1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Princess 01.249411.01.001 Grind & Brew Roma Coffee Maker. This appliance is designed to provide a convenient way to enjoy freshly brewed coffee at home. Please read this manual carefully before operating the device to ensure safe and efficient use.
Image 1.1: The Princess Grind & Brew Roma Coffee Maker. This image displays the coffee maker from a front-side angle, highlighting its integrated bean hopper, control panel, and glass carafe.
The Princess Grind & Brew Roma Coffee Maker features an integrated conical burr grinder, allowing you to prepare freshly ground coffee. This coffee maker offers adjustable grind settings and coffee strength. It includes a removable 1.6-liter water reservoir, suitable for 2 to 10 cups, and a 750 ml glass carafe. The digital LCD display facilitates easy selection of coffee intensity and cup quantity. A keep-warm function maintains coffee temperature for approximately 35 minutes.
Image 1.2: Key features of the coffee maker. This image illustrates three main features: suitability for both coffee beans and ground coffee, a conical grinding system, and adjustable grind and coffee strength settings.
2. Important Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.
- Read all instructions before use.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact customer support for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off," then remove plug from wall outlet.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
- Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
3. Product Components
Familiarize yourself with the parts of your Princess Grind & Brew Roma Coffee Maker:
- Bean Hopper with Lid
- Integrated Conical Burr Grinder
- Control Panel with LCD Display
- Water Reservoir (removable)
- Water Level Indicator
- Filter Holder
- Reusable Filter
- Glass Carafe with Lid
- Measuring Spoon
Image 3.1: Filter components. This image shows the reusable filter, its holder, and the lid, illustrating how these parts fit together for brewing.
Image 3.2: Glass carafe. The image displays the glass carafe with clear markings for 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cups, indicating its capacity.
Image 3.3: Measuring spoon. A black plastic measuring spoon is shown, used for accurately portioning ground coffee.
4. Setup and First Use
4.1 Unpacking and Initial Cleaning
- Carefully remove all packaging materials and promotional labels from the coffee maker.
- Wash the glass carafe, carafe lid, reusable filter, and filter holder in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Wipe the exterior of the coffee maker with a damp cloth.
- Before first use, run two full brewing cycles with only water (no coffee) to clean the internal components.
4.2 Filling the Water Reservoir
- Ensure the coffee maker is unplugged.
- Remove the water reservoir lid.
- Fill the removable water reservoir with fresh, cold water up to the desired cup marking (2-10 cups). Do not exceed the '10 cups' maximum level.
- Replace the water reservoir lid securely.
Image 4.1: Water level indicator. This close-up shows the transparent water level indicator on the side of the coffee maker, with markings from 2 to 10 cups.
4.3 Adding Coffee
You can use either whole coffee beans or pre-ground coffee.
For Whole Coffee Beans:
- Open the lid of the bean hopper located at the top of the appliance.
- Pour the desired amount of whole coffee beans into the hopper. Do not overfill.
- Close the bean hopper lid.
Image 4.2: Adding coffee beans. A hand is shown pouring whole coffee beans into the transparent hopper at the top of the coffee maker.
For Pre-Ground Coffee:
- Ensure the grinder function is set to 'off' (refer to operating instructions).
- Open the filter holder and place the reusable filter inside.
- Add the desired amount of pre-ground coffee into the reusable filter using the provided measuring spoon. A general guideline is one level spoon per cup.
- Close the filter holder securely.
Image 4.3: Adding ground coffee. A hand is shown using a measuring spoon to add pre-ground coffee into the reusable filter basket.
5. Operating Instructions
5.1 Control Panel Overview
Image 5.1: Control panel. This close-up shows the digital LCD display and various buttons for power, grind settings, coffee strength, cup selection, and timer functions.
The control panel features an LCD display and several buttons:
- Power Button: Turns the appliance on/off.
- Grind/Off Button: Selects between grinding beans or using pre-ground coffee.
- Strength Button: Adjusts coffee strength (light, medium, strong).
- Cup Selection Buttons (2-10): Sets the number of cups to brew.
- Hour/Min Buttons: Used for setting the clock and programming the timer.
5.2 Adjusting Grind Settings
If using whole coffee beans, you can adjust the fineness of the grind using the dial on the top of the appliance. There are five grind settings, from coarse to fine.
Image 5.2: Grind setting dial. This close-up shows the rotary dial on the top of the coffee maker, with indicators for different grind fineness levels.
- Turn the dial clockwise for a finer grind and counter-clockwise for a coarser grind.
- A finer grind generally results in stronger coffee, while a coarser grind produces a milder taste.
5.3 Brewing Coffee
- Ensure the water reservoir is filled and coffee (beans or ground) is added as described in Section 4.
