KitchenAid KCM222CU Use & Care Guide - Page 6

1-4 Cup Feature This feature ensures optimum flavor even when you're not brewing a full pot. Clean Alert and Clean Feature The Clean Alert indicator reminds you when the coffee maker needs to be cleaned. The Clean Mode can then be activated to descale your coffee maker. Pause and Pour Feature Pause and pour lets you remove the carafe and pour a cup of coffee before brewing is finished. A special valve seals the brew basket tightly, eliminating most drips. End-Of-Brewing Tone A tone sounds when coffee is finished brewing. Selectable Automatic Shutoff This feature allows you to select automatic shutoff times from 0-4 hours in 30-minute increments. Brew Basket Door Access the removable brew basket by opening the brew basket door manually. The spring loaded/dampened door includes a detent to assure the door is closed completely. Brew Basket Open the brew basket door to access the removable brew basket. The brew basket holds paper coffee filters or the Gold Tone permanent filter. The brew basket can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. Removable Water Tank The coffee maker features a convenient removable water tank with water level indicators. Remove the tank and add water directly to the water tank or lift the lid to add water. It is recommended that the tank be hand washed. Automatic Brew Timer An easy to set 24 hour brew timer will brew coffee at the selected time, day or night. Fresh Brew Timer The Fresh Brew Timer is programmable from 0-240 minutes in 30-minute increments. After the brew process is complete, the time since brewed will be displayed in 1-minute increments. Glass or Thermal Carafe The 14-cup glass and 12-cup thermal carafes feature a dripless pouring spout and comfortable soft grip handle. Both carafes can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. Gold Tone Permanent Filter The high-performance Gold Tone filter eliminates the need for paper coffee filters. Coffee maker can also use paper filters, if desired. The Gold Tone Filter can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. Water Filter (not shown) The replaceable carbon filter can be found at your local retailer or on www.kitchenaid.com. Coffee Scoop Use one level scoop of ground coffee for each cup desired. Power Interrupt If the power is interrupted for less than 1 minute, the coffee maker will remember the preprogrammed settings. Clock Display Displays the time of day with AM and PM indicators. The energy saving sleep mode feature dims the clock display when the coffee maker is not in use. Variable Brew Strength Selector Allows you to select between REG and BOLD brew strengths. Full-Length Cord Storage (not shown) Compartment in the back of the coffee maker keeps excess cord out of the way. Variable Warmth Control (glass carafe models only) Allows you to select High, Medium, or Low settings for the carafe heating plate. Heat Pump (not shown) Powerful heat pump brews rich, flavorful coffee. Electronic Temperature Control Electronic temperature control regulates the powerful 1100-watt heat pump to ensure consistent brewing every time. 6