KitchenAid A-9 User manual

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MODEL A-9
COFFEE MILL
INSTRUCTIONS
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MOULIN À CAFÉ
MODÈLE A-9
DIRECTIVES
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Product Registration Card
Before you use your Coffee Mill,
please fill out and mail your product
registration card packed with the unit.
This card will enable us to contact
you in the unlikely event of a product
safety notification. This card does not
verify your warranty.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt
showing the date of purchase of your
Coffee Mill. Proof of purchase will
assure you of in-warranty service.
Please complete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number* ______________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________________________________________________
*Located on the product registration card or under base.

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Inspired Designs are Timeless
In 1937, celebrated industrial
designer Egmont Arens perfected the
KitchenAid®Model “K” Stand Mixer, a
matchless design which remains
virtually unchanged to this day. The
following year, Arens put the finishing
touches on the world’s first electric
coffee grinder for the home, the
KitchenAid®Model A-9®Coffee Mill.
The flowing curves of metal and glass
embodied a new age of performance,
and delighted homemakers everywhere
with style and convenience.
The honest style, rugged durability,
and essential convenience of the
Model A-9®Coffee Mill reflect the
simple virtues of quality that have
guided KitchenAid since 1919.
Table of Contents
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Coffee Mill Safety ..............................................................................................2
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................3
Model A-9®Coffee Mill Features........................................................................4
Model A-9®Coffee Mill Operation .....................................................................5
Coffee Grinding Tips..........................................................................................6
How the Grind Affects Flavour...........................................................................7
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................8
Warranty .........................................................................................................11
How To Arrange For Warranty Service.......................................................11
How To Arrange For Out-Of-Warranty Service ...........................................12
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ...................................................12
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................12

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock do not put Coffee Mill in water or
other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug Coffee Mill from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Check hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
11. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
Coffee Mill Safety

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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120V A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
Grounding, 3-prong system.
15-amp branch circuit.
NOTE: Your Coffee Mill has a
3-prong grounded plug. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, this plug
will fit in an outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.

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Bean Hopper
Bean hopper
holds 1 lb. (.454
kg) of coffee
beans and
unscrews from
motor housing for
simple cleaning.
Motor Housing
Precision
Stainless Steel
Grinding Burrs
(not shown)
On/Off Switch
Power Cord
Round cord wipes
clean easily.
Bean Hopper Lid
Stainless steel lid
twists off for filling.
Grind-
Adjustment Ring
Rotate ring to select
one of 16 grinds.
Grind Indicator Arrow
Grind Spout Cover
Measuring
Glass
Lines show
approximate
amount of
coffee needed
to brew a given
number of cups.
Cleaning Tool
Specially designed tool features a pick on one
end to facilitate removal of grinds from the
grinding spout and the burrs. Stiff bristles on
the other end of the cleaning tool quickly
sweep excess grinds from the cutting burrs.
Removable
Burr Set Screw
(not shown)
Model A-9®Coffee Mill Features

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Model A-9®Coffee Mill Operation
Before First Use
Wash the bean hopper, bean hopper
lid, and measuring glass in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry.
Model A-9®Coffee Mill Use
1. Unplug Coffee Mill.
2. Attach bean hopper to motor
housing by turning bean hopper
clockwise until snug.
3. Fill bean hopper with whole coffee
beans. Attach lid to bean hopper
by turning clockwise.
NOTE: Grinding flavoured coffee
beans is not recommended. Flavoured
beans will impart an off-taste to any
other coffee that is ground in the mill.
Additionally, many flavoured coffee
beans have sugars or syrups added in
the roasting process. These sugared
beans may cause the mill to clog,
damaging the unit.
4. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
5. Select grind by rotating grind
adjustment ring, aligning markings
with the grind indicator arrow on
the motor housing. See “Coffee
Grinding Tips” on page 6 to select
the appropriate grind adjustment.
6. Position measuring glass under
spout. The glass shows the
approximate amount of coffee
needed to brew a given number of
cups. Individual tastes may require
slightly more or less coffee.
7. To grind coffee, flip “On/Off”
switch to “On” position. When
measuring glass is filled with
desired amount, flip “On/Off”
switch to “Off” position.
NOTE: To avoid grounds spraying
beyond glass, do not lift grind spout
cover while the coffee mill is operating.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.

