KitchenAid KCM1209 User manual

Coffee Maker
KCM1209
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1Dosage Ladder 14 Brew Basket
2Gold Tone Filter 15 A.M./P.M. Indicator
3Brew Basket Lid 16 Auto 1 or 2 Icon
4Showerhead 17 High Plate Temperature
5Carafe Lid 18 Low Plate Temperature
6Carafe Handle 19 Control Panel
7Glass Carafe 20 Clean Icon
8Brew/Cancel Button 21 Bold Icon
9Warming Plate 22 Remaining Keep Warm Time Icon
10 Cord Storage in Base (not shown) 23 Brew Icon
11 Water Tank 24 Clock
12 Water Tank Handle 25 Programmable Display
13 Water Tank Lid
NOTE: Default measurement for 1 cup = approximately 5 oz (147 ml).
Auto 12
AM
PM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
Brew/Cancel
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
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Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
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PRODUCT SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the
manufacturer at their customer service telephone number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
4. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse
appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug 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. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause re,
electrical shock, or injury.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
11. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not use appliance without lid properly placed on carafe.
14. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a
range top or in a microwave oven.
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PRODUCT SAFETY
15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
16. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
17. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
18. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
19. Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
material.
20. Do not ll the water tank above the marked maximum ll line. Do not overll
Glass Carafe. If the Glass Carafe is overlled, brewed coffee may be ejected.
21. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such
as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, farmhouses, offices, or other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
22. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces
in contact with food.
23. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
24. The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use. Do not touch hot
surface. Use handles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: 1100 W
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 service technician to install an
outlet near the appliance.
The cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
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GETTING STARTED
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Cord is stored in the base. If needed, gently
pull cord outwards. Plug into grounded 3
prong outlet.
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Press Hour to set the hour. The hour digits
will change with each press; or press and
hold to scroll rapidly.
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Press Minute to set the minutes.
To save the current displayed time and exit
clock set-up: Press any other button or do
not press any button for 10 seconds.
SETTING THE CLOCK
NOTE: When the Coffee Maker is first plugged in or when power is restored after an
interruption, the display will initially show 12:00 A.M.
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Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
To switch between Regular and Bold brew
strengths: Press the Bold button.
SETTING BREW STRENGTH
NOTE: Regular is the default setting.
TIP: While brewing small batches
(2-4 cups), using the “Bold Setting” is
recommended.
FILLING WATER FOR BREWING
TIP: Brew 2 Carafe of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first Carafe of
coffee.
Pour fresh water in the Water Tank.
Use the level markings. Then, close the lid
properly.
Lift the Water Tank up gently. Pour fresh
water in the Water Tank. Place the Water
Tank back in position properly.
NOTE: Fill the Water Tank with only the amount of water needed to brew your desired
number of cups. If you put in 12 cups of water, the Coffee Maker will brew all 12 cups.
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OR
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp PlateTimer
Clean
Bold
Brew/Cancel
Place the Carafe in the Coffee Maker.
Make sure the Carafe lid is in place and
bottom of the Carafe is fully seated.
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PRODUCT USAGE
ASSEMBLY OF BREW BASKET
Raise the Brew Basket lid and remove the
Brew Basket. Insert the Gold Tone Permanent Filter or
Cone Paper Filter into the Brew Basket.
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TIP: The coffee filter can also be inserted and coffee grounds added with or without
removing the Brew Basket from the Coffee Maker.
Gold Tone Permanent Filter: Add coffee
grounds. Use the “Dosage Ladder”.
For example: If you need 8 cups of Brew
Coffee, then add coffee grounds till 8 cups
scale level.
Cone Paper Coffee Filter: Add desired
coffee grounds. Use the “Coffee Dosage
Chart” on the back of the Water Tank as a
guide for how much coffee grounds to use.
Pre-wetting the paper is not required.
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NOTE: Use a medium grind appropriate
for automatic drip Coffee Makers. Too fine
a grind will produce bitterness and may
clog the coffee filter.
Auto 12
AM
PM
x
Brew/Cancel
Auto 12
AM
PM
Clean
Minute
Place 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.
NOTE: Do not operate the Coffee Maker
without the brew basket in place.
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IMPORTANT: Do not use both types of filters at the same time. Using both filters might cause
water and coffee to overflow the brew basket.
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PROGRAMMING THE AUTO SET FEATURE
NOTE: Default standard brewing cycle time for a full Carafe (12 cups) is approximately
10-minutes.
IMPORTANT: Set the correct time as per the instructions in “Setting the clock” before
using the Auto Set feature.
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Press the Auto Set 1 or Auto Set 2 button
one time.
The Auto 1 or 2 indicator light will flash
and the time display will change to the
currently set Auto Set time
(12:00 A.M is the default time).
To set the time the Coffee Maker should
begin brewing: Press the Hour button to
set hour. The hour digits will change with
each press; or press and hold to scroll
rapidly.
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Next, press the Minute button to set
minute. The hour setting will stay solid and
the minute setting will begin to blink.
To save the Auto set time and exit set-up:
Press any other button or do not press
any button for 10 seconds. The Auto 1
or 2 indicator will remain lit and the time
display will go back to the current time.
TIP: To cancel the Auto Set 1 or 2 time after programming is complete: Press Auto Set 1
or Auto Set 2 button again; or press the Brew/Cancel button.
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USING THE PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED AUTO SET TIME
These steps can be followed to save the Auto Set time after following the steps in the
“Programming the Auto Set feature” section.
