KitchenAid KCM0402ER Use & Care Guide - Page 6

Coffee Maker Features End-Of-Brewing Tone A tone sounds when coffee is finished brewing. Brew Basket Door Handle Access the removable brew basket by pulling on the handle on the side of the coffee maker. The spring loaded door includes a latch to assure the door is closed completely. 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. 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. Removable Water Tank The coffee maker features a convenient removable water tank. Remove the tank and add water directly. It is recommended that the tank be hand washed. 18 oz. Thermal Travel Mug The 18 oz. thermal travel mug features a comfortable soft grip and brushed stainless steel body. Travel mug must be washed by hand with soap and hot water. Full-Length Cord Storage (not shown) Compartment in the back of the coffee maker keeps excess cord out of the way. Heat Pump (not shown) Powerful heat pump brews rich, flavorful coffee. Electronic Temperature Control Electronic temperature control regulates the powerful 700-watt heat pump to ensure consistent brewing every time. Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice For Great Taste Fresh Coffee Beans Truly great coffee can only come from fresh coffee beans. To preserve the freshness of your beans, keep the beans in an opaque, airtight container and store them in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not recommended since condensation tends to form on the beans whenever the container is opened. Freezing can help preserve beans stored for an extended period, but it will also impair flavor. The Right Grind The best cup of coffee comes from coffee beans that are properly ground just before brewing. When grinding, be sure to grind your coffee to a medium grind level, the appropriate grind for automatic drip coffee makers. Look for the KitchenAid™ blade or burr coffee grinders at your local retailer or online at www.KitchenAid.com. 6 The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee A good starting point is 1-2 Tbsp. of coffee for every 6 oz. of brew water marked on the water tank. Finer grinds usually require less coffee but may also produce bitterness and clog the filter. For weaker coffee, brew using the suggested ratio of coffee grounds and water, then dilute with hot water. This maximizes flavor and minimizes bitterness. Brew Water Purity Great tasting coffee starts with fresh water. The removable water tank is easy to fill with water to give you great tasting coffee every time. It's also easy to clean so you can always make your coffee with the freshest water. Where local water is extremely poor, you may wish to use bottled water. Do not use distilled water or mineral water since they can damage your coffee maker. Coffee Maker Cleanliness Since the coffee oils that build up on the brew basket and carafe can go stale and impair the flavor of the brewed coffee, it's important that these two items are cleaned daily in order to make the best tasting coffee.