KitchenAid KCM1209 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

1. Introdução

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. Recursos do Produto

• Chuveiro em espiral: 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.
• Tanque de água removível: 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.
• Componentes incluídos: (1) Drip coffee maker, (1) Charcoal filter, (1) Gold-tone filter.

3. Configuração

1. Descompacte: Remova cuidadosamente todos os materiais de embalagem e certifique-se de que todos os componentes estejam presentes.
2. Limpeza Inicial: 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 pano.
3. Instale o filtro de carvão: 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. Ligar: Ligue o cabo de alimentação a uma tomada elétrica aterrada. O visor acenderá.

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

4. Instruções de operação

4.1. Enchendo o tanque de água

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. Adicionando pó de café

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. Preparando café

1. Preparo imediato: Pressione o 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):
   • Pressione o Configuração automática botão.
   • Use o Hora e Minuto botões para definir o tempo de infusão desejado.
   • Imprensa Configuração automática again to confirm. The coffee maker will automatically start brewing at the set time.
3. Força da fermentação: For a bolder coffee, press the Audacioso botão antes de iniciar o ciclo de preparo.
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:

• Imprensa Temperatura da placa to cycle through high and low warming temperatures.
• Imprensa 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. Manutenção e Limpeza

A limpeza regular garante desempenho e sabor ideais.

1. Limpeza diária: 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. Limpeza externa: Limpe o exterior da cafeteira com um pano macio e úmidoamp pano. Não use produtos de limpeza abrasivos ou esfregões.
3. Descaling (Clean Cycle): The coffee maker features a Limpar button. When the indicator light for Limpar illuminates, it's time to descale the unit. Follow these steps:
   • Encha o reservatório de água com uma mistura de 1 parte de vinagre branco e 2 partes de água.
   • Coloque uma garrafa vazia no prato de aquecimento.
   • Pressione o Limpar 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. Substituição do filtro de carvão: Replace the charcoal water filter every 2 months or after 60 uses for best results.

6. Solução De Problemas

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

• O café não está sendo preparado: Ensure the power cord is securely plugged in, the water tank is filled, and the carafe is correctly placed on the warming plate.
• Café fraco: Check that you are using the correct amount of coffee grounds for the water volume. Consider using the Audacioso contexto.
• 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.
• Café não está suficientemente quente: Verifique o Temperatura da placa setting is on high and the Plate Timer is set for the desired duration.

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7. Especificações

• Nome do modelo: Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead and Programmable Warming Plate
• Número do modelo: KCM1209DG (Note: KCM1209 is the base model)
• Marca: KitchenAid
• Capacidade: 12 xícaras (3 litros)
• Cor: Cinza fosco
• Recurso especial: Programável
• Tipo de cafeteira: Máquina de café gota a gota
• Modo de operação: Totalmente automático
• Volumetage: 120 Volts
• Peso do item: 7.26 libras
• Dimensões do produto: 13.4 x 7.17 x 14.34 polegadas
• Interface Humana Entrada: Botões
• Tamanho do filtro de café: #6 Cone (or included Gold-tone filter)

8. Garantia e Suporte

This KitchenAid KCM1209 Drip Coffee Maker comes with a Garantia do fabricante de 1 ano. 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 website.