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When starting the roast, the beans are at their heaviest. The fan speed can be turned up to keep the beans fluid and give an even roast. Then, as the beans become lighter, the fan speed can be turned down. The slower the fan, the hotter the roast. But be aware that a lower fan speed will also not lift the beans as well. So you may want to play with bean volume a bit as well. The combinations can be endless. you'll find that a faster roast will give you a lot more snappiness in the cup. You'll also find first and second crack (see Roasting 101) fall closer together, so listen for that.
Faster Roast = brighter cup. A slower roast will help to draw out body. If all goes well you'll have to adjust your roaster to exactly the way you like it. The SR series home roasters roast around 4.2 ounces at a time. This can depend somewhat on the power supply and the beans themselves. In practice, you'll find that you can get away with roasting a bit more or a bit less depending on your own conditions. An extension cord, for instance, is not recommended because it can reduce the power supply. Roasting outside where the machine will have to heat up cold air is also discouraged. Let common sense be your guide.
Roasting coffee can produce some smoke. Managing this depends on the amount you're roasting and how dark. If you have a stove top vent that's usually enough. But if you like especially dark roasts you might choose to roast less. You won't see a lot of smoke until you get to a darker roast.
We can't say enough about the Fresh Roast line of roasters. They are some of our favorites. The glass chamber allows full visibility of the beans. Smoke control is easy to deal with. Both those points can be a big advantage on their own. But the price is excellent as well for all that they do. The Fresh Roast roasters are a reliable and cost-effective; way to roast coffee at home.
Please note: The standard warranty on glass chambers is 6 months. We recommend allowing 15 minutes between roasts for the longest life of your chamber!
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| Pros | Inexpensive. High degree of control. Very quiet. Easily replaceable parts. Good choice for experimenting with blends and espresso. |
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| Cons | Small batch size. |
| Capacity | 120 grams (4.233 ounces) |
| Temperature | 9 levels of heat adjustment |
| Fan Control | Control Knob to adjust + and - (larger range) |
| Warranty | Full 1 year *warranty on the Base Unit and a 6 month *warranty on the Chaff Collector, Top Cap, and Basket. *Warranty void if used outside of North America. |