KitchenAid KCM1202 User manual

KCM1202
INSTRUCTIONS
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COFFEE MAKER INSTRUCTIONS
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Model Number ______________________________________________________________________
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Date Purchased _____________________________________________________________________
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Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Coffee Maker. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your
Coffee Maker, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit,
or register on-line at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety notication 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:
COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
Important safeguards.......................................................................................... 4
Electrical requirements ...................................................................................... 5
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts and accessories.......................................................................................... 6
ASSEMBLING THE COFFEE MAKER
Preparing the Coffee Maker for use................................................................... 7
Installing the water lter..................................................................................... 7
OPERATING THE COFFEE MAKER
Setting up the clock............................................................................................ 8
Setting brew strength......................................................................................... 9
Pause and pour feature....................................................................................... 9
Filling the Coffee Maker with water for brewing............................................. 10
Filling the brew basket with coffee................................................................... 11
Brewing coffee ................................................................................................. 12
1–4 cup brewing .............................................................................................. 13
Setting up the Automatic brew feature............................................................ 14
Using previously programmed Automatic brew settings ................................. 15
TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips ......................................................................................................... 16
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Coffee Maker .............................................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 19
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or Coffee
Maker in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug Coffee Maker from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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COFFEE MAKER SAFETYCOFFEE MAKER SAFETY
Electrical requirements
12. Do not use appliance without lid properly placed on carafe.
13. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be
used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
14. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
15. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
16. Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.
17. This product is designed for household use only.
18. Scalding may occur if the brew basket lid is opened during the brew cycles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Voltage: 120 Volts A.C. only
Frequency: 60 Hz
NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.

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Parts and accessories
Water tank lid
Programmable
display
Glass carafe
Gold Tone
permanent lter
Brew basket
Brew basket
lid
Removable
water tank
PARTS AND FEATURES

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Installing the water lter
Use of the water filter is optional, but strongly recommended. The filter reduces
contaminants which impair the coffee flavor. 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; the filter is not intended to remove contaminants
in water that is not suitable for drinking.
1Place 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 cartridge under running water for
5 seconds after soaking.
2Lift the water tank lid using the tab on
the rear of the lid.
3Place the filter cartridge in the well
at the bottom of the water reservoir.
Push the cartridge slightly to make sure
it fits snugly.
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT: Every time you install
a new water filter, run the Coffee
Maker through a complete brew cycle
without coffee. Use a full carafe of
clean, cool water.
Preparing the Coffee Maker for use
Before First Use
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.
NOTE: These parts can also be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher.

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Setting up the clock
3To set the Minutes: Press MINUTE.
The Hour setting will switch to a solid
display and the Minute setting will begin
to blink. The Minute digits will change
with each press; or PRESS AND HOLD
and the Minute digits will scroll rapidly.
1Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
2To set the Hour: Press HOUR. The
Hour setting will begin to blink. The
Hour digits will change with each press;
or PRESS AND HOLD and the Hour
digits will scroll rapidly.
NOTE: 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.

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4To save the current displayed time and
exit clock set up: Press ANY other
button (Mode, Auto Set, Strength or
Brew); or do not press any button for
10 seconds.
Setting brew strength
1Press the STRENGTH button to select
the “Bold” indicator.
The Coffee Maker can be programmed to brew coffee at a Regular (REG) or Bold (BOLD)
strength (the default brew strength is Regular).
To program and activate the “Bold” mode setting:
Pause and pour feature
The “Pause and pour” feature enables you to remove the carafe from the Coffee Maker and
pour a cup of coffee before brewing is finished. When the carafe is removed, a special valve
stops the flow of coffee from the brew basket. However, brewing does not stop. If the
carafe is not placed back in the Coffee Maker within 30 seconds, water and coffee grounds
will overflow the brew basket.

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4Place the carafe in the Coffee Maker.
Make sure the lid is securely in position
and the bottom of the carafe is fully
seated, or the Pause and pour feature
may not engage, causing water and
coffee to overflow the brew basket.
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On the carafe: The right side of the scale
(Coffee) is a measurement of coffee
volume. The left side of the scale (Water)
indicates the amount of water needed to
produce a given number of cups.
NOTE: The water tank does not need to be removed in order to be refilled; simply lift the
tank lid and pour fresh, cool water into the tank. Water can also be poured directly into the
reservoir at the back of the Coffee Maker.
Filling the Coffee Maker with water for brewing
1Remove the water tank and fill with
enough fresh, cool water to make the
desired amount of coffee. A graduated
scale on the water tank indicates the
amount of water needed.
2When replacing the tank, make sure to
align the holes on the top of the tank
with the tabs on the back of the Coffee
Maker housing.
TIP: Brew one pot of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first pot of coffee
(see the “Preparing the Coffee Maker for Use” section).

