KitchenAid 5KCM4212ASX User Manual

5KCM4212SX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARTS AND FEATURES .........................................................................................6

Parts and accessories ......................................................................................6

COFFEE MAKER SAFETY .....................................................................................7

Important safeguards .....................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION TO COLD BREWING ................................................................8

Cold brewed coffee .......................................................................................8

Cold brewed tea ............................................................................................8

USING THE COFFEE MAKER ..............................................................................9

Operating the Cold Brew Coffee Maker ........................................................9

Preparing the cold brew coffee ....................................................................11

CARE AND CLEANING .......................................................................................12

Cleaning the Cold Brew Coffee Maker ........................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................14

WARRANTY AND SERVICE ................................................................................15

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PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Steeper lid

Steeper handle

Outer lid

Trim band

Brew jar

handle

Fill guideline

for coffee

Glass brew jar

Stainless

easy-pour tap

Stainless steel

steeper

(when bottom cover is removed)

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Bottom view

Bottom cover

COFFEE MAKER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result
in personal injury.

2. 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.

3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

4. Do not operate any appliance after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorised service
centre for examination, repair, or adjustment.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. Do not use near or on a hot gas or electric burner
stove, or in a heated oven.

7. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

8. Do not use the Coffee Maker without lid
properly closed.

9. Do not use the Coffee Maker with loose or
weakened handle.

10. Do not clean the Coffee Maker with abrasive cleaners,
steel wool, or other abrasive materials.

11. This product is designed for indoor household use
only. Not designed for commercial use.

12. Do not overll the Coffee Maker.

13. Use only coarsely ground coffee.

14. Place the Coffee Maker on a nonslip surface.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION TO COLD BREWING

COLD BREWED COFFEE

The classic cold brew coffee brewing method uses coarsely
ground coffee steeped in cold water over a period of
12-24 hours. This no-heat brew method produces a smooth,
balanced avour that’s less bitter.

The KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes roughly
840mL of coffee concentrate.

To serve your cold brew beverage, we recommend using

Example of recommended

coarsely ground coffee.

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Water

or milk

Concentrate

COLD BREWED TEA

The Cold Brew Coffee Maker can also be used to make tea concentrate (approximately
960-1020mL). Cold brewed tea is steeped in cold water over a period of 6-12hours.

To serve your tea beverage, we recommend using a 1:7 tea to water ratio. This means
you add 1 part tea concentrate to 7 parts water.

Enjoy your cold brew tea the way you like by mixing concentrate with ice, water, milk,
or sweeteners.

TIP: The longer you steep and the more tea you use, the more bitter the tea
will become.

a 1:3 coffee to water/milk ratio. This means you add 1 part
coffee concentrate to 3 parts water or milk.

RECIPES USING COFFEE CONCENTRATE

Cold coffee: 180mL cold water or

60mL coffee
concentrate

Adjust amount of coffee concentrate
to achieve desired taste.

milk, add ice/sweeteners to taste

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Hot coffee: 180mL hot water, add
milk/sweeteners to taste

RECIPES USING TEA CONCENTRATE

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Water

Concentrate

30mL tea
concentrate

Adjust amount of tea concentrate to
achieve desired taste.

Cold tea: 210mL cold water, add ice/
sweeteners to taste

+

Hot tea: 210mL hot water,
add milk/sweeteners to taste

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OPERATING THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER

IMPORTANT: Before using the Cold Brew Coffee Maker, wash all parts by hand in
warm, soapy water, making sure to rinse and drain the coffee tube before use. Dry
thoroughly. To avoid damage, do not wash in the dishwasher.

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To assemble the Cold Brew
Coffee Maker: Place the outer
lid on the brew jar, then insert the

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steeper. Make sure steeper handle
is lying flat.

NOTE: The height of your coffee grounds in relation to the fill guideline may vary
depending on the roast of your coffee. 250grams of a light roast may be below the
line, while a dark roast may be above the line.

TIP: If making tea, scoop 120 grams of tea leaves into the steeper.

Make sure the brew jar tap is in the

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closed position.

Scoop 250 grams of coarsely ground
coffee into the steeper. The grounds

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should come close to touching the fill
guideline on the steeper.

Pour approximately 1L of cold water
over the grounds, using a circular
motion and being sure to coat the

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grounds well. Pause for 1 minute
to let the grounds bloom.

TIP: The part in the coffee brewing
process when gases from the coffee
are released as the water hits the grounds
is called the “bloom,” because it causes
the grounds to grow and rise.

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USING THE COFFEE MAKER

Once comfortable with the process, you

After the coffee blooms, pour
an additional 1/4 L of water over

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the grounds.

can use the trim band as a visual pouring
guide. At the first pour, fill the jar until the
water level is about 2.5 cm below the trim
band. Then, let the coffee bloom, and
add water until the level is at the bottom
of the trim band.

Use a spoon to press the grounds
down into the water, ensuring all of

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the grounds are fully saturated. There
should be no dry coffee grounds.

