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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
Quick tips
Fr_esh Coffee Beans: Truly great coffee
can only come from fresh coffee beans. To
preserve the freshness of your beans, keep
them in an opaque, airtight container and
store in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not
recommended since condensation tends to
form on the beans whenever the container
is opened. Freezing can help preserve beans
stored for an extended period, but it will also
impair flavor.
The Right Gr_ind: The best cup of coffee
comes from coffee beans that are properly
ground just before brewing. When grinding,
be sure to grind your coffee to a medium
grind level, the appropriate grind for
automatic drip Coffee Makers. Look for
KitchenAid
®
Coffee Grinders at your local
retailer or online at www.kitchenaid.com.
The Pr_oper_ Amount of Gr_ound Coffee:
A good starting point is 1 tablespoon of
coffee for every cup of brew water marked
on the glass carafe or the water tank. Finer
grinds usually require less coffee but may
also produce bitterness and clog the filter.
For weaker coffee, brew using the suggested
ratio of coffee grounds and water, then dilute
with hot water. This maximizes flavor and
minimizes bitterness.
Br_ew Water_ Pur_ity: Great tasting coffee
starts with fresh water. The removable
water tank is easy to fill with water to give
you great tasting coffee every time. It’s also
easy to clean so you can always make your
coffee with the freshest water. Where local
water is extremely poor, you may wish to
use bottled water. Do not use distilled water
or mineral water since they can damage your
Coffee Maker.
Coffee Maker_ Cleanliness: Since the coffee
oils that build up on the brew basket and
carafe can go stale and impair the flavor of
the brewed coffee, it’s important that these
two items are cleaned daily in order to make
the best tasting coffee.
