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Table of Contents

Getting Started
Introduction Description of Parts Safety Information Cleaning the Coffee Maker the First Time Seasoning the Coffee Maker Setting the Clock 1-2 1-3 1-6 1-9 1-- 13

Making Coffee

The Four Fundamentals of Good Coffee How to Brew Coffee Programming the Automatic Timer Troubleshooting 2-2 2-3 2-7 2-9

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Coffee Maker Descaling the Machine Filter Replacement 3-2 3-3 3-6
Warranty and Contact Information
Warranty Information Contact Information 4-2 4-5
Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal

SECTION 1

In this section:
Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker
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Introduction

Your new Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker
Your new Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker is designed to give you years of use and enjoyment. The precision brewing system heats water to an ideal temperature for brewing exceptional coffee and the thermal carafe allows you to keep it hot for hours.
Before using your machine
Before using your coffee machine for the first time: verify that you have all of the parts listed in the Parts/Description table read all safety information and warnings in this manual wash all removable parts of your machine (#2, #6, #7 & #8) with warm water Caution: Do not wash any removable parts in the dishwasher. season the coffee maker, and set the clock.
Reference: See the topics Seasoning the Coffee Maker and Setting the Clock for detailed instructions.
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Description of Parts

Table of Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker parts
The table below shows the parts of the Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker. Part Number 1 Water reservoir fill top Note: With water filter Removable water reservoir - up to 65 oz. (1925ml) Water reservoir level indication Filter basket latch Removable internal filter basket Long lasting mesh filter Starbucks Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Carafe - up to 65 oz. (1925ml) Carafe Insertion Sensor/Automatic Drip Stop (located on top of thermal carafe) Aroma Savor brew-through Spout with Push Button Pour (located on top of the thermal carafe) Power cord Power cord storage Description
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Part Number 12 Control Button area

Description

Caution: Do not over expose the control buttons to water. Water may permanently damage the control buttons making the Coffee maker inoperable. On/Off button On/Off light Master control program button Minute program button Hour program button Auto-on button Auto-on light Digital clock timer display
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WARNING

Safety Information
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons.

Intended use

This machine is designed for household use, to process normal household quantities only. Do not use the machine for other than its intended use.

Unintended use

This machine is NOT intended for: commercial industrial, or outdoor use.

Supervision required

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
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Avoiding burns CAUTION

To avoid injury from burns: Use handles to avoid touching hot surfaces. Allow filter basket to cool before removing. Allow coffee maker to thoroughly cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning appliance. Keep your hands and the cord away from the hot parts of the appliance during operation. Do not open filter basket during brewing process.
Avoiding electric shock WARNING
To avoid injury from electric shock: Do not put coffee maker base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug is damaged or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged. Turn coffee maker off and unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Note: Unplugging the machine conflicts with the programmed time brew. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove. Do not place appliance or carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the wall outlet never pull on the cord. Do not remove any service covers. Do not run water or any other liquid over the body of the machine.
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Avoiding overflow CAUTION
To prevent risk of overflow: Twist carafe lid tightly to close it prior to brewing coffee. Insert carafe into coffee maker so that thumb tab on carafe lid fully depresses.
Avoiding other injuries CAUTION
Keep your coffee maker out of the reach of children. Keep coffee maker from direct contact with steam. Do not use the Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker without water. Do not use the Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker if it is leaking. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes. Do not use carafe if it has a loose or weakened handle. Do not use attachments or parts that are not included or approved for use with this machine as they may cause fire, electrical shock or other injury.
Avoiding damage to the machine
Do not operate the coffee machine without water. Never fill the coffee machines reservoir with anything but cold water. Fluids other than cold water will permanently damage the machine.

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Using an extension cord CAUTION
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce your risk of tripping over or otherwise becoming entangled with a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available, and may be used if care is taken. When using an extension cord with your Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker: the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not hang over the counter or table, where it may be pulled by children or accidentally tripped over.
Cleaning the Coffee Maker the First Time

Procedure

The first time you clean the coffee maker, wash all removable parts (#2, #6, #7 and #8) by hand with warm, soapy water. Caution: Do not wash any of the removable parts in the dishwasher. Temperatures in the dishwasher may vary and can permanently alter the structure of the removable parts.
Seasoning the Coffee Maker

Purpose

We recommend that you season your coffee maker to remove any odors or residues the machine may have retained from the factory.
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Note: No coffee is used during this process.

