Coffee Maker Features; Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice For Great Taste - KitchenAid KCM0402 Manuel D'utilisation

End-Of-Brewing Tone
A tone sounds when coffee is finished
brewing.
Brew Basket Door Handle
Access the removable brew basket by pulling
on the handle on the side of the coffee
maker. The spring loaded door includes a
latch to assure the door is closed completely.
Brew Basket
The brew basket holds paper coffee filters
or the Gold Tone permanent filter. The brew
basket can be washed in the top rack of
a dishwasher.
Gold Tone Permanent Filter
The high-performance Gold Tone filter
eliminates the need for paper coffee filters.
Coffee maker can also use paper filters, if
desired. The Gold Tone Filter can be washed
in the top rack of a dishwasher.
Coffee Brewing Suggestions:
Fresh Coffee Beans
Truly great coffee can only come from fresh
coffee beans. To preserve the freshness of
your beans, keep the beans in an opaque,
airtight container and store them 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 the KitchenAid™ blade or burr
coffee grinders at your local retailer or
online at www.KitchenAid.com.
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Coffee Maker Features

Advice For Great Taste
Removable Water Tank
The coffee maker features a convenient
removable water tank. Remove the tank and
add water directly. It is recommended that
the tank be hand washed.
18 oz. Thermal Travel Mug
The 18 oz. thermal travel mug features
a comfortable soft grip and brushed stainless
steel body. Travel mug must be washed by
hand with soap and hot water.
Full-Length Cord Storage (not shown)
Compartment in the back of the coffee
maker keeps excess cord out of the way.
Heat Pump (not shown)
Powerful heat pump brews rich, flavorful
coffee.
Electronic Temperature Control
Electronic temperature control regulates
the powerful 700-watt heat pump to ensure
consistent brewing every time.
The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee
A good starting point is 1-2 Tbsp. of coffee
for every 6 oz. of brew water marked on 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.