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1600 Plus Customizable Drum Coffee Roaster

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 373 ratings

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  • Roast upto 1 pound per batch, five customizable roast profile settings, and manual roasting override

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Easy to clean
3.7 3.7
Temperature Control
3.5 3.5
Safety Features
3.5 3.5
Easy to use
3.3 3.3

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Product Description

Craft roasting meets countertop technology in the Behmor 1600 Plus Drum Coffee Roaster. The world’s first and only full 1-pound capacity home coffee roaster features patent-pending smoke suppression technology that roasts beans efficiently with no visible smoke making it safe in the kitchen. Even roasting is controlled by a variable speed rotating drum and thermostatically controlled quartz roasting elements. The Behmor 1600 Plus Drum Roaster also features five customizable roast profile settings, efficient cooling and chaff removal and removable chaff tray and drum for easy cleaning of the interior. The Behmor 1600 is not intended to roast Vienna, French, Italian or darker beans.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
373 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value of the coffee roaster. They say it's a great investment and the best value for home roasting. They also appreciate the affordable replacement parts. However, some customers have reported issues with the safety of the product, saying it over-roasts the coffee and causes burnt beans. Customers also dislike the appearance and automatic turn off. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, heating, and smoke control.

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27 customers mention22 positive5 negative

Customers like the value of the drum roaster. They say it's the best value they've seen for home roasting, and a great investment. Customers also appreciate the affordable replacement parts.

"...So it's still worth every penny and the best affordable roaster I've had!" Read more

"...They have to be pried out.CONCLUSIONThe Behmor is a good value for those wanting a larger capacity roaster who prefer lighter..." Read more

"...Calculated over time, roasting your own beans saves you money...." Read more

"...The roaster has lasted for a long time and is cheaper than other roasters...." Read more

145 customers mention100 positive45 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee roaster. Some mention that it does a good job, while others say that it needs improvement. Some say that parts of it are just too flimsy for the amount of man handling it takes, and that it's not a commercial grade roaster, but can easily roast five pounds in a day.

"...The drum feels solid and it rotates smoothly. My first roast turned out very even and right at the roast type I like the most for a Central..." Read more

"...I'll look for a way to adjust.It seems the overall process works great and the main adjustment for me is to get the right finish..." Read more

"...The roaster seems to be well made and sturdy. The two pins at the bottom of the door look like a bit of a weak point to me but seem to be working ok...." Read more

"...Of course this behavior has no benefit to the user: Behmor thinks they are protecting themselves from being sued if the beans catch fire...." Read more

57 customers mention33 positive24 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the coffee roaster. Some mention that it's very simple to use, with clear instructions and guidance. They also appreciate the manual features and the well done setup. However, others say that the product is hard to use and learn, with a complicated user interface and less than intuitive controls.

"...I was very impressed with their rapid response, clear instructions and guidance, and consistent communication with me." Read more

"...5. Which leads to the final insult: the manual is complete junk. It's incomplete, badly written, confusing, and flat out wrong in places...." Read more

"...how you like your beans to really make the most of it, but it’s very easy to use and gets good results...." Read more

"...It is still very finicky and difficult to get in place...." Read more

32 customers mention12 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the heating of the coffee roaster. Some mention that it gets hot enough, and gets the beans warmer. They also say that the cooling cycle works well, and everything was cool to the touch in a sufficient amount of time. However, others say that it never gets hot genug before going into error mode or the roaster automatically enters cool down mode, ruining the roast.

"...Using the roaster, there is more residual heat in the cooling process. This is another reason to be present when roasting...." Read more

"...The cool down cycle also performed very well: everything was cool to the touch in a sufficient amount of time...." Read more

"...It frequently shuts off due to false temperature readings...." Read more

"...approximately ¾ of the way through the cycle or the roaster automatically enters cool down mode, ruining the roast...." Read more

24 customers mention15 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the smoke control of the product. Some mention that the suppression is good, while others say that it does not work.

"...Smoke suppression was excellent and well beyond my expectations...." Read more

"...Our smoke detectors are set off every time, even when the roaster is placed directly in front of a downdraft vent on high...." Read more

"...The machine does a good job of smoke control, but if you go to second crack, it does start putting out a little smoke...." Read more

"...Overall construction seems good. Smoke suppression is good unless you open the door for cooling...." Read more

44 customers mention11 positive33 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the safety of the coffee roaster. They mention that it over-roasts the coffee, causing burnt beans that infuse the rest of the batch. They also say that the coffee beans can ignite and burn fairly easily if you over-oaf or don’t pay attention. Additionally, customers report that the oven lamp burnt out after 3 roasts, the drum didn't fit quite right, and the fire broke out inside the roaster, resulting in a ruined roast.

"...The light bulb burnt out relatively quick but I was using it constantly in the beginning and incandescents are notoriously inconsistent...." Read more

"...Beans get trapped under the fins in every batch, causing burnt beans that infuse the rest of the roast with an acrid smoke...." Read more

"...I like the safety features but I can only give them a few stars for just not letting me go the extra few seconds that I want on occasion...." Read more

"...or answer the door, and you miss your chance to hit “start,” the roast is ruined...." Read more

22 customers mention4 positive18 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the kitchen product. They mention that the mesh drum is a major design flaw, it's poorly designed, and thoughtless. They also say that the user interface is horrid, and the construction is uneven. Customers also mention that instructions are poor and the illustrations are sketchy. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's appearance.

