P R O L I N E™ S E R I E S GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL RESULTS Model KPCG100 Burr Coffee Mill
P R O L I N E™ S E R I E S MODEL FEATURES AND INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION KPCG100 BURR COFFEE MILL Introduction Section Contents Table of Contents ...............................3 Proof of Purchase & Registration.........5 Coffee Mill Safety ...............................6 Important Safeguards.........................7 Electrical Requirements .......................
Designed to the highest standards of commercial performance and reliability, the KitchenAid® PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill is your key to making the finest coffee and espresso possible. Two precision, flat cutting burrs will grind your coffee to superb consistency, while the low-noise DC motor and gear reduction system work to minimize the frictional heating of the grinds, maximizing your coffee’s flavor and aroma.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction............................................................................................2 Proof of Purchase & Product Registration ..............................................5 Coffee Maker Safety ............................................................................6 Important Safeguards ............................................................................7 Electrical Requirements ..............................................................
TABLE WARRANTY AND OF CONTENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty for the 50 United States & District of Columbia......................32 Warranty for Puerto Rico ........................................................................33 Arranging for Hassle-Free Replacement ..................................................34 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................34 Arranging for Service After the Warranty Expires ..................................
PROOF PURCHASE OF & 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 product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
COFFEE MILL 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 1. Read all instructions. 2. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the Coffee Mill in water or other liquids. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug the Coffee Mill from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 5. Avoid contacting moving parts. 6.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Volts: 120 V.A.C. only. Hertz: 60 Hz NOTE: This Coffee Mill has a 3 prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
P R O L I N E™ S E R I E S FEATURES EATURES AND AND OPERATION PERATION FEATURES AND OPERATION Features and Operation Section Contents Coffee Mill Features ...........................10 Using the Coffee Mill Before First Use.............................13 Operating the Coffee Mill ..............13 Grind Setting Table........................16 Adjusting the Cutting Burrs ..............16 Coffee Mill Tips ................................19 How the Grind Affects Flavor............
MODEL KPCG100 BURR COFFEE MILL FEATURES Model KPCG100 Burr Coffee Mill 10
Bin Platform Platform pad seats the coffee bin under the grinding spout. OPERATION Coffee Bin Coffee bin is glass to minimize the static “cling” of coffee grinds. Bin is dishwasher-safe (top rack only). Grind Control Dial Large, easy-to-use dial selects one of 15 grind levels in half-step increments from 1 to 8. Grind Level Ring Metal ring displays grind levels 1 (coarse) through 8 (fine). On/Off Switch Switch “On” to grind, “Off” to stop. Continued… 11 AND Bean Hopper 7 oz.
MODEL KPCG100 BURR COFFEE MILL FEATURES Faceplate Assembly & Screws Assembly includes the grind control dial and grind level ring. Two faceplate screws attach the faceplate assembly to the motor housing. Loosen the screws and remove the faceplate assembly to access the burrs. Precision Stainless Steel Cutting Burrs Large 21⁄4-inch diameter flat cutting burrs provide long life and superb grind consistency.
USING THE PRO LINE™ SERIES BURR COFFEE MILL OPERATION Before using the coffee mill, wipe the motor housing and cord with a clean damp cloth. Wash the bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin in hot soapy water, then rinse and dry. The bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin can also be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. 2. Slide the coffee bin onto the bin platform; the bin seal plate on the motor housing will compress slightly to accommodate the bin.
USING THE PRO LINE™ SERIES BURR COFFEE MILL WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard 6. Select the grind by turning the grind control dial to the desired setting on the grind level ring. See the grind setting table on the next page to match the grind level to your brewing process. With use, you’ll be able to refine the settings to match your own tastes. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
AND OPERATION 7. To grind coffee, flip the On/Off Switch to the “On” position. FEATURES 8. When the desired amount of coffee has been ground, flip the On/Off Switch to the “Off” position, remove the coffee container, and scoop out the ground coffee.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING BURRS Grind Setting Table Setting For 8 Fine Espresso 325 microns 5 Medium Automatic Drip 750 microns 1 Coarse French Press 1250 microns Adjusting the Cutting Burrs From the factory, the PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill will provide grinds suitable for almost all types of brewing. If you’re an espresso or French Press aficionado, however, you may wish to adjust the cutting burrs to provide optimum performance for your style of brewing.
OPERATION 5. Rotate the grind control gear clockwise 1 “click” or detent at a time until you hear the burrs touching one another – when they touch, the burrs will make a distinct “rubbing” or grating sound. FEATURES AND 3. Using a 5⁄32-inch allen wrench or hex-head screwdriver, remove the screw located in the front of the grind control dial by turning it counter-clockwise. Hold the grind control dial so that it does not rotate as the screw is removed.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING BURRS 7. Re-attach the grind control dial, making certain the dial indicator points to grind level “8”. NOTE: If the coffee mill produces a grating or “rubbing” sound during use, the burrs have been improperly adjusted. Damage to the burrs will result. Readjust the burrs immediately. Adjusting to Provide Coarser Grinds When the mill is adjusted to provide coarser grinds, grind sizes will increase throughout the grinding range and the finest level may become too coarse for espresso.
PRO LINE™ SERIES BURR COFFEE MILL TIPS OPERATION AND 2 For standard drip-process coffee, a good starting point is to use 1 ounce of coffee for every 4 cups of brew water as measured with the carafe (a carafe “cup” is about 41⁄4 ounces). Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but using too fine a grind will result in bitter flavor – see “How the Grind Affects Flavor” on page 21. FEATURES 1 Select the correct grind for the brew process you are using.
