Owner`s manual

IX - Cleaning and Care

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.

NOTE: Red numbers below in parentheses, (

5) as an example, refer to the diagram on page 7

Pull the chaff tray (

4) out using the black plastic handle (located under the viewing window on the

front of the machine). Use a soft brush, or kitchen towel to clean the tray. If required, wash the chaff

tray with water and soap. Dry thoroughly before replacing.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE, IT IS

IMPORTANT THAT THE CHAFF TRAY (4)

UNDERNEATH THE ROASTING DRUM IS

FULLY EMPTIED AFTER EVERY ROAST!

IMPORTANT: These Coffee Roasters are equipped with a safety

mechanism that makes it impossible to restart the machine until

the chaff tray is removed, emptied, and replaced.

2. Some beans create more chaff than others. At times there can be a chaff build up inside the roasting

chamber after just one roast. To clean out this stray chaff, remove the chaff tray (4), cooling tray (3),

bean loading cover (2), and while holding the front cover (6) on the machine with one hand, unscrew

the Gold Knob (5) and remove the Front Cover (6). Then carefully tip the Coffee Roaster forward and

gently shake it to remove stray chaff. Carefully using a compressed air can will assist in removing the

stray bits of leftover chaff and bean particles. Use caution so as not to displace the material contained

in the Top Filter (13) when using compressed air. WARNING: proper eye protection and breathing

protection should be used when using compressed air to clean out the roasting chamber.

3. To clean the glass viewing window, wait until the machine has completely cooled off and remove the

chaff tray. While holding the front cover (6) on the machine with one hand, unscrew the Gold Knob

(5), until the front cover to be easily lifted off. Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the glass.

Encrusted oils on the glass can be removed using a stiff brush or wet nylon scouring pad with a small

amount of dish washing soap. Scrub gently to avoid scratching the glass. Rinse thoroughly and allow

to dry before replacing. Tough buildup can be removed with espresso machine cleaner or diluted TSP

(tri-sodium phosphate). Rinse thoroughly and allow to completely dry before replacing cover.

4. Check the inside of the drum (9) after each roast. Beans can sometimes get stuck in the drum and if

allowed to go thorough a subsequent roast they will bum. The burnt beans can affect the taste of the

entire roast. Remove the front cover of the machine as described in step 3 above and look inside the

drum. Stuck beans can be dislodged using a long-handled, stiff brush, a length of 1/4” wood dowel,

chopstick, or similar tool. If necessary, remove the drum for cleaning (outlined below).

5. Replace the Main Filter (

1) at the rear of the machine after 30-45 roasts.

WARNING: All cleaning chores should only be done with the

machine unplugged and when the machine has cooled to room

temperature. After washing, allow all parts to thoroughly dry before

assembling and before using the machine again!

A. AFTER EACH ROAST