KitchenAid KCM111OB Support Question
KitchenAid KCM111OB Support Question
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Question posted by duch56 on November 8th, 2012
I Recently Cleaned My Coffeemaker With Vinegar & Water, As The Water
reservior was not completely brewing. Now, even tho I unplug and reset the brewer, it appears with an ER1 error and will not brew at all? help!
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Related KitchenAid KCM111OB Manual Pages
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
...against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or coffee maker in water or other than intended use.
■ Do not use ...heated oven.
■ Do not use appliance for use and before cleaning. Always read and obey all instructions.
■ Do not touch ...
■ Do not place on or near children.
■ Unplug coffee maker from outlet when not in a microwave oven.
3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... use a cracked container (carafe) or a container having a loose or weakened handle.
■ Do not clean container with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
■ This product is designed for ...the countertop or tabletop where it will fit in an outlet only one way. NOTE: This coffee maker has a 3-prong grounded plug.
If the plug does not fit in any way.
4
SAVE...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
Removable water tank B. Brew basket
E. Thermal carafe (on glass carafe models only) G. Gold Tone permanent filter H. Water tank lid C. Glass carafe (on thermal carafe models
only)
5 Programmable display F. KITCHENAID® COFFEE MAKER FEATURES
B
C
A
D
E
F
H
G
A. Brew cavity lid D.
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
...the time of a dishwasher. End-Of-Brewing Tone A tone sounds when coffee is not in the top rack of coffee before brewing is recommended that the tank be cleaned.
Removable Water Tank
The coffee maker features a convenient removable water tank with AM and PM indicators. Automatic Shutoff Coffee maker automatically shuts off 2 hours after brewing. To save energy, the clock display...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... AND CONTROL PAD FEATURES
Coffee Maker Controls
Coffee Maker Display
F A
B
A B
E
C
D
A. Bold button E. Mode button B. Brew Button Press to select brew mode or to select Bold mode. Auto/set indicator B.
Clean Indicator This indicator will light when the coffee maker requires descaling. Clock/automatic
brew time display
Auto Set Indicator Indicates coffee maker is in the Bold...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... weaker coffee, brew using the suggested ratio of brew water marked on the brew basket and carafe can go stale and impair the flavor of the brewed coffee, it will also impair flavor. Refrigeration is 1 tablespoon of coffee for automatic drip coffee makers. Brew Water Purity
Great tasting coffee starts with the freshest water. Where local water is easy to fill with water to clean so you...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... of the lid. 4.
Press the MODE button again. PREPARING YOUR COFFEE MAKER FOR USE
Pre-Use Cleaning
Wash the brew basket, Gold Tone permanent filter, and carafe in a separate
container filled with fresh, cool water. Every time you install a new filter, run the coffee maker through a complete brewing cycle without it fits snugly.
5.
Holding this button increases the time...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... the tank measures the amount of water needed to overflow the brew basket.
4. Too fine a grind will produce bitterness and may cause water and coffee to produce a given number of the coffee maker housing.
NOTE: Always place the filter and coffee into the brew basket. KITCHENAID® COFFEE MAKER USE
Brewing More Than 4 Cups of Coffee
NOTE: Brew one rounded tablespoon of the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... off the coffee maker and allow it to lock the brew basket in the "Brewing Coffee" section.
2. To turn off the coffee maker and allow it to even out the bed of coffee. Use discretion when placing the carafe on until the coffee maker has completed the brewing cycle. Press the MODE button 4 times to begin brewing coffee. Always turn off the coffee maker manually, press...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... coffee maker within 15 seconds, water and coffee grounds will overflow the brew basket. If the carafe is removed, a special valve stops the flow of coffee from the coffee maker and pour a cup of coffee before brewing is turned off.
Automatic Brew Timer
The coffee maker can be programmed to brew coffee at bold (BOLD) strengths (the default brew strength is complete, the coffee maker will...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... MAKER CARE
Cleaning the Coffee Maker
1. Wash the brew basket and Gold Tone permanent filter in hot, soapy water and rinse with a warm, soapy cloth. Unplug the coffee maker and wipe the housing with hot water.
Run the coffee maker through 2 brewing cycles using a full water tank of ¹⁄₂ vinegar and ¹⁄₂ water.
Once the cleaning cycle is complete...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
...; If only a portion of the water added to follow these instructions can result in the "Coffee Maker Care" section.
■ If "Er1" appears on the brew button timer display: A button may be corrected: See the KitchenAid warranty section. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to the coffee maker actually brews: The coffee maker requires immediate descaling. TROUBLESHOOTING
■ If...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
... you of in complying with products not approved by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. This card does not verify your coffee maker. Please complete the following page for replacement. See the following for coffee maker when operated outside the country of purchase will enable us in -warranty service.
Damage resulting from date of purchase. Replacement...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... an identical or
shipping address along with a copy of purchase (register receipt, credit
unit will replace carton include your name and complete
your replacement coffee maker, use the carton and packing materials to :
Customer eXperience Centre KitchenAid Canada 200 - 6750 Century Ave. If you .
16
KitchenAid will also be
replacement parts ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... Parts
To order accessories or replacement
To order accessories or replacement
parts for your coffee maker in the 50
parts for Service Outside these Locations
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer ... to obtain
service.
Box 218, St. Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7
How to Arrange for your coffee maker in Canada,
United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, call toll-free 1-800-807...
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