Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only
Owner’s Manual
MODEL: CL-004
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed. Do not use the PowerXL
Grind & Go™ until you have read this manual thoroughly.
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PowerXL Grind & Go
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The PowerXL Grind & Go will provide you many
years of delicious coffee and coffee drinks. But before
you begin, it’s very important that you read this entire
manual, making certain that you are totally familiar
with this appliance’s operation and precautions.
Appliance Specications
Model Number Rated Power Max. Coffee Capacity Water Tank Capacity
CL-004 120V-60Hz 600W 5 tbsp. coffee beans or ground coffee 16 oz
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4
Parts & Accessories 6
Instructions for Use 10
General Brewing Guidelines 11
Troubleshooting 12
Cleaning & Storage 13
Money-Back Guarantee 14
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ AND FOLLOW all instructions carefully.
2. NEVER immerse the appliance, which contains electrical
components and heating elements, in water. Do not rinse
under the tap.
3. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless
they are under the supervision of a responsible person or
have been given proper instruction in using the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by children.
4. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not put liquid
of any kind into the appliance containing the electrical
components.
5. THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG
(one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
6. MAKE SURE the appliance is plugged into a wall socket.
Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall
socket properly.
7. ALWAYS unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the appliance.
8. DO NOT use outdoors.
9. DO NOT place the appliance on the stove top even if
the stove top is cool. Place on a at, horizontal surface
with adequate space for air ow. Do not place other
appliances within 5inches of the appliance.
10. DO NOT overll.
11. DO NOT use this appliance if the plug, the power cord,
or the appliance itself is damaged in any way.
12. IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, you must have
it replaced by Tristar, its service agent, or a similarly
qualied person in order to avoid hazard.
13. KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of
the reach of children when it is in operation or in the
cooling process.
14. KEEP the power cord away from hot surfaces. Do not
plug in the power cord or operate the appliance controls
with wet hands.
15. NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch
or separate remote-control system.
16. DO NOT let cord hang over the edge of table or
counter surfaces.
17. DO NOT operate the appliance on or near combustible
materials, such as tablecloths, paper towels, or curtains.
18. DO NOT USE the appliance for any purpose other than
described in this manual.
19. DO NOT use accessory attachments that are not included
for this product.
20. NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
21. THE APPLIANCE’S OUTER SURFACES may
become hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
the handle.
22. Always ll the water reservoir rst. Then, plug the power
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, push the OFF
button and then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
23. Snap the lid securely onto the carafe before serving any
beverages.
24. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the
brewing cycle.
25. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
26. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe that has a loose or
weakened handle.
27. Avoid contact with moving parts.
28. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.
29. DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
30. Check the grinder basket for the presence of foreign
objects before using.
31. Use the coffee grinder to grind roasted coffee beans
only. Grinding other substances, such as nuts, spices, or
unroasted beans, may dull the blade and cause poor
grinding or injury.
32. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict airow beneath
coffeemaker.
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, always follow
these basic safety precautions.
PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
WARNING
33. Before using your new appliance on any countertop
surface,
CHECK with your countertop manufacturer or
installer for recommendations about using appliances
on your surfaces. Some manufacturers and installers may
recommend protecting your surface by placing a hot pad
or trivet under the appliance for heat protection. Your
manufacturer or installer may recommend that hot pans,
pots, or electrical appliances should not be used directly
on top of the countertop. If you are unsure, place a trivet
or hot pad under the appliance before using it.
34. DO NOT place on a cooktop, even if the cooktop is cool,
because it could cause a re or damage the appliance,
your cooktop, and your home.
35. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot liquids.
36. Do not clean the carafe or heating plate with cleansers,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
37. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage
or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance
garage, always unplug the appliance from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of re, especially if
the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
38. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIRS
SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
• A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-
supply cord) is provided to reduce risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension
cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
• If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension
cord is used:
∙ The marked electrical rating of the detachable
power-supply cord or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance.
∙ If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a grounding-type
3-wire cord.
