REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS (01) PDF Document

As with all electrical appliances, when using your REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. Read and understand all instructions before using.

2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or around children. Do not permit children to use the brewer unless there is adult supervision.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and/or injury, DO NOT immerse the cord, plug, or the brewer unit in water or any other liquid.

4. For best operation, plug the brewer into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuses or tripping of the circuit breaker.

5. Always keep the brewer in its upright position to avoid damaging it.

6. To avoid the risk of injury from extremely hot water, do not open the brewer’s UPPER JAW while brewing is in process. The brewer dispenses very hot liquid.

7. Keep the WATER RESERVOIR LID on the WATER RESERVOIR at all times, unless removing to fill with water or clean.

8. 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.

9. Do not overfill the water reservoir.

10. Use only water in this appliance. Do not put any other liquids or foods in the water reservoir except as instructed in the CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS section.

11. Do not touch hot surfaces.

12. To avoid the risk of injury, do not put your fingers inside the brewer’s LOWER JAW area. This area contains a sharp needle for puncturing the K-Style Cup and could cause you injury if touched.

13. Turn off and unplug the brewer before cleaning or maintenance. Always allow the brewer to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts or before cleaning.

14. Do not use harsh cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials or cleaners on the brewer as these may damage or scratch the appliance’s surfaces.

15. Do not use outdoors.

16. This appliance is for household use only; do not use the brewer for other than its intended use/purpose.

17. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

18. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Before you can make your first cup of your favorite beverage, you need to get the REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer ready to be used:

1. Remove all packing tape, packaging, and stickers from the brewer and wipe it clean with a soft water-dampened cloth.

2. Plug the brewer into a grounded outlet.

3. Place a large cup or mug (10 oz. minimum) on the DRIP TRAY directly below the JAW area.

4. Remove the WATER RESERVOIR LID from the WATER RESERVOIR and set it aside. Remove the WATER RESERVOIR from the brewer by pulling it straight up from its base.

5. Wash the WATER RESERVOIR & LID with warm soapy water, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.

6. Fill the WATER RESERVOIR container with water (tap, bottled or filtered) to the “Max Fill Line” and then return it back to its base on the brewer, along with its lid.

7. Press the POWER BUTTON. At this point, the water from the WATER RESERVOIR will automatically be pumped into the brewer’s INTERNAL TANK and the water heating process will begin. This process will take several minutes.

8. Once the water is heated, the LCD Screen will read “READY”.

9. Press the “OPEN” ICON. The UPPER JAW will automatically raise. At this point, merely press it back down to its original position to close.

10. Turn the DIAL-A-BREW knob until 10 oz is displayed on the LCD Screen, make sure your mug is in place on the DRIP TRAY and press the “Dial-A-Brew“ knob.

11. The brewer will run the heated water through its components and dispense hot water into your cup. When the cycle is complete, merely discard the dispensed water from your cup.

The main features of the REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer include:

A. Water Reservoir

B. Water Reservoir Lid

C. Water Reservoir Lock Tab Slots

D. Housing

E. Upper Jaw

F. Removable, Single Serve Cup Holder

G. Funnel

H. Digital Readout

I. Open Lid Button

J. Drip Tray Plate

K. Drip Tray

L. Energy Saver Button

M. Power Button

N. Dial-A-Brew™ Knob

O. LCD Screen

When the REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer is on and the LCD Screen reads “READY”, you are set to brew a cup of your favorite beverage. Here is how to get started:

1. Place a cup or mug on the DRIP TRAY, press the “OPEN” ICON to release the brewer’s “UPPER JAW” section, insert your favorite K-Style Cup into the removable SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER, then close/lower the UPPER JAW back to its original position.

NOTE: If you want to enjoy a larger cup/travel mug/glass of your favorite brew, merely pull the DRIP TRAY UNIT (tray and cover) from the brewer towards you and place your larger cup/travel mug/glass directly below the drip spout.

NOTE: Do not remove the cover from any K-Style Cup. In addition, the SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER has a sharp needle inside the chamber to puncture the K-Style Cup, so to avoid injury from the needle, never put your fingers in the SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER.