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Coffee Grinding Tips
•Use the correct grind for the brew
process you are using. 16 grinds are
available from “Fine” to “Coarse”.
“Fine” can be used for espresso,
“Medium” is appropriate for
automatic drip coffee makers, and
“Coarse” is suited to French Press
brewing. Experiment – your tastes
may be better served by using a
slightly finer or coarser grind.
•When adjusting to a finer grind, it
may be easier to turn the grind-
adjustment ring while the grinder is
running.
•For drip coffee makers, a good
starting point is to grind 1 ounce
(28.35 grams) of coffee for every
4 cups of brew water as measured
with the carafe (a carafe “cup” is
about 41⁄4ounces [125.7 ml]). Finer
grinds require less coffee, but too fine
a grind could cause an overflow in
the brew basket of the coffee maker.
•Ground coffee loses flavour and
aroma quickly. For best results, grind
only as much coffee as you intend
to use immediately.
•To preserve the freshness of coffee
beans, keep beans in an opaque,
airtight container and store them in
a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not
recommended, as 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 the flavor.
NOTE: Grind frozen beans
immediately upon removal from the
freezer. If beans begin to thaw from a
frozen state, condensation will form
on the beans and the moisture may
clog both the grinds and the mill.
•Grinding flavoured coffee beans is
not recommended – they will impart
an off-taste to any other coffee that
is ground in the mill, and may cause
the burrs to clog.
•Do not grind spices. The Coffee Mill
is intended for grinding whole
coffee beans only.

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How the Grind Affects Flavour
The flavour of coffee depends on a
variety of factors, including the
quality, freshness, and roast of the
beans, the purity of the brew water,
the cleanliness of the brewing
equipment, and the brewing
temperature. The fineness and
consistency of the grind is also critical.
Coffee that is ground too fine for a
particular brewing process – using a
fine espresso grind in a drip coffee
maker, for example – will result in the
brew water over-extracting the oils
and aromatic compounds in the
coffee, yielding a brew that is
extremely pungent and bitter.
Conversely, coffee that is too coarsely
ground for a particular process will
result in the under-extraction of the
oils and essences, resulting in a very
thin and weak flavour.
The consistency of the grind is also
an important factor in the flavour of
coffee. If the grounds are uniform,
equal amounts of soluble compounds
will be extracted from each. If the
grounds vary in size, some will be
over-extracted and some will be
under-extracted, leading to extremely
poor quality.
The Model A-9®Coffee Mill uses a
pair of stainless steel cutting burrs to
grind coffee with precision. This helps
ensure that your coffee is the best it
can be.

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Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT:
•Make sure the Coffee Mill is switched
“Off” and unplugged before cleaning.
•Do not immerse motor housing
in water.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners or
scouring pads.
•Never immerse the cutting burrs,
burr-shaft assembly, or face-plate
assembly in water. Keep them dry
at all times.
Cleaning the Coffee Mill
1. Loosen and scrape leftover grinds
from the grinding spout with the
cleaning tool after each use.
2. Wipe the motor housing and cord
with a clean damp cloth.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
4. Wash the bean hopper, lid, and
glass in hot soapy water.
5. Dry all parts thoroughly before
attaching them to the Coffee Mill.
NOTE: The bean hopper, bean hopper
lid, and measuring glass are dishwasher
safe, but repeated dishwasher cleaning
may cause the graduated markings on
the measuring glass to fade.
Cleaning the Cutting Burrs
If the mill is used frequently, the
cutting burrs need to be cleaned every
few weeks for best performance.
Cleaning enables the burrs to achieve
the most consistent grinds possible.
Without regular cleaning, the mill may
clog, which could cause damage to
the Coffee Mill.
Foreign objects – like pebbles or
twigs – sometimes find their way into
whole bean coffee. These objects may
cause the mill to jam. If this happens,
follow the burr-cleaning procedure to
remove the foreign material.
To clean the removable burrs:
1. Empty the bean hopper and
remove from the base.
2. Locate the removable-burr set screw
on the back of the Coffee Mill.
3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn the set screw counter-
clockwise to loosen, and remove.

