KitchenAid KCM1208 User manual

Coffee Maker

KCM1208

PARTS AND FEATURES

NOTE: Default measurement for 1 cup = approximately 5 oz (147 ml).

1Water Tank Lid

2Water Tank Handle

3Water Tank

4Cord Storage in Base (not shown)

5Brew/Cancel Button

6Warming Plate

7Glass Carafe

8Carafe Handle

9Carafe Lid

10 Brew Basket

11 Gold Tone Filter

12 Dosage Ladder

13 Showerhead

14 Brew Basket Lid

15 Auto Icon

16 A.M./P.M. Indicator

17 Remaining Keep Warm Time Icon

18 Control Panel

19 Clean Icon

20 Bold Icon

21 Brew Icon

22 Clock

Auto 12

Auto Set

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Brew/Cancel

Auto 12

Auto Set

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Brew/Cancel

Auto Set

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Brew/Cancel

Auto Set

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Brew/Cancel

ENGLISH

PRODUCT SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the

manufacturer at their customer service telephone number for information on

examination, repair, or adjustment.

4. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse

appliance in water or other liquid.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

7. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause re,

electrical shock, or injury.

10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

11. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13. Do not use appliance without lid properly placed on carafe.

14. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a

range top or in a microwave oven.

PRODUCT SAFETY

15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.

16. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

17. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.

18. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.

19. Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive

material.

20. Do not ll the water tank above the marked maximum ll line.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 VAC

Frequency: 60 Hz

Wattage: 1100 W

NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet,

contact a qualified electrician. Do not

modify the plug in any way. Do not use an

adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician or service technician to install an

outlet near the appliance.

The cord should be arranged so that it will

not drape over the countertop or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children or

tripped over unintentionally.

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE CLOCK

NOTE: When the Coffee Maker is first

plugged in or when power is restored

after an interruption, the display will

initially show 12:00 AM.

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

To set the hour: Press Hour.

The hour digits will change with each

press; or press and hold to scroll rapidly.

To set the minutes: Press Minute.

The minutes digits will change with each

press; or press and hold to scroll rapidly.

To save the current displayed time and exit

clock setup: Press any other button or do

not press any button for 10 seconds.

Cord is stored in base. If needed, gently

pull cord outwards. Plug into a grounded 3

prong outlet.

PRODUCT USAGE

SETTING THE BREW STRENGTH

NOTE: Regular is the default setting.

TIP: While brewing small batches (2-4 cups),

using the “Bold Setting” is recommended.

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

To switch between Regular and Bold brew

strengths: Press the Bold button.

FILLING WATER FOR BREWING

TIP: Brew 2 Carafe of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first Carafe of

coffee.

Pour fresh water in the Water Tank.

Use the level markings. Then, close the lid

properly.

Lift the Water Tank up gently. Pour fresh

water in the Water Tank. Place the Water

Tank back in position properly.

Auto Set

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Brew/Cancel

Place the Carafe in the Coffee Maker.

Make sure the Carafe lid is in place and

bottom of the Carafe is fully seated.

NOTE: Fill the Water Tank with only the amount of water needed to brew your desired

number of cups. If you put in 12 cups of water, the Coffee Maker will brew all 12 cups.

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PRODUCT USAGE

IMPORTANT: Do not use both types of filters at the same time.

Using both filters might cause water and coffee to overflow the Brew Basket.

Auto 12

Raise the Brew Basket lid and remove the

Brew Basket. Insert the Gold Tone permanent lter or

cone paper lter into the Brew Basket.

ASSEMBLY OF BREW BASKET

TIP: The coffee filter can also be inserted and coffee grounds added with or without

removing the Brew Basket from the Coffee Maker.

Auto 12

Brew/Cancel

Auto 12

Clean

Minute

Place the basket into the Coffee Maker

aligning with the slot. Be sure the brew

basket lid is fully closed before brewing.

Gold tone permanent lter: Add coffee

grounds. Use the “Dosage Ladder”.

For example: If you need 12 cups of Brew

Coffee, then add coffee grounds till 12

cups scale level.

Cone paper coffee lter: Add desired

coffee grounds. Use the “coffee dosage

chart” on the back of the Water Tank as a

guide for how much coffee grounds to use.

Pre-wetting the paper is not required.