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Press the Auto Set 1 or Auto Set 2
button.
The Auto indicator will flash and the time
display will show the previously set Auto
time.
To save the current displayed time and exit
Auto Set: Wait for 10 seconds, or press
any button (Clean, Bold or Brew). The
Auto indicator will remain lit and the time
display will go back to the current time.
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PRODUCT USAGE
SETTING THE PLATE TEMPERATURE AND TIMER FEATURE
NOTE: Default Plate temperature for Coffee Maker is set at High Temperature.(icon)
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Plate Temperature: Press Plate Temp
button. By each press you can select
between Low Plate temperature or High
Plate temperature. Press Plate Timer
button to set time for Plate Temperature.
The display will show Keep Warm Time
with icon.
Press the Hour button.
Next, press the Minute button. The Hour
setting will stay solid and the Minute
setting will begin to blink. The minute
digits will change with each press by 0 or
30 minutes.
To save the current displayed time and exit
Keep Warm setup: Press any other button
(Auto Set1, Auto Set 2, Plate Temp, Plate
Timer, Bold, Clean or Brew); or do not
press any button for 10 seconds.
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IMPORTANT: You can select time for Plate temperature from 0:00 to maximum 4:00 hours.
NOTE: Heating the brewed coffee for more time adds bitterness to the coffee taste.
It is advised to consume brewed coffee as early after brewing cycle completes.
TIP: Brew 2 Carafe of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first Carafe of
coffee.
Auto 12
AM
PM
x
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
PM
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Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto12
AM
PM
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AutoSet
Hour
Bold Clean
Minute
Brew/Cancel
Brew
Press any of the Brew/Cancel buttons
provided on side or on front to begin
brewing coffee. The Coffee Maker will
beep and “Brew” icon will light up in the
display.
The Coffee Maker will beep 3 times when
the Brew cycle is complete.
Then, 30 minutes Warm mode will start.
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NOTE: Default Standard Brewing cycle time for a full pot (12 cups) is approximately
10-minutes. Allow the Coffee Maker to cool for 5 minutes before starting the next brew
cycle.
BREWING COFFEE
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Auto 12 12
AM
PM
PM
x
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto12
AM
PM
x
x
AutoSet
Hour
BoldClean
Minute
Brew/Cancel
Brew
After Warm mode end, the Coffee Maker
will automatically turn off.
To Cancel the Brew cycle or Warm mode,
press the Brew/Cancel button once.
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coffee is brewing will interrupt the brew
process and impair flavor.
BREWING COFFEE
PRODUCT USAGE
PAUSE AND POUR FEATURE
The “Pause and Pour” feature enables you to remove the Carafe 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.
Make sure to place the Carafe back in the place within 25 seconds to avoid the overflow of
the water and coffee grounds from the Brew Basket.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE COFFEE MAKER
NOTE: Unplug and allow the Coffee Maker to cool down before cleaning.
Auto12
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Auto
HMin
Dishwasher-safe parts, top rack only: Brew
Basket and Gold Tone Permanent Filter.
Wipe the Showerhead with a damp cloth
to remove any coffee splashes.
Wash by hand in warm and soapy water.
Dry thoroughly: Carafe and Water Tank.
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CARE AND CLEANING
REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS
Mineral deposits (scale) from water will build up in the Coffee Maker over the time and
impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. The “Clean” indicator will flash in display after
completing 100 brew cycles. Then, it is time to descale the Coffee Maker.
NOTE: The Coffee Maker can be descaled using a vinegar and water solution, or by using
a packaged descaling agent, like affresh. Always mix the descaling solution using cool
water.
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Auto
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Auto12
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Auto
HMin
Auto12
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Auto
Min
Empty the Brew Basket. Fill the Water Tank with 1.4 L (6 cup) vinegar
and 1.4 L (6 cup) cool water.
Cool water
Vinegar
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Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Press “Clean” button. Then press the
Brew/Cancel button to begin the Clean
cycle.
After the Clean cycle ends
(approximately 30 minutes), 3 beeps will
sound, and the “Clean” indicator will turn
off.
Auto 12 12
AM
PM
PM
x
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
Auto12
AM
PM
x
x
AutoSet
Hour
Bold Clean
Minute
Brew/Cancel
Brew
Run at least 2 fresh, cool water-only cycles
after the Clean cycle is complete.
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NOTE: The Coffee Maker should be run through a complete Clean cycle using a full
Water Tank of the descaling solution.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Problem Solution
If the display is not illuminated:
Check if 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.
If only a portion of the water
added to the Coffee Maker
actually brews: The Coffee Maker requires immediate descaling. Please
refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section.
Coffee Maker takes longer than
usual to brew:
If you hear 3 rapid tones: There is no water in the Water Tank. See the “Filling water
for brewing” section.
If “Er1” flashes on the display
and you hear 1 tone:
A button may be jammed. Unplug and press each button
several times. Plug the Coffee Maker. If “Er1” appears
again on the display, repeat this procedure.
If coffee overflows the Brew
Basket:
The Brew Basket is not correctly in place.
See the “Assembly Of Brew Basket” section.
Too much coffee ground was placed into the Brew Basket.
Used both Gold Tone Filter and Paper Filter together.
If water exits from the back of
the Coffee Maker: Too much water was poured into the Water Tank.
If the problem is not due to one of the above items, see the “Warranty and Service”
section.
NOTE: Do not return the Coffee Maker to the retailer. Retailers do not provide service.
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