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To reassemble:
1. After cleaning, align the keyed
burr-shaft assembly with the motor
shaft. Lower the burr-shaft assembly
onto the motor shaft and rotate
until the burr-shaft assembly falls
into place inside the motor housing.
2. Place the grind-adjustment ring
onto the motor housing. Press and
turn the grind-adjustment ring
clockwise several rotations until the
gear offers complete resistance,
then rotate it counterclockwise
until the selection arrow aligns
with the initial “M” for the
Medium grind selection.
3. Replace the set screw and tighten
with the Phillips-head screwdriver.
Your Coffee Mill is now ready
for use.
4. Turn the grind-adjustment ring
counterclockwise several complete
rotations, and remove it from the
base.
5. Lift the burr-shaft assembly out of
the motor housing.
6. Using the cleaning tool, clean the
burr mounted on the burr-shaft
assembly and the burr mounted
underneath the grind-adjustment
ring.
NOTE: Never wash the burrs or burr-
shaft assembly in water. Keep them
dry at all times.
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5. Attach the replacement burrs to
the burr-shaft assembly and the
grind-adjustment ring with the
burr-mounting screws. Make
certain the cutting surfaces of the
burrs face outward (see the
illustration above), and the burr-
mounting screws are tight.
6. Insert the burr-shaft assembly into
the motor housing and attach the
grind-adjustment ring. For
instructions, see “To reassemble”,
page 9, steps 1-3.
Replacing the Cutting Burrs
If the cutting burrs are damaged, or
have reached the end of their life
(usually after grinding 600-800 lbs. of
coffee), they can be easily replaced.
Contact KitchenAid at
1-800-807-6777 to order a set of
replacement burrs.
To replace the burrs:
1. Unplug Coffee Mill.
2. Remove the grind-adjustment ring
and burr-shaft assembly. For
instructions, see “Cleaning the
Cutting Burrs”, pages 8-9
steps 1-6.
3. With a Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the burr from the burr-
shaft assembly by turning the two
burr-mounting screws counter-
clockwise until free.
4. Remove the burr from the grind-
adjustment ring by turning the
two burr mounting screws counter-
clockwise until free.
Care and Maintenance

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KitchenAid® Coffee Mill
Warranty
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Canada
Will Pay For:
Replacement parts and
repair labour costs to
correct defects in materials
and workmanship. Service
must be provided by a
designated KitchenAid
Service Centre.
KitchenAid Canada
Will Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when Coffee
Mill is used in other
than normal single-
family household use.
B. Damage resulting from
accident, alteration,
misuse or abuse, fire,
floods, acts of God, or
use of products not
approved by
KitchenAid Canada.
C. Any incidental shipping
or handling costs to
deliver your Coffee Mill
to a designated
KitchenAid Service
Centre.
D. Replacement parts or
repair labour costs for
Coffee Mill operated
outside Canada.
KITCHENAID CANADA DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
How To Arrange For Warranty Service
First review the Troubleshooting
section, to possibly avoid the need for
service.
One Year Full warranty from date of
purchase KitchenAid Canada will pay
for replacement parts and repair
labour costs to correct defects in
materials and workmanship. Service
must be provided by a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre.
Take the Coffee Mill or ship prepaid
and insured to a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre. Your
repaired Coffee Mill will be returned
prepaid and insured.
If you are unable to obtain satisfactory
service in this manner, contact
KitchenAid Canada, 1901 Minnesota
Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7.
Telephone [phone].

