KitchenAid KCM4212SX User manual

KCM4212SX
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PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Glass brew jar
Stainless steel
steeper
Steeper lid
Outer lid
Steeper handle
Brew jar
handle
Stainless
easy-pour tap
Bottom view
(when bottom cover is removed)
Bottom cover
Trim band
Fill guideline
for coffee
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COFFEE MAKER SAFETY | 3
COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
3. Do not operate any appliance after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not use near or on a hot gas or electric burner stove, or in a heated oven.
6. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
7. Do not use the Coffee Maker without lid properly closed.
8. Do not use the Coffee Maker with loose or weakened handle.
9. Do not clean the Coffee Maker with abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or other
abrasive materials.
10. This product is designed for indoor household use only. Not designed
for commercial use.
11. Do not overll the Coffee Maker.
12. Use only coarsely ground coffee.
13. Place the Coffee Maker on a nonslip surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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4 | INTRODUCTION TO COLD BREWING
COLD BREWED COFFEE
The classic cold brew coffee brewing method uses coarsely
ground coffee steeped in cold water over a period of
12-24 hours. This no-heat brew method produces a smooth,
balanced avor that’s less bitter.
The KitchenAid®Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes roughly
28oz (840mL) of coffee concentrate.
To serve your cold brew beverage, we recommend using
a 1:3 coffee to water/milk ratio. This means you add 1 part
coffee concentrate to 3 parts water or milk.
Example of recommended
coarsely ground coffee.
INTRODUCTION TO COLD BREWING
COLD BREWED TEA
The Cold Brew Coffee Maker can also be used to make tea concentrate (approximately
32-34oz [960-1020mL]). Cold brewed tea is steeped in cold water over a period of
6-12hours.
To serve your tea beverage, we recommend using a 1:7 tea to water ratio. This means you
add 1 part tea concentrate to 7 parts water.
Enjoy your cold brew tea the way you like by mixing concentrate with ice, water, milk, or
sweeteners.
TIP: The longer you steep and the more tea you use, the more bitter the tea
will become.
RECIPES USING COFFEE CONCENTRATE
2oz (60mL)
coffee concentrate +
Cold coffee: 6oz (180mL) cold water
or milk, add ice/sweeteners to taste
Hot coffee: 6oz (180mL) hot water,
add milk/sweeteners to taste
1
2
3
4
Concentrate
Water
or milk
Adjust amount of coffee concentrate
to achieve desired taste.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER:
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional Instructions with videos and tips on
how to use your Cold Brew Coffee Maker.
RECIPES USING TEA CONCENTRATE
1oz (30mL)
tea concentrate +
Cold tea: 7oz (210mL) cold water,
add ice/sweeteners to taste
Hot tea: 7oz (210mL) hot water,
add milk/sweeteners to taste
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Concentrate
Water
Adjust amount of tea concentrate to
achieve desired taste.
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USING THE COFFEE MAKER | 5
OPERATING THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER
IMPORTANT: Before using the Cold Brew Coffee Maker, wash all parts by hand in
warm, soapy water, making sure to rinse and drain the coffee tube before use. Dry
thoroughly. To avoid damage, do not wash in the dishwasher.
USING THE COFFEE MAKER
NOTE: The height of your coffee grounds in relation to the fill guideline may vary
depending on the roast of your coffee. 250grams of a light roast may be below the
line, while a dark roast may be above the line.
TIP: If making tea, scoop 120 grams of tea leaves into the steeper.
TIP: The part in the coffee brewing
process when gases from the coffee are
released as the water hits the grounds is
called the “bloom,” because it causes the
grounds to grow and rise.
1
To assemble the Cold Brew
Coffee Maker: Place the outer
lid on the brew jar, then insert the
steeper. Make sure steeper handle
is lying flat.
2
Scoop 250 grams of coarsely ground
coffee into the steeper. The grounds
should come close to touching the fill
guideline on the steeper.
3Make sure the brew jar tap is in the
closed position. 4
Pour approximately 1L of cold water
over the grounds, using a circular
motion and being sure to coat the
grounds well. Pause for 1 minute
to let the grounds bloom.
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6 | USING THE COFFEE MAKER
USING THE COFFEE MAKER
PREPARING THE COLD BREW COFFEE
5After the coffee blooms, pour
an additional 1/4 L of water over
the grounds.
