How to Troubleshoot a Coffee Roaster

Coffee bean roasters give you the freshest coffee at home.

Coffee beans are actually green when you take them off the coffee plant. This green bean does not make a very good cup of coffee. To bring out the flavors and aromas of the bean, it needs to be roasted first. Home roasters give you the freshest coffee possible and allows you to control the flavor of your bean closely. Troubleshooting may be necessary if the machine won't start, doesn't heat properly or it performs erratically.

Things You'll Need

• Cleaning equipment

Instructions

1. Check the plug of the machine for signs of damage and to make sure it is plugged in.

2. Plug in another device into the outlet to make sure the outlet is working.

3. Empty the chaff tray. Roasters will not turn on if the chaff tray is full.

4. Check your fuse box to make sure the fuse that controls the outlet has not been tripped.

Performance issues

1. Replace the fusible link in the machine if the unit is not getting hot.

2. Clean the roaster if the unit is taking too long to roast.

3. Inspect the filter of the machine to ensure it is properly installed.

4. Look inside the drum for stuck beans if you smell smoke or have burnt beans in your next batch.

References

• Hot Top USA: Hot Top Coffee Roaster Troubleshooting Guide
• Sono Fresco: User's Manual Model 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400