MODEL A-9 COFFEE MILL
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1. The consistency of the grind is also an important factor in the flavor of coffee If the grounds are uniform equal amounts of soluble compounds will be extracted from each If the grounds vary in size some will be over extracted and some will be under extracted leading to extremely poor quality The Model A 9 Coffee Mill uses a pair of stainless steel cutting burrs to grind coffee with precision This helps ensure that your coffee is the best it can be Care and Maintenance IMPORTANT Make sure the Coffee Mill is switched Off and unplugged before cleaning e Do not immerse motor housing In water e Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads e Never immerse the cutting burrs burr shaft assembly or face plate assembly in water Keep them dry at all times Cleaning the Coffee Mill 1 Loosen and scrape leftover grinds from the grinding spout with the cleaning tool after each use 2 Wipe the motor housing and cord with a clean damp cloth 3 Dry with a soft cloth um x 4 Wash the bean hopper lid and glass in hot soapy water 5 Dry all parts thoroughly before attaching them to the Coffee Mill NOTE The bean hopper bean hopper lid and measuring glass are dishwasher safe but repeated dishwasher cleaning may cause the graduated markings on the measuring glass to fade Cleaning the Cutting Burrs If the mill is used frequently the cutting burrs need to be cleaned every few weeks f2. United States and District of Columbia Length of KitchenAid Will Pay KitchenAid Will Not Warranty For Your Choice of Pay For One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase Hassle Free Replacement of your Coffee Mill See inside front cover for details on how to arrange for service or call the Customer Satisfaction 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 See the KitchenAid Coffee Mill Warranty for Puerto Rico on page 4 for details on how to arrange for service A Repairs when Coffee Mill is used in other than normal single family home use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse or abuse Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Coffee Mill to an Authorized Service Center Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Coffee Mills operated outside the 50 United States and District of Columbia KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state KitchenAid Coffee Mill Warranty for Puerto Rico A one year full warranty e
3. and 4 Proof of Purchase amp 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 Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Store Name 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 Inspired Designs are Timeless In 1937 celebrated industrial designer Egmont Arens perfected the KitchenAid Model K Stand Mixer a matchless design which remains virtually unchanged to this day The following year Arens put the finishing touches on the world s first electric coffee grinder for the home the KitchenAid Model A 9 Coffee Mill rm Der BRA The flowing curves of metal and glass TEM embodied a new age of performance s ie and delighted homemakers everywhere Eee with style and convenience a The honest style rugged durability and essential convenience of the Manaus sem pa Model A 9 Coffee Mill reflect the LI simple virtues of quality that have guided KitchenAid since 1919 Table of Contents Hassle Free Replacement Warranty cccccccsseesceece
4. until free bl FOR THE WAY IT S MADE Registered Trademark Trademark of KitchenAid U S A 9707030 Rev C 2005 All rights reserved 4380dZw205
5. KitchenAid MODEL A 9 COFFEE MILL INSTRUCTIONS 1 800 541 6390 imme Details Inside En a Hassle Free Replacement Warranty We re so confident S ge the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that if your Coffee Mill should fail within the first year of ownership KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your failed Coffee Mill returned to us Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year full warranty Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service If you reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and your KitchenAid Model A 9 Coffee Mill should fail within the first year of ownership simply call our toll free Customer Satisfaction Center at 1 800 541 6390 8 a m to 8 p m Monday through Friday 10 a m to 5 p m Saturday Eastern Time Give the consultant your complete shipping address No P O Box numbers please When you receive your replacement Coffee Mill use the carton and packing materials to pack your failed Coffee Mill In the carton include your name and address on a sheet of paper along with a copy of the proof of purchase register receipt credit card charge slip etc For a detailed explanation of warranty terms and conditions including how to arrange for service outside the United States see pages 3
