KitchenAid KCM525 Coffee Brewing Suggestions Advice for Great Taste, Cleaning Needed Indicator

Operating Your Coffee Maker

3.After setting the brew time, press the Set (Program) Button to exit the program-setting mode. The Coffee Maker will automatically record the displayed brew time and exit the program-setting mode if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds.

4.Fill the Coffee Maker with coffee and fresh water, then activate the automatic brew timer by pressing the Auto On Button. The programmed brew time will appear briefly on the brew timer display before it returns to the time-of-day, and the Auto On indicator will illuminate.

5.The Coffee Maker will begin brewing at the programmed time.

6.Each time you want the Coffee Maker to brew at the programmed time, activate the automatic brew timer by pressing the Auto On Button. The Coffee Maker will always default to the last brew time set.

NOTE: To cancel automatic brewing, deactivate the brew timer by pressing the Auto On Button. When deactivated, the Auto On indicator light will go out.

If program time has not been set prior to pressing Auto On button, the coffee maker will enter program set mode (see “Using the Automatic Brew Timer” on page 10).

THE CLEANING NEEDED INDICATOR

Calcium deposits (“scale”) from water will build up in the Coffee Maker heat pump over time and impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. When the Coffee Maker detects a build-up of scale, the cleaning needed indicator will light after a brewing cycle is complete. Once this occurs, descaling should be done as soon as possible to preserve the performance and life of your Coffee Maker. Please see page 12 for descaling steps.

ENGLISH

Coffee Brewing Suggestions:

Advice for Great Taste

Fresh Coffee Beans

Truly great coffee can only come from fresh coffee beans. To preserve the freshness of your coffee beans, keep the beans in an opaque, air-tight container and store them in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not recommended, as 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 the flavor.

The Right Grind

The best cup of coffee comes from coffee beans that are properly ground

just before brewing. Grinders like the KitchenAid® Blade Coffee Grinder, Pro Line® Series Burr Coffee Mill, or the KitchenAid® Model A-9®Coffee Mill offer excellent results. When grinding, be sure to grind your coffee to a medium grind level – the appropriate grind for automatic drip coffee makers.

The Proper Amount

of Ground Coffee

A good starting point is one scoop of coffee for every cup of brew water marked on the carafe or the water filter guide. Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but may also produce bitterness and clog the filter.

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