KitchenAid KPCG100 manuale d’uso

F EA TURES AND I NSTRUCTIONS I NTRODUCTION P RO L INE ™ S ERIES MODEL KPCG 1 00 BURR COFFEE MILL 1 T able of Contents ...............................3 Proof of Purchase & Registration.........5 Coffee Mill Safety ...............................6 Important Safeguards .........................7 Electrical Requirements .......................8 I[...]

2 Designed to the highest standards of commercial performance and reliability , the KitchenAid ® PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill is your key to making the finest coffee and espresso possible. T wo precision, flat cutting burrs will grind your coffee to superb consistency , while the low-noise DC motor and gear reduction system work to minimize[...]

3 INTRODUCTION Introduction ............................................................................................ 2 Proof of Purchase & Product Registration .............................................. 5 Coffee Maker Safety ............................................................................ 6 Important Safeguards .............[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMA TION W arranty for the 50 United States & District of Columbia ...................... 32 W arranty for Puerto Rico ........................................................................ 33 Arranging for Hassle-Free Replacement .................................................. 34 Ordering Acc[...]

I NTRODUCTION 5 PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRA TION Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Coffee Mill. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your Coffee Mill, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit. This card will enable us to c[...]

6 COFFEE MILL SAFETY Y our safety and the saf ety of others are very important. We ha v e provided many important safety messages in this manual and on y our appliance. Alwa ys read and obey all saf ety messages. This is the saf ety aler t symbol. This symbol aler ts you to potential hazards that can kill or hur t you and others. All saf ety messag[...]

I NTRODUCTION 7 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the Coffee Mill in water or other liquids. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug t[...]

8 V olts: 120 V .A.C. only . Hertz: 60 Hz NOTE: This Coffee Mill has a 3 prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way . A short power -supply cord is provided to reduce the risk re[...]

F EA TURES AND O PERA TION P RO L INE ™ S ERIES 9 Coffee Mill Features ...........................10 Using the Coffee Mill Before First Use.............................13 Operating the Coffee Mill ..............13 Grind Setting T able ........................ 16 Adjusting the Cutting Burrs ..............16 Coffee Mill Tips .......................[...]

MODEL KPCG1 0 0 BURR COFFEE MILL FEA TURES 10 Model KPCG 1 00 Burr Coffee Mill[...]

11 Motor Housing Die-cast metal housing is stable, durable, and easy to clean. Bean Hopper 7 oz. capacity bean hopper unscrews from the motor housing for simple cleaning. Press-fit hopper lid makes for quick and easy filling. Hopper and lid are dishwasher -safe (top rack only). Coffee Bin Coffee bin is glass to minimize the static “cling” of co[...]

F aceplate Assembly & Screws Assembly includes the grind control dial and grind level ring. T wo faceplate screws attach the faceplate assembly to the motor housing. Loosen the screws and remove the faceplate assembly to access the burrs. Precision Stainless Steel Cutting Burrs Large 2 1 ⁄ 4 -inch diameter flat cutting burrs provide long life[...]

2. Slide the coffee bin onto the bin platform; the bin seal plate on the motor housing will compress slightly to accommodate the bin. Make certain the bin is centered in the middle of the bin platform. 3. Fill the bean hopper to the level desired. At maximum, the hopper holds 7 oz. of beans. NOTE: This product is intended to grind whole coffee bean[...]

14 4. Place the hopper lid onto the hopper . 5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The tie provided on the power cord can be used to bundle any excess cord. 6. Select the grind by turning the grind control dial to the desired setting on the grind level ring. See the grind setting table on the next page to match the grind level to your brewing pro[...]

F EA TURES AND O PERA TION 15 7. To grind coffee, flip the On/Off Switch to the “On” position. 8. When the desired amount of coffee has been ground, flip the On/Off Switch to the “Off ” position, remove the coffee container , and scoop out the ground coffee.[...]

16 Setting 8 5 1 Grind Fine Medium Coarse For Espresso Automatic Drip F rench Press Average Grind Size produced by the coffee mill before adjustment 325 microns 750 microns 1250 microns Adjusting the Cutting Burrs Fr om the factory , the PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill will provide grinds suitable for almost all types of brewing. If you’re an[...]

F EA TURES AND O PERA TION 17 Continued… 3. Using a 5 ⁄ 32 - inch allen wrench or hex-head screwdriver , remove the screw located in the front of the grind control dial by turning it counter -clockwise. Hold the grind control dial so that it does not rotate as the screw is removed. Once the screw is free, remove the grind control dial. The whit[...]

18 7. Re-attach the grind control dial, making certain the dial indicator points to grind level “8”. NOTE: If the coffee mill produces a grating or “rubbing” sound during use, the burrs have been improperly adjusted. Damage to the burrs will result. Readjust the burrs immediately . Adjusting to Provide Coarser Grinds When the mill is adjust[...]