- Place the glass carafe with its lid securely on the warming plate.
- Plug the coffee maker into a grounded electrical outlet.
- Press the Power Button to turn on the appliance.
- If using whole beans, press the Grind/Off button until the grinder icon is displayed. If using pre-ground coffee, ensure the grinder icon is off.
- Press the Strength button repeatedly to select your desired coffee strength (light, medium, or strong).
- Use the Cup Selection buttons (2-10) to choose the number of cups you wish to brew.
- Press the Start/Brew button (often integrated with the Power button or a separate brew button) to begin the brewing process.
- The coffee maker will grind the beans (if selected) and then begin brewing.
- Once brewing is complete, the appliance will automatically switch to the keep-warm function for approximately 35 minutes.
Image 5.3: Operating the control panel. A finger is shown pressing one of the buttons on the coffee maker's digital control panel, demonstrating user interaction.
5.4 Programming the Timer
You can program the coffee maker to start brewing at a specific time.
- Set the current time using the Hour and Min buttons.
- Prepare the coffee maker with water and coffee as usual.
- Press the Program button (if available, or hold the Power button) to enter programming mode.
- Use the Hour and Min buttons to set the desired start time for brewing.
- Confirm the setting (usually by pressing the Program button again or waiting a few seconds). A small clock icon may appear on the display to indicate the timer is set.
6. Maintenance and Cleaning
Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of your coffee maker.
6.1 Daily Cleaning
- Always unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
- Remove the glass carafe, carafe lid, reusable filter, and filter holder. Wash them in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher (if dishwasher-safe). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Image 6.1: Rinsing the reusable filter. A hand is shown holding the reusable coffee filter under running tap water to clean it after use.
6.2 Descaling
Mineral deposits from water can build up in your coffee maker over time, affecting performance and coffee taste. Descale your appliance regularly, depending on water hardness and frequency of use (e.g., every 2-4 months).
- Fill the water reservoir with a descaling solution (e.g., white vinegar and water in a 1:2 ratio, or a commercial descaling agent according to its instructions).
- Place the empty glass carafe on the warming plate.
- Start a brewing cycle without coffee.
- After half the solution has brewed through, turn off the coffee maker and let it sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the descaling solution to work.
- Turn the coffee maker back on to complete the brewing cycle.
- Discard the descaling solution from the carafe.
- Run at least two full cycles with fresh, clean water to rinse the appliance thoroughly and remove any residual descaling solution taste.
Image 6.2: Conical burr grinder. This close-up view shows the internal conical burr grinding mechanism, responsible for grinding coffee beans.
7. Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with your coffee maker, refer to the table below for common problems and solutions.
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee does not brew. | No water in reservoir, appliance not plugged in, power button not pressed, timer set. | Fill water reservoir, check power connection, press power button, check timer settings. |
| Coffee tastes weak. | Too little coffee, coarse grind setting, strength setting too low. | Add more coffee, select a finer grind, increase strength setting. |
| Coffee tastes bitter. | Too much coffee, fine grind setting, strength setting too high, appliance needs descaling. | Reduce coffee amount, select a coarser grind, decrease strength setting, descale the appliance. |
| Grinder is not working. | No beans in hopper, grinder function not selected, grinder jammed. | Fill bean hopper, ensure grinder icon is on, clean grinder (refer to maintenance). |
| Water leaks from appliance. | Water reservoir not properly seated, carafe not correctly placed. | Ensure water reservoir is secure, position carafe correctly on warming plate. |
8. Specifications
- Model: 01.249411.01.001
- Brand: Princess
- Capacity: 10 Cups (1.5 Liters)
- Power: 1050 Watts
- Voltage: 230 Volts
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 25 x 21 x 43 cm
- Weight: 4.9 Kilograms
- Material: Plastic, Stainless Steel, Glass
- Features: Integrated Conical Grinder, Adjustable Grind Settings, Adjustable Coffee Strength, Digital LCD Display, Keep Warm Function, Anti-Drip System, Reusable Filter.
Image 8.1: Product dimensions and specifications. This image visually presents key specifications such as 1050W power, 1.5L capacity, 2-10 cup brewing, 200g bean capacity, and physical dimensions (25x21x43 cm).
9. Warranty Information
This product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included in your product packaging or visit the official Princess website for detailed information regarding warranty terms, conditions, and registration procedures. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims.
10. Customer Support
For technical assistance, spare parts, or any questions regarding your Princess 01.249411.01.001 Grind & Brew Roma Coffee Maker, please contact Princess customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the official Princess website or in the documentation provided with your product.
Website: www.princesshome.eu
