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... & Product Registration 6 Electrical Requirements 7 FEATURES AND OPERATION Coffee Maker Features 10 Preparing the Coffee Maker for Use Pre-Use Cleaning 13 Installing the Water Filter 13 Setting the Time-of-Day Clock 14 Brewing Coffee 16 Using the Warming Plate Adjusting Warming Plate Temperature 19... Message Tone Volume 22 Resetting the Water Filter Icon 23 Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice for Great Taste 24 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Coffee Maker 28 Descaling 29 Storing the Coffee Maker 30 Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter 30 Troubleshooting & Error Codes 31 WARRANTY...
... & Product Registration 6 Electrical Requirements 7 FEATURES AND OPERATION Coffee Maker Features 10 Preparing the Coffee Maker for Use Pre-Use Cleaning 13 Installing the Water Filter 13 Setting the Time-of-Day Clock 14 Brewing Coffee 16 Using the Warming Plate Adjusting Warming Plate Temperature 19... Message Tone Volume 22 Resetting the Water Filter Icon 23 Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice for Great Taste 24 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Coffee Maker 28 Descaling 29 Storing the Coffee Maker 30 Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter 30 Troubleshooting & Error Codes 31 WARRANTY...
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FEATURES AND OPERATION P R O L I N E® S E R I E S FEATURES AND OPERATION Features and Operation Section Contents Coffee Maker Features 10 Preparing For Use Pre-Use Cleaning 13 Installing the Water Filter 13 Setting the Time-of-Day Clock ......14 Brewing Coffee 16 Using the Warming Plate 19 Programming the Brew Timer ...........20 Adjusting Message Tone Volume ......22 Resetting the Water Filter Icon..........23 Coffee Brewing Suggestions 24 9
FEATURES AND OPERATION P R O L I N E® S E R I E S FEATURES AND OPERATION Features and Operation Section Contents Coffee Maker Features 10 Preparing For Use Pre-Use Cleaning 13 Installing the Water Filter 13 Setting the Time-of-Day Clock ......14 Brewing Coffee 16 Using the Warming Plate 19 Programming the Brew Timer ...........20 Adjusting Message Tone Volume ......22 Resetting the Water Filter Icon..........23 Coffee Brewing Suggestions 24 9
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...10 A tone sounds to the water reservoir and filter. Water Filter Access Cover Cover snaps in and out from the front for convenient access to prevent overfilling when the maximum water level is reached. MODEL KPCM050 COFFEE MAKER FEATURES Front-Fill Water Guide Fill the water reservoir ...through the convenient front-fill water guide. Brew Basket Insert Insert removes from falling into the water guide. Model KPCM050 Coffee Maker Stainless Steel Brew Basket Durable basket slides...
...10 A tone sounds to the water reservoir and filter. Water Filter Access Cover Cover snaps in and out from the front for convenient access to prevent overfilling when the maximum water level is reached. MODEL KPCM050 COFFEE MAKER FEATURES Front-Fill Water Guide Fill the water reservoir ...through the convenient front-fill water guide. Brew Basket Insert Insert removes from falling into the water guide. Model KPCM050 Coffee Maker Stainless Steel Brew Basket Durable basket slides...
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... automatic brew timer, turn the program-clock switch momentarily to the "Auto" position. The coffee maker or brew timer cannot be alternated to indicate the time elapsed since the last carafe was brewed. Brew Timer Display and Timer Adjustment Buttons Digital display shows the AM or PM... To program the brew timer, turn the auto-on the brew timer display show when the coffee maker is used with the water level, sound, and filter icons. FEATURES AND OPERATION 12-Cup Glass Carafe The Carafe features drip-free pouring, a comfortable handle, and a removable lid that the timer and clock...
... automatic brew timer, turn the program-clock switch momentarily to the "Auto" position. The coffee maker or brew timer cannot be alternated to indicate the time elapsed since the last carafe was brewed. Brew Timer Display and Timer Adjustment Buttons Digital display shows the AM or PM... To program the brew timer, turn the auto-on the brew timer display show when the coffee maker is used with the water level, sound, and filter icons. FEATURES AND OPERATION 12-Cup Glass Carafe The Carafe features drip-free pouring, a comfortable handle, and a removable lid that the timer and clock...
