Krups F203 Owner's Manual

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Fast Touch Grinder F 203

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Instructions for Use
Warranty
Guarantee of Performance

Français 9

Mode d’emploi
Garantie
Garantie de rendement

Español 14

Instrucciones de uso
Garantía
Garantía de rendimiento

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USA

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

•Read all instructions.

•To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit in water
or other liquid.

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

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

•Avoid contacting moving parts.

•Do not remove lid until blade has stopped completely. After re­leasing the push button the blade will come to a stop within
2 to 3 seconds.

•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized KRUPS Service Center for examination, repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.

•The use of attachments not recommended or sold by appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.

•Do not use outdoors.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not let cord
touch any hot surfaces, including the stove.

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

•Check milling bowl for presence of foreign objects before using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than

cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by the
nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center (see guarantee of Perfor­mance).

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Do not immerse base in water.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base.

No user servicable parts inside. Repair should be done by an
authorized KRUPS Service Center only.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

Regarding your cord set :

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to
fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fully
fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Description

a Grinder lid
b Power button
c Grinding chamber
d Motor base

Introduction

Your Krups coffee grinder allows you to grind
your own coffee beans right in your own
home. With such a variety of coffee beans
available in supermarkets and gourmet shops,
owning the Fast-Touch Grinder is
sophisticated and economical. The best result,
however, is that you get fresh coffee, every
time!

Light roasted beans seem to be the most
popular in North America, and dark roasts
have been associated more with the heavier
coffees, such as Espresso and Turkish. These
dark roast, however, can also be brewed for
«regular» coffee.

Coffee beans are also categorized as straight
coffees or blends. The straight coffees consist
of beans from a single area; blend consist of
beans from several areas, which sometimes
results in a superior coffee combination.

The best way to familiarize yourself with
coffee is to purchase small quantities of
several different varieties. Eventually, you will
learn which beans and blends suit your
personal taste. Perhaps you will soon start
blending your own «house blends»!

• Place the lid (a) on the grinder base (2).

• Plug in the grinder. To start grinding, press
the power button (b) (3).
The power will only stay on as long as the
button or lid is pressed.

• The degree of fineness you desire will decide
how long you should grind. For example, a
coarse grind would require less grinding
time than a find grind.

Caution
Wait until the blades have completely

stopped before removing lid. Grinder
should be unplugged before removing
lid.

• When grinding is complete, unplug the unit.
Carefully remove the lid and pour the
ground coffee into a bowl or cannister. If
you are grinding a large amount of beans,
store the coffee in an airtight container.

Coffee Tips

• Purchase coffee beans in small quantities.

• Store coffee beans in an airtight container in
the freezer.

• Coffee beans do not need to thawed before
grinding and/or brewing.

• Large ground quantities should be stored in
an airtight container and placed in your
refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.

• Follow the recommandations of your
coffeemaker brand for brewing quantities.
Adjustments should be made to suit your
own personal taste.

Operation

• Place the base unit (d) on a sturdy
counterhop.

•Fill the grinding chamber (c)1/2 to 3/4with
coffee beans (1).

• To calculate the amount of coffee beans to
use, keep in mind that whole coffee beans
yield the approximate equivalent in ground
coffee (i.e. 1/4 cup beans = approx. 1/4 cup
groung coffee. Refer to gringing chart for
suggested ratios).

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Type of Perculator Regulator Krups
coffemaker Auto Drip Drip

Coffeemaker Coffemaker

Quantity
4-Cups 4 Tbsp. 4 Tbsp. 4 Tbsp.

8-cups 8 Tbsp. 8 Tbsp. 8 Tbsp.

10-cups 10 Tbsp. 10 Tbsp. 10 Tbsp.

12-cups 12 Tbsp. 12 Tbsp. 12 Tbsp.

Grinding for Espresso/
Cappuccino

The Krups Fast-touch (F203) is acceptable for
grinding beans for boiler type espresso
machines. We do not recommend using the
Fast-Touch to grind beans for use with pump
espresso machines. Pump espresso machines
require a disc type grinder such as the KRUPS
«II Barista» ref 220 or a similar, professional
style espresso grinder. This type of grinder will
prevent coffee dust which can impede the
flow of water throught the espresso machine.

Grinding Coffee

• Grinding time depends on how coarse or
fine a grind you desire. We do not
recommend grinding coffee longer than 20
seconds. Longer use will not result in a finer
grind, but in overheated coffee. As a result
coffee will lose its flavor.

• The Fast-Touch (model F203) has a larger 3
oz. bean capacity for up to 15 cups of fresh
coffee.

Cleaning

Limited One Year Warranty

Your KRUPS F203 is covered by the
following warranty:

If from date of purchase within one year this
KRUPS product fails to function because of
defects in materials or workmanship, KRUPS
will, at its option, repair or replace the unit
with our charge, provided the owner has a
proof of date of purchase.

This warranty will be void if malfunction was
caused by damage to the product by
accident, misuse, use on frequency or
voltage other than marked on the product
and/or described in the instructions, abuse
including tampering, damage in transit, or
use for commercial purposes. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which may vary from
state to state.

Keeping your grinder clean is essential in
achieving optimal taste results. Most coffee
beans contain oils that may, over time,
become stronger in flavor and could affect the
taste oy your coffee.

Be sure that grinder is unplugged before
cleaning!

• Remove all coffee after each grinding. A
small soft brush or cloth is helpful in
removing ground coffee from lid and blades.

• Wipe inside of grinder lid and blades very
carrefully with a damp cloth.

• Base unit can be wiped down with a damp
cloth. NEVER immerse base unit in water or
any other liquid!

• Lid can be washed in warm water, using a
mild detergent, or be placed in th etop rack
of the dishwasher and used on gentle cycle.

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GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE

This fine KRUPS product is manufactured according to a rigid code
of quality standards, and, with minimum care, should give years of
service. However, should the need arise for repairs or for replace­ment parts within or after the warranty period, please call our
«CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT»:

USA : [phone]

Canada : (1) 800 418 33 25

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m

You will be provided with specific instruction on how to get your
product repaired.
The department will also be able to answer any general product
questions you may have.

Before calling the «Consumer Service Department», please have the
type number of your KRUPS appliance available.
You must have this information before calling our «Consumer
Service Department» so that we may better answer your questions.
The type number can be located by looking at the bottom of your
appliance.

This product is type F203.
Any general correspondance can be addressed to:
USA : KRUPS North America, Inc.

P.O. Box 3900
Peoria, IL 61612

Canada : KRUPS Service

A division of Groupe SEB Canada Inc
455 Finchdene Square - Scarborough
Ontario M1X 1B7

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