KitchenAid 4KPCM050, Manual To Professional Results

Page 1: ...GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL RESULTS Model 4KPCM050 Coffee Maker P R O L I N E S E R I E S 5 24 06 12 48 16 PM 5 24 06 12 48 16 PM ...

Page 2: ...050 COFFEE MAKER Table of Contents 3 Coffee Maker Safety 4 Important Safeguards 5 Proof of Purchase Registration 6 Electrical Requirements 7 Introduction Section Contents 1 I NTRODUCTION P R O L I N E S E R I E S ...

Page 3: ...t design offer remarkable convenience With a 12 cup carafe the Coffee Maker features exceptional capacity The warming plate offers two temperature selections low preserves the flavor of coffee served at a leisurely pace while high keeps coffee piping hot An easy to set digital brew timer makes waking up to fresh coffee every morning simple After brewing keep an eye on coffee freshness with the han...

Page 4: ...2 Coffee Maker Safety 4 Important Safeguards 5 Proof of Purchase 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 Turning Off the Warming Plate 19 Autom...

Page 5: ...can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of i...

Page 6: ...ervice facility for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire shock or injury to persons IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Do not use appliance for other th...

Page 7: ... will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification This card does not verify your warranty PROOF OF PURCHASE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please complete the following for your personal records Model Number 4KPCM050 Date Purchased __________________________________________ Dealer s Name __________________________________________ Address___________________________________...

Page 8: ...ovided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an ext...

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Page 10: ...ter 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 Features and Operation Section Contents FEATURES AND OPERATION P R O L I N E S E R I E S ...

Page 11: ...over prevents debris from falling into the water guide Water Filter Access Cover Cover snaps in and out for convenient access to the water reservoir and filter Stainless Steel Brew Basket Durable basket slides in and out from the front for easy access Brew Basket Insert Insert removes from the brew basket for easy cleaning MODEL 4KPCM050 COFFEE MAKER FEATURES 10 Model 4KPCM050 Coffee Maker ...

Page 12: ...or off turn the auto on off switch momentarily to the On Off position To activate or deactivate the automatic brew timer turn the switch momentarily to the Auto position Indicator lights show when the Coffee Maker is on or the brew timer is activated The Coffee Maker or brew timer cannot be switched on if there are fewer than 4 cups 17 oz 500 ml of brew water in the reservoir Program Clock Switch ...

Page 13: ...eration Automatic Shutoff Coffee maker shuts off two hours after the last carafe is brewed Stainless Steel Heat Pump The 1350 watt heat pump brews quickly providing exceptionally smooth and flavorful coffee The commercial stainless steel construction minimizes calcium build up for maximum durability Advanced Ion Exchange Water Filter Replaceable filter reduces chlorine and other contaminants which...

Page 14: ...r approximately 25 gallons 95 liters of water 60 full carafes When a filter has reached the end of its life the water filter icon will appear on the brew timer display Use of the water filter is optional the Coffee Maker will operate normally without it If a water filter is not used the filter icon will still appear on the brew timer display as a reminder to descale the Coffee Maker To reset the i...

Page 15: ...g the Time of Day Clock When the Coffee Maker is first plugged in or when power is restored after an interruption the brew timer display automatically enters the clock setting mode The hour digits on the display will flash until a time is set PREPARING THE COFFEE MAKER FOR USE WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do no...

Page 16: ...digits will scroll The AM and PM icons will change when the hour digits roll past 12 Make certain the hour set is correct with regard to AM or PM 2 Once the hour is set turn the Program Clock Switch clockwise to the Clock position then release The minute digits will begin to flash 3 Press the or Timer Adjustment Buttons to adjust the minutes If a Timer Adjustment Button is pressed and held the min...

Page 17: ...rafe helps measure the amount of water required The right side of the scale coffee is an accurate measurement of carafe volume in 41 4 ounce 125 ml cups The left side of the scale water indicates the amount of water needed to produce a given number of cups Brewing always produces less coffee than the volume of water added since coffee grounds retain water NOTE Use at least 4 cups 17 oz 500 ml of w...

Page 18: ...manent filter into the brew basket Using the included scoop fill the filter with one rounded scoop of ground coffee for each cup desired Add more coffee for a stronger brew less for a weaker brew Use a medium grind appropriate for automatic drip Coffee Makers too fine a grind will produce bitterness and may cause water to overflow the brew basket 6 Slide the brew basket into the Coffee Maker as fa...

Page 19: ...finished the 30 60 90 and 120 minute segments on the time since brewing display will light up to indicate the time elapsed since the completion of the brewing cycle At the end of two hours the Coffee Maker will shut off automatically To shut off the Coffee Maker manually turn the Auto On Off Switch clockwise to the On Off position then release 9 Repeat steps 1 7 to brew additional carafes of coffe...

Page 20: ...rature switch counter clockwise to the High position to keep coffee piping hot Turning Off the Warming Plate The Coffee Maker warming plate is on whenever the on off indicator light is illuminated To shut off the Coffee Maker turn the Auto On Off Switch clockwise to the On Off position then release The Automatic Shutoff Feature The Coffee Maker warming plate will remain on for 2 hours after the la...

Page 21: ...on to increase the hour If a Timer Adjustment Button is pressed and held the hour digits will scroll The AM and PM icons will change when the hour digits roll past 12 Make certain the hour set is correct in regard to AM or PM 3 Once the hour is set turn the Program Clock Switch counter clockwise to the Prog position then release The minute digits will begin to flash 4 Press the or Timer Adjustment...

