KitchenAid Pro Line KPCG100 User manual

GUIDE TO
PROFESSIONAL
RESULTS
PRO LINE
™SERIES
Model KPCG100 Burr Coffee Mill

FEATURES AND INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
PRO LINE
™SERIES
MODEL
KPCG100
BURR COFFEE
MILL
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Table of Contents ...............................3
Proof of Purchase & Registration.........5
Coffee Mill Safety ...............................6
Important Safeguards.........................7
Electrical Requirements.......................8
Introduction
Section Contents

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Designed to the highest standards of commercial
performance and reliability, the KitchenAid®
PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill is your key to
making the finest coffee and espresso possible.
Two precision, flat cutting burrs will grind your coffee
to superb consistency, while the low-noise DC motor
and gear reduction system work to minimize the
frictional heating of the grinds, maximizing your
coffee’s flavor and aroma. The all-metal housing and
glass hoppers are not only durable, stylish, and easily cleaned, they help
reduce the static “cling” of coffee grinds common with plastic components.
The PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill has been designed for years of
heavy use: the durable stainless steel cutting burrs can be easily adjusted to
compensate for wear or replaced if damaged. Like the famous KitchenAid®
Stand Mixer, the PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill features performance
that can be enjoyed from generation to generation.
The KitchenAid®PRO LINE™ Series: commercial quality for the discriminating
home chef. From the company distinguished by its legendary craftsmanship.

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction............................................................................................2
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration ..............................................5
Coffee Maker Safety ............................................................................6
Important Safeguards ............................................................................7
Electrical Requirements ..........................................................................8
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Coffee Mill Features................................................................................10
Using the Coffee Mill
Before First Use................................................................................13
Operating the Mill ..........................................................................13
Grind Setting Table ..........................................................................16
Adjusting the Cutting Burrs....................................................................16
Coffee Mill Tips ......................................................................................19
How the Grind Affects Flavor ................................................................21
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Motor Housing & Hoppers ................................................24
Cutting Burrs
Cleaning ..........................................................................................25
Adjusting for Wear ....................................................................28
Replacing ..........................................................................................29
Troubleshooting......................................................................................30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States & District of Columbia......................32
Warranty for Puerto Rico ........................................................................33
Arranging for Hassle-Free Replacement..................................................34
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................34
Arranging for Service After the Warranty Expires ..................................35
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States
& Puerto Rico..........................................................................................35

INTRODUCTION
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PROOF OF PURCHASE
& PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Always 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.
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 and assist us in
complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This
card does not verify your warranty.
Please complete the following for your personal records:
Model Number: KPCG100
Serial Number ____________________________________________________
Date Purchased___________________________________________________
Store Name ______________________________________________________

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COFFEE MILL SAFETY
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.
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DANGER
WARNING

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the Coffee Mill
in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
4. Unplug the Coffee Mill from the 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
the 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 the bean hopper for the presence of foreign objects before using.
11. This product has been UL Listed for household and commercial use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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Volts: 120 V.A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This
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.
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a longer extension cord is used:
•The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
•The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3 wire cord.
•The cord should be arranged so it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
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.

FEATURES AND OPERATION
PRO LINE
™SERIES
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Coffee Mill Features...........................10
Using the Coffee Mill
Before First Use.............................13
Operating the Coffee Mill ..............13
Grind Setting Table........................16
Adjusting the Cutting Burrs ..............16
Coffee Mill Tips ................................19
How the Grind Affects Flavor............21
Features and Operation
Section Contents
FEATURES
AND
OPERATION
FEATURES AND OPERATION

MODEL KPCG100
BURR COFFEE MILL
FEATURES
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Model KPCG100
Burr Coffee Mill

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Motor Housing
Die-cast metal housing is stable,
durable, and easy to clean.
Bean Hopper
7 oz. capacity bean
hopper unscrews
from the motor
housing for simple
cleaning. Press-fit hopper lid makes
for quick and easy filling. Hopper
and lid are dishwasher-safe
(top rack only).
Coffee Bin
Coffee bin is glass to
minimize the static
“cling” of coffee grinds.
Bin is dishwasher-safe
(top rack only).
Bin Platform
Platform pad seats
the coffee bin under
the grinding spout.
Bin Seal Plate
Plate helps position
the coffee bin under
the grinding spout and
prevents coffee grinds
from escaping.
Grind Control Dial
Large, easy-to-use dial
selects one of 15 grind
levels in half-step
increments from 1 to 8.
Grind Level Ring
Metal ring displays
grind levels 1 (coarse)
through 8 (fine).
On/Off Switch
Switch “On” to grind,
“Off” to stop.
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FEATURES AND OPERATION

Faceplate Assembly
& Screws
Assembly includes the
grind control dial and
grind level ring. Two
faceplate screws attach the
faceplate assembly to the motor
housing. Loosen the screws and
remove the faceplate assembly to
access the burrs.
Precision Stainless
Steel Cutting Burrs
Large 21⁄4-inch
diameter flat cutting
burrs provide long life
and superb grind consistency. Burrs
can be adjusted to compensate for
wear, or calibrated to meet stringent
Specialty Coffee Association of
America guidelines for espresso and
French Press grinds.
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Low-RPM Operation
A special DC motor and gear
reduction system slows the rotation
of the cutting burrs, minimizing
the frictional heating of the grinds
and preserving coffee flavor and
aroma. The low rpm operation also
reduces the static charge – and
“cling” – of coffee grinds.
Power Cord with Tie
Round cord has no grind-trapping
seams; the tie can be used to bundle
any excess.
One-Piece Metal Base with
No-Slip Rubber Feet
Metal base provides a stable
platform for the grinder. Rubber feet
dampen noise and vibration, and
help protect the countertop.
Burr Cleaning Brush
Dense bristles sweep
grinds from the
cutting burrs quickly
and easily.
MODEL KPCG100
BURR COFFEE MILL
FEATURES

