Some like instant coffee, while others prefer to use the product in the grains. There are many different ways to prepare the drink.
Waking up every morning and enjoy the precious taste, is charged with vivacity for the whole day. In addition, a good mood is assured. Therefore, the presence in the kitchen coffee maker - not a luxury but a necessity. In the market there are models of drip coffee machines, differing in terms of functionality, quality and design.
Content:
- How does a drip coffee maker
- Apparatus drip coffee makers
- functions
- Pros and cons of drip coffee makers
- How to use
How does a drip coffee maker
Cold water is poured into a special container in the housing, and the filter is filled with the desired quantity of ground beans. By pressing the button starts the cooking process. When heated liquid reaches the temperature of 100 degrees and is converted into steam, which falls through a tube to the top of the coffee machine.
In this part condenses to form droplets. Their temperature at this moment is lowered to 90 degrees, which corresponds to the conditions for preparing the classic beverage "americano" a characteristic taste.
Formed in this hot droplets get into the filter, where they are mixed with ground coffee, and then flows down in a special holding tank. Outwardly, it looks like a kettle.
Apparatus drip coffee makers
Flask
strong heat-resistant glass is used for the manufacture of the device capacitances.
Proven manufacturers make their models exclusively with glass teapots. Cheap devices are equipped with plastic containers. For this reason, the taste quality of the drink vary.
Some companies produce the bulb as separate accessories. Officially, the service life of such equipment is 3 years. Therefore, the supply of containers for models that have already been taken out of production, discontinued.
This creates difficulties when the bulb needs to be replaced. Then you should pay attention to other models of drip coffee makers with a similar device, among which there is the bulb size.
TEN
In the present design coffeemakers heater (heating element) flowing type: the liquid passes therethrough, but does not contact the surface as in modern kettles. Heater located in the lower part of the device.
The power of the heating element, depending on the model of coffee machine 650-1200 watts. For lovers of strong drink fit model with a capacity of 700 watts. Only in this case it will require more time to prepare.
To prepare the first "American" portion takes about 5 minutes. In models ranging from 1300W provides for accelerated heating.
Filter
- paper;
- metal;
- nylon;
- "gold".
paper popular because of low cost. Paper - a good filter element. Coffee is purified by unpleasant residue including kofestol and kofeol. The last - alkaloids - are harmful to the body. Paper filter deliver a drink from odor and taste. After each use ejected.
metal filters advantage is reusable. However, with this coffee a distinctive flavor nuance. The filter should be cleaned thoroughly after each use. This option is not suitable for busy people.
Nylon characterized by a long service life. One filter lasts for 60 preparations. If you are not limited to the number, the quality deteriorates every time. As a metal, nylon filter needs regular washing.
"Gold" similar to nylon, but differs from the titanium nitride coating. The service life is increased, which entails an increase in cost. An indispensable condition - a regular washing.
functions
Manufacturers of pet buyers introduction of additional functionality for continuous and safe use.
- Protection from blood transfusion - the instrument itself is turned off, if the fill capacity is more than necessary.
- The floating arrangement of the filter basket - in this case, fill the coffee becomes more comfortable.
- Automatic heating Stand - coffee will stay hot for a long time, and the heating off automatically.
- Automatic dosage - You can set the program to an optimal ratio of water and ground beans of coffee.
- The choice of the fortress - usually two modes - soft and strong drink.
- Timer - with the help of programmable cooking "American" by a certain time.
- temperature indicator - on it is possible to judge how hot drink. For this, two colors are used: red indicates a temperature of slightly more than 65 degrees - as required. Black color means that the temperature of coffee has dropped to less than 65 degrees - it is considered cold and unfit for consumption.
- Switch number of cups - typically has two degrees. It allows you to prepare the required number of cups depending on the number of people. Usually it is 4-8 cups. When the function changes the speed of water passing through the filter. Accordingly, changes and strength of the drink.
Cheap models of drip coffee machines have a minimum set of features found in more expensive useful functionality much more. Among the additional options - a three-stage filter that removes chlorine, nitrates, scum. Sometimes the coffee machine equipped with a heating element made of stainless steel or illuminated switch.
Pros and cons of drip coffee makers
dignity
Easy to prepare. Filled water, pre-ground grains and have to wait. Depending on the volume of the flask is possible to prepare a few cups of fragrant drink at a time. The compact size and low cost are a significant advantage.
disadvantages
coffee temperature during filtration decreases rapidly, which entails additional heating. This is not the best way affects the palatability of the beverage.
Most gourmets prefer foam on the surface of the coffee (cream). When using the drip coffee maker it is impossible to create due to low water pressure. It is impossible to prepare the drink with whipped cream or milk.
Removable filter type increases the cost of the device content.
How to use
Before you use the coffee maker, you need to study all accompanying instructions.
- To avoid burns do not touch the hot surface of the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug.
- It is not allowed to cord hanging from the table edge or touch hot objects.
- For repair or inspection device apply only to the service center, rather than try to repair the equipment with his own hands.
- The device is used exclusively in the home and for its intended purpose.
Any electrical device sooner or later manifest the characteristics of various malfunctions.
No heating It can be observed for the current lack in the power cord. Inspect the electrical cord for damage and if necessary replaced.
Switch does not work. Reason: breakage of the circuit breaker, the thermostat, the programmer, failure of the fuse or the heater circuit broken. Position fix the replacement of failed components. In the case of the TAN test the circuit and if necessary, replaced.
Water may flow poorly, or not at all to go due to improper installation of the water tube, clogging of the valve, as well as piling PETN scum. It is necessary to restore the correct position of the tube and a valve. PETN is subject to replacement.
Water leakage occurs due to loss of tightness. In this case, check the seals and, if necessary, replaced.
The counter change is malfunctioning due to improperly set springs or deformation of the lever member or the housing. Remedy the situation will return and replacement of parts of the spring to its normal position. But this applies to models that a mechanical counter.
If the model is equipped with a timer, the reason is the failure of the electronic module, which in this case need to be replaced.
Sometimes fall into the collecting container coffee beans or the water flows past the bulb. This occurs when too tight spring tension of the filter holder, the wrong position of the rocker or deformation. Solution: replace the damaged items or fix their position.
