Information subject to change without notice REV. 6007-D-1a July 20, 2007 COFFEE ROASTER Model KN-8828P Shown Owner’s Manual This manual covers models KN-8828 - KN-8828D Manufactured by Chang Yue Industrial Corp.® No. 170, Chung Lun, Chung Sha Tsun, An Ding Shian Tainan, Taiwan Tel: 886-6-593-2311 Fax: 886-6-593-4834 Hottop USA 25 Katelan Court Cranston, Rhode Island 02921 Fax: (401) 946-0268 Email: hottop@ms12.hinet.net Email: hottop@hottopusa.com www.changyue.com.tw www.hottopusa.
WARNING! This device is capable of high temperatures. If used without due caution it can constitute a safety hazard. The outer surface will become hot enough to cause very serious burns and the bean roaster has the potential to ignite flammable materials on or near the roaster. The Hottop Coffee Roaster can be operated in such a way as to create a fire hazard by igniting the beans being roasted and/or the chaff (a by-product of the roasting process).
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I - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using this electrical appliance, these safety precautions must always be followed: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS in a safe place and REFER TO THEM OFTEN WARNING: Read and Understand All Instructions, Precautions, Labels and Warnings BEFORE Using This Coffee Roaster! Keep these instructions for future reference and be sure anyone operating the machine reads and understands them before allowing them to use the Coffee Roaster.
• This appliance has a polarized plug. One blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet in 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature. • To clean the Coffee Roaster follow the included cleaning instructions in this manual. Unplug the unit and allow it to completely cool before doing any cleaning or disassembly.
Hottop Coffee Roaster Parts Diagram Rear Filter Main Cooling Fan Bean Insertion-Chute Cover Top Filter Front Cover Gold Knob Heat-Guard Grill Roasting Chamber Viewing Window Control Panel (panel design varies by model) Base Cooling Tray Chaff Tray Bean Agitation Arm 1 How to Install the Heat-Guard Grills OFF 2 ON 6 1) Attach front support on mounting hook, holding the guard at an angle as shown.
This diagram represents all the parts that are designed to be removed by the consumer with the exception of the Heat-Guard Grills.
II - Coffee Roasting- A Brief History It wasn’t that long ago that it was common for people to buy raw coffee beans from the stores and then roast these at home for fresh coffee. That was particularly true in rural areas that were removed from the small roasters found in city neighborhoods. At that time, roasting coffee was considered a normal part of everyday life and a part of many peoples’ cultural heritage.
III - Introduction to the Roasting Process The changes that the coffee bean goes through during the roasting process are amazing. Those small, hard beans, when properly exposed to controlled heat, grow in size and change in color, becoming the source of one of the world’s most cherished beverages. The Hottop Coffee Roaster makes it easy to get the best from the coffee.
Second Crack - After first crack ends there is usually a period of about one minute before second crack begins. By that time, the beans are a delicious-looking, dark shade of brown. Second crack can be a little more difficult to hear as these sounds are lower in volume, but once you learn to distinguish the sound it is unmistakable. It is a more muffled, subtle sound than first crack. If first can be described as breaking pencils, second sounds like breaking toothpicks.
KN-8828 *1 Approximate Elapsed Time KN-8828D *2 Indicated Roast Time Remaining Roast Level Indicators You Will Observe (Min:sec) (Min:sec) 7:00 - 8:00 14:00-12:00 Beans become green in color, there is some steam which has a pleasant grassy aroma. 9:00 - 10:00 11:00-10:00 Beans change slowly from green to yellow. The smoke initially smells like pancakes, then becomes more like baking bread.
For your first experimental batch select a variety that is easy to roast. Most any of the varieties from Central or South America will do fine. Guatemalan, Colombian, Brazilian, Bolivian, or Costa Rican are all good choices. These coffees have very loud cracks that are easy to recognize. Moreover, these are also relatively inexpensive, so if anything goes wrong, you don’t have to feel too bad about discarding the beans.
V - Model KN-8828 - Roasting Step by Step NOTE: Black and yellow words refer to the buttons on the control panel of the same name. NOTE: Red numbers below in parentheses, such as (5), refer to the diagram on page 7 WARNING: Never leave the roaster unattended during a roast! Read all directions and safety precautions before following these directions! 1. Pre-measure 250 grams (9 ounces) of green, un-roasted coffee beans.
Hottop Coffee Roaster - KN-8828 Quick Reference Operating Instructions WARNING: Read and understand the owner’s manual and all the safety precautions and use the directions on page 12 and 13 before following these step-by-step instructions! WARNING: Never leave the roaster unattended during a roast! 14 1 Plug the Hottop Coffee Roaster into the proper outlet. Press START/POWER. The red LED above the START/POWER button will begin blinking.
VI - Model KN-8828D Roasting Step by Step Black and yellow words refer to the buttons on the control panel of the same name. Red numbers below in parentheses, such as (5), refer to the diagram on page 7. WARNING: Never leave the roaster unattended during a roast! Read all directions and safety precautions before following these directions! 1. Pre-measure 250 grams (9 ounces) of green, un-roasted coffee beans.
