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Summary of Contents for Pro Line KPCG100

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Page 2: ...fictional heatinc of commercia d Mill is your key to possible I grind your coffee _inimize the tain essste The KitchenAid_ home chef Fro ...

Page 3: ... As_ _ OPERK OH Coffee Mill Features 10 Using the Coffee Mill Before First Use 13 Operating the Mill 13 Grind Setting Table 16 Adjusting the Cutting Burrs 16 Coffee Mill Tips 19 How the Grind Affects Flavor 21 CARE AHt_CLEAHtNG Cleaning the Motor Housing Hoppers 24 Cutting Burrs Cleaning 25 Adjusting for Wear 28 Replacing 29 Troubleshooting 30 Co d ...

Page 4: ...f 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 35 Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States Puerto Rico 35 ...

Page 5: ... 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 This card does not verify your warranty Pleasecomplete the following for your personal records Model Number KPCG1O0 Serial Number Date Purchased Store Name ...

Page 6: ...can kill or hurt you and others All safetymessageswill followthe safetyalert symbolandeither the word DANGER or WARNING Thesewordsmean You can be killed or seriously injured if youdon t immediately follow instructions Youcan be killedorseriously injured if youdon t follow instructions All safetymessageswill tell you whatthe potentialhazardis tell you how to reducethe chanceof injury andtell youwha...

Page 7: ...contacting moving parts Donotoperate anyappliance withadamaged cordorplug orafterthe appliance malfunctions orisdropped ordamaged inanymanner Return theappliance to thenearest authorized service facility forexamination repair orelectrical ormechanical adjustment _ The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire electric shock or injury S Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let...

Page 8: ...zard Plugintoagrounded 3 prongoutlet Donotremoveground prong Donotuseanadapter Failureto followthese instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Extensioncords are available and may be used if care is exercisedin their use If a longer extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The ext...

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Page 10: ..._F_ _o Model KPCGIO0 Burr Coffee Mill ...

Page 11: ...sto minimize the static cling of coffee grinds Bin is dishwasher safe top rack only Bin Platform Platform pad seats the coffee bin under the grinding spout Bin Seal Plate Plate helps position the coffee bin under the grinding spout and prevents coffee grinds from escaping Grind Control Dial Large easy to usedial selectsone of 15 grind levelsin half step increments from 1 to 8 Grind Level Ring Meta...

Page 12: ...a guidelines for espresso and French Pressgrinds Low RPM Operation A special DC motor and gear reduction system slows the rotation of the cutting burrs minimizing the frictional heating of the grinds and preserving coffee flavor and aroma The low rpm operation also reduces the static charge and cling of coffee grinds Power Cord with Tie Round cord has no grind trapping seams the tie can be used to...

Page 13: ...bin onto the bin platform the bin seal plate on the motor housing will compress slightly to accommodate the bin Make certain the bin is centered in the middle of the bin platform Operating the Coffee Mill i Make certain the coffee mill is unplugged Attach the bean hopper to the top of the motor housing by turning the hopper clockwise until snug Fill the bean hopper to the level desired At maximum ...

Page 14: ...on the power cord can be used to bundle any excesscord 6_ Selectthe 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 NOTE Becausepartially ground coffee beans may remain between the burrs after th...

Page 15: ...Togrindcoffee fliptheOn Off Switch to the On position S When thedesired amount of coffee hasbeen ground flip theOn OffSwitch to the Off position remove thecoffee container andscoop outthe ground coffee ...

Page 16: ...nt the PROLINE TM Series Burr Coffee Mill will easily meet stringent Specialty Coffee Association of America grind size specifications for espresso 250 micron grind size or French Pressbrewing 1500 micron grind size Adjusting for Maximum Grind Fineness Adjusting the mill to provide maximum fineness will slightly decrease the grind sizes throughout the grinding range To adjust the mill to provide c...

Page 17: ...ce thegrind control dialisremoved 4 Turn onthemillbyflippingthe On Off Switch to the On position 6_ Rotate thegrind control gear clockwise 1 click ordetent ata timeuntilyouhear theburrs touching oneanother when they touch theburrs willmake adistinct rubbing orgrating sound When theburrs aretouching turn thegrind control gear counter clockwise 1 click ordetent The grating or rubbing sound will stop...

Page 18: ...ome too coarse forespresso Tore calibrate thegrinder formaximum fineness see page 16 i Turn thegrindcontrol dialto level 1 2 Using a_2 inch allenwrench or hex head screwdriver remove the screw located inthefrontof the grindcontrol dialbyturningit counter clockwise Once the screw isfree remove thegrind control dial The white grind control gear should bevisible once thedialisremoved Rotate thegrindc...

