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1600 Plus Customizable Drum Coffee Roaster
- Roast upto 1 pound per batch, five customizable roast profile settings, and manual roasting override
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 9 x 15.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 22.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Behmor |
ASIN | B00PKEZ3M6 |
Item model number | 5400 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,328 in Unique Finds (See Top 100 in Unique Finds) #64,114 in Coffee, Tea & Espresso |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 20, 2009 |
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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.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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That said, I'll try to keep this as short and sweet as possible but I want to be thorough as well. My very first out-of-the-box impressions were a little wanting. The product came marginally dirty: finger prints, dust, etc... it didn't appear "used" but it looked as if it had been sitting on a display shelf for quite some time. Then there was this big sticker right on the control panel and screen warning me about how to properly operate this roaster. Normally that wouldn't be a bad thing but this sticker was one of those really annoying and super sticky ones. It left a massive amount of sticky residue all over the panel. Whatever though, I care more about the performance than the looks so that won't play into my rating at all but for future reference (looking at you Behmor) please use a softer adhesive! There are plenty of statements in the documentation and in their advertising that say this is NOT for darker roasts so that's not even an argument here. It's not built for it, therefore don't do it, it's that simple. Too many people also think this is just like a high powered toaster oven... pop in your beans, start it, come back when they're done. Coffee absolutely requires constant attention, even at an industrial level. There is no magical set it and forget it device for roasting and honestly, why would you want that? Home roasting is an experience from start to finish. There are plenty of great sources of pre-roasted beans if you don't want to get your hands dirty, there's nothing wrong with that. But if you want the best of the best at better than convenience prices then you're going to have to put in some effort of your own.
Presets are nice and convenient but in the end you're still going to have to rely on your senses... sight and sound. There's also another very important aspect to remember when roasting... heat doesn't instantly go away when you want it to. Roasting continues well into the cooling cycle! The times given for the different presets are taking this into account. If the beans don't look finished right as the roasting cycle ends, don't start adding more time! Let the cool down cycle complete before you determine if your batch has been under or over roasted... and on that note, practice with very small 1/4lb batches but keep a log of the times needed for the different beans you order. Every region is different: moisture content, density, physical size, even from the same region you might get different physical characteristics. It may sound cliche but it's a lot like cooking a steak: medium rare is going to require different times for different cuts, thicknesses, temps, distance from the coals, etc.
As for the hardware, it all seems to function exactly as promised. Granted I've only had this roaster for a day, a long term review will just have to wait. The chaff tray feels a little flimsy but it works and if I had to pick a part that will fail first it would be the rubber seal on the door. 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 American bean. Smoke suppression was excellent and well beyond my expectations. I feel confident my next roast can be done indoors without issue (I roasted in the garage out of habit and a little uncertainty with a brand new product's first roast.) The cool down cycle also performed very well: everything was cool to the touch in a sufficient amount of time.
So to sum it up, I'm very pleased. A great price for a great product. If that happens to change in a less than ideal time I'll definitely update my review but for now, I'm going to go roast another batch.
UPDATE:
So an update... after 25 months of use....... still works as good as on day one! I wouldn't consider myself a heavy user roasting maybe every few weeks (sometimes more, sometimes less) but I guess it would average out to slightly under 40 roasts total? I've been using P2 and just adding on some extra time to get a city to city+ roasts of Central American sourced beans. I've had a few batches of full city but don't normally go that high. All the mechanical parts and seals (especially the areas where I thought would fail first) are all still functioning flawlessly. The light bulb burnt out relatively quick but I was using it constantly in the beginning and incandescents are notoriously inconsistent. It was very easy to replace though; I don't even use it anymore until I hear the first crack. I brush it out after every use as well. Feels like I could easily get a few more years out of this, or more. So it's still worth every penny and the best affordable roaster I've had!
I have been roasting for several years and have always used a Whirley Pop. Talk about complete control. I could adjust the heat, time, rotation, cooling... It will be good to understand more about how this machine works and be able to adjust since I roast many different varieties.
The one thing that was not obvious from reading was the "operator acknowledgment" when it is 75% through the process. Once I read that online, it was all good.
The machine does a good job of smoke control, but if you go to second crack, it does start putting out a little smoke. It is enough to set off the fire alarm in my house even with the kitchen exhaust fan on. I have been able to control that by using the ceiling fan and opening a door. It's good this time of the year. Since I usually roast early in the morning, it should be good throughout the spring, summer and fall.
It does seem that using the B profile (since most of my beans are hard, high altitude) that the second crack comes pretty fast. When I did it manually, I would bring the heat down at the first crack which slowed the progression. 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 (when to stop roasting and start cooling). I could take my beans immediately off the heat and cooling them fast with my manual process. Using the roaster, there is more residual heat in the cooling process. This is another reason to be present when roasting. Every roast will be at least slightly different and I'll have to know exactly when to go to the cooling cycle for the roast that I want.
Overall, it's really nice home roasting machine. It's better than I expected from the machine after the reviews. As long as it doesn't break, I will be very happy with the purchase.