KitchenAid KCM534OB Use & Care Guide - Page 9

ENGLISH Preparing Your Coffee Maker for Use Pre-Use Cleaning Wash the brew basket, gold tone permanent filter, and carafe in hot, soapy water, then rinse with clean water and dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Installing the Ion-Exchange Water Filter Use of the ion-exchange water filter is strongly recommended. The filter softens the water while reducing chlorine and other contaminants which impair coffee flavor. The handle of the filter also serves as a water level indicator. Use of the water filter is optional: the Coffee Maker will operate normally without it. The water filter is for use only with municipally treated tap water or well water that is regularly tested for contaminants. 1. The filter consists of a long handle with a filter cartridge at the end. 2. Place the filter cartridge in a separate container filled with fresh, cool water. The cartridge should remain submerged in the water for 10 minutes. Rinse the filter under running tap water for 5 seconds after soaking. 3. Lift the rear portion of the split-lid using the tabs on either side of the lid. 4. Place the filter cartridge in the circular well at the bottom of the water reservoir, aligning the tab on the cartridge with the notch in the well. The water level markings on the filter handle will face forward. Push the cartridge slightly to make sure it fits snugly. 5. Every time you install a new filter, run the Coffee Maker through a complete brewing cycle without coffee. Use a full carafe of clean, cool water. 6. Replace the filter every three months under normal use. Replace it more often under heavy use or hard-water conditions. To Set the Time-of-Day Clock WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 2. When the Coffee Maker is first plugged in or when power is restored after an interruption, the brew timer display will initially show 12:00 am. 3. Press the Set (Clock) Button. The brew timer display and Set (Clock) indicator will begin to flash. Tab Notch & Filter Well 7