Hottop Coffee Roaster - KN-8828D Quick Reference Operating Instructions WARNING: Read and understand the owner’s manual and all the safety precautions, and use page 12 and 15 before following these step-by-step instructions! WARNING: Never leave the roaster unattended during a roast! 1 16 Plug the Hottop Coffee Roaster into the proper outlet. The green power LED will be illuminated. Press START. The display will show “00”. The Coffee Roaster is ready to be programmed to roast coffee.
VIII - Cleaning and care (all models) Roasting coffee can be a bit messy. The chaff that comes off the beans, bits and pieces of coffee beans, and stray beans themselves can get strewn about, in and out of the roaster. To create the best coffee possible, to ensure safe operation, and to extend the life of your Hottop Coffee Roaster, it is very important to do some regular maintenance and cleaning.
B. After 5 to 10 roasts 1- Drum Removal (Refer to diagram on page 7) NOTE: For all tasks related to disassembly or repair of the Hottop Bean Roaster, we urge you to refer to the Repair section of our website at www.hottopusa.com. There you will find illustrated, step-by-step instructions to assist you. Chaff and other small particles will accumulate in the roasting chamber after roasting several batches. Large amounts of this dry material can ignite and start a fire inside the roaster.
holes in the front plate and that the drum shaft goes into the hole in the center of the front plate. Hold the Bearing Plate (8) in place and verify that it is fully seated on the front of the machine and that the alignment pins (11) are in their locating holes. c. While holding the Bearing Plate (8) aligned on the locating pins, replace the four screws (7) by hand and screw them in by hand until seated.
IX - Roasting styles overview This section contains a brief explanation of the various roasts you can achieve with the Hottop Coffee Roaster, and will give you a general idea of how roast level affects taste. There are numerous factors that affect the roast level at a given time or level setting on the machine. These can include bean age, moisture level, bean size, line voltage fluctuations, and many more. At some roast levels as little as thirty seconds can have a big effect on taste.
a sharp, pungent smell. The coffee usually acquires a similar sharp taste, with the flavor being predominantly “roast” and less that of “coffee.” Some people do enjoy this “French” style but if you are purchasing quality beans this level of roast removes a lot of the taste that you paid for. Roasting even darker, “Spanish” as the style is sometimes called, is not recommended because it will destroy most of the original flavor of the coffee, and few people appreciate the burned taste.
For drip coffee, try roasting some quality Colombian and stopping the roast about fifteen to thirty seconds after first crack ends, but before second even starts. This coffee may look lighter than most of what you are accustomed to, but the taste will be a real treat! As time goes along and you become more proficient in your roasting and tasting, you will find that some coffees taste quite good roasted light while others taste better dark.
vary even if you use the same exact amount of beans, from the same batch of green coffee, and roast at the same exact level. For that reason, we suggest you always carefully monitor your roasts to avoid incorrectly roasted coffee. WARNING: Never leave the roaster unattended during a roast! Central-American, Colombian and African Coffees Although these coffees are very different in flavor, they are commonly very acidic, or “bright” like dry wines. Many people associate this with a “sour” taste.
X - Tips and Hints Storing Coffee There has long been a debate as to the best way to store coffee. Green coffee is easy to store. Left in a cloth bag in a cool, dark, dry place, green coffee will keep for a year with little difficulty. Placed in the back of a kitchen cabinet away from the dishwasher or stove will probably be just fine for quite some time. Cloth bags are best as they let the coffee breathe and they eliminate the possibility of condensation. Roasted coffee is another matter all together.
Roasting decaffeinated coffee is more difficult than roasting “regular” coffee. The decaffeination process makes the color of the beans more difficult to discern and the cracks occur in much reduced numbers. For this reason, we highly recommend learning to roast with “regular” coffee before attempting to roast decaf. Bean Cleaning When the roast is over, and the beans are sitting in the cooling tray, you may notice that some stray chaff is left on the beans. This is normal.
as these “low tech” methods allow you to control the brewing temperature and can actually make better coffee than most drip machines. If the coffee is too bitter many people will reduce the amount of coffee they use per cup. That is the opposite of what you need to do. In most cases, the solution to a bitter beverage is to use more coffee! Start with one coffee-measure full of ground coffee to six ounces of water. If that is too bitter, try a little more coffee in the ratio. Experiment! There is no rule.
XI - Resources For specific information not contained in this manual visit our website at www.hottopusa.com. There you will find a troubleshooting guide as well as an FAQ filled with lots of hints and tips that will be of assistance to you. There is also a complete repair guide should you decide to undertake repairs on your own. Be aware that you should always consult with us before attempting repair on any machine still under warranty.
Hottop Coffee Roaster Owner’s Manual This manual covers the following models: - KN-8828 - KN-8828D Manufactured by Chang Yue Industrial Corp.® No. 170, Chung Lun, Chung Sha Tsun, An Ding Shian Tainan, Taiwan Tel: 886-6-593-2311 Fax: 886-6-593-4834 Hottop USA 25 Katelan Court Cranston, Rhode Island 02921 Fax: (401) 946-0268 Email: hottop@ms12.hinet.net Email: hottop@hottopusa.com www.hottop.com.tw 28 www.hottopusa.