What you will need

You can use any one of the following solutions to clean the machine: three (3) cups vinegar and three (3) cups water solution a 6-cup solution of three (3) cups non-pulp lemon juice concentrate and three (3) cups water, or six (6) cups coffee maker cleaning solution.
Follow the steps in the table below to season the coffee maker. Step 1 Action Fill the water reservoir (#2) with either: 2 three (3) cups vinegar and three (3) cups water solution a 6-cup solution of three (3) cups of non-pulp lemon juice concentrate and three (3) cups of water, or six (6) cups coffee maker cleaner solution.
Push thermal carafe (#7) into brewing area of the coffee maker. Result: The tab on the carafe lid depresses.
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Step 3 Plug in the coffee maker:

Action

Locate cord storage area (#11) on back of machine. Unwind and straighten cord thoroughly to remove kinks. Wind excess cord back into storage area. Plug into outlet. Caution: The cord has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). If plug does not fit fully in outlet, reverse plug. If plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to check outlet.
Results: 4 The backlite, On/Off light (#14) and Auto-On light (#19) illuminate for two (2) seconds. A tone sounds.
Press the On/Off button (#13) and let approximately half of the solution run through the machine. Results: The light beside the On/Off button illuminates. The solution begins to brew into the thermal carafe.
Press the On/Off button again to turn the machine off and allow the remaining solution to sit in the water reservoir for 15 to 30 minutes. Press the On/Off button again and allow the remaining solution to run through the machine. Discard the solution and allow the machine to cool for at least 15 minutes. Hand wash and rinse the water reservoir and thermal carafe with warm water. Note: Do not put parts in the dishwasher.

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Step 9

Action Refill the reservoir with fresh cold water and repeat Steps 2 through 7. Note: Do not use any cleaners during this cycle.
Repeat Step 9 until there is no vinegar or lemon smell from the water brewed in the machine. Note: It will normally take two (2) to three (3) rinse brews through your machine before all scents are gone. It is also recommended to discard the first batch of coffee you brew following this procedure.
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Setting the Clock

Follow the steps in the table below to set the clock. Step 1 Plug in the machine. Result: The clock flashes to indicate that it has not been set. 2 Note: After completing this step, you will have five (5) seconds to begin the next step or you will need to repeat this step. Press and hold the H (hour) (17) or M (minute) (16) button for approximately three (3) seconds until the clock flashes and you hear two (2) beeps. 3 Press and hold the H button to set the hour, then press and hold the M button to set the minutes. Result: Five (5) seconds after you release either button, the time stops flashing and is set. Note: AM or PM is indicated at the top left of the clock display. Action

Resetting the clock

To reset the clock, follow Steps 2 and 3 above.

SECTION 2

The Four Fundamentals of Good Coffee How to Brew Coffee Programming the Automatic Timer Troubleshooting 2-2 2-3 2-- 10
The Four Fundamentals of Good Coffee

Four Fundamentals

The starting point for making great coffee at home is to think of it as a form of cooking. To be successful, you need to follow a proven recipe and use the best ingredients you can find. No matter what kind of coffee you are making, to make the best possible cup of coffee, youll need what we call The Four Fundamentals: fresh coffee beans proper grind good water quality, and correct proportion of coffee to water.

Fresh coffee beans

Start with freshly roasted beans. Keep the beans whole and grind them as needed to help preserve freshness. To keep coffee fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Coffees enemies are oxygen and moisture, so proper storage will keep coffee fresh.

Proper grind

It is important to use the proper grind because that impacts the amount of time the coffee and water spend together which affects flavor. Too finely ground coffee slows the water down too much, allowing it to take with it unpleasant flavor elements. Too coarsely ground coffee allows water to rush through the grinds, leaving the coffee weak and under-extracted.

Water quality

Always start with fresh, cold water. A cup of coffee is 98% water. The water used to make coffee should taste clean, fresh and free of impurities. Avoid water from a water softener, city water that tastes like chlorine, or well water that tastes or smells like iron or sulfur. If your local tap water tastes good then it is likely to make a good cup of coffee.

Proportions

The most important thing is to use the right proportion of coffee to water. The hot water interacts with the coffee to extract, or pull out, the desirable flavor components. Too much water or too little coffee results in over-extracted coffee.

