JAVASTUDIO™ COLLECTION PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKERS INSTRUCTIONS KCM511 KCM514 KCM515 1-800-541-6390 Details Inside ® ™ FOR THE WAY 1 IT’S MADE.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Coffee Maker 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 original Coffee Maker 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.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover Coffee Maker Safety ..........................................................................................2 Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................2 Important Safeguards..........................................
Coffee Maker Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or Coffee Maker in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug Coffee Maker from outlet before cleaning.
General Features JavaSpa™ Showerhead Split-Lid Brew Basket Reservoir Fill-Channel “Time Since Brew” Display Brew Timer Display Clean Touch™ Control Pad Wrap-Around Housing Glass Carafe Coffee Scoop Gold Tone Permanent Filter 4
General Features JavaSpa™ Showerhead Extra-wide showerhead sprays the brew basket evenly with hot water, ensuring even coffee extraction and outstanding flavor. Reservoir Fill-Channel The Coffee Maker features a convenient front-fill water reservoir. Just lift the front lid and use the convenient fill-channel to add water. You can also lift the rear lid and add water directly to the reservoir. 1100-Watt Heat Pump (not shown) Powerful heat pump brews rich, flavorful coffee.
General Features Ion-Exchange Water Filter / Water Level Indicator (not shown) Advanced filter reduces chlorine and other contaminants which impair coffee flavor. Filter also softens the water, which increases the time between descalings. The filter handle serves as a convenient water level indicator. Full-Length Cord Storage (not shown) Compartment in back of unit keeps excess cord out of the way.
Display and Control Pad Features DISPLAY FEATURES: Auto On Press to turn the automatic brew timer on or off. When the brew timer is turned on, the … • Programmed brew time will briefly appear on the brew timer display • Auto On indicator will light • Coffee Maker will begin brewing at the programmed time If a programmed brew time has not been set when the Auto On Button is pressed, the Coffee Maker will automatically enter the Set (Program) mode. Brew Timer Display Shows the time-of-day.
Preparing Your Coffee Maker for Use 4. Place the filter cartridge in the circular well at the bottom of the water reservoir, aligning the tab on the cartridge with the notch in the well. The water level markings on the filter handle will face forward. Push the cartridge slightly to make sure it fits snugly. Pre-Use Cleaning Wash the brew basket, gold tone permanent filter, and carafe in hot, soapy water, then rinse with clean water and dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
Preparing Your Coffee Maker for Use 4. Press the “H” (hour) and “M” (minute) Buttons below the brew timer display to set the hour and minutes. If a “H” or “M” Button is pressed and held, the digits will scroll rapidly. The AM and PM indicator lights on the brew timer display will change when the hour digits roll past “12”. Make sure the hour set is correct with respect to AM or PM. To Set the Time-of-Day Clock WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Operating Your Coffee Maker on the plate – if the carafe isn’t seated, the pause and pour feature may engage and coffee may overflow the brew basket. 4. Remove the brew basket from the top of the Coffee Maker by grasping the finger loop on the front of the basket. Brewing Coffee 1. Fill a carafe with enough fresh, cool water to make the desired amount of coffee. A graduated scale on the side of the glass carafe helps measure the amount of water required.
Operating Your Coffee Maker 7. Shake the brew basket slightly to even out the bed of coffee. This will help ensure uniform coffee extraction and excellent flavor. Place the basket into the Coffee Maker, push it down to seat it securely, and close the lid. 8. Press the On/Off Button to begin brewing coffee. If you are only brewing 1 to 4 cups of coffee, press the 1-4 Cup Button immediately after pressing the On/Off Button.
Operating Your Coffee Maker 2. Press the “H” (hour) and “M” (minute) Buttons below the brew timer display to set the hour and minutes. If a “H” or “M” Button is pressed and held, the digits will scroll rapidly. The AM and PM indicator lights on the brew timer display will change when the hour digits roll past “12”. Make sure the desired brew time is correct with respect to AM or PM.
Operating Your Coffee Maker 5. The Coffee Maker will begin brewing at the programmed time. 6. Each time you want the Coffee Maker to brew at the programmed time, activate the automatic brew timer by pressing the Auto On Button. The Coffee Maker will always default to the last brew time set. NOTE: To cancel automatic brewing, deactivate the brew timer by pressing the Auto On Button. When deactivated, the Auto On indicator light will go out.
Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice for Great Taste If you prefer substantially weakerthan-average coffee, it’s best to brew using a normal amount of ground coffee and then dilute the result with hot water. Doing this will maximize flavor and minimize bitterness. Fresh Coffee Beans Truly great coffee can only come from fresh coffee beans. To preserve the freshness of your coffee beans, keep the beans in an opaque, air-tight container and store them in a cool, dry place.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Coffee Maker Descaling Steps: 1. Unplug the Coffee Maker and allow it to cool before cleaning. 2. Remove the brew basket and carafe from the Coffee Maker. 3. On model KCM515, remove the lid on the thermal carafe by turning it counter-clockwise, then lifting. 4. Wash the brew basket, carafe, and gold tone permanent filter in hot, soapy water and rinse with hot water. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
Troubleshooting and Error Codes • If the brew timer display is not illuminated: Check to see if the Coffee Maker is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If it is, unplug the Coffee Maker, then plug it into the same outlet again. If the unit still does not work, check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit the Coffee Maker is connected to and make sure the circuit is closed. • If “Err4” appears on the brew timer display: A button is jammed.
KitchenAid® Coffee Maker Warranty for the 50 United States and District of Columbia This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Coffee Makers operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Length of Warranty: KitchenAid Will Pay For Your Choice of: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase. Hassle-Free Replacement of your Coffee Maker.
KitchenAid® Coffee Maker Warranty for Puerto Rico A limited one year warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Coffee Makers operated in Puerto Rico. During the warranty period, all service must be handled by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. Please bring the Coffee Maker, or ship it prepaid and insured, to the nearest Authorized Service Center. Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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