You are here: Home > Home Coffee Roasters Hottop KN-8828B Digital Drum RoasterClick for larger view Price: $720.00Quantity in Basket:none Quantity: Add a Great Eight 4 pound sampler?Yes, add sampler + $10No sampler Hottop has come out with two new and significantly improved roasters, the KN-8828B shown here and the KN-8828P. All prior models have been discontinued but since the body and interior construction is the same, upgrade kits are also available so can bring your existing Hottop to these new standards. Both "B" and "P" offer much more control than previous models by allowing the user to determine temperature settings and fan speed. Both new models do everything that could be done before but provide additional features. The "B" models offers basic programming and the "P" model advanced programming. Both models can be set to fully automatic operations. A comparison of both Hottop models is shown below.Purchase a Hottop KN-8828B and receive - FREE SHIPPING via UPS Ground Service- plus 4 pounds of coffee to practice (our choice but all good)- plus $10 coupon on your next purchase of green coffee from Roastmasters.com ($25 min purchase pre-coupon)We can only accept Hottop orders for the United States, its territories and Canada. The Hottop Model KN-8828B Digital Home Coffee Roaster is a very nice, sturdily built machine which is modeled after after a professional shop roaster, only in miniature. Its polished stainless steel barrel exterior is very eye-catching but better still is the completely stainless roasting drum. In our own tests we feel coffee roasted with the Hottop roaster models produce results closest to professionally roasted coffee.Height: 14 inchWidth: 10 inchDepth: 19 inchWeight: 19 poundsVoltage: 120 Volt. (Available in 110 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V on special order).Warranty: 1 year Hottop Model KN-8828B FeaturesComputer controlled roasting for accuracy and repeatabilityFully automatic roasting & cooling when desiredAll aspects of roast can be preset or adjusted during roastUser can end roast at any timeCapacity: 250g - 300g per roasting (9 ounces/250g optimal)External cooling tray with agitation arm and cooling fan. Beans cool in 4 to 5 minutesEasy cleaningVery quiet operationBuilt-in smoke reduction systemStainless steel cover and drumLarge window gives good view of the beans during roastingAudible signalling of roast progressHeat element: 750 WattsSteel Drum: 4 x 8 inchesViewing window: 4 inches New features:Target time, target temperature, fan speed, or heater power can be changed during roast.Color LCD display. Not sensitive to the line voltage, no voltage regulator needed, such as a Variac, to maintain proper voltage.Built-in temperature safety features (user must press any key to continue roasting if darker roast desiredwhen Hottop temperature displays 415 F, otherwise Hottop will dump the beans and shut off the machine automatically).15 to 17 minutes for a 250 grams (i.e. 9 oz or 1/2 lb) batch.Adjusted profile can be saved and played back. The Hottop KN-8828B control panel. Control Panel Buttons1. Start/Power - The largest button at the top of the control panel is for both “POWER” and “START.” Only one of these two choices will be illuminated in the LCD display at any given time so the button is used for this dual function. 2. Eject - Available at any point during a roast. Use it to immediately stop the roasting process and send the beans into the cooling tray.3. Select - Cycle through adjustable parameters (Target time, Target Temperature, Fan Speed and Heating Element Power).4. Up/Down Arrows - used to change each of the four adjustable parameters. If at any time a parameter is at its extreme (highest or lowest possible setting) that arrow will not be available.Control Panel Displays1. Time - Counts down remaining time. Maximum roast time is 25 minutes with most roasts falling into the 15 to 19 minute range. This means you will have ample time left if needed. Beans are ejected when target time is reached if not overridden by user. Minimum is 10 minutes.2. Temperature - User can select target temperature or current temperature display and can toggle from one to the other using the 'select' button. Beans will automatically eject when target termperature is reached if not overridden by user.3. Fan Speed - 5 speeds can be set: 0, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%.4. Heating Element Power - Eleven selectable heating levels. Each bar represents 10% of the elements power. No bars means element is off. The heat guard grill is shown here on the previous model is the same as on present models. There is one guard on each side and they should always be in place for safety. However, they can be easily removed when cleaning. Comparison of Hottop B and P models B ModelP ModelTemp ControlYesYesFan Speed ControlYesYesTime ControlYesYesHeating Element Power Control YesYesChoice of Auto or ManualYesYesNo. programs memorized310True profile settingNoYesNumber of programmed segmentsn/a8Add more time at end of roastNo*Yes * B model allows total time to be set or increased up to 25 minutes, ample for any roast. How does the Hottop Model KN-8828B work?Keep it simple:The Hottop is a simple and straightforward roaster to operate. Like prior models, enjoyed by many home roasters, the new B model can be operated on automatic by simply pressing 'Power/Start' button three times. The default program is 18 minutes and/or a target temperature of 422 degrees; the coffee ejects whichever comes first. The roaster will begin warming up followed by a beep that it is ready. Measure and pour green coffee into the top funnel. The roaster is capable of roasting 300 grams but 250 grams are recommended - that's about 9 ounces, but you can roast less too.Get creative if you want to: During a roast you can override any of the settings for time, temperature, fan speed and heat element power. Want to move the roast along faster? Increase the heat element power and decrease the fan speed. While you roast the Hottop B is recording your actions! When you have finished the roast you will have opportunity to save the program you just created. You can save a total of 3 such programs. Next time you use one of the programs if you make any more tweaks you can opt to save over your previous program or you can keep the old one. It's up to you. Very simple yet very powerful.There is a cleaning routine, described in detail in the manual (see page bottom), to keep your Hottop running smoothly for years to come. The cooling tray and stirrer mimics larger, professional drum roasters. Looking down the stainless steel roasting chamber. The entire roasting drum removes for cleaning. The single, brass screw shown just above center adjusts the drum when needed. The chaff collection tray should be emptied after each roast Top of roaster with cover in place. Front view of roaster. Manufacturer's Specifications and GuaranteeOne year manufacturer's warranty. Hottop Coffee Roasters are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty is applicable solely in the continental United States. Shipping & handling charges are not covered by the warranty.User manual can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.