Page 22: ...will beep on every attempt to activate the brew timer without sufficient water in the reservoir If automatic brewing needs to be cancelled deactivate the brew timer by turning the Auto On Off Switch counter clockwise to the Auto position then releasing When deactivated the auto indicator light will go out 7 When brewing starts at the programmed time the on off indicator light will illuminate and t...

Page 23: ...g the water filter icon is reset To Adjust the Message Tone Volume Press and hold the and Timer Adjustment Buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds to enable disable or change the volume of the message tones As the Timer Adjustment Buttons are pressed If the high volume sound level icon is visible it will disappear The message tones are now disabled If the message tones are disabled no sound lev...

Page 24: ...ater filter icon appears If a water filter is not used the Coffee Maker will still display the water filter icon as a reminder to descale For descaling instructions see page 29 To Reset the Water Filter Icon After the water filter has been replaced see Installing the Water Filter on page 13 press and hold the Timer Adjustment Button until the water filter icon disappears Doing this resets the func...

Page 25: ...r an excellent cup of coffee A medium roast is the darkest a bean can be roasted without oils developing on the surface Darkly roasted beans which appear dark brown or nearly black look great but the extra roasting will overwhelm the more delicate coffee flavors and caramelize any sugars A heavy roasted coffee flavor often bitter and sharp will predominate with a dark roast To preserve the freshne...

Page 26: ...cups of brew water as measured with the carafe a carafe cup is about 41 4 ounces 125 ml Finer grinds usually require less coffee but using too fine a grind will produce bitterness and may cause water to overflow the brew basket If you prefer substantially weaker than 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 ma...

Page 27: ...shly brewed coffee Daily cleaning of the brew basket brew basket insert and carafes is strongly recommended for the best tasting coffee Warming Plate Temperature If you intend to keep coffee on the warming plate for an extended period use the low temperature setting This will help preserve coffee flavor COFFEE BREWING SUGGESTIONS ADVICE FOR GREAT TASTE ...

Page 28: ...Cleaning the Coffee Maker 28 Descaling 29 Storing the Coffee Maker 30 Cleaning the Optional Permanent Filter 30 Troubleshooting Error Codes 31 Care and Cleaning Section Contents P R O L I N E S E R I E S C ARE AND CL EANING ...

Page 29: ...asket insert carafe and carafe lid in hot soapy water and rinse with hot water Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads These parts can also be washed in the upper rack of the dishwasher 4 Wipe the Coffee Maker housing with a clean damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads CARE AND CLEANING ...

Page 30: ...using vinegar fill the carafe with a half vinegar and half water solution Descaling Steps 1 Before descaling always remove the water filter see Installing the Water Filter on page 13 and make certain the brew basket contains no coffee or coffee filters 2 Run the Coffee Maker through a complete brewing cycle using the descaling solution If the Coffee Maker has not been descaled for an extended peri...

Page 31: ... cover the water filter and the brew basket Hold the Coffee Maker over a sink and repeatedly turn it upside down until all the water drains from the unit Wipe the Coffee Maker dry and store When the Coffee Maker is taken out of storage run it through a complete brewing cycle without coffee Use a full carafe of clean cool water This rinses the water reservoir heat pump and showerhead Cleaning the O...

Page 32: ...ormal room temperature before doing this If E3 appears again on the display repeat this procedure If it requires more than 10 minutes to brew 12 cups of coffee The Coffee Maker needs to be descaled See Descaling on page 29 If the brew timer display is not illuminated Check to see if the Coffee Maker is plugged in If it is unplug the Coffee Maker then plug it back in If the brew timer display remai...

Page 33: ...ing brewing The Coffee Maker needs to be descaled See Descaling on page 29 If the problem cannot be fixed with the steps above see the KitchenAid Canada Warranty and Service section on page 33 Do not return the Coffee Maker to the retailer Retailers do not provide service 32 ...

Page 34: ...TION 33 Total Satisfaction Warranty for Canada 34 Arranging for Warranty Service 35 Arranging for Service After the Warranty Expires 36 Warranty Information Section Contents WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION P R O L I N E S E R I E S ...

Page 35: ...l appliance will be arranged if deemed unserviceable at the sole discretion of KitchenAid Canada See page 35 for how to arrange for warranty service KitchenAid Canada Will Not Pay For A Repairs when KitchenAid PRO LINE small appliance is used in other than normal single family home use B Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse or abuse fire floods acts of God or use of products not approv...

Page 36: ...es small appliance through a designated KitchenAid Canada Servicer or should the product be deemed unserviceable at the sole discretion of KitchenAid Canada the unit may be replaced with an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge KitchenAid Canada will also provide directions on how to return your original KitchenAid PRO LINE Series small appliance to us Your replacement un...

Page 37: ...ontact KitchenAid Canada Service from anywhere in Canada at 1 800 807 6777 Take the KitchenAid PRO LINE Series small appliance or ship prepaid and insured to a designated KitchenAid Canada Servicer Your repaired KitchenAid PRO LINE Series small appliance will be returned prepaid and insured All out of warranty service should be handled by a designated KitchenAid Canada Servicer For more informatio...

Page 38: ... Registered Trademark Trademark of KitchenAid U S A KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada 2006 All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice FOR THE WAY IT S MADE 5501dZw706 ...