Questions & Answers
Q. How is the Home Café
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brewer different from the coffeemaker I use now?
A. Home Café
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brewer uses premium, pre-measured coffee pods and unique
pressure-brewing normally found in coffeehouses. Home Café
both regular coffees and specialty coffees.
Q. Does the Home Café
brewer make espresso?
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A. While the Home Café
brewer does not make espresso, you can use 2 single
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pods with the 7 oz. (218 ml) setting to achieve a stronger beverage.
Q. What if I push the wrong brew button?
A. If you press STOP in the middle of a brew cycle and then select another brew
button, you may have overflow. It is best to allow the initial brew cycle you
selected to complete and then begin again with a fresh cup and pod.
Q. Can I use other coffees, besides Folgers
brewer?
A. Your Home Café
brewer is specially designed to work with Folgers
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Millstone
pods. Using other brands of coffee pods or using loose grounds
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with a filter may clog or damage your Home Café
Q. Can I use loose ground coffee or instant coffee in the pod holder? Even if
I use a filter?
A. No. Your Home Café
brewer and pods are specially designed to work with
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Folgers
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and Millstone
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pods. Instant coffee, ground coffee, and regular filters
will not give you the same great results with Home Café
Q. Can the Home Café
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brewer make other types of beverages besides coffee?
A. Yes. Your Home Café
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brewer is designed to also brew tea using a
single pod.
Q. What can I do about the coffee splash I sometimes experience when
brewing?
A. There may be a small amount of splashing, depending on the size of the mug
used. To reduce splashing, use a taller coffee mug. If you see splashing,
do not stand right next to the unit so that you will avoid skin contact.
Q. Why does the appliance come with three different pod holders?
A. The single-pod holder is for single pods. The double-pod pod holder fits two
pods and the deeper, specialty pod holder is specifically designed for
specialty coffee pods. Go to www.homecafe.com for more information.
Q. Can I brew single-pods in the specialty pod holder?
A. No. Specialty pods will only fit in the specialty pod holder.
Q. Can I brew specialty pods in the single-pod holder?
A. No. Only specialty pods will fit in the creamy pod holder.
Q. Can I make a 9-oz. or 14-oz. specialty beverage?
A. Creamy pods must be brewed with the creamy brew size to maximize flavor
and consistency.
brewer makes
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and Millstone
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Q. How often should I clean the pod holder and splash guard?
A. You should clean the pod holder and the splash guard after every use,
especially when using creamy pods.
Q. Can I reuse a pod?
A. Reuse of coffee pods is not recommended. The best coffee flavors are
extracted the first time water passes through the pod.
Q. Why does my Home Café
a specialty pod?
A. The creamy brew size has a unique brew process to brew specialty
beverages.
Q. Can I use a tea bag in my Home Café
A. Yes. Your Home Café
single pod.
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Q. Can I use other brands of coffee pods in your machine?
A. No. Your Home Café
and Millstone
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coffee pods. Using other brands of coffee pods can damage
your unit.
brewer make a strange noise after brewing
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brewer to make tea?
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brewer is designed to also brew tea using a
has been specifically designed to use with Folgers
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