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...exceptional brewing performance. 12 If the coffee maker is turned on the brew timer display when the water filter needs to be set high or low, or turned off two hours after the last carafe is brewed. MODEL KPCM050 COFFEE MAKER FEATURES Water Filter Icon Icon appears on or the brew... timer is activated without sufficient water in the reservoir, the coffee maker will beep once; The commercial stainless steel construction minimizes calcium...
...exceptional brewing performance. 12 If the coffee maker is turned on the brew timer display when the water filter needs to be set high or low, or turned off two hours after the last carafe is brewed. MODEL KPCM050 COFFEE MAKER FEATURES Water Filter Icon Icon appears on or the brew... timer is activated without sufficient water in the reservoir, the coffee maker will beep once; The commercial stainless steel construction minimizes calcium...
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...scouring pads. Installing the Water Filter Since most tap water is chlorinated and contains some level of a PRO LINE® Series Water Filter is optional: the coffee maker will filter approximately 25 gallons of the dishwasher. The water filter is for use only with ...filter also softens the water, which impair coffee flavor. Remove the water filter access cover from its life, the water filter icon will still appear on the brew timer display. FEATURES AND OPERATION PREPARING THE COFFEE MAKER FOR USE Pre-Use Cleaning Wash the filter basket, basket insert, carafe, and carafe...
...scouring pads. Installing the Water Filter Since most tap water is chlorinated and contains some level of a PRO LINE® Series Water Filter is optional: the coffee maker will filter approximately 25 gallons of the dishwasher. The water filter is for use only with ...filter also softens the water, which impair coffee flavor. Remove the water filter access cover from its life, the water filter icon will still appear on the brew timer display. FEATURES AND OPERATION PREPARING THE COFFEE MAKER FOR USE Pre-Use Cleaning Wash the filter basket, basket insert, carafe, and carafe...
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...the circular well at the bottom of clean, cool water. Replace the water filter access cover and run the coffee maker through a complete brewing cycle without coffee. Do not use an adapter. Setting the Time-of-Day Clock When the coffee maker is first plugged in death, fire, or electrical shock. Push the cartridge slightly... to follow these instructions can result in or when power is set. 14 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Use a full carafe of the water reservoir. PREPARING THE COFFEE MAKER FOR USE 4. Failure to make sure it fits snugly.
...the circular well at the bottom of clean, cool water. Replace the water filter access cover and run the coffee maker through a complete brewing cycle without coffee. Do not use an adapter. Setting the Time-of-Day Clock When the coffee maker is first plugged in death, fire, or electrical shock. Push the cartridge slightly... to follow these instructions can result in or when power is set. 14 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Use a full carafe of the water reservoir. PREPARING THE COFFEE MAKER FOR USE 4. Failure to make sure it fits snugly.
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.../Off Switch clockwise to overflow the brew basket. FEATURES AND OPERATION 5. Do not remove the carafe from the front of ground coffee for a weaker brew. Insert a 10-12 cup flat-bottom paper filter or the optional permanent filter into the coffee maker as far as possible. 7. Make certain the plastic brew basket insert is complete. Add...
.../Off Switch clockwise to overflow the brew basket. FEATURES AND OPERATION 5. Do not remove the carafe from the front of ground coffee for a weaker brew. Insert a 10-12 cup flat-bottom paper filter or the optional permanent filter into the coffee maker as far as possible. 7. Make certain the plastic brew basket insert is complete. Add...
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High-Volume Icon Low-Volume Icon With message tones enabled, the coffee maker will produce 3 one-second tones when the brewing cycle is complete, and a single one-second tone when: • you attempt to turn on the brew timer display when message tones are disabled (no sound level...volume, and high volume. Tone volume can be visible on the coffee maker or activate the brew timer without sufficient water in the reservoir • the water reservoir nears the maximum level during filling • the water filter icon is reset 22 Timer Adjustment Buttons As the Timer Adjustment Buttons...
High-Volume Icon Low-Volume Icon With message tones enabled, the coffee maker will produce 3 one-second tones when the brewing cycle is complete, and a single one-second tone when: • you attempt to turn on the brew timer display when message tones are disabled (no sound level...volume, and high volume. Tone volume can be visible on the coffee maker or activate the brew timer without sufficient water in the reservoir • the water reservoir nears the maximum level during filling • the water filter icon is reset 22 Timer Adjustment Buttons As the Timer Adjustment Buttons...
