Coffee Tips; Grinding Coffee - Krups GX41 Manual

„ 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 recommendations of your coffeemaker brand for brewing quantities.
Adjustments should be made to suit your own personal taste.
Type of
coffemaker
Quantity
4-Cups
8-cups
10-cups
12-cups
GRINDING FOR ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO
The KRUPS Chrome touch (GX 4100) is acceptable for grinding beans for boiler type espresso
machines. We do not recommend using the Chrome 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 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.
Keeping your Chrome Touch 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 of 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 carefully 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 the top rack of
the dishwasher and used on gentle cycle.
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COFFEE TIPS

Perculator
4 Tbsp./ 4-6 sec.
8 Tbsp./ 5-7 sec.
10 Tbsp./ 6-8 sec.
12 Tbsp./ 7-9 sec.

GRINDING COFFEE

CLEANING
Regulator Auto Drip
Coffeemaker
4 Tbsp./ 5-7 sec.
8 Tbsp./ 6-8 sec.
10 Tbsp./ 7-9sec.
12 Tbsp./ 8-10 sec.
KRUPS Drip
Coffemaker
4 Tbsp./ 11-13 sec.
8 Tbsp./ 12-16 sec
10 Tbsp./ 15-17 sec.
12 Tbsp./ 16-20 sec.