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Suggested Grinding Chart
For automatic drip coffee makers and French press machines*
Fill to Max. amount Suggested grinding time
12-Cup Fill Line 14 Tbsp. Process for 21 seconds
10-Cup Fill Line 12 Tbsp. Process for 19 seconds
8-Cup Fill Line 9 Tbsp. Process for 17 seconds
4-Cup Fill Line 5 Tbsp. Process for 14 seconds
*French press machines require a coarse grind. For optimum results, process beans
continuously until desired grind size is achieved.
1. Grind only beans you will immediately
use for freshest-tasting coffee.
2. Adjust amount of coffee beans and
grinding time to suit your own personal
taste. Shorter grinding times result in
coarser grinds. Longer grinding times
result in finer grinds, but can overheat
the coffee grinds and valuable coffee
flavors can be lost. (For optimum
grinding results, do not pulse top cover.)
3. KitchenAid does not recommend using
this grinder to grind beans for pump
espresso-type machines.
4. The Suggested Grinding Chart shows
recommended grinding times at various
levels for automatic drip coffee makers
and French press machines.
5. A scale is provided inside the bowl for
the KitchenAid recommended amount
of beans to grind for 4, 8, 10, and 12
cups of coffee. Fill the bowl to your
desired cup size with 4 cups minimum
or 12 cups maximum level. Various
bean blends and bean sizes can cause
differences in fill level and grind times.
1. Always unplug Coffee Grinder before
cleaning.
2. Remove the bowl and top cover. Wash
in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry. Bowl
and top cover can also be washed in
the dishwasher (top rack only). After
removing from the dishwasher, allow
to cool before reassembling.
3. Wipe the motor housing clean with
a damp, soft cloth.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not
immerse the motor housing in water.
4. Wipe cord with warm, sudsy cloth; then
wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with
a soft cloth.
5. Reassemble your Coffee Grinder after
cleaning.
Never use toxic products (ammonia, alcohol,
removers, etc.) or metal sponges or brushes
when cleaning the Blade Coffee Grinder.
These products can damage and leave
unpleasant odors inside your appliance.
Avoid contact between these products
and the Blade Coffee Grinder, as they may
damage the appliance.
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
COFFEE GRINDING TIPS
CARE AND CLEANING
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