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1Remove the brew basket from the top
of the Coffee Maker by grasping the
locking handle on the basket.
4Place the basket into the Coffee Maker
and rotate the handle toward the front
of the Coffee Maker to lock the brew
basket in place. Be sure the brew basket
lid is fully closed before brewing.
TIP: The coffee filter can also be inserted and coffee grounds added without removing the
brew basket from the Coffee Maker.
NOTE: Do not operate the Coffee Maker without the brew basket in place.
2Insert a 10–12 cup flat bottom paper
filter or the Gold Tone permanent filter
into the brew basket. Do not use both
types of filters at the same time. Using
both filters might cause water and
coffee to overflow the brew basket.
3Fill the filter with one rounded
tablespoon of ground coffee for each
cup desired. Use a medium grind
appropriate for automatic drip Coffee
Makers. Too fine a grind will produce
bitterness and may clog the coffee filter.
Shake the brew basket slightly to even
out the bed of coffee.
Filling the brew basket with coffee

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1Press the BREW button to begin
brewing coffee. The Coffee Maker will
beep 1 time, and the “Brew” icon will
light up when the Brew cycle is started.
NOTE: Opening the brew basket lid while coffee is brewing will interrupt the brew
process and impair flavor.
2The Coffee Maker will beep 3 times
when the Brew cycle is complete, then
will automatically initiate the 2 hour
Warm cycle. After the Warm cycle
completes, one long beep will sound.
3To cancel the Brew cycle or to turn off
the Coffee Maker manually during the
Warm cycle, press the Brew button
once. The Brew cycle will be cancelled.
4Repeat steps 1–2 to brew additional
carafes of coffee. Always turn off the
Coffee Maker and allow it to cool for
5 minutes before starting the next
brew cycle.
IMPORTANT: The outside of the carafe may be warm to the touch after brewing. Use
discretion when placing the carafe on uncovered surfaces immediately after brewing.
Brewing coffee
To brew 1–4 Cups only, see the “ 1–4 cup brewing” section.
NOTE: Brew one pot of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first pot
of coffee (see the “Preparing the Coffee Maker for Use” section).

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1–4 cup brewing
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Press MODE once. The indicator will
change from “Reg” to “1–4 Cup”.
3The Coffee Maker will beep 3 times
when the Brew cycle is complete, then
will automatically initiate the 2 hour
Warm cycle. After the Warm cycle
completes, one long beep will sound.
2Press the BREW button. One beep will
sound, and the “Brew” icon will light
up. The light will stay on throughout
the duration of the brew cycle, and will
stay lit throughout the Warm cycle.
NOTE: Brew one pot of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first pot
of coffee (see the “Preparing the Coffee Maker for Use” section).
4To cancel
1–4 Cup brewing: Press
MODE twice. The display will first
show “Clean”, then “REG”. The 1–4
Cup brewing cycle will be cancelled.
5Repeat steps 1–3 to brew additional
carafes of coffee. Always turn off the
Coffee Maker and allow it to cool for
5 minutes before starting the next
brew cycle.
NOTE: When the Brew cycle is complete
the “1–4 Cup” icon will turn off and the
Coffee Maker will change back to the
“Reg” setting
NOTE: If no button is pressed after “ 1–4 Cup” mode is selected, the 1–4 Cup brewing
cycle will be cancelled after 10 seconds.

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3Press the MINUTE button. The Hour
setting will switch to a solid display and
the Minute setting will begin to blink.
The Minute digits will change with each
press; or PRESS AND HOLD and the
Minute digits will scroll rapidly.
4Press the AUTO SET button. The
“Auto” indicator will turn off and the
main screen will reappear. The Auto
Brew time is saved.
Setting up the Automatic brew feature
1Press the AUTO SET button one
time. The “Auto” indicator will flash
and the time display will change to the
currently set Auto Brew time.
(12:00 p.m. is the default time.)
2Press the HOUR button to select the
hour you want the Coffee Maker to
begin brewing. Hour digits will change
with each press; or PRESS AND HOLD
and the Hour digits will scroll rapidly.
The Coffee Maker can be programmed to brew coffee at a preset time, making it easy to
wake up to fresh coffee every morning. To program and activate the Automatic Brew Timer:
NOTE: During auto brew time setting,
if there are no buttons pressed for
10 seconds after selecting the minute
setting, the “Auto” indicator will turn
off and the main screen will reappear.
NOTE: Auto Brew time may be saved in
2 different ways. After completing steps
1–3, either complete step 4 below to save
the Auto Brew time and exit out of the
feature, or go directly to step 1 of “Using
previously programmed Automatic brew
settings” to save the Auto Brew time and
automatically start the Auto Brew cycle.

