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MODEL A-9

COFFEE MILL

INSTRUCTIONS

MOULIN À CAFÉ

MODÈLE A-9

DIRECTIVES

Product Registration Card

Before you use your Coffee Mill, please fill out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit. This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. This card does not verify your warranty.

Keep a copy of the sales receipt

showing the date of purchase of your Coffee Mill. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Please complete the following for

your personal records:

Model Number* ______________________________________________________ Date Purchased _______________________________________________________ Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________________

*Located on the product registration card or under base.

Inspired Designs are Timeless

In 1937, celebrated industrial designer Egmont Arens perfected the KitchenAid®Model “K” Stand Mixer, a matchless design which remains virtually unchanged to this day. The following year, Arens put the finishing touches on the world’s first electric coffee grinder for the home, the KitchenAid®Model A-9®Coffee Mill. The flowing curves of metal and glass embodied a new age of performance, and delighted homemakers everywhere with style and convenience.

The honest style, rugged durability, and essential convenience of the Model A-9®Coffee Mill reflect the simple virtues of quality that have guided KitchenAid since 1919.

Table of Contents

Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover

Coffee Mill Safety ..............................................................................................2

Electrical Requirements......................................................................................3

Model A-9®Coffee Mill Features........................................................................4

Model A-9®Coffee Mill Operation .....................................................................5

Coffee Grinding Tips..........................................................................................6

How the Grind Affects Flavour...........................................................................7

Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................8

Warranty .........................................................................................................11

How To Arrange For Warranty Service.......................................................11

How To Arrange For Out-Of-Warranty Service ...........................................12

Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ...................................................12

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................12

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electric shock do not put Coffee Mill in water or other liquid.

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

4. Unplug Coffee Mill from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Check hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.

11. This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you

and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either

the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediatel

y follow

instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Coffee Mill Safety

Electrical Requirements

Volts: 120V A.C. only. Hertz: 60 Hz Grounding, 3-prong system. 15-amp branch circuit.

NOTE: Your Coffee Mill has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

Bean Hopper

Bean hopper holds 1 lb. (.454 kg) of coffee beans and unscrews from motor housing for simple cleaning.

Motor Housing

Precision

Stainless Steel

Grinding Burrs

(not shown)

On/Off Switch

Power Cord

Round cord wipes

clean easily.

Bean Hopper Lid

Stainless steel lid twists off for filling.

GrindAdjustment Ring

Rotate ring to select one of 16 grinds.

Grind Indicator Arrow

Grind Spout Cover

Measuring Glass

Lines show approximate amount of coffee needed to brew a given number of cups.

Cleaning Tool

Specially designed tool features a pick on one end to facilitate removal of grinds from the grinding spout and the burrs. Stiff bristles on the other end of the cleaning tool quickly sweep excess grinds from the cutting burrs.

Removable

Burr Set Screw

(not shown)

Model A-9®Coffee Mill Features

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Model A-9®Coffee Mill Operation

Before First Use

Wash the bean hopper, bean hopper lid, and measuring glass in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Model A-9®Coffee Mill Use

1. Unplug Coffee Mill.

2. Attach bean hopper to motor housing by turning bean hopper clockwise until snug.

3. Fill bean hopper with whole coffee beans. Attach lid to bean hopper by turning clockwise.

NOTE: Grinding flavoured coffee beans is not recommended. Flavoured beans will impart an off-taste to any other coffee that is ground in the mill. Additionally, many flavoured coffee beans have sugars or syrups added in the roasting process. These sugared beans may cause the mill to clog, damaging the unit.

4. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

5. Select grind by rotating grind adjustment ring, aligning markings with the grind indicator arrow on the motor housing. See “Coffee Grinding Tips” on page 6 to select the appropriate grind adjustment.

6. Position measuring glass under spout. The glass shows the approximate amount of coffee needed to brew a given number of cups. Individual tastes may require slightly more or less coffee.