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Place the lid on the steeper, and allow
the coffee to brew for 12-24 hours.

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Brew either at room temperature or
in the refrigerator.

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PREPARING THE COLD BREW COFFEE

Using the steeper handle, lift the

After brewing for 12-24 hours, take

1

off the steeper lid.

steeper above the brew jar. Rest the
steeper at an angle on the brew jar

2

and allow to drain for 3 minutes, then
change steeper rest angle and allow
to drain for another 2 minutes.

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Pull the steeper all the way out of
the brew jar and compost or discard
the used grounds. Wash the steeper

3

according to the “Care and cleaning”
directions.

Return the steeper lid to the brew jar,
and store your coffee concentrate in

4

the refrigerator.

NOTE: The coffee concentrate stays
cold and fresh for up to 2 weeks in
the refrigerator.

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USING THE COFFEE MAKER

To dispense concentrate, turn the tap

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a quarter turn counter-clockwise.

NOTE: Because of its compact design,
it fits neatly where you want on the
refrigerator shelf or door.

To serve your cold brew coffee, use
1 part coffee concentrate to 3 parts

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water or dairy/dairy-free milk of your
choice. Add ice and sweeten to taste.

NOTE: Do not mix ingredients in
the brew jar. Pour concentrate into
a glass, then add water or milk.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE COLD BREW COFFEE MAKER

IMPORTANT: It is critical to thoroughly clean the Cold Brew Coffee Maker after each
use. To avoid damage, do not wash in the dishwasher. The taste of your coffee can
be impacted if the brew jar and steeper assembly are not thoroughly cleaned of all
grounds, coffee oil residue, or soap after each use.

Clean all parts of the Cold Brew
Coffee Maker by hand only. Rinse
coffee residue from each part. Wash
with warm, soapy water, then open

1

the tap and run warm water through
until tube and tap are empty. Dry
each part with a dry, soft towel.

For occasional deeper cleaning:
First, push the clasp to release

2

the door located on the bottom
of the brew jar.

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CARE AND CLEANING

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Next, gently loosen the hose nozzle

3

from both ends to remove.

Finally, using the nut/wrench as a tool,

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loosen the tap and remove.

Then, twist the nut/wrench that holds
the coffee drain in place and remove

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both of these parts.

Hand wash all parts in warm, soapy
water. Dry all parts thoroughly and

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reassemble. Ensure coffee drain seal
is in place when reassembling.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Cold Brew Coffee Maker should
fail to operate as expected, please
check the following:

- If coffee is too bold: Grind your coffee
at a coarser grind level, and/or steep
for less time. The Cold Brew Coffee
Maker produces a coffee concentrate.
To serve at the proper strength, dilute
your coffee concentrate with water or
any dairy/dairy-free milk of your choice.

- If coffee is too weak: Either grind your
beans to a ner consistency, or brew for
more time. Cold Brew coffee uses more
coffee to brew than other methods.
Make certain you use 250 grams of
coffee to brew.

- If coffee tastes bitter or unpleasant after
use: Taste can be impacted if the Cold
Brew Coffee Maker isn’t thoroughly
cleaned. Make certain that all soap,
grounds, and oily residue is thoroughly
rinsed off of all parts after each use. See
the “Care and cleaning” section for
more information.

If the problem is not due to one of
the above items, see the “Customer
service” chapter in the “Warranty
and service” section.

Do not return the Cold Brew Coffee
Maker to the retailer, as they do not
provide service.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID COFFEE MAKER WARRANTY

Length of Warranty: KitchenAid Will Pay For: KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:
Europe, Middle East

and Africa:
5KCM4212SX
Two years full
warranty from
date of purchase.

KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INDIRECT DAMAGES.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

In U.K. and Ireland:

For any questions, or to find the nearest KitchenAid Authorised Service Centre,
please find our contact details below.

NOTE: All service should be handled locally by an Authorised KitchenAid
Service Centre.

Contact number for U.K. and Northern Ireland:
Tollfree number 0800 988 1266 (calls from mobile phones are charged standard
network rate) or call 0194 260 5504

The replacement parts
and repair labour
costs to correct
defects in materials or
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorised KitchenAid
Service Centre.

A. Repairs when Coffee Maker

is used for operations other
than normal household
beverage preparation.

B. Damage resulting from

accident, alterations,
misuse, abuse, or installation/
operation not in accordance
with local electrical codes.

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Contact number for Ireland:
Tollfree number [phone]

E-mail contact for U.K. and Ireland:
Go to www.kitchenaid.co.uk, and click on the link “Contact Us” at the bottom
of the page.

Address for U.K. and Ireland:
KitchenAid Europa, Inc.
PO BOX 19
B-2018 ANTWERP 11
BELGIUM

General hotline number:

In other countries:

For all product related questions and after sales matters, please contact your dealer
to obtain the name of the nearest Authorised KitchenAid Service/Customer Centre.

For more information, visit our website at:

www.KitchenAid.co.uk

www.KitchenAid.eu

Specications subject to change without notice.

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