"This device is a vivid example of incompetent, thoughtless design.1. The cage that holds the beans is terribly designed...." Read more

"...Another poor design. If you are going to require a pre-heat make it easier to put the drum in or leave another inch so oven mitts can be worn...." Read more

"Overall, this has been an excellent home roaster, but it does have some quirks and mine had a small quality issue that was managed quickly and..." Read more

"...It is made from cheap, bendy mesh that would never last through nine years of roasting, and they've removed the locking latch for a friction latch...." Read more

22 customers mention0 positive22 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the automatic shut off feature of the coffee roaster. They say that it shuts off too early and ruins the batch of coffee. They also mention that the auto functions shut down too early, and there is no way to prevent the random shutdowns. Additionally, once it turns off, it does not turn back on for a while.

"...-wasting burn-off cycles and sensor cleaning, there is no way to prevent the random shutdowns...." Read more

"...Apparently, the heating element does not always turn off when the roaster enters cool down mode.6...." Read more

"...That said, this unit is under powered. Not a lot maybe, but it still needs more heat...either that or don't call it a 1 pound roaster...." Read more

"...if the heat in the box ever reaches 331 degrees F, the machine will shut down with an ERR2...." Read more

Very good coffee roaster for someone willing to monitor and adjust settings during the roast process
5 Stars
Very good coffee roaster for someone willing to monitor and adjust settings during the roast process
First, a big thanks to Brian for his review. It was very informative and well written. It is one of the reasons I chose to buy this product after reading all the negative reviews. Some of my review will echo his.The roaster seems to be well made and sturdy. The two pins at the bottom of the door look like a bit of a weak point to me but seem to be working ok. The glass window in the door is a bit small but I can see well enough to monitor the roast. The light inside in conjunction with the light from the heating elements is quite bright. Overall construction seems good. Smoke suppression is good unless you open the door for cooling. If you need to do that I would suggest using it under a range hood with a good fan.I've had the roaster for almost a week now and have completed three roasts, one a 1/4 pound as suggested in the manual and the last two 1/2 pound roasts in the manual mode. I have only been roasting for a couple of years now using one of those SR-500 air roasters but that was a good start. The first roast was a bit darker than I prefer but that was my fault for not watching close enough. The second roast, manual mode, was better but still a bit too dark. Todays manual mode roast came out perfect. Now to address some of the complaints about this roaster.I read a lot of complaints about it not getting hot enough according to the temperature sensors. Simple physics on that one. If you look at the heating elements in the back you will notice a shiny metal reflector in the back. This provides radiant heat by reflecting the heat forward. Since the beans, and not the sensors, are in front the heat to the beans will be hotter than the sensor temperature. I have had no trouble heating the beans to a proper roasting temperature.There were also a lot of complaints about ruining a roast because of over or under cooking. My manual made perfectly clear that this was not a set and forget roaster. It tells you to set, monitor and adjust to get a proper roast. And you will have to pay attention throughout the roast cycle. You need to use sight, sound and smell if you want a great roast. Which is why I used the manual mode after the first roast. This is not the roaster for you if you aren't willing to monitor each and every roast. In todays roast I pressed 1/2 pound and start. Then I pressed P5 and waited until the first crack. I then pressed C and when it got to 30 seconds left and had not heard the second crack I added 30 seconds. As soon as it reached the second crack I pressed cool. Looking at the color of the roast I decided to open the door part way, a tip in the manual, so the roast would cool a little quicker. End result was just what I was looking for.To recap, this is not nor does it claim to be a set and forget roaster. This is not a roaster for someone who can't be bothered by watching the process from start to finish. What it is, is a very good roaster for anyone not willing to spend in the thousands of dollars, me for example, for a professional roaster. If you are searching for that nearly perfect cup of morning coffee it is a good start. If you are serious about home roasting and willing to spend the time learning about roasting I would highly recommend this roaster. If anything goes wrong over the next few months I will amend this review to keep you informed.Follow up to review with added info:Had occasion to contact Behmor support with an issue I had with the roasting drum. I emailed them on the 31st of January in the evening. To my surprise I had a response from them the next morning, January 1st, telling me they would send out a new drum on Tuesday. As promised the drum was shipped on Tuesday and arrived here today, the 6th. It would have been here on the 5th but there was some pretty bad weather along the route. Anyway, definitely 5 star support.Also, having used the roaster to roast my Christmas coffee for people on my list I am able to report that I am still very happy with this purchase. The only way I can see to ruin a roast is to walk away after pressing start and come back expecting a perfect batch. If you are looking for that you would probably be better served just buying the roasted beans from your local coffee roaster.Follow up after extended use. 07/22/2018I've been using this for over 1 1/2 years now and it is still going strong. I established a monthly cleaning schedule early on and have stuck to it. It seems to be paying off with a long life. And I still recommend this unit to anyone willing to take the time to learn how to use it properly. This is my last update.
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