How to Brew Coffee

Choosing the right coffee bean and grind
The best coffee begins with using top quality Arabica beans. We recommend Starbucks coffees, roasted to perfection and ground for the Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker. Whole bean coffee should be ground for a flat bottom drip coffee filter at a medium grind.

Grinding your own beans

To achieve a medium grind coffee at home, run the coffee beans through your blade grinder for approximately 15 seconds.
Questions about grinding coffee?
If you have a question about the grind size or your home blade grinding equipment, please visit any Starbucks Coffee store, or call the warranty hotline at 1-800-334-5553.
Follow the steps in the table below to brew coffee. Step Plug in the coffee maker. Pull the Filter Basket Latch (#4) and swing out the filter basket holder. Note: Be sure the removable Internal Filter Basket (#5) is in place. If you choose to use a paper filter instead of the internal filter, use filter size #10. Action

Step 3

Action Refer to the following table and place the appropriate amount of ground coffee into the filter. Coffee (tablespoons) US measurements 21 Tbsp. 18 Tbsp. 14 Tbsp. 11 Tbsp. 7 Tbsp. Metric measurements Coffee (grams) 105 g 90 g 70 g 55 g 35 g Cold water (milliliters) 1850 ml 1625 ml 1300 ml 975 ml 650 ml Brewed cups 12 cups 10 cups 8 cups 6 cups 4 cups 62 oz. 55 oz. 44 oz. 33 oz. 22 oz. 12 cups (60 oz.) 10 cups (50 oz.) 8 cups (40 oz.) 6 cups (30 oz.) 4 cups (20 oz.) Cold water (ounces) Brewed 5 oz. cups

Note: As a general rule, we recommend a coffee to water proportion of two (2) level tablespoons (10g) of ground coffee to every six (6) ounces (180ml) of water. You can adjust this recipe to suit your personal taste.

Step 4

Action Swing the filter basket holder closed. Note: Be sure the filter basket is securely snapped into place before going to the next step.
Fill the water reservoir to the appropriate point on the Water Level Indicator (#3) using one of the following methods: Lift the water reservoir off of the machine and fill with cold water at the sink. Pour cold water into the water reservoir from the thermal carafe. Note: The water reservoir docking station has a drip tray that the water reservoir sits in. Any water that falls into the tray flows through the back of the coffee maker into an exit port. Dripping should be minimal.
Place the brew through lid on the thermal carafe and twist into position. Note: The brew through lid must be on the carafe to brew coffee. Result: The tab on the lid should be directly over the carafe handle.
Place the thermal carafe into the coffee maker. Hint: Preheating the carafe by filling and rinsing with hot water prior to brewing can assist in maintaining the overall temperature of your brewed coffee.
Press the On/Off button (#13) and the coffee will begin to brew. Result: The On/Off light will illuminate.
Action Remove carafe when machine does the following to indicate the brewing process is complete: Coffee maker automatically shuts off. On/Off light turns off. Beeper sounds twice 10 seconds after the brewing process ends. The time since brewed mode begins counting from the brewed time for five (5) hours.
To pour coffee, press down tab to open the lid. Notes: If the tab is difficult to depress, turn the brew through lid counter-clockwise to release the pressure then realign arrows on the lid and reseal. Leave carafe outside of coffee machine. Re-inserting carafe into coffee maker will open the carafe lid automatically.
Remove and discard coffee grounds.

Time since brewed mode

When finished brewing, the timer display will begin a Time Since Brewed clock on the digital clock timer display to indicate how long the coffee has been sitting. It will count up to five (5) hours from the brewed time in the timer display. Note: The coffee cup icon in the timer display indicates that the machine is in Time Since Brewed mode.
Programming the Automatic Timer

Overview

Your Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker programming feature allows you to program a brew cycle up to 24 hours in advance.

Before you begin

Before you begin be sure you: prepare the machine to brew coffee by following Steps 1 through 7 in the preceding topic, How to Brew Coffee, and set the clock to the present time.
Follow the steps in the table below to program the automatic timer. Step 1 Action Note: After completing this step, you will have five (5) seconds to begin the next step or you will need to repeat this step. Press and hold the Program button (#15) until the time flashes and you hear two (2) beeps. Result: The auto timer clock and the Auto-on light (#19) will flash. 2 Press the H and M buttons until the display indicates the time you want the coffee maker to begin to brew. Result: Five (5) seconds after you release either button, the time will stop flashing and the display will return to the current programmed time.
Step 3 Press the Auto On button (#18). Results:
The green Auto On light (#14) will illuminate. When brewing begins, the brewing indicator will illuminate.