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... filter icon disappears. To Reset the Water Filter Icon After the water filter has been replaced (see page 29. To maintain the best performance, the coffee maker should be descaled whenever the water filter icon appears. The coffee maker will keep track of water (60 full carafes)....filter has reached the end of its life. If a water filter is not used, the coffee maker will still display the water filter icon as a reminder to descale. Filter Icon "+" Timer Adjustment Button FEATURES AND OPERATION 23 RESETTING THE WATER FILTER ICON The PRO LINE® Series Water Filter will filter...
... filter icon disappears. To Reset the Water Filter Icon After the water filter has been replaced (see page 29. To maintain the best performance, the coffee maker should be descaled whenever the water filter icon appears. The coffee maker will keep track of water (60 full carafes)....filter has reached the end of its life. If a water filter is not used, the coffee maker will still display the water filter icon as a reminder to descale. Filter Icon "+" Timer Adjustment Button FEATURES AND OPERATION 23 RESETTING THE WATER FILTER ICON The PRO LINE® Series Water Filter will filter...
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...coffee maker. Use a full carafe of ground coffee and then dilute the result with your brew water. Continued... 25 FEATURES AND OPERATION The Right Grind Freshly ground coffee loses flavor and aroma quickly - Be sure to brew using a quality burr grinder like the PRO LINE® Series Burr Coffee Mill or the KitchenAid... best to grind your coffee. If the coffee maker hasn't been used , adding more coffee simply makes a brew stronger without coffee. The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee For standard drip-process coffee, a good starting point is to use the filter - A proper grind is...
...coffee maker. Use a full carafe of ground coffee and then dilute the result with your brew water. Continued... 25 FEATURES AND OPERATION The Right Grind Freshly ground coffee loses flavor and aroma quickly - Be sure to brew using a quality burr grinder like the PRO LINE® Series Burr Coffee Mill or the KitchenAid... best to grind your coffee. If the coffee maker hasn't been used , adding more coffee simply makes a brew stronger without coffee. The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee For standard drip-process coffee, a good starting point is to use the filter - A proper grind is...
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CARE AND CLEANING P R O L I N E® S E R I E S CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Section Contents Cleaning the Coffee Maker 28 Descaling 29 Storing the Coffee Maker 30 Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter 30 Troubleshooting & Error Codes .........31 27
CARE AND CLEANING P R O L I N E® S E R I E S CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Section Contents Cleaning the Coffee Maker 28 Descaling 29 Storing the Coffee Maker 30 Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter 30 Troubleshooting & Error Codes .........31 27
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...; When using the descaling solution. Wash the brew basket, brew basket insert, carafe, and carafe lid in the coffee maker heat pump over time and impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. Reinstall the water filter and reset the water filter icon if necessary (see the KitchenAid Warranty and Service section on page 13) and make certain the brew...
...; When using the descaling solution. Wash the brew basket, brew basket insert, carafe, and carafe lid in the coffee maker heat pump over time and impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. Reinstall the water filter and reset the water filter icon if necessary (see the KitchenAid Warranty and Service section on page 13) and make certain the brew...
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...a full carafe of storage, run it through a complete brewing cycle without coffee. This rinses the water reservoir, heat pump, and showerhead. Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter After several uses, clean the filter with a soft brush or sponge. Wipe the coffee maker dry, and store. If the coffee maker will not...32˚F or 0˚C). To empty, unplug the coffee maker, then remove the water guide cover, the water filter access cover, the water filter, and the brew basket. CARE AND CLEANING Storing the Coffee Maker Since the coffee maker retains a small amount of water after brewing, never ...
...a full carafe of storage, run it through a complete brewing cycle without coffee. This rinses the water reservoir, heat pump, and showerhead. Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter After several uses, clean the filter with a soft brush or sponge. Wipe the coffee maker dry, and store. If the coffee maker will not...32˚F or 0˚C). To empty, unplug the coffee maker, then remove the water guide cover, the water filter access cover, the water filter, and the brew basket. CARE AND CLEANING Storing the Coffee Maker Since the coffee maker retains a small amount of water after brewing, never ...