∙ The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
This product can expose you to Bisphenol A, which is known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For California Residents
WARNING:
• Clogging and backing up of water and/or coffee
in the Filter Basket can occur under any or a
combination of any of the following conditions: the
use of too finely ground coffee, not properly cleaning
coffee grounds from the Filter Basket, or allowing
coffee grounds to spill over the Filter Basket.
• CAUTION: Never open the Filter Basket during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is draining from
the Filter Basket, since extremely hot water/coffee
can spill out from the Filter Basket and cause injury.
If water/coffee is not draining from the Filter Basket
during the brewing cycle, unplug the appliance
and wait 10 minutes before opening and checking
the Filter Basket.
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
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Parts & Accessories
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Parts & Accessories
1. Main Unit Housing
2. Water Reservoir: Lift the top to add water
(16 oz maximum).
3. Cup Holder Shelf: Folds down to hold a
small cup or container.
4. Drip Collector: Catches coffee drips, helping
to make clean-up easy.
5. Control Panel
Power: Turns the appliance on or off.
Brew: Brews ground coffee beans
into coffee.
Grind: Grinds coffee beans.
Once the beans are ground,
brewing will automatically begin.
6. Power Cable
7. Carafe: Holds the blade housing for grinding
and the removable Filter Basket for brewing.
8. Tumbler: Use to collect and serve coffee
(may be sold separately).
9. Grinder Blade: Used for grinding coffee
beans prior to brewing.
10. Filter Basket: Filters brewed coffee.
11. Scoop: Fits 2 tbsp. of coffee beans or
ground coffee. Use 1 scoop for an 8-oz cup of
coffee or 2scoops for a 16-oz cup of coffee.
12. Frother: Gives milk a uffy, foamy texture.
Used to create toppings for coffees, like lattes
and cappuccinos
(may be sold separately).
NOTE: Unpack all listed contents from the
packaging. Please remove any clear or blue
protective lm on the components before use.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your appliance
has been shipped with the components that you
ordered (some accessories may be sold separately).
Check everything carefully before use. If any part
is missing or damaged, do not use this product.
Contact Tristar Products or the retailer you purchased
this appliance from.
CAUTION: The appliance may get hot.
Be careful not to touch the appliance while in use.
Keep the appliance away from other objects.
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Instructions for Use
1. Remove all the packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the
appliance.
3. Before initial use, wipe the inside and outside
of the appliance with a warm, moist cloth and
mild detergent. Handwash all accessories.
4. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and
level surface. Do not place the appliance on
a surface that is not heat resistant. Ensure that
the appliance is used in an area with good air
circulation and away from hot surfaces and any
combustible materials. Do not place on the
stove top even when the stove top is cool.
NOTE: During the manufacturing process, dust
can get trapped in your appliance. We recommend
ushing out the system before brewing your rst
pot of coffee by following the instructions in the
"Making Coffee with Pre-Ground Beans" section.
Be sure to use only water and the Filter Basket
when ushing out the system (no coffee).
Before First Use
Tips
• If you buy large portions of beans, separate them
into one- or two-week portions and store them
in airtight containers in the freezer. Preserve
freshness by minimizing exposure to air, light,
and moisture. Once beans are removed from the
freezer, keep them in a sealed container at room
temperature, since damaging condensation
can occur when beans move from cold to
warmer temperatures.
NOTE: Some ne grounds may ow through the
Filter Basket and appear as sediment in the Carafe.
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Making Coffee with Whole Beans
1. Open the Water Reservoir's lid and pour in water,
using the water level indicator on the Water Reservoir
to measure the water according to the number of
cups desired (Fig. A).
2. Insert the Filter Basket in the Carafe and add coffee
beans. Overlling the Carafe might jam the grinder.
Add 2 tbsp. of coffee beans (1 scoop) for every 8oz
of water. More coffee beans can be added for a
stronger avor. Be sure not to exceed the maximum
of 5tbsp. (2 and a half scoops).
