KitchenAid KCM1209 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

1. Sarrera

This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your KitchenAid KCM1209 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker. Please read all instructions carefully before first use and retain for future reference. This coffee maker is designed to brew delicious drip coffee with features that enhance flavor extraction and convenience.

2. Produktuaren ezaugarriak

• Spiral Showerhead: Unique 29-hole design for even saturation of coffee grounds, ensuring optimal extraction and rich flavor.
• Programmable Warming Plate: Keeps coffee at the perfect temperature for up to 4 hours with adjustable settings.
• Dosage Chart & Gold Tone Filter: Integrated water tank dosage chart and filter measuring marks for consistent results.
• Ur-biltegi desmuntagarria: Clear tank with a large opening for easy filling and minimal spills.
• Dual Brew Buttons: Brew buttons on both the side and front for flexible countertop placement and easy access.
• Unique Pour Spout: Designed to prevent drips and messes, allowing for hassle-free pouring into various cup sizes.
• Dakarten osagaiak: (1) Drip coffee maker, (1) Charcoal filter, (1) Gold-tone filter.

3. Konfigurazioa

1. Desegin: Kontu handiz kendu ontziratzeko material guztiak eta ziurtatu osagai guztiak daudela.
2. Hasierako garbiketa: Before first use, wash the carafe, lid, and reusable gold-tone filter in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Wipe the exterior of the coffee maker with a damp oihal.
3. Instalatu ikatz-iragazkia: If using the charcoal filter, place it into the designated holder within the water tank.
4. Position Coffee Maker: Place the coffee maker on a flat, stable surface. Ensure it is near an electrical outlet and away from heat sources or water. The dual brew buttons allow for flexible placement.
5. Piztu: Entxufatu elikatze-kablea lurrera konektatutako entxufe elektriko batera. Pantaila piztuko da.

Irudia: Albokoa view of the KitchenAid KCM1209 Drip Coffee Maker, showing the removable water tank and control panel.

4. Funtzionamendu-argibideak

4.1. Ur depositua betetzea

1. Lift the removable water tank using its handle.
2. Fill the tank with fresh, cold water up to the desired cup marking (2-12 cups) indicated on the side of the tank. The dosage chart helps ensure correct water-to-coffee ratio.
3. Place the filled water tank back onto the coffee maker, ensuring it is securely seated.

Image: A hand lifting the clear, removable water tank from the coffee maker.

4.2. Kafe-lurra gehitzea

1. Open the lid of the brew basket.
2. Place the reusable gold-tone filter (or a #4 cone paper filter) into the brew basket.
3. Add the desired amount of ground coffee into the filter. Refer to the dosage marks on the gold-tone filter for guidance (e.g., 8 cups, 10 cups, 12 cups).
4. Close the brew basket lid securely.

Image: Close-up of the coffee filter basket, showing the internal dosage marks for coffee grounds.

4.3. Kafea prestatzea

1. Berehalako infusioa: Sakatu Brew/Cancel button located on the control panel or at the base of the unit. The indicator light will illuminate, and brewing will begin.
2. Programmable Brew (Auto Set):
   • Sakatu Ezarpen automatikoa botoia.
   • Erabili Ordua eta Minutua buttons to set your desired brew time.
   • Sakatu Ezarpen automatikoa again to confirm. The coffee maker will automatically start brewing at the set time.
3. Brew indarra: For a bolder coffee, press the Lodia botoia sakatu infusio-zikloa hasi aurretik.
4. Pause & Pour: The coffee maker features a pause and pour function, allowing you to temporarily remove the carafe during brewing to pour a cup. Replace the carafe within 20 seconds to prevent overflow.

4.4. Warming Plate Settings

The programmable warming plate keeps your coffee warm for up to 4 hours. You can adjust the temperature and duration:

• Sakatu Plaka Tenperatura to cycle through high and low warming temperatures.
• Sakatu Plate Timer to adjust the duration the warming plate remains active.

Image: The KitchenAid KCM1209 Drip Coffee Maker on a kitchen counter, with a full carafe of freshly brewed coffee.

5. Mantentzea eta Garbiketa

Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and taste.

1. Eguneko garbiketa: After each use, discard used coffee grounds and rinse the gold-tone filter (or paper filter) and brew basket. Wash the carafe and its lid in warm, soapy water. All removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe.
2. Kanpoko garbiketa: Garbitu kafe-makinaren kanpoaldea leun batekin, damp oihal. Ez erabili garbitzaile urratzaileak edo zurgatzaileak.
3. Descaling (Clean Cycle): The coffee maker features a Garbitu button. When the indicator light for Garbitu illuminates, it's time to descale the unit. Follow these steps:
   • Fill the water tank with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water.
   • Jarri karafa huts bat berotze-plateraren gainean.
   • Sakatu Garbitu button. The cleaning cycle will run automatically.
   • Once the cycle is complete, discard the vinegar solution and run 2-3 cycles with fresh water to rinse thoroughly.
4. Ikatz-iragazkiaren ordezkapena: Replace the charcoal water filter every 2 months or after 60 uses for best results.

6. Arazoak

If you encounter any issues with your coffee maker, please refer to the following common solutions:

• Kafea ez da prestatzen: Ensure the power cord is securely plugged in, the water tank is filled, and the carafe is correctly placed on the warming plate.
• Kafe ahula: Check that you are using the correct amount of coffee grounds for the water volume. Consider using the Lodia ezarpena.
• Overflowing brew basket: Ensure the carafe is fully seated on the warming plate. If using a paper filter, ensure it is properly unfolded and not collapsing.
• Kafea ez dago nahikoa bero: Egiaztatu Plaka Tenperatura setting is on high and the Plate Timer is set for the desired duration.

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7. Zehaztapenak

• Ereduaren izena: Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead and Programmable Warming Plate
• Modelo zenbakia: KCM1209DG (Note: KCM1209 is the base model)
• Marka: KitchenAid
• Edukiera: 12 edalontzi (3 litro)
• Kolorea: Gris Matea
• Ezaugarri berezia: Programagarria
• Kafe-makina mota: Tantaka Kafe Makina
• Eragiketa modua: Erabat automatikoa
• liburukiatage: 120 Volt
• Elementuaren pisua: 7.26 kilo
• Produktuaren neurriak: 13.4 x 7.17 x 14.34 hazbete
• Giza interfazearen sarrera: Botoiak
• Kafearen iragazkien tamaina: #6 Cone (or included Gold-tone filter)

8. Bermea eta Laguntza

This KitchenAid KCM1209 Drip Coffee Maker comes with a Urtebeteko fabrikatzailearen bermea. For warranty claims, technical support, or any product-related inquiries, please refer to the contact information provided in your product packaging or visit the official KitchenAid webgunea.