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These steps can also be followed to save the Auto Brew time after following steps 1–3
in the “Setting up the Automatic Brew feature” section.
Using previously programmed Automatic brew settings
1Press and hold the BREW button for
three seconds. Time display turns into
current Auto Brew time. The “Auto”
indicator will come on, and the “Brew”
indicator will begin to flash.
2After 5 seconds, the display will switch
back to the main screen. The “Auto”
indicator will stay on, and the “Brew”
icon will continue to flash.
3The Coffee Maker will begin the brew
cycle at the auto brew time, beeping
once when the cycle begins. The
“BREW” indicator will stop flashing
and remain lit up, and the “Auto”
indicator will turn off.
4The Coffee Maker will beep 3 times
when the Brew cycle is complete, then
will automatically initiate the 2 hour
Warm cycle. After the Warm cycle
finishes, one long beep will sound.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips
Fresh Coffee Beans: Truly great coffee
can only come from fresh coffee beans. To
preserve the freshness of your beans, keep
them in an opaque, airtight container and
store in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not
recommended since 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 flavor.
The Right Grind: The best cup of coffee
comes from coffee beans that are properly
ground just before brewing. When grinding,
be sure to grind your coffee to a medium
grind level, the appropriate grind for
automatic drip Coffee Makers. Look for
KitchenAid®Coffee Grinders at your local
retailer or online at www.kitchenaid.com.
The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee:
A good starting point is 1 tablespoon of
coffee for every cup of brew water marked
on the glass carafe or the water tank. Finer
grinds usually require less coffee but may
also produce bitterness and clog the filter.
For weaker coffee, brew using the suggested
ratio of coffee grounds and water, then dilute
with hot water. This maximizes flavor and
minimizes bitterness.
Brew Water Purity: Great tasting coffee
starts with fresh water. The removable
water tank is easy to fill with water to give
you great tasting coffee every time. It’s also
easy to clean so you can always make your
coffee with the freshest water. Where local
water is extremely poor, you may wish to
use bottled water. Do not use distilled water
or mineral water since they can damage your
Coffee Maker.
Coffee Maker Cleanliness: Since the coffee
oils that build up on the brew basket and
carafe can go stale and impair the flavor of
the brewed coffee, it’s important that these
two items are cleaned daily in order to make
the best tasting coffee.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS CARE AND CLEANING
Calcium deposits (scale) from water will build up in the Coffee Maker heat pump over time and
impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. If you notice that it takes longer than usual to brew, or
that the Coffee Maker is making unusual noises, then it is time to descale. The “Clean” indicator will
flash when the Coffee Maker has brewed 100 cups of coffee, or detects scale buildup. Descaling
should be done as soon as possible to preserve the performance and life of your Coffee Maker.
2When the “Clean” indicator begins to
flash: Press the MODE button 2 times.
The “Reg” indicator will go off, and the
“Clean” indicator will turn on.
3Press the BREW button. One beep will
sound and the “Brew” indicator will
light up. The “Clean” indicator will stay
on and the Clean cycle will begin.
Cleaning the Coffee Maker
NOTE: The Coffee Maker can be descaled
using a vinegar and water solution, or by using
a packaged descaling agent. Always mix the
descaling solution using cool water.
When using vinegar, fill the carafe with a solution
consisting of ½ vinegar and ½ water.
When using a descaling agent, follow the
directions on the package for the recommended
ratios of descaling agent and water to use.
The Coffee Maker should be run through a
complete Clean cycle using a full tank of the
descaling solution.
1Before descaling, always remove the
water filter (see the “Installing the
Water Filter” section) and make sure
the brew basket contains no coffee or
coffee filters.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCARE AND CLEANING
4When the Clean cycle is complete
(approximately 9 minutes), 3 beeps will
sound, and the “Clean” and “Brew”
indicators will turn off. The main screen
will reappear.
5Reinstall or replace the water filter.
Replace the filter every 3 months under
normal use. Replace it more often
under heavy use.
NOTE: The Clean cycle can be completed at regular intervals, if desired, without the
“Clean” indicator needing to light up. Follow these directions to clean the Coffee Maker
whenever desired.

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1. If the brew timer display is not
illuminated:
• Check to see whether the Coffee Maker
is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
If it is, check the fuse or circuit breaker
on the electrical circuit the Coffee Maker
is connected to and make sure the circuit
is closed.
2. If only a portion of the water added
to the Coffee Maker actually brews:
• The Coffee Maker requires immediate
descaling. Please refer to “Descaling
the Coffee Maker” in the “Care and
Cleaning” section.
3. If “Er1” appears on the brew button
timer display:
• A button may be jammed. Unplug the
Coffee Maker and press each button
several times.
• Plug the Coffee Maker into a grounded
3-prong outlet.
• If “Er1” appears again on the display,
repeat this procedure.
4. If the problem cannot be corrected:
• See the “Warranty” section. Do not
return the Coffee Maker to the retailer;
retailers do not provide service.

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WARRANTY
KitchenAid
®
Coffee Maker Warranty for the 50 United States,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Coffee Makers
operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay Hassle-Free Replacement of your Coffee Maker.
for Your Choice of: See the next page for details on how to arrange for service,
or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be
provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
KitchenAid Will A. Repairs when Coffee Maker is used in other than
Not Pay for: normal single family home use.
B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse
or abuse.
C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Coffee
Maker to an Authorized Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Coffee
Maker operated outside the 50 United States,
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST
PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE
TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA
DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or province to province.