Once comfortable with the process, you
can use the trim band as a visual pouring
guide. At the first pour, fill the jar until
the water level is about 1" below the trim
band. Then, let the coffee bloom, and
add water until the level is at the bottom
of the trim band.
6
Use a spoon to press the grounds
down into the water, ensuring all of
the grounds are fully saturated. There
should be no dry coffee grounds.
7
Place the lid on the steeper, and allow
the coffee to brew for 12-24 hours.
Brew either at room temperature or in
the refrigerator.
1After brewing for 12-24 hours, take
off the steeper lid. 2
Using the steeper handle, lift the
steeper above the brew jar. Rest the
steeper at an angle on the brew jar
and allow to drain for 3 minutes, then
change steeper rest angle and allow
to drain for another 2 minutes.
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USING THE COFFEE MAKER | 7
USING THE COFFEE MAKER
NOTE: Because of its compact design,
it fits neatly where you want on the
refrigerator shelf or door.
NOTE: Do not mix ingredients in
the brew jar. Pour concentrate into
a glass, then add water or milk.
3
Pull the steeper all the way out of
the brew jar, and compost or discard
the used grounds. Wash the steeper
according to the “Care and cleaning”
directions.
4Return the steeper lid to the brew jar,
and store your coffee concentrate in
the refrigerator.
5To dispense concentrate, turn the tap
a quarter turn counter-clockwise. 6
To serve your cold brew coffee, use
1 part coffee concentrate to 3 parts
water or dairy/dairy-free milk of your
choice. Add ice and sweeten to taste.
NOTE: The coffee concentrate stays
cold and fresh for up to 2 weeks in the
refrigerator.
FOR RECIPES AND DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER:
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional recipes and Instructions with videos and tips
on how to use your Cold Brew Coffee Maker.
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8 | CARE AND CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER
IMPORTANT: It is critical to thoroughly clean the Cold Brew Coffee Maker after each
use. To avoid damage, do not wash in the dishwasher. The taste of your coffee can be
impacted if the brew jar and steeper assembly is not thoroughly cleaned of all grounds,
coffee oil residue, or soap after each use.
1
Clean all parts of the Cold Brew
Coffee Maker by hand only. Rinse
coffee residue from each part. Wash
with warm, soapy water, then open
the tap and run warm water through
until tube and tap are empty. Dry
each part with a dry, soft towel.
2
For occasional deeper cleaning:
First, push the clasp to release
the door located on the bottom
of the brew jar.
3Next, gently loosen the hose nozzle
from both ends to remove. 4Then, twist the nut/wrench that holds
the coffee drain in place and remove
both of these parts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING | 9
CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Cold Brew Coffee Maker should
fail to operate as expected, please
check the following:
- If coffee is too bold: Grind your coffee
at a coarser grind level, and/or steep
for less time. The Cold Brew Coffee
Maker produces a coffee concentrate.
To serve at the proper strength, dilute
your coffee concentrate with water or
any dairy/dairy-free milk of your choice.
- If coffee is too weak: Either grind your
beans to a ner consistency, or brew for
more time. Cold Brew coffee uses more
coffee to brew than other methods.
Make certain you use 250 grams of
coffee to brew.
- If coffee tastes bitter or unpleasant after
use: Taste can be impacted if the Cold
Brew Coffee Maker isn’t thoroughly
cleaned. Make certain that all soap,
grounds, and oily residue are thoroughly
rinsed off of all parts after each use. See
the “Care and cleaning” section for
more information.
If the problem is not due to one of
the above items, see the “Arranging
for service” chapter in the “Warranty
and service” section.
Do not return the Cold Brew Coffee
Maker to the retailer, as they do not
provide service.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER:
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional Instructions with videos and tips on
how to use your Cold Brew Coffee Maker.
5Finally, using the nut/wrench as a tool,
loosen the tap and remove. 6
Hand wash all parts in warm, soapy
water. Dry all parts thoroughly and
reassemble. Ensure coffee drain seal
is in place when reassembling.
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10 | WARRANTY AND SERVICE
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
KITCHENAID®COLD BREW 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 Cold Brew
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
for Your Choice of: Hassle-Free Replacement of your Cold Brew Coffee
Maker. 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
Not Pay for: A. Repairs when your Cold Brew Coffee Maker is used in other than normal single family home use.
B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse
or abuse.
C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Cold
Brew Coffee Maker to an Authorized Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Cold Brew
Coffee Makers 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.
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