NOTE: Use a medium grind appropriate

for automatic Drip Coffee Makers. Too fine

grind will produce bitterness and may clog

the coffee filter.

NOTE: Do not operate the Coffee Maker

without the brew basket in place.

NOTE: Default standard brewing cycle time for a full Carafe (12 cups) is approximately

10-minutes.

PROGRAMMING THE AUTO SET FEATURE

IMPORTANT: Set the correct time as per the instructions in “Setting the clock” before

using the Auto Set feature.

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Auto

Press the Auto Set button one time.

The Auto indicator light will ash and the

time display will change to the currently set

Auto Set time (12:00 A.M. is the default

time).

To set the time the Coffee Maker should

begin brewing: Press the Hour button. The

hour digits will change with each press; or

press and hold to scroll rapidly.

Auto 12

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Auto 12

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Next, press the Minute button. The hour

setting will stay solid and the minute

setting will begin to blink.

To save the Auto set time and exit set-up:

Press any other button or do not press any

button for 10 seconds. The Auto indicator

will remain lit and the time display will go

back to the current time.

TIP: To cancel the Auto Set time after programming is complete: Press Auto Set button

again; or press the Brew/Cancel button.

These steps can be followed to save the Auto Set time after following the steps in the

“Programming the Auto Set feature” section.

USING THE PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED AUTO SET TIME

Auto 12

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Press the Auto Set button. The Auto

indicator will ash and the time display will

show the previously set Auto time.

Auto

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

To save the current displayed time and exit

Auto Set: Wait for 10 seconds, or press

any button. The Auto indicator will remain

lit and the time display will go back to the

current time.

PRODUCT USAGE

NOTE: When the Coffee Maker is first plugged in or when power is restored after an

interruption, the display will initially show 12:00 A.M.

ENGLISH

BREWING COFFEE

Auto12

AutoSet

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Press any of the Brew/Cancel buttons

provided on side or on front to begin

brewing coffee.

Auto 12

AutoSet

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

The Coffee Maker will beep 3 times when

the Brew cycle is complete.

Then, 2-hour Warm mode will start.

TIP: Opening the Brew Basket while

coffee is brewing will interrupt the brew

process and impair the flavor.

Auto 12

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

After Warm mode end, the Coffee Maker

will automatically turn off.

To Cancel Brew cycle or Warm mode, press

the Brew/Cancel button once.

PAUSE AND POUR FEATURE

The “Pause and pour” feature enables you to remove the Carafe and pour a cup of coffee

before brewing is nished. When the Carafe is removed, a special valve stops the ow of

coffee from the Brew Basket. However, brewing does not stop.

Make sure to place the Carafe back in the place within 25 seconds to avoid the overow of

the water and coffee grounds from the Brew Basket.

TIP: Brew 2 pots of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first pot of coffee.

NOTE: Default Standard Brewing cycle time for a full pot (12 cups) is approximately

10-minutes.

IMPORTANT: Allow the Coffee Maker to cool for 5 minutes before starting next brew

cycle.

REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS WITH VINEGAR

Mineral deposits (scale) from water will build up in the Coffee Maker over the time and impair

brewing efciency and coffee quality. The “Clean icon” will ash in display after completing

100 brew cycles. Then, it is time to descale the Coffee Maker.

CARE AND CLEANING

Auto12

Auto

HMin

Dishwasher-safe parts, top rack only:

Brew Basket and Gold Tone Permanent

lter.

Wipe the Showerhead with a damp cloth

to remove any coffee splashes.

Wash by hand in warm and soapy water.

Dry thoroughly: Carafe and Water Tank.

NOTE: Unplug and allow the Coffee Maker to cool down before cleaning.

Auto12

Auto

H M

Auto12

AutoSet

Brew/Cancel

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto12

utoSet

rew/Cancel

Clean

Minute

Empty the Brew Basket. Fill the Water Tank with 6 cup vinegar and

6 cup cool water.

Cool water

Vinegar

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Auto 12

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Press the Clean button. Then, press

the Brew/Cancel button to begin the

Clean cycle. After the Clean cycle ends

(approximately 30 minutes), 3 beeps will

sound, and the “Clean icon” will turn off.

Auto 12

Hour

Bold Clean

Minute

Auto Set

Brew/Cancel

Run 2-3 fresh, cool water-only cycles after

the Clean cycle is complete.

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