PRO LINE™ SERIES BURR COFFEE MILL TIPS 3 4 5 6 Ground coffee loses flavor and aroma very quickly. For the best results, grind only as much as you intend to immediately use. To retain freshness, coffee beans should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dark place. It is not recommended that you store beans in the grinder’s bean hopper for a prolonged period. Clean the coffee bin and cutting burrs frequently.
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. oils and essences, resulting in a very thin and weak flavor. If the correct grind is used, adding more coffee simply makes a brew stronger without making it excessively bitter.
Coffee grind quality is directly related to the type of grinder used. High speed grinders with small burr sets are usually not able to produce the fineness or consistency required for the best espresso. They also excessively heat the beans while grinding, resulting in lost flavor and aroma. The PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill uses a pair of large, commercialstyle cutting burrs to grind coffee with precision.
P R O L I N E™ S E R I E S CARE AND CCARE CLEANING LEANING ARE AND AND C CLEANING Care and Cleaning Section Contents Cleaning the Housing & Hoppers......24 Cutting burrs Cleaning .......................................25 Adjusting for Wear ........................28 Replacing......................................29 Troubleshooting................................
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Motor Housing and Hoppers • Make sure the coffee mill is switched off and unplugged before cleaning. • Do not immerse the motor housing in water. • Never immerse the cutting burrs, burr-shaft assembly, or face-plate assembly in water. Keep them dry at all times. • Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Wipe the motor housing and cord with a clean damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
If the mill is used frequently, the cutting burrs need to be cleaned every few weeks for best performance. Cleaning enables the burrs to achieve the finest, most consistent grinds possible – which is especially important when grinding coffee for espresso. 2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the two faceplate screws counterclockwise until the faceplate assembly is free. (The faceplate screws have retaining clips that prevent them from being removed from the faceplate assembly.
CARE AND CLEANING 3. Carefully slide the faceplate assembly away from the motor housing. A separate burr-shaft assembly on the inside of the motor housing will usually slide out with the face plate assembly. Place a hand under the burr-shaft assembly to prevent it from falling as the faceplate assembly is removed. If the burr-shaft assembly does not slide out with the face-plate assembly, grasp the center shaft of the burr-shaft assembly and remove it from the housing.
Continued… 27 AND CARE 6. With the corkscrew-shaped auger shaft facing into the motor housing, insert the burr-shaft assembly into the grinder. Keep the burr-shaft assembly level, so the tip of the auger shaft will line up with the small socket in the motor housing. 7. Once the burr-shaft assembly is in the motor housing, rotate the assembly until it falls into place. When correctly positioned, the burrshaft assembly cannot be rotated. CLEANING 5.
CARE AND 8. Place the faceplate assembly onto the motor housing. Make sure the numbers on grind level ring are positioned across the top of the assembly. Using your fingers, tighten the faceplate screws by turning them clockwise. Alternate tightening the screws, keeping them even – do not completely tighten one screw before tightening the other. CLEANING Adjusting The Cutting Burrs For Wear The cutting burrs are made of highquality stainless steel for exceptional longevity.
If the cutting burrs are damaged, or have reached the end of their life (usually after grinding 600–800 lbs. of coffee), they can be replaced easily. Contact KitchenAid at 1-800-541-6390 to order a set of replacement burrs. 3. Remove the burr from the motor housing by turning the two burrmounting screws counter-clockwise until free. 2. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the burr from the burr-shaft assembly by turning the two burr-mounting screws counter-clockwise until free.
TROUBLESHOOTING • If the mill does not run when switched on: Check to see if the mill is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If it is, unplug the mill, then plug it back in again. If the grinder still does not work, check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit the mill is connected to and make sure the circuit is closed. If the mill does not run after taking these steps, a foreign object may be jamming the cutting burrs. See “Cleaning the Cutting Burrs” on page 25 for more information.
P R O L I N E™ S E R I E S W WARRANTY ARRANTY AND AND S SERVICE ERVICE IINFORMATION NFORMATION WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Information Section Contents Warranty for the U.S. .......................32 Warranty for Puerto Rico ..................33 Arranging for Hassle-Free Replacement ..................34 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts .....................34 Arranging for Service After the Warranty Expires................35 Arranging for Service Outside the U.S.
WARRANTY 50 UNITED STATES COFFEE MILL FOR THE AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mills operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Length of Warranty: KitchenAid Will Pay For Your Choice of: KitchenAid Will Not Pay For: Two Year Full Warranty for Household Use, from date of purchase. Hassle-Free Replacement of your Coffee Mill.
COFFEE MILL WARRANTY FOR PUERTO RICO WARRANTY AND Please bring the Coffee Mill, or ship it prepaid and insured, to the nearest Authorized Service Center. Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to learn the location of a Service Center near you. Your repaired Coffee Mill will be returned to you prepaid and insured.
ARRANGING FOR HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT IF YOU RESIDE IN THE 50 UNITED STATES and your KitchenAid® PRO LINE™ Series Burr Coffee Mill should fail within two years of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give the consultant your complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box Numbers, please.
SERVICE AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRES ARRANGING FOR THE For service information, call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center, KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218. SERVICE INFORMATION WARNING WARRANTY AND Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug before servicing. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
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