the group head. The CLEAN light will automatically illuminate to indicate when a clean cycle is required. You may also run a clean cycle if you notice a change in brew quality. The clean cycle requires the cleaning disc and a cleaning tablet. This procedure takes approximately 6 minutes.

1. Ensure the main drip tray is completely empty as the water brewed from the clean cycle will be deposited into the main drip tray. Not emptying the main drip tray may cause overflow.

2. Fill the water reservoir up to but not exceeding the Max Fill line.

3. Insert the double basket in the portafilter.

4. Place the cleaning disc on top of the double basket, with the handle facing up.

5. Place 1 cleaning tablet in the center of the cleaning disc.

6. Fasten the portafilter in the group head.

7. Press the CLEAN button, then press the center dial to start the clean cycle.

8. The machine will start the process of backflushing the shower screen and group head and depositing the water and sediment from the clean cycle into the main drip tray.

9. The clean cycle will take approximately 6 minutes to complete. The machine will beep when the clean cycle is complete.

10. After the clean cycle is complete, remove both the portafilter and main drip tray with caution, as there may be water in both. Hand-wash with warm soapy water.