7. To grind coffee, flip “On/Off” switch to “On” position. When measuring glass is filled with desired amount, flip “On/Off” switch to “Off” position.

NOTE: To avoid grounds spraying beyond glass, do not lift grind spout cover while the coffee mill is operating.

WARNING

14 12 10

8 6 4

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

Coffee Grinding Tips

• Use the correct grind for the brew process you are using. 16 grinds are available from “Fine” to “Coarse”. “Fine” can be used for espresso, “Medium” is appropriate for automatic drip coffee makers, and “Coarse” is suited to French Press brewing. Experiment – your tastes may be better served by using a slightly finer or coarser grind.

• When adjusting to a finer grind, it may be easier to turn the grindadjustment ring while the grinder is running.

•For drip coffee makers, a good starting point is to grind 1 ounce (28.35 grams) of coffee for every 4 cups of brew water as measured with the carafe (a carafe “cup” is about 41⁄4 ounces [125.7 ml]). Finer grinds require less coffee, but too fine a grind could cause an overflow in the brew basket of the coffee maker.

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

•To preserve the freshness of coffee beans, keep beans in an opaque, airtight 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. NOTE: Grind frozen beans immediately upon removal from the freezer. If beans begin to thaw from a frozen state, condensation will form on the beans and the moisture may clog both the grinds and the mill.

• Grinding flavoured coffee beans is not recommended – they will impart an off-taste to any other coffee that is ground in the mill, and may cause the burrs to clog.

• Do not grind spices. The Coffee Mill is intended for grinding whole coffee beans only.

How the Grind Affects Flavour

The flavour of coffee depends on a variety of factors, including the quality, freshness, and roast of the beans, the purity of the brew water, the cleanliness of the brewing equipment, and the brewing temperature. The fineness and consistency of the grind is also critical.

Coffee that is ground too fine for a particular brewing process – using a fine espresso grind in a drip coffee maker, for example – will result in the brew water over-extracting the oils and aromatic compounds in the coffee, yielding a brew that is extremely pungent and bitter. Conversely, coffee that is too coarsely ground for a particular process will result in the under-extraction of the oils and essences, resulting in a very thin and weak flavour.

The consistency of the grind is also an important factor in the flavour of coffee. If the grounds are uniform, equal amounts of soluble compounds will be extracted from each. If the grounds vary in size, some will be over-extracted and some will be under-extracted, leading to extremely poor quality.

The Model A-9®Coffee Mill uses a pair of stainless steel cutting burrs to grind coffee with precision. This helps ensure that your coffee is the best it can be.

Care and Maintenance

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure the Coffee Mill is switched “Off” and unplugged before cleaning.

• Do not immerse motor housing in water.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

•Never immerse the cutting burrs, burr-shaft assembly, or face-plate assembly in water. Keep them dry at all times.

Cleaning the Coffee Mill

1. Loosen and scrape leftover grinds

from the grinding spout with the cleaning tool after each use.

2. Wipe the motor housing and cord

with a clean damp cloth.

3. Dry with a soft cloth.

4. Wash the bean hopper, lid, and

glass in hot soapy water.

5. Dry all parts thoroughly before

attaching them to the Coffee Mill.

NOTE: The bean hopper, bean hopper lid, and measuring glass are dishwasher safe, but repeated dishwasher cleaning may cause the graduated markings on the measuring glass to fade.

Cleaning the Cutting Burrs

If the mill is used frequently, the cutting burrs need to be cleaned every few weeks for best performance. Cleaning enables the burrs to achieve the most consistent grinds possible. Without regular cleaning, the mill may clog, which could cause damage to the Coffee Mill.

Foreign objects – like pebbles or twigs – sometimes find their way into whole bean coffee. These objects may cause the mill to jam. If this happens, follow the burr-cleaning procedure to remove the foreign material.

To clean the removable burrs:

1. Empty the bean hopper and

remove from the base.

2. Locate the removable-burr set screw

on the back of the Coffee Mill.

3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,

turn the set screw counterclockwise to loosen, and remove.

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