Operating instructions

11CR-1000 Series Coffee Bean Roaster

Examine the slots surrounding the ‘Drive Shaft’ (Fig. 3) and remove any

debris with a damp towel or small brush. This surface must be free of debris

before beginning the next roast cycle.

The screen of the Screen/Front Seal is a very ﬁ ne mesh stainless steel and

requires special attention after every roast cycle. Fine particles of chaff

lodge in the ﬁ ne screen of the ﬁ lter. Remove particles of chaff with a brush

and running water. If necessary, the screen can be separated from the rubber

seal for easier cleaning.

NOTE: A standard oven cleaner may be used to remove heavy build up of

coffee oil residue from the screen that may accumulate after several months of

steady use. Use caution when using oven cleaners. READ DIRECTIONS ON

CONTAINER BEFORE USING.

To remove stains on inside of Cover, pour equal amounts of water and household

ammonia into the opening of Cover and let stand for several minutes. Wash

parts normally, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

It may be helpful to record the results of ‘roasts’ for future reference. This

will help you learn about the many and varied coffee types, ﬂ avors, blends

and roast colors.

Have fun with your NESCO

Professional Coffee Bean Roaster

and enjoy the experience!

Handling and Storage of Roasted Coffee Beans

Since the primary reason for roasting coffee at home is to experience the aroma

of truly fresh coffee, you need to handle and store your freshly roasted coffee

beans with care. Green coffee beans keep very well, but after roasting begin a

slow decline and lose their freshness and ﬂ avor rapidly.

Coffee beans reach their peak ﬂ avor a few hours to a day after roasting. Two

days after roasting, a good part of the aroma starts to deteriorate due the affect of

the oxygen in the air (staling). After one week the taste is compromised, and in

two weeks the aroma has virtually vanished and the taste has lost its distinctive

characteristics.

Here are some steps to take to preserve and maximize the fragrance of your

home-roasted coffee:

Roast small quantities of coffee more often.

Allow freshly roasted beans to rest for a day, uncovered. Then transfer them

to a suitable, air-tight container and store in a cool, dry place, away from

direct sunlight. Caution: Do not ﬁ ll a tight-sealing canister or jar more than

halfway with just-roasted coffee beans that have not been rested for a day or

so. Freshly roasted beans generate gases that will exert considerable pressure

on the walls and lid of the ﬁ lled, tightly sealed container.

Allow roasted coffee beans to ‘rest’ for a few hours to a day before grinding.

This will assure peak ﬂ avor and aroma.

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