2. Turn the DIAL-A-BREW knob until your desired beverage size is displayed on the LCD Screen. The brewer’s initial ‘brew’ setting is an 8 oz brew. By turning the DIAL-A-BREW knob, you’ll have the ability to brew between a 4 and 12 oz cup and you can adjust that brew size in 1/2 oz increments. Once you have selected your brew size, the Brewer will remember that selection.

3. Now, press the DIAL-A-BREW knob to brew your favorite beverage. You’ll notice that the brewer’s LED light in the dispense area will illuminate as your beverage is being brewed.

CAUTION: The hot water temperature inside the SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER is extremely hot, therefore, never open the JAW areas while brewing, as doing so may result in injury.

4. When the brewer has finished the brew, the LED light in the dispense area will extinguish. Carefully remove your cup from the DRIP TRAY and enjoy your perfectly brewed beverage! Careful though, it will be HOT!

After brewing, you’ll notice the brewer will prepare itself for the next brew cycle by pre-heating the water. During this process, the LCD screen will read “HEATING”. Once the water has been heated, the LCD screen will display ‘READY’. To dispose of the used cup, press the “OPEN” ICON to release the “UPPER JAW”, remove the used beverage container from the SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER and discard; be careful as it will be hot!

If you need to stop the REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer once a brew cycle has started, you can either press the POWER BUTTON or the DIAL-A-BREW knob to turn off the brewer. Note that stopping a brew cycle may result in less beverage in your cup the next time you brew.

Your REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer is programmed to alert you by displaying “ADD WATER” on the LCD Screen when you need to add water to the WATER RESERVOIR. You’ll also notice that the BLUE light in the WATER RESERVOIR will blink. When this occurs, you can fill the reservoir in one of two ways. Remove the lid from the WATER RESERVOIR and set it aside, then either:

– Remove the WATER RESERVOIR from the brewer, fill to the “MAX FILL LINE”, and put it back onto the brewer and replace the lid, or…

– Leave the WATER RESERVOIR attached to the brewer and merely fill the reservoir with water to the “MAX FILL LINE” and replace the lid.

CAUTION: Never attempt to remove the WATER RESERVOIR from its base while in the brewing process. If the WATER RESERVOIR is removed from its base, the brewer may not dispense the desired amount of liquid.

Yes, the REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS Single Serve Brewer can produce hot water for other uses like hot chocolate, soup, or cooking. To brew a cup of hot water, press the “OPEN” ICON to release the UPPER JAW. Then lower it back down to its original position without adding a K-Style Cup. Place your cup on the DRIP TRAY, select the correct cup size (4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz) and press the DIAL-A-BREW knob.

To brew an iced tea or iced coffee, place a tall cup filled with ice on the DRIP TRAY PLATE. Choose your favorite K-Style Cup (coffee, tea or other), insert it into the brewer as you normally would, and press the DIAL-A-BREW knob. Note that the ice will melt as your beverage is dispensed, impacting its strength. To offset this, consider adjusting the DIAL-A-BREW KNOB to a lower number of ounces.

A special note about the type of cup to use for brewing over ice: never use a cup made of GLASS, as the glass could crack or break when the extremely hot beverage is automatically dispensed over the ice.

If you haven’t used your REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer for a week or so, you should “purge” it to get rid of the old water sitting inside the WATER RESERVOIR and replace it with fresh water. Here’s what to do:

1. Remove the WATER RESERVOIR from the brewer (remove the lid, set it aside, then lift the water reservoir from its base).

2. Discard the water that’s inside the reservoir, rinse it out and then fill it back up with fresh water.

3. Put the WATER RESERVOIR back on the brewer and replace the lid.

4. Place a cup on the drip tray.

5. Turn the brewer on, press the “OPEN” ICON to release the UPPER JAW then immediately lower it back down to its original position without inserting a K-Style Cup. When the brewer’s LCD screen displays “READY”, press the DIAL-A-BREW knob.

6. Repeat step 5 above until all the water from the WATER RESERVOIR has been depleted, and the LCD screen displays “ADD WATER”. This will ensure all the old water has been removed from the brewer’s INTERNAL TANK.

7. Congratulations, you have just purged your brewer of all the old water!

Cleaning the Brewer’s External Surfaces:

Use a soapy, damp, non-abrasive cloth to clean the brewer’s external surface. NEVER immerse the brewer in water or other liquids.