2. Slide the coffee bin onto the bin
platform; the bin seal plate on
the motor housing will compress
slightly to accommodate the bin.
Make certain the bin is centered
in the middle of the bin platform.
3. Fill the bean hopper to the level
desired. At maximum, the hopper
holds 7 oz. of beans.
NOTE: This product is intended to
grind whole coffee beans only.
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Before First Use
Before using the coffee mill, wipe
the motor housing and cord with a
clean damp cloth. Wash the bean
hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin in
hot soapy water, then rinse and dry.
The bean hopper, hopper lid, and
coffee bin can also be washed in the
top rack of a dishwasher.
Operating the Coffee Mill
1. Make certain the coffee mill is
unplugged. Attach the bean
hopper to the top of the motor
housing by turning the hopper
clockwise until snug.
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USING THE
PRO LINE™SERIES
BURR COFFEE MILL
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4. Place the hopper lid onto
the hopper.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. The tie provided on the
power cord can be used to bundle
any excess cord.
6. Select the grind by turning the
grind control dial to the desired
setting on the grind level ring. See
the grind setting table on the next
page to match the grind level to
your brewing process. With use,
you’ll be able to refine the settings
to match your own tastes.
NOTE: Because partially ground coffee
beans may remain between the burrs
after the grinder is turned off,
selecting a finer grind may be easier
when the coffee mill is running.
USING THE
PRO LINE™SERIES
BURR COFFEE MILL
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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7. To grind coffee, flip the On/Off
Switch to the “On” position.
8. When the desired amount of
coffee has been ground, flip
the On/Off Switch to the “Off”
position, remove the coffee
container, and scoop out the
ground coffee.

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Setting
8
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Grind
Fine
Medium
Coarse
For
Espresso
Automatic Drip
French Press
Average Grind Size
produced by the coffee mill before adjustment
325 microns
750 microns
1250 microns
Adjusting the Cutting Burrs
From the factory, the PRO LINE™
Series Burr Coffee Mill will provide
grinds suitable for almost all types of
brewing. If you’re an espresso or
French Press aficionado, however, you
may wish to adjust the cutting burrs
to provide optimum performance for
your style of brewing. With
adjustment, the PRO LINE™ Series
Burr Coffee Mill will easily meet
stringent Specialty Coffee Association
of America grind-size specifications for
espresso (250 micron grind size) or
French Press brewing (1500 micron
grind size).
Adjusting for Maximum
Grind Fineness
Adjusting the mill to provide
maximum fineness will slightly
decrease the grind sizes throughout
the grinding range. (To adjust the
mill to provide coarser grinds,
see page 18.)
1. Empty the bean hopper, then run
the mill a few seconds to clear any
remaining beans from the machine.
2. Turn the grind control dial to
level “8”.
Grind Setting Table
ADJUSTING THE
CUTTING BURRS

FEATURES AND OPERATION
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3. Using a 5⁄32-inch allen wrench or
hex-head screwdriver, remove the
screw located in the front of the
grind control dial by turning it
counter-clockwise. Hold the grind
control dial so that it does not
rotate as the screw is removed.
Once the screw is free, remove
the grind control dial.
The white grind
control gear
should be visible once the grind
control dial is removed.
4. Turn on the mill by flipping the
On/Off Switch to the “On”
position.
5. Rotate the grind control gear
clockwise 1 “click” or detent at a
time until you hear the burrs
touching one another – when they
touch, the burrs will make a distinct
“rubbing” or grating sound.
6. When the burrs are touching, turn
the grind control gear counter-
clockwise 1 “click” or detent. The
grating or “rubbing” sound will
stop. Turn off the mill by flipping
the On/Off Switch to the “Off”
position. The mill is now calibrated
to provide maximum fineness.

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7. Re-attach the grind control dial,
making certain the dial indicator
points to grind level “8”.
NOTE: If the coffee mill produces a
grating or “rubbing” sound during
use, the burrs have been improperly
adjusted. Damage to the burrs will
result. Readjust the burrs immediately.
Adjusting to Provide
Coarser Grinds
When the mill is adjusted to provide
coarser grinds, grind sizes will increase
throughout the grinding range and
the finest level may become too
coarse for espresso. (To re-calibrate
the grinder for maximum fineness,
see page 16.)
1. Turn the grind control dial to
level “1”.
2. Using a 5⁄32-inch allen wrench or
hex-head screwdriver, remove the
screw located in the front of the
grind control dial by turning it
counter-clockwise. Once the
screw is free, remove the grind
control dial.The white grind
control gear should be visible once
the dial is removed.
3. Rotate the grind control gear
counter-clockwise 1 “click” or
detent at a time until the
“clicking” sound diminishes and
the gear offers little resistance to
being turned.
4. Re-attach the grind control dial,
making certain the dial indicator
points to level “1”.
ADJUSTING THE
CUTTING BURRS

FEATURES AND OPERATION
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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 41⁄4ounces). 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.
PRO LINE™SERIES
BURR COFFEE MILL
TIPS
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, 41⁄2to 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.
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