KitchenAid °
MODEL A-9
COFFEE MILL
INSTRUCTIONS
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
We're so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Coffee Mill should fail
within the first year of ownership,
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an
identical or comparable replacement
to your door free of charge and
arrange to have your "failed" Coffee
Mill returned to us. Your replacement
unit will also be covered by our one
year full warranty. Pleasefollow
these instructions to receive this
quality service.
If you reside in the 50 United
States or the District of Columbia
and your KitchenAid '_:Model A-9'_
Coffee Mill should fail within the first
year of ownership, simply call our toll-
free Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to B
p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time. Give the
consultant your complete shipping
address.(No P.O.Box numbers, please.)
When you receiveyour replacement
Coffee Mill, use the carton and
packing materials to pack your
"failed" Coffee Mill. In the carton,
include your name and address on a
sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.).
Foradetailed explanation of warranty
terms and conditions, including how
to arrange for serviceoutside the
United States, seepages 3 and 4.
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of purchase
of your Coffee Mill. Proof of purchase
will assureyou of in-warranty service.
Before you useyour 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
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Store Name
product safety notification and assist
us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
This card does not verify your
warranty.
Pleasecomplete the following for
your personal records:
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
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guided KitchenAid since 1919.
Table of Contents
Hassle-FreeReplacement Warranty ........................................... Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................ Inside Front Cover
Coffee Mill Safety .............................................................................................. 2
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 3
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia ....................................... 3
For Puerto Rico........................................................................................... 4
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires......................................... 4
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico........... 4
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts..................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting Problems ................................................................................. 5
Model A-9_:Coffee Mill Features........................................................................ 6
Model A-9_'Coffee Mill Operation ..................................................................... 7
Coffee Grinding Tips .......................................................................................... 8
How the Grind Affects Flavor............................................................................. 9
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
Coffee Mill Safety
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 injuredif you don't immediately 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.
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. Closesupervision is necessarywhen any appliance isused 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 isdropped or damaged in any manner, Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The useof 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 bean hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
11. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KitchenAid ®Coffee Mill Warranty for
the 50 United States and District of Columbia
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Coffee
Mills operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
Length of KitchenAid Will Pay
Warranty: For Your Choice of:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
Hassle-Free
Replacement of your
Coffee Mill. See inside
front cover for details
on how to arrange for
service, or call the
Customer Satisfaction
Center toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
ServiceCenter. Seethe
KitchenAid _:Coffee Mill
Warranty for Puerto
Rico on page 4 for
details on how to
arrange for service.
KitchenAid Will Not
Pay For:
A. Repairswhen Coffee
Mill is used in other
than normal single
family home use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse
or abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your Coffee
Mill to an
Authorized Service
Center.
D. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for Coffee Mills
operated outside the
50 United States
and District of
Columbia.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.