Page 19: ... better served by using a slightly finer or coarser grind 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 4_ ounces Finer grinds usually require less coffee but using too finea grind will result in bitter flavor see How the Grind Affects Flavor on page 21 If you prefer substantially ...

Page 20: ...bin and cutting burrs frequently Grinding flavored coffee beans will impart an off taste to any other coffee that is ground in the mill If you enjoy flavored coffee it s best to add flavored syrups or creamersto your coffee after brewing or dedicate another mill for grinding flavored beans only NOTE The burrs will require more frequent cleaning when grinding flavored coffee beans The coffee mill i...

Page 21: ... thatisground too finefor aparticular brewing process using a fineespresso grindinadripcoffee maker forexample willresult in thebrewwaterover extracting the oilsandaromatic compounds inthe coffee yielding a brewthatis extremely pungent andbitter Conversely coffee thatistoocoarsely ground fora particular process will result intheunder extraction of the whenmaking greatespresso Ifthegrounds areunifo...

Page 22: ...inding resulting inlostflavor andaroma ThePRO LINE TM Series Burr Coffee Mill uses a pair of large commercial style cutting burrs to grind coffee with precision Frictional heating is minimized with a gear reduction system that slows burr rotation and uniformity is enhanced with a helical gear that transports beans to the burrs at a controlled rate The result is a superb grind that makes your coffe...

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Page 24: ...rs 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 Wash the coffee bin bean hopper and hopper lid 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 ...

Page 25: ... twigs sometimes find their way into whole bean coffee These objects may cause the mill to jam If this happens follow the burr cleaning procedure to remove the foreign material Make sure the mill is switched off and unplugged Remove the coffee bin and bean hopper from the mill 2 Using a flat head screwdriver turn the two faceplate screws counter clockwise until the faceplate assembly is free The f...

Page 26: ...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 Burr Shaft Assembly Faceplate Assembly 4 Using the burr cleaning brush clean the burr mounted on the burr shaft assembly and the burr mounted within the motor housing NOTE Never wash the burr...

Page 27: ...otorhousing insert theburr shaft assembly into thegrinder Keep theburr shaft assembly level sothetipof the auger shaftwill lineupwiththe small socket inthemotorhousing Once theburr shaft assembly isin themotorhousing rotate the assembly untilit fallsintoplace Whencorrectly positioned theburr shaftassembly cannot berotated t_ 2 Z Z ...

Page 28: ... The cutting burrs are made of high quality stainlesssteel for exceptional longevity After prolonged use however the burrs might require adjustment to compensate for wear If your grinds especially espresso are not as fine as they used to be an adjustment probably needs to be made Pleasesee Adjusting the Cutting Burrs on page 16 for information on adjusting the burrs to provide maximum grind finene...

Page 29: ...wdriver remove theburrfromtheburr shaft assembly byturning thetwoburr mounting screws counter clockwise untilfree Remove theburrfromthemotor housing byturningthetwoburr mounting screws counter clockwise untilfree 4 J Attach the replacement burrs to the burr shaft assembly and motor housing using the burr mounting screws Make certain the cutting surfaces of the burrs face outward and the burr mount...

Page 30: ...urrs require cleaning or are worn See Cleaning the Cutting Burrs on page 25 or Replacing the Cutting Burrs on page 29 for more information If the mill is operating normally but stops abruptly Immediately turn off the grinder A foreign object such as a pebble or twig may have jammed the cutting burrs See Cleaning the Cutting Burrs on page 25 for more information If the grind is too coarse or the mi...

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Page 32: ..._R PROLINETM Series Burr Coffee Mill Warranty for Puerto Rico for details on how to arrange for service A Repairs when the Coffee Mill is used in other than normal single family home use B Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse or abuse C Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Coffee Mill to an Authorized Service Center D Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Coffee Mills o...

Page 33: ... an Authorized KitchenAid ServiceCenter 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 z O z G_ z i t tf_ d z Zt s ...

Page 34: ...ge to have your failed Coffee Mill returned to us Your replacement unit will also be covered by our two year full warranty When you receive your replacement PRO LINETM Series Burr Coffee Mill use the carton and packing materials to pack up your failed Coffee Mill In the carton include your name and address on a sheet of paper along with a copy of the proof of purchase register receipt credit card ...

Page 35: ...sfaction Center KitchenAid Portable Appliances RO Box 218 St Joseph MI 49085 0218 ElectricalShockHazard Unplugbeforeservicing Failureto dosocanresult in deathor electricalshock z 0 t 0 L I L_ L_D Z Zt s Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased your PROLINETM Series Burr Coffee Mill for information on how to obtain service ...

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