3. Attach the Grinder Blade to the top of the Carafe
(Fig. B).
4. Slide the Carafe into the appliance and twist so that
the handle aligns with the lock symbol. The handle
should be facing you. If the Carafe is placed properly,
it will click into place (Fig. C).
5. Press the Power button on the Control Panel to turn
the appliance on. The Power button will illuminate.
6. Press the Grind button. The Grind Button will
illuminate and the coffee beans will be ground.
The grinder will automatically stop when the beans
are ground and begin to brew coffee. When the
appliance is done brewing coffee, three beeps will
sound and the appliance will power off.
Instructions for Use
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. A
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Making Coffee with Pre-Ground Beans
1. Open the Water Reservoir's lid and pour in
water, using the water level indicator on the
Water Reservoir to measure the water according
to the number of cups desired (Fig. A).
2. Insert the Filter Basket in the Carafe. Add 2 tbsp.
of ground coffee (1 scoop) for every 8 oz of water.
More ground coffee can be added for a stronger
avor. Be sure not to exceed the maximum of
5tbsp. (2and a half scoops).
3. Slide the Carafe into the appliance and twist so that
the handle aligns with the lock symbol. If the Carafe
is placed properly, it will click into place (Fig. C).
4. Press the Power button on the Control Panel to turn
the appliance on. The Power button will illuminate.
5. Press the Brew button to brew coffee. The Brew
button will illuminate. When the appliance is done
brewing coffee, three beeps will sound and the
appliance will power off.
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General Brewing Guidelines
Brewing the Ideal Coffee
There are four main components of an ideal
cup of coffee:
1. WATER QUALITY: Coffee is 98% water. This
means that water quality plays a huge part
in the quality of your coffee. For best results,
use ltered water to remove impurities,
odors, and chlorine from your tap water.
2. COFFEE BEANS: The avor in coffee
comes from the coffee beans. The freshest
beans tend to taste the best, so for best
results, brew fresh coffee beans within two
weeks of buying them.
3. GRINDING: A coffee bean's avor
degrades quickly once the bean is broken.
If you have time, always try to grind your
beans immediately before brewing coffee.
In addition, this appliance's grinder is
designed to release more of the oils and
avors that create the best-tasting coffee.
4. PROPORTION: To avoid making coffee
that is too weak or too strong, you want
the right proportion of coffee to water.
By using the measuring markings on the
Water Reservoir, you can be sure that you
will get the right proportions of coffee
beans and water for your coffee. If you are
using pre-ground coffee, start by using
1scoop. of ground coffee per 8 oz of
water and make adjustments based on
your preferences. Do not exceed 5 tbsp.
of pre-ground coffee in the Filter Basket.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
The appliance is not powering on. The Carafe is not locked into place.
Ensure that all the components of the Carafe are in place.
Ensure that the handle of the Carafe is aligned with the
lock symbol. Make sure the appliance is plugged in
The appliance is beeping.
The Filter Basket is not in place. Ensure that the Filter Basket is in place.
The coffee grounds from a previous use
are still in the Filter Basket.
Remove any old coffee grounds.
Add new coffee beans or grounds.
The brewing cycle will not start. There is no water in the Water Reservoir. Fill the Water Reservoir using the water level markings.
The appliance is not grinding beans. The Carafe may be too full.
Turn the appliance off. Remove some of the beans
from the Carafe.
Coffee is weaker than usual.
There are not enough beans in the Carafe.
Be sure there are enough beans in your Carafe for the
amount of coffee you intend to brew. Be sure not to
exceed the maximum bean capacity of 5 tbsp.
There is not enough ground coffee in the Carafe.
Add more ground coffee. Be sure not to exceed
the maximum ground coffee capacity of 5 tbsp.
The Filter basket overows.
The Filter Basket is not properly inserted
in the Carafe.
Insert the Filter Basket in the Carafe
(see the "Making Coffee with Whole Beans" section).
Too many grounds have been placed
in the Filter Basket.
