DISPLAY AND CONTROL PAD FEATURES

A B C D

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L K J

A. Power indicator

B. Clock/warm timer indicator

C. Clock/automatic brew time display

D. Cleaning needed indicator

E. 1-4 cup indicator

F. “+” (plus) button

G. “-” (minus) button

DISPLAY FEATURES:

Clock Display

Shows the time-of-day with AM or PM indicator and automatic brew time.

Time Since Brew Display

(glass carafe models only)

Display shows the time elapsed since the completion of the brewing cycle. Time will be displayed in minutes up to the maximum of 240 minutes. The display will alternate between “Time Since Brew” and the temperature (HIGH, MED, or LOW).

Cleaning Needed Indicator

The indicator will light after brewing if the coffee maker requires descaling.

1-4 Cup

This special cycle ensures optimum flavor when brewing small pots of coffee. An indicator light shows when the 1-4 cup brew cycle is activated.

Brew Strength Indicator

Indicates brew strength (REG or BOLD).

Auto Indicator

Display is on when in the “Automatic Brew” mode.

E

H G F

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H. Program/set button

I. Mode selection/brew strength/time since brewed indicator area

J. Warm indicator

K. Brew strength indicator L. Auto indicator

M. Mode button N. Brew button

CONTROL PAD FEATURES:

Brew Button

Press to turn the coffee maker on or off. Press and hold to set the “Auto” mode.

Mode Button

Press to select program modes.

Program/Set Button

Press to enter program modes. Press and hold to set the mode.

“+” (plus) and “-” (minus) Buttons

Use the “+” (plus) and “-” (minus) buttons to program the coffee maker features.

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KitchenAid KCM222CU, KCM223 manual Display and Control PAD Features

KCM222, KCM222CU, KCM223 specifications

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