How To Arrange For Out-Of-Warranty Service
•First review the Troubleshooting
section below.
•Then, consult your telephone
directory for a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre near you.
If one is not listed contact
KitchenAid Service from anywhere in
Canada at 1-800-807-6777.
•Take the Coffee Mill or ship prepaid
and insured to a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre. Your
repaired Coffee Mill will be returned
prepaid and insured.
•All out-of-warranty service should be
handled by a designated KitchenAid
Service Centre.
Troubleshooting
First try the solutions suggested here
and possibly avoid the cost of service.
If your Coffee Mill should fail to
operate properly, check the
following:
-Is the Coffee Mill plugged in?
-Is the fuse in the circuit to the
Coffee Mill in working order? If you
have a circuit breaker box, make
sure the circuit is closed.
-Try unplugging the Coffee Mill, then
plug it back in.
-If the problem is not due to one of
the above items, see “How to
Arrange For Service” sections.
-Do not return the Coffee Mill to the
retailer as they do not provide
service.
-For assistance throughout Canada
call KitchenAid Consumer Interaction
Centre toll-free 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(EST): 1-800-807-6777.
or write to:
Consumer Relations Centre
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7
To order accessories or replacement
parts for your Coffee Mill, call toll-free
1-800-807-6777 or write to:
Consumer Relations Centre,
KitchenAid Canada, 1901 Minnesota
Court, Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7.
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
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Carte d’enregistrement du produit
Avant d’utiliser votre moulin à café,
veuillez remplir la carte d’enregistrement
emballée avec le produit et nous
retourner celle-ci par la poste. Cette
carte nous permet de vous contacter
dans le cas peu probable d’un avis
de securite. Cette carte n’est pas une
confirmation de votre garantie.
Gardez une copie du reçu de caisse
indiquant la date d’achat de votre
moulin à café. Une preuve d’achat est
requise pour bénéficier du service
après-vente couvert par la garantie.
Veuillez inscrire les renseignements
suivants que vous pourrez conserver
dans vos dossiers personnels :
Numéro de modèle*___________________________________________________
Date d’achat _________________________________________________________
Nom du détaillant_____________________________________________________
Adresse______________________________________________________________
Téléphone ___________________________________________________________
*Se trouve sur la carte d’enregistrement du produit ou sous le socle.

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Le design inspiré est intemporel
En 1937, le célèbre concepteur
industriel Egmont Arens parachevait le
batteur sur socle KitchenAid®, le
modèle « K », dont la conception
inégalée demeure pratiquement
inchangée aujourd’hui. L’année
suivante, Arens apportait la touche
finale au premier moulin à café
électrique domestique au monde. Il
s’agissait du modèle A-9™
KitchenAid®. Ses courbes gracieuses
de métal et de verre inauguraient une
nouvelle ère en matière de performance
et les femmes au foyer étaient
enchantées par son élégance conviviale.
Grâce à ses lignes pures, à sa
durabilité robuste et à sa commodité
essentielle, le moulin à café A-9™
reflète les simples vertus de qualité qui
guident KitchenAid depuis 1919.
Table of Contents
Carte d’enregistrement du produit .................................................................14
Sécurité – Moulin à café .................................................................................16
Alimentation électrique ..................................................................................17
Caractéristiques du moulin à café modèle A-9™..............................................18
Utilisation du moulin à café modèle A-9™.......................................................19
Conseils pour la mouture du café ...................................................................20
Effet de la mouture sur le goût ......................................................................21
Entretien ........................................................................................................22
Garantie ..........................................................................................................25
Comment vous prévaloir du service après-vente couvert par la garantie ...26
Comment vous prévaloir du service après-vente non couvert
par la garantie .........................................................................................26
Commandes d’accessoires et de pièces de rechange........................................27
Dépannage......................................................................................................27

