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CARE & MAINTENANCE
To ensure quality coffee, it’s important to clean your French press
properly by following these steps:
Hold carafe upside down over your trash and gently tap the bottom to
get the largest coffee grounds out. To prevent breakage or scratches,
scoop out stuck pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula, never with a
metal utensil.
Rinse additional grounds off the carafe and plunger. Then separate the
plunger, filters, and metal disks, giving them a thorough rinse to prevent
build-up. You can wash the carafe with mild soap and a soft sponge but
water is preferable as the soap may affect the taste of the coffee.
With a soft brush, gently scrub all parts including the plunger, filters, and
metal disks to remove any remaining coffee residue. Rinse thoroughly
to remove all of the soap.
Carefully lay the separated parts on a towel or drying rack and leave to
air dry, or you can towel-dry them.
To reassemble, place the retaining disk on a flat surface. This piece has
a screw that attaches to the plunger. Then place the two mesh filters on
top of the retaining disk, followed by the spring disk.
Once properly stacked, tightly screw the plunger and rod duo into
the disks and filters.
General tips for cleaning a French press
Always use coarse ground coffee. Fine to medium ground coffee
will give you grounds in your cup and clog the filters.
Avoid using harsh scouring pads as they can scratch the carafe,
which leads to cracking.
Coffee grounds should be thrown into the trash not the sink.
When not being used for a long period of time, dry thoroughly and
place in a plastic bag or a kitchen cupboard for storing.
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