KitchenAid KPCG100OB Use & Care Guide - Page 20

FEATURES AND OPERATION PRO LINE™ SERIES BURR COFFEE MILL TIPS 1 Select the correct grind for the brew process you are using. 15 grind levels are available in half-step increments from 1 to 8. Level 8 produces a very fine grind perfect for espresso, 41⁄2 to 6 are medium grinds appropriate for automatic drip coffee makers, and 1 is a coarse grind suited to French Press brewing. Experiment - your tastes may be better served by using a slightly finer or coarser grind. 2 For 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 41⁄4 ounces). Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but using too fine a grind will result in bitter flavor - see "How the Grind Affects Flavor" on page 21. If you prefer substantially weaker-than-average coffee, it's best to brew using a normal amount of ground coffee and then dilute the result with hot water. Doing this will maximize flavor and minimize bitterness. Continued... 19