Remove some of the grounds from the Filter Basket.
Grounds are in coffee. The Filter Basket has overowed.
Remove some of the grounds from the Filter Basket.
Use less ground coffee or fewer coffee beans.
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Cleaning & Storage
Clean the appliance after each use. Always turn the
appliance off and remove the plug from the electrical
outlet before cleaning. After every use, remove the Filter
Basket and discard the coffee grounds. Remove the
Carafe and pour out any remaining coffee. The Filter
Basket, Carafe and lid can be washed in warm, soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly or cleaned in the upper
rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after every use.
Using Vinegar
Use vinegar to clean limescale out of the Water Tank
after about 20 hours of use.
1. Pour equal amounts of water and white vinegar
into the Water Reservoir to the 16-oz ll line.
NOTE: Only use white vinegar.
2. Place the Filter in the Carafe and put the
Grinder Blade over the Filter. Attach the Carafe
to the appliance.
3. Place an empty cup or container on the
Drip Collector. Press the Power button and then
the Brew button on the Control Panel. When
the vinegar has owed through the appliance,
press the Power button to turn the appliance off.
Let the appliance stand for 30 minutes to break
down any internal limescale or calcium. Repeat
the process once more.
4. Once both brewing cycles are complete, discard
the vinegar.
5. To ush out all traces of vinegar, run the appliance
with fresh water three times. Fill the Water
Reservoir with water to the 16-oz ll line, place
an empty cup or container on the Drip Collector,
press the Power Button, and then press the Brew
Button and let the water cycle through. Discard
the water and repeat until all the vinegar is
ushed out of the appliance.
6. Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool thoroughly.
2. Make sure all components are clean and dry.
3. Place the appliance in a clean, dry place.
Storage
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
The PowerXL Grind & Go is covered by a 90-day money-back guarantee. If you are not 100% satised
with your product, return the product and request a replacement product or refund. Proof of purchase is
required. Refunds will include the purchase price, less processing and handling. Follow the instructions in
the Return Policy below to request a replacement or refund.
Replacement Guarantee Policy
Our products, when purchased from an authorized retailer, include a 1-year replacement guarantee if
your product or component part does not perform as expected, the guarantee extends only to the
original purchaser and is not transferable. If you experience an issue with one of our products within
1 year of purchase, return the product or the component part for replacement with a functionally
equivalent new product or part. The original proof of purchase is required, and you are responsible to
pay to return the appliance to us. In the event a replacement appliance is issued, the guarantee coverage
ends six (6) months following the receipt date of the replacement appliance or the remainder of the
existing guarantee, whichever is later. Tristar reserves the right to replace the appliance with one of equal
or greater value.
Return Policy
If, for any reason, you would like to replace or return the product under the money-back guarantee, your
order number can be used as the return merchandise authorization number (RMA). If the product was
purchased in a retail store, return the product to the store or use “RETAIL” as the RMA. Return your product to
the address provided below for a replacement, which will incur no additional processing and handling fees,
or for the refund of your purchase price, less processing and handling. You are responsible for the cost of
returning the product. You can locate your order number at www.customerstatus.com. You can call customer
service at 973-287-5183 or email [email protected] for any additional questions. Pack the product
carefully and include in the package a note with (1) your name, (2) mailing address, (3) phone number,
(4) email address, (5) reason for return, and (6) proof of purchase or order number, and (7) specify on the
note whether you are requesting a refund or replacement. Write the RMA on the outside of the package.
Send the product to the following return address:
PowerXL Grind & Go
Tristar Products
500 Returns Road
Wallingford, CT 06495
If the replacement or refund request has not been acknowledged after two weeks, please contact
Customer Service at 973-287-5183.
Refund
Refunds requested within the money-back guarantee timeframe will be issued to the payment method
used at purchase if the item was purchased directly from Tristar. If the item was purchased from an
authorized retailer, proof of purchase is required, and a check will be issued for the item and sales tax
amount. Processing and handling fees are non-refundable.
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