KitchenAid Coffee Grinder, KPCG100, 87, PRO LINE specifications Burr Coffee Mill tips, English

Burr Coffee Mill tips

•Select the correct grind for the brew process you are using. Fifteen grind levels are available in half-step increments from 1 to 8. Level 8 produces a very fine grind perfect for espresso, 41⁄2 to 6 are medium grinds appropriate for automatic drip coffee makers, and 1 is a coarse grind suited to French Press brewing. Experiment – your tastes may be better served by using a slightly finer or coarser grind.

•For standard drip-process coffee, a good starting point is to use 1 oz. (28 g) of coffee for every 4 cups

(17 oz. [500 ml]) of brew water as measured with a carafe (a carafe “cup” is about 41⁄4 oz. [125 mm]). Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but using too fine a grind will result in bitter flavor – see “How the Grind Affects Flavor” on page 12.

•If you prefer substantially weaker-than-average coffee, it’s best to brew using a normal amount of ground coffee and then dilute the result with hot water. Doing this will maximize flavor and minimize bitterness.

•Ground coffee loses flavor and aroma very quickly. For the best results, grind only as much as you intend to immediately use.

•To retain freshness, coffee beans should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dark place. It is not recommended that you store beans in the mill’s bean hopper for a prolonged period.

•Clean the coffee 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 creamers to your coffee after brewing or dedicate another mill for grinding flavored beans only.

Note: The burrs will require more frequent cleaning when grinding flavored, or very oily coffee beans. The Burr Coffee Mill is intended for grinding whole coffee beans only. Do not grind other food items.

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