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
IMPORTANTES
Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électriques, il est important d’observer en tout
temps certaines précautions élémentaires, notamment :
1. Veuillez lire toutes les directives.
2. N’immergez pas le moulin à café dans l’eau ni tout autre liquide pour éviter
les risques de choc électrique.
3. Une surveillance attentive est nécessaire lorsque tout appareil est utilisé par
des enfants ou à proximité de ceux-ci.
4. Débranchez le moulin à café après l’usage, avant de mettre ou de retirer
des pièces et avant de le nettoyer.
5. Évitez de toucher les pièces en mouvement.
6. Ne branchez aucun appareil qui présente un défaut de fonctionnement, qui
est tombé par terre ou qui a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce soit
ou dont la fiche ou le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé. Retournez
l’appareil au Centre de service après-vente autorisé le plus proche pour le
faire inspecter ou réparer, ou pour y faire effectuer des réglages électriques
ou mécaniques.
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Votre sécurité, ainsi que celle des autres, est très importante.
De nombreux messages de sécurité importants figurent dans ce manuel et sur
votre appareil.Veuillez vous assurer de toujours lire tous les messages de
sécurité et de vous y conformer.
Voici le symbole d’alerte à la sécurité.
Ce symbole vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de
blessures graves auxquels vous et d’autres personnes peuvent
s’exposer.
Tous les messages de sécurité suivent le symbole d’alerte à la
sécurité et le mot « DANGER » ou « AVERTISSEMENT ». Ces
mots signifient :
Vous risquez d’être tué ou gravement
blessé si vous ne suivez pas
immédiatement ces directives.
Vous risquez d’être tué ou gravement
blessé si vous ne suivez pas ces
directives.
Tous les messages de sécurité identifient le danger potentiel et expliquent
comment réduire le risque de blessures et ce qui peut arriver si vous ne suivez
pas ces directives.
AVERTISSEMENT
Sécurité – Moulin à café

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Alimentation électrique
Volts : 120 c.a. uniquement.
Hertz : 60 Hz
Système d’alimentation à trois
broches relié à la terre.
Circuit de dérivation de 15 ampères
REMARQUE : Ce moulin à café a une
fiche de terre à trois broches. Pour
réduire le risque de choc électrique, il
n’y a qu’une façon d’introduire cette
fiche dans une prise polarisée. Si la
fiche n’entre pas entièrement dans la
prise, contactez un
électricien qualifié.
Ne modifiez la fiche
d’aucune façon.
Risque de choc électrique
Brancher sur une prise à 3
alvéoles reliée à la terre.
Ne pas enlever la broche de
liaison à la terre.
Ne pas utiliser un adaptateur.
Le non-respect de ces
instructions peut causer un
décès, un incendie ou un choc
électrique.
AVERTISSEMENT
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
IMPORTANTES
7. L’utilisation d’accessoires non recommandés ou vendus par KitchenAid pose
des risques d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures.
8. N’utilisez pas l’appareil à l’extérieur.
9. Ne laissez pas le cordon d’alimentation pendre d’une table ou d’un
comptoir ni entrer en contact avec des surfaces chaudes.
10. Avant de mettre en marche, vérifiez qu’aucun corps étranger n’encombre
la trémie.
11. Ce produit est destiné uniquement à un usage domestique.
CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES

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Outil de nettoyage
Cet outil spécialement conçu comporte une extrémité
pointue permettant d’enlever facilement la mouture
du bec verseur et des meules. Les soies dures à
l’autre extrémité de l’outil de nettoyage enlèvent
rapidement l’excès de mouture des meules.
Vis de fixation
des meules
amovibles
(non illustrée)
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Caractéristiques du moulin à café modèle A-9™
Trémie
La trémie peut contenir
.454 kg (1 lb) de grains
de café. Il suffit de la
dévisser pour la
détacher du boîtier du
moteur et la nettoyer.
Boîtier du
moteur
Meules en acier
inoxydable de
précision
(non illustrées)
Interrupteur
marche-arrêt
Cordon
d’alimentation
Le cordon rond se
nettoie facilement.
Couvercle
de la trémie
Le couvercle en acier
inoxydable se dévisse
pour le remplissage.
Bague de réglage
Tournez la bague de
réglage pour sélectionner
l’une des seize moutures.
Flèche de l’indicateur
de mouture
Couvercle du
bec verseur
Verre gradué
Des repères
indiquent la
quantité de café
approximative
nécessaire pour
préparer un
nombre de tasses
de café donné.
Brosse de
nettoyage
Les soies
dures
enlèvent rapidement
et facilement l’excès
de mouture du
bec verseur.