The DRIP TRAY and DRIP TRAY COVER are completely dishwasher safe if washed at a low water temperature in the upper rack; or, you can wash them by hand with a mild detergent.

Cleaning the WATER RESERVOIR, UPPER/LOWER JAWS AND BREWING CHAMBER:

Release the UPPER JAW, remove the SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER and wash by hand. The WATER RESERVOIR and lid should also be washed by hand. Wipe down the UPPER and LOWER JAW surfaces with a damp non-abrasive cloth, being careful of the needle in the SINGLE SERVE CUP HOLDER.

To help you conserve energy, your REMINGTON ICOFFEE OPUS brewer has 2 ENERGY SAVING FEATURES:

A. AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVING FEATURE:

The DIAL-A-BREW brewing system automatically enters an energy saving mode after 2 hours of non-use and will remain in that mode for up to 26 hours. While in the Energy Saving mode, the brewer remains on but the HOT WATER TANK HOLDING TEMPERATURE will be reduced. After 28 hours of non-use, the brewer automatically shuts-off. If your brewer has shut off due to non-use, merely press the ‘POWER’ button to turn your brewer back on.

B. SELF-INITIATED ENERGY SAVER:

If you would like the brewer to automatically turn off after 2 hours of non-use, simply press the ‘ENERGY SAVER BUTTON’. When pushed, the ENERGY SAVER BUTTON will illuminate and the brewer will automatically shut-off after 2 hours of non-use.

NOTE: If you change your mind and don’t want the brewer to turn off after 2 hours of non-use, merely press the ENERGY SAVER BUTTON to turn off the feature. The ENERGY SAVER BUTTON will no longer be illuminated.

Over time, tap water mineral deposits may build up in your Brewer, which can hinder performance. It is recommended that you de-scale the brewer every 4 to 6 months (or more often in areas with high mineral content). Do the following:

1. Empty the water out of the WATER RESERVOIR per normal procedures.

2. Fill the WATER RESERVOIR 1/3 full with household white vinegar, then fill to the MAX FILL LINE with water. Put the reservoir back onto the brewer and replace its lid.

3. Press the “OPEN” ICON to release the UPPER JAW, then lower it back to its original position.

4. Place a 12 ounce or larger cup size on the DRIP TRAY.

5. Turn the DIAL-A-BREW KNOB to the 12 oz cup size.

6. Press the DIAL-A-BREW knob to begin the de-scaling process.

7. Discard the dispensed de-scaling solution from your cup and repeat steps 3 through 6 above until all the solution has been processed through the brewer and dispensed into your cup.

8. Allow the brewer to sit for at least 4 hours to dissolve all the mineral content.

9. After 4 hours, remove the WATER RESERVOIR from the brewer and wash it thoroughly.

10. Fill the WATER RESERVOIR with fresh water to the MAX FILL LINE and return it to the brewer along with its lid.

11. Complete steps 3 through 7 above, until all the water has been dispensed through the brewer and the LCD screen reads “ADD WATER”.

12. The brewer is now ready to make your favorite beverage.

If your brewer doesn’t turn on, take the following actions:

• Plug the brewer into an independent outlet.

• Ensure the brewer is plugged in securely.

• Plug it into a different outlet.

• Check your circuit breaker and reset if necessary.

If the brewer brews a partial cup, try the following:

• Reposition the WATER RESERVOIR to make sure it is properly seated on the brewer. Then, without using a K-Style Cup, brew a cup of hot water to ensure it is working.

• De-scale the brewer.

If your brewer won’t brew, take the following actions:

• Ensure you have closed the UPPER JAW and the LCD display reads ‘HEATING’ or ‘READY’.

• If the LCD display reads “ADD WATER”, ensure that the water reservoir is full and in its proper position on the brewer.

A flashing blue light indicates the WATER RESERVOIR is low on water. Add more water to resolve this.

You can adjust the strength of your brewed beverage by changing the amount of water used:

• To obtain a stronger brew, turn the DIAL-A-BREW KNOB to a lower number of ounces. This will reduce the water to beverage ratio.

• To obtain a lighter brew, turn the DIAL-A-BREW KNOB to a higher number of ounces. This will increase the water to beverage ratio.

Remember to use the correct cup size to avoid overflowing.