6. any way Volts 120V A C only Hertz 60 Hz Grounding 3 prong system 15 amp branch circuit NOTE Your Coffee Mill has a Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Troubleshooting Problems If your Coffee Mill should fail to If the problem cannot be corrected operate properly check the with the above steps see the following KitchenAid Warranty on page 3 Do not return the Coffee Mill to the Bee LEM retailer they do not provide service 2 Is the fuse in the circuit to the Coffee Mill in working order If you have a circuit breaker box make sure the circuit is closed 3 Try unplugging the Coffee Mill then plug it back in Model A 9 Coffee Mill Features Bean Hopper Lid Stainless steel lid twists off for filling Bean Hopper Bean hopper holds 1 Ib of coffee beans and unscrews from motor housing for simple cleaning Removable Burr Set Screw not shown Grind Adjustment Ring Rotate ring to select one of 16 grinds Grind Indicator Arrow Motor Housing Grind Spout Cover a J m A chen Aid ea Precision Stainless Steel Grinding Burrs not shown CHR On Off Switch Measuring Glass Lines show approximate amount of coffee needed to brew a given number of cups Power Cord Round cord wipes clean easily Cleaning Tool Specially
7. designed tool features a pick on one end to facilitate removal of grinds from the grinding spout and the burrs Stiff bristles on the other end of the cleaning tool quickly sweep excess grinds from the cutting burrs 6 Model A 9 Coffee Mill Operation Before First Use Wash the bean hopper bean hopper lid and measuring glass in hot soapy water Rinse and dry Model A 9 Coffee Mill Use 1 Unplug Coftee Mill 2 Attach bean hopper to motor housing by turning bean hopper clockwise until snug 3 Fill bean hopper with whole coffee beans Attach lid to bean hopper by turning clockwise NOTE Grinding flavored coffee beans is not recommended Flavored beans will impart an off taste to any other coffee that is ground in the mill Additionally many flavored coffee beans have sugars or syrups added in the roasting process These sugared beans may cause the mill to clog damaging the unit AWARNING I 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 4 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet 5 Select grind by rotating grind adjustment ring aligning markings with the grind indicator arrow on the motor housing See Coffee Grinding Tips on page 8 to select the appropriate grind adjustment gt IP ar OQ t 6 Position measuring glass under spo
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9. lection burr mounted on the burr shaft assembly and the burr mounted underneath the grind adjustment ring 3 Replace the set screw and tighten with the Phillips head screwdriver Your Coffee Mill is now ready NOTE Never wash the burrs or burr for use shaft assembly in water Keep them dry at all times Care and Maintenance Replacing the Cutting Burrs If the cutting burrs are damaged or have reached the end of their life usually after grinding 600 800 Ibs of coffee they can be easily replaced Contact KitchenAid at 1 800 541 6390 to order a set of replacement burrs To replace the burrs 4 Attach the replacement burrs to 1 Unplug Coffee Mill the burr shaft assembly and the grind adjustment ring with the burr mounting screws Make certain the cutting surfaces of the 2 Remove the grind adjustment ring and burr shaft assembly For instructions see Cleaning the Cutting Burrs pages 10 11 burrs face outward see the steps 1 5 illustration above and the burr 3 With a Phillips head screwdriver mounting screws are tight renove the burr from dba bure 5 Insert the burr shaft assembly into shaft assembly by turning the two the motor housing and attach the burr mounting screws counter grind adjustment nee tor en free instructions see To reassemble 4 Remove the burr from the grind page 11 steps 1 3 adjustment ring by turning the two burr mounting screws counter clockwise
10. m in a cool dry place Refrigeration is not recommended as 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 the flavor NOTE Grind frozen beans immediately upon removal from the freezer If beans begin to thaw from a frozen state condensation will form on the beans and the moisture may clog both the grinds and the mill Grinding flavored coffee beans is not recommended they will impart an off taste to any other coffee that Is ground in the mill and may cause the burrs to clog Do not grind spices The Coffee Mill is intended for grinding whole coffee beans only How the Grind Affects Flavor The flavor of coffee depends on a variety of factors including the quality freshness and roast of the beans the purity of the brew water the cleanliness of the brewing equipment and the brewing temperature The fineness and consistency of the grind is also critical Coffee that is ground too fine for a particular brewing process using too fine of a grind in a drip coffee maker for example will result in the brew water over extracting the oils and aromatic compounds in the coffee yielding a brew that is extremely pungent and bitter Conversely coffee that is too coarsely ground for a particular process will result in the under extraction of the oils and essences resulting in a very thin and weak flavor