F EA TURES AND O PERA TION 19 Continued… F or standard drip-process coffee, a good starting point is to use 1 ounce of coffee for every 4 cups of brew water as measured with the carafe (a carafe “cup” is about 4 1 ⁄ 4 ounces). Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but using too fine a grind will result in bitter flavor – see “How th[...]

20 5 Clean the coffee bin and cutting burrs frequently . 3 Ground coffee loses flavor and aroma very quickly . For the best results, grind only as much as you intend to immediately use. 4 To retain freshness, coffee beans should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dark place. It is not recommended that you store beans in the grin[...]

F EA TURES AND O PERA TION 21 Continued… The flavor of coffee depends on a variety of factors, including the quality , freshness, and roast of the beans, the purity of the brew water , the cleanliness of the brewing equipment, and the brewing temperature. The fineness and consistency of the grind is also critical. Coffee that is ground too fine f[...]

22 Coffee grind quality is directly related to the type of grinder used. High speed grinders with small burr sets are usually not able to produce the fineness or consistency required for the best espresso. They also excessively heat the beans while grinding, resulting in lost flavor and aroma. The PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill uses a pair of [...]

C ARE AND C LEANING P RO L INE ™ S ERIES CARE AND CLEANING 23 Cleaning the Housing & Hoppers ......24 Cutting burrs Cleaning .......................................25 Adjusting for Wear ........................28 Replacing......................................29 Tr oubleshooting................................30 Care and Cleaning Section Cont[...]

24 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Motor Housing and Hoppers • Make sure the coffee mill is switched off and unplugged before cleaning. • Do not immerse the motor housing in water . • Never immerse the cutting burrs, burr -shaft assembly , or face-plate assembly in water . K eep them dry at all times. • Do not use abrasive cleansers or scour[...]

C ARE AND C LEANING 25 Cleaning the Cutting Burrs If the mill is used frequently , the cutting burrs need to be cleaned every few weeks for best performance. Cleaning enables the burrs to achieve the finest, most consistent grinds possible – which is especially important when grinding coffee for espresso. F oreign objects – like pebbles or twig[...]

3. Carefully slide the faceplate assembly away from the motor housing. A separate burr -shaft assembly on the inside of the motor housing will usually slide out with the face plate assembly . Place a hand under the burr -shaft assembly to prevent it from falling as the faceplate assembly is removed. If the burr -shaft assembly does not slide out wi[...]

27 5. After cleaning, tilt the grinder backward so the front of the motor housing faces upward. 6. W ith the corkscrew-shaped auger shaft facing into the motor housing, insert the burr -shaft assembly into the grinder . Keep the burr -shaft assembly level, so the tip of the auger shaft will line up with the small socket in the motor housing. 7. Onc[...]

28 8. Place the faceplate assembly onto the motor housing. Make sure the numbers on grind level ring are positioned across the top of the assembly . Using your fingers, tighten the faceplate screws by turning them clockwise. Alternate tightening the screws, keeping them even – do not completely tighten one screw before tightening the other . 9. A[...]

29 Replacing the Cutting Burrs If the cutting burrs are damaged, or have reached the end of their life (usually after grinding 600–800 lbs. of coffee), they can be replaced easily . Contact KitchenAid at 1-800-541-6390 to order a set of replacement burrs. To replace the burrs: 1. Remove the faceplate and burr -shaft assemblies. For instructions, [...]

30 TROUBLESHOOTING • If the mill does not run when switched on: Check to see if the mill is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If it is, unplug the mill, then plug it back in again. If the grinder still does not work, check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit the mill is connected to and make sure the circuit is closed. If [...]

W ARRANTY AND S ERVICE I NFORMA TION W ARRANTY AND S ERVICE I NFORMA TION P RO L INE ™ S ERIES W ARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMA TION 31 W arranty for the U.S. .......................32 W arranty for Puerto Rico ..................33 Arranging for Hassle-Free Replacement ..................34 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts .................[...]

32 COFFEE MILL W ARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED ST A TES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mills operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not all[...]

33 W ARRANTY AND S ERVICE I NFORMA TION COFFEE MILL W ARRANTY FOR PUERTO RICO A limited two year warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mills operated in Puerto Rico. During the warranty period, all service must be handled by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center . Please bring the Coffee Mil[...]

34 ARRANGING FOR HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT IF YOU RESIDE IN THE 50 UNITED ST A TES and your KitchenAid ® PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill should fail within two years of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday , 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give [...]

35 W ARRANTY AND S ERVICE I NFORMA TION ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE W ARRANTY EXPIRES F or service information, call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 Monday through F riday , 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center , KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P .O . Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-[...]