Ninja^® DualBrew Coffee Maker, Single-Serve, K-Cup Coffee Pod, and 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

For best results, we recommend using a medium-coarse grind. We do not recommend using finely ground coffee because it may cause the brew basket to overflow. The brew basket is designed to fit a #4 cone paper filter.

The thermal carafe has double-walled insulation, which keeps heat locked inside. Given the insulation barrier, the heat from the warming plate would not reach the inside of the carafe and affect the temperature of the coffee.

Each brew size is optimized for its corresponding brew style. Rich brew will produce slightly less output for stronger coffee.

The brew may pause once or multiple times during the brew cycle. That’s ok. Pausing allows the coffee grounds to fully extract and unlock the full flavor of the brew style.

Turn the hot water dial on the left side of the unit to the water droplet icon. You will see a change in the display.

The Ninja^® Pod Adapter must always be installed over the brew basket when brewing KCups. Use the single-serve cup platform when brewing into smaller vessels to avoid splatter.

Hot heats the water to about 167°F and Boil heats the water to about 208°F. Please note that these temperatures are an approximation and that the water will cool as it is dispensed into the vessel.

The unit is indicating that the Delay Brew function has been set. To cancel, press the Delay Brew button or the Power button once. If the Power button is pressed, the Delay Brew button will flash and beep for 5 seconds before Delay Brew is cancelled.

The integrated frother is capable of transforming hot or cold milk into silky microfoam. The frother does not heat liquid. For hot froth, the milk will need to be either preheated in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or simmered on a stovetop. Cold froth is made with cold milk and is an excellent addition to iced lattes or frozen blended drinks.

For hot froth, we recommend whole milk. For cold froth, we recommend skim milk. Best results are achieved with hot froth. For non-dairy alternatives, we recommend using any barista blend.

Any dairy-free alternative can be frothed, although results may vary. We recommend using a specialized barista blend for best results.

The KEEP WARM function activates the Intelligent Warming Plate, which is a heater that can be turned on manually and will automatically turn on after you start a Carafe size brew on either the Classic brew or Rich brew setting. The hot surface light is a safety feature that illuminates when the warming plate is too hot to touch. If you leave your brewing vessel on the warming plate for an extended period, the hot surface indicator may illuminate, even if the KEEP WARM function has not been initiated. The hot surface light will remain illuminated until the warming plate has reached a temperature that’s safe to touch. DO NOT touch the surface when this light is illuminated.

The model number can be found on the bottom of your unit, on the back of your unit under the QR code, or in the Owner’s Guide.

The CLEAN light illuminates orange when you need to run a clean cycle. If the light is on and you have recently completed a clean cycle, you may need to run another cycle to remove additional mineral buildup that occurs naturally over time.

Most K-Cup pods are compatible with the Ninja Dual Brew. For best results, we recommend using Keurig^® branded pods.

The Ninja DualBrew is not compatible with any reusable K-Cup filters. We recommend switching to grounds mode and using a paper or permanent mesh filter (sold separately) when opting to use ground coffee in single-serve sizes.

Yes, you can purchase single-serve pods of tea and use the Ninja Pod Adapter to brew. You can place loose leaf or bagged tea into a vessel and use the hot water mode for instant hot water (available on CFP301 and CFP305).