CAUTION

Do not press the Auto On button without the carafe in place or without water in the reservoir.

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions
The following table contains common problems and possible solutions. If the solution provided does not solve your problem and you need further assistance to correct the problem, contact our Starbucks Warranty Services Team at (800) 334-5553. Problem Power Machine does not work Coffee maker is not plugged in. The power source fuse in the outlet may not be functioning. Plug the coffee maker in, and/or turn it on. Check outlet to make sure it is functioning. Cause Solution
Automatic Brewing Machine does not brew coffee automatically Thermal carafe is not properly placed so that it triggers the insertion stop valve. Timer is not set. Reposition the tumbler so that it triggers insertion stop valve.
See the section Programming the Automatic Timer for additional information.
Problem Leaking The machine leaks

Solution

Machine overflows.
Remove Filter Basket holder and thoroughly clean by hand. Remove any loose coffee grounds that may be blocking the channel. Ensure thermal carafe is properly inserted into the machine. Insert thermal carafe into coffee maker. Complete brewing cycle.
Pulling the thermal carafe from the machine, too much water stayed in the brewing chamber and spilled over the top. Water leaks from the water reservoir.
Remove the water reservoir from the water reservoir docking station it sits in.
Note: When moving the water reservoir back and forth from a water source (e.g., sink), water may drip into the tray in the docking station it sits in. This tray is designed to catch any water that may drip from the moving of the reservoir. The water flows out of this tray through the back of the coffee maker through an exit port. Dripping should be minimal. Thoroughly dry the water reservoir docking station with a drying cloth.
Problem Coffee temperature Coffee is not hot enough
Ground coffee used to brew coffee was below room temperature.
Use ground coffee at room temperature to brew coffee. Reference: See the topic The Four Fundamentals of Good Coffee for additional information. Prior to brewing, use hot water to preheat and rinse the thermal carafe. Descale the machine. Reference: Follow the instructions in the topic Descaling the Machine to remove minerals and impurities from the machine.
Thermal carafe is cold. Minerals in the internal plumbing of the machine are affecting the heating process.
Problem Coffee quality There are coffee grounds in the brewed coffee
Coffee grind is too fine.
For this machine, Starbucks recommends a medium grind. Use the table below to obtain a medium grind coffee. If you are. purchasing your coffee in whole bean form and do not have a grinder using a home blade grinder Then. have the coffee ground for a flat bottom drip coffee filter. grind for approx. 15 seconds.
There is too much coffee in the filter basket.
Adjust the amount of coffee you add to the filter when you brew coffee. Reference: See the topic How to Brew Coffee for the recommended water to coffee proportion ratio.
The carafe is not fully inserted.
Insert the carafe in the coffee maker so that it triggers the insertion stop valve. Result: When the carafe lid is inserted properly, the thumb tab on the lid of the carafe is lowered.

Problem

Cause The filter basket needs to be cleaned.
Solution Clean the filter basket by hand in warm, sudsy water, and rinse.
Carafe lid, carafe or machine has odd odor Machine, lid or carafe have odd odor Coffee maker needs to be cleaned. Descale the coffee machine and clean the carafe. References: See the topics Descaling the Coffee Machine and Cleaning the Coffee Maker for instructions.

Control buttons Control buttons do not work Control buttons or timer doesnt work and/or no lights come on when coffee maker is turned on. If the control buttons have water around them, this may cause a temporary delay in the functioning of the coffee machine until the control buttons dry out. Unplug the machine and let dry for several hours. Plug in machine when completely dry and test buttons.
Machine parts Broken parts One of the parts is broken. Contact Starbucks Warranty Services at (800) 334-5553

SECTION 3

Cleaning the Coffee Maker Descaling the Machine Replacing Filters 3-2 3-3 3-6
Cleaning the Coffee Maker

Materials to use

To clean the coffee maker, wipe the exterior of both the thermal carafe and the coffee maker with a clean, damp cloth, then dry thoroughly. Caution: Never use harsh cleaning agents, especially those containing alcohol, solvents, or abrasive materials on your Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker.
To avoid serious injury and electrical shock, it is essential to turn off and unplug your Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Thermal Coffee Maker and allow it to thoroughly cool before cleaning.