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Hottop has come out with two new and significantly improved roasters, the KN-8828B shown here and the KN-8828P. All prior models have been discontinued but since the body and interior construction is the same, upgrade kits are also available so can bring your existing Hottop to these new standards. Both "B" and "P" offer much more control than previous models by allowing the user to determine temperature settings and fan speed. Both new models do everything that could be done before but provide additional features. The "B" models offers basic programming and the "P" model advanced programming. Both models can be set to fully automatic operations. A comparison of both Hottop models is shown below.
Purchase a Hottop KN-8828B and receive - FREE SHIPPING via UPS Ground Service- plus 4 pounds of coffee to practice (our choice but all good)- plus $10 coupon on your next purchase of green coffee from Roastmasters.com ($25 min purchase pre-coupon)
We can only accept Hottop orders for the United States, its territories and Canada.
The Hottop Model KN-8828B Digital Home Coffee Roaster is a very nice, sturdily built machine which is modeled after after a professional shop roaster, only in miniature. Its polished stainless steel barrel exterior is very eye-catching but better still is the completely stainless roasting drum. In our own tests we feel coffee roasted with the Hottop roaster models produce results closest to professionally roasted coffee.
Hottop Model KN-8828B Features
New features:
Control Panel Buttons
1. Start/Power - The largest button at the top of the control panel is for both “POWER” and “START.” Only one of these two choices will be illuminated in the LCD display at any given time so the button is used for this dual function.
2. Eject - Available at any point during a roast. Use it to immediately stop the roasting process and send the beans into the cooling tray.
3. Select - Cycle through adjustable parameters (Target time, Target Temperature, Fan Speed and Heating Element Power).
4. Up/Down Arrows - used to change each of the four adjustable parameters. If at any time a parameter is at its extreme (highest or lowest possible setting) that arrow will not be available.
Control Panel Displays
1. Time - Counts down remaining time. Maximum roast time is 25 minutes with most roasts falling into the 15 to 19 minute range. This means you will have ample time left if needed. Beans are ejected when target time is reached if not overridden by user. Minimum is 10 minutes.
2. Temperature - User can select target temperature or current temperature display and can toggle from one to the other using the 'select' button. Beans will automatically eject when target termperature is reached if not overridden by user.
3. Fan Speed - 5 speeds can be set: 0, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%.
4. Heating Element Power - Eleven selectable heating levels. Each bar represents 10% of the elements power. No bars means element is off.
How does the Hottop Model KN-8828B work?
Keep it simple:The Hottop is a simple and straightforward roaster to operate. Like prior models, enjoyed by many home roasters, the new B model can be operated on automatic by simply pressing 'Power/Start' button three times. The default program is 18 minutes and/or a target temperature of 422 degrees; the coffee ejects whichever comes first. The roaster will begin warming up followed by a beep that it is ready. Measure and pour green coffee into the top funnel. The roaster is capable of roasting 300 grams but 250 grams are recommended - that's about 9 ounces, but you can roast less too.
Get creative if you want to: During a roast you can override any of the settings for time, temperature, fan speed and heat element power. Want to move the roast along faster? Increase the heat element power and decrease the fan speed. While you roast the Hottop B is recording your actions! When you have finished the roast you will have opportunity to save the program you just created. You can save a total of 3 such programs. Next time you use one of the programs if you make any more tweaks you can opt to save over your previous program or you can keep the old one. It's up to you. Very simple yet very powerful.
There is a cleaning routine, described in detail in the manual (see page bottom), to keep your Hottop running smoothly for years to come.
Manufacturer's Specifications and Guarantee
One year manufacturer's warranty. Hottop Coffee Roasters are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty is applicable solely in the continental United States. Shipping & handling charges are not covered by the warranty.
User manual can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.