11. or best performance Cleaning enables the burrs to achieve the most consistent grinds possible Without regular cleaning the mill may clog which could cause damage to the Coffee Mill Foreign objects like pebbles or twigs sometimes find their way into whole bean coffee These objects may cause the mill to jam If this happens follow the burr cleaning procedure to remove the foreign material To clean the removable burrs 1 Empty the bean hopper and remove from the base 2 Locate the removable burr set screw on the back of the Coffee Mill S 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver turn the set screw counter clockwise to loosen and remove Care and Maintenance To reassemble 1 After cleaning align the keyed burr shaft assembly with the motor shaft Lower the burr shaft assembly onto the motor shaft and rotate until the burr shaft assembly falls into place inside the motor housing um f No w 4 Turn the grind adjustment ring counterclockwise several complete rotations and remove it from the base 2 Place the grind adjustment ring onto the motor housing Press and turn the grind adjustment ring clockwise several rotations until the gear offers complete resistance then rotate it counterclockwise 5 Lift the burr shaft assembly out of until the selection arrow aligns the motor housing with the initial M for the 6 Using the cleaning tool clean the Medium grind se
12. sages 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 To protect against risk of electric shock do not put Coffee Mill in water or other liquid 3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 4 Unplug Coffee Mill trom 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 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 bean hopper for presence of foreign objects before using 11 This product is designed for household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 KitchenAid Coffee Mill Warranty for the 50 United States and District of Columbia This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Coffee Mills operated in the 50
13. ut The glass shows the approximate amount of coffee needed to brew a given number of cups Individual tastes may require slightly more or less coffee 7 To grind coffee flip On Off switch to On position When measuring glass is filled with desired amount of ground coffee flip On Off switch to Off position NOTE To avoid grounds spraying beyond glass do not lift grind spout cover while the coffee mill is operating Coffee Grinding Tips Use the correct grind for the brew process you are using 16 grinds are available from Fine to Coarse Fine can be used for espresso Medium is appropriate for automatic drip coffee makers and Coarse is suited to French Press brewing Experiment your tastes may be better served by using a slightly finer or coarser grind When adjusting to a finer grind it may be easier to turn the grind adjustment ring while the grinder is running For drip coffee makers a good starting point Is to grind 1 ounce of coffee for every 4 cups of brew water as measured with the carafe a carafe cup is about 4 ounces Finer grinds require less coffee but too fine a grind could cause an overflow in the brew basket of the coffee maker Ground coffee loses flavor and aroma quickly For best results grind only as much coffee as you intend to use immediately To preserve the freshness of coffee beans keep beans in an opaque airtight container and store the
14. xtends to ship it prepaid and insured to the the purchaser and any succeeding nearest Authorized Service Center Call owner for Coffee Mills operated in toll free 1 800 541 6390 to learn the Puerto Rico During the warranty location of a Service Center near you period all service must be handled by Your repaired Coffee Mill will be an Authorized KitchenAid Service returned to you prepaid and insured Center Please bring the Coffee Mill or Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires For service information call toll free Customer Satisfaction Center 1 800 541 6390 or write to KitchenAid Portable Appliances P O Box 218 St Joseph MI 49085 0218 Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico Consult your local KitchenAid dealer Coffee Mill for information on how to or the store where you purchased the obtain service Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts To order accessories or replacement Customer Satisfaction Center parts for your Coffee Mill call toll free KitchenAid Portable Appliances P O 1 800 541 6390 or write to Box 218 St Joseph MI 49085 0218 Electrical Requirements AWARNING 3 prong grounded plug To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug will fit in an outlet only one way If Electrical Shock Hazard the plug does not fit in the outlet Plug into a grounded 3 prong contact a qualified electrician Do not outlet modify the plug in
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