Instructions

Follow these steps to clean each part of the machine. Part Exterior When to clean After each use or as required After each use or as required How to clean Wipe the exterior of both the thermal carafe and the coffee maker with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly with a drying cloth. Wash by hand using warm, sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly. Dry with drying cloth.
Interior of thermal carafe

Part Removable parts

When to clean After each use or as required
How to clean Wash by hand using warm, sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly. Dry with drying cloth. Caution: Do not wash removable parts in dishwasher. Temperatures in a dishwasher vary and can permanently alter the structure of the removable parts. Wash by hand using warm, sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly. Descale the machine. Reference: See the topic Descaling the Machine for detailed information.

Filter

After each use Every 1 to 6 months depending on water quality

Internal machine parts

Descaling the Machine
Why you need to descale your machine

Water carries minerals and impurities that can clog the internal plumbing and affect the: heating time heating process machine performance, and overall taste of coffee.
Descaling (also called decalcifying) your machine helps to remove the build up and keep your machine running smoothly.
Use this procedure to descale your machine every 1 - 6 months. If you live in a region with high levels of minerals in the water supply, you may need to descale your machine more often.

Materials

You can use one (1) of the following solutions to descale your machine: six (6) cups Starbucks BaristaTM Cleaner and Descaler (available in most Starbucks stores) six (6) cups of another citric-acid based decalcifying agent (e.g., Better Brew Cleaner) a 6-cup solution made up of three (3) cups of non-pulp lemon juice concentrate and three (3) cups water, or three (3) cups vinegar and three (3) cups water solution.
Follow the steps in the table below to descale the machine. Note: No coffee is to be used during this descaling process.

Step 1

Action Fill the water reservoir (#2) with one (1) of the following: three (3) cups vinegar and three (3) cups water solution a 6-cup solution made up of three (3) cups of non-pulp lemon juice concentrate and three (3) cups water, or six (6) cups of coffee maker cleaning solution.
Place the assembled thermal carafe into the brewing area. Note: Be sure to push the carafe all the way into the unit to trigger the carafe stop valve.
Step 3 Plug in the machine. Results:
The following lights will illuminate for two (2) seconds: Backlight On/Off light, and Auto-on light. You will also hear a tone.
Press the On/Off button. Result: The light beside the On/Off button will illuminate and the solution will begin to brew into the thermal carafe.
After approximately half of the solution has run through, press the On/ Off button to turn off the machine. Let the remaining solution sit in the water reservoir to soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Press the On/Off button again and allow the remaining solution to run through the machine. Discard the solution and allow the machine to cool for at least 15 minutes. Hand wash and rinse the water reservoir and thermal carafe with warm water. Caution: Do not put into a dishwasher.

Validity outside of the U.S and Canada
This product is intended for sale in the U.S. and Canada only. If you reside outside the U.S. or Canada, Starbucks provides this product as is without warranty of any kind.
Disclaimer of other warranties
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties and no person, including agents and employees of Starbucks, is authorized to give any further representation or warranty or assume any further obligation on behalf of Starbucks, whether orally or in writing. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Limitation of liability

Starbucks entire liability with respect to this product shall be limited to the price of the product. In no event shall Starbucks, its agents or employees, be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product, or arising out of any defect in the product, even if Starbucks has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Warranty service

This product has been carefully engineered for optimum performance. Do NOT attempt to repair this product yourself. Attempts to repair this appliance yourself may render it dangerous to use. Should you attempt to open the housing and repair the appliance, your warranty will be voided. Should the appliance malfunction, first call us at (800) 334-5553 and ask for Warranty Services. State that you are a customer having a problem with your appliance. A Warranty Service Representative will assist you to identify the possible problems and solutions. After directing you through the necessary diagnostic steps, provided that the terms of this warranty have been met, Starbucks Coffee Company will provide any of the following services, as it deems appropriate, at no cost to you: ship replacement parts repair the product ship a replacement product, or refund the full purchase price.

Your information

Keep this information for your records. Type of electrical product purchased:

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Model Name / Color: ________________________ SKU ___________________
Store # __________________ Date of Purchase ___________________________

Contact Information

Advice and assistance available
Trained and knowledgeable Starbucks representatives are available to answer your questions and provide helpful advice. Call Starbucks Coffee Company at (800) 3345553 to speak with one.

Additional contacts

The following are additional resources. Department Warranty Services Corporate Offices Contact Information (800) 334-5553 By mail at 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134 Or Visit the Brewing Information Page at www.Starbucks.com/retail/brewing.asp