KRUPS GVX212 - Burr Grinder Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions before using the burr grinder.
2. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs or machine in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Portable - Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. To reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the appliance, keep hands and utensils out of the bean hopper while grinding, and when the appliance is plugged in.
7. Do not operate the grinder with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. In this case, return the appliance to the KRUPS approved Service Center for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KRUPS may cause fire, electric shock or injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Check hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
12. Always operate the burr grinder with the lid securely in place.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14. Do not operate the appliance when empty.
15. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions will void the manufacturer's Warranty.
    • Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
      SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by the nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center.

• Do not immerse appliance in water.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not dismantle the appliance. Repair should be done by an authorized KRUPS Service Center only.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Regarding your Cord Set:

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords should be used with caution.
3. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be of a grounded type and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
4. 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 fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

POLARIZED PLUG

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

DESCRIPTION

Thank you for choosing an appliance from the KRUPS range of food preparation products.

1. Coffee-bean hopper
2. Coffee-bean hopper lid
3. Body
4. ON/OFF switch
5. Removable upper burr
6. Ground coffee holder
7. Ground coffee holder lid
8. Number of cups selector
9. Ground coffee fineness selector
10. Ground coffee dispenser

ABOUT GRINDING COFFEE

The proper grind gives the most fl avorful cup of coffee. The grind depends on the method by which the coffee is to be brewed. Generally, the finer the grind the more quickly the coffee should be prepared. That is why coffee ground for use in an espresso machine is much finer than coffee to be brewed in a drip system.

Coffee that is ground too fine for a particular brewing process – (fine espresso grind used in an automatic drip coffee machine) will result in over-extraction and bitter, pungent tasting coffee. Conversely, coffee that is too coarse for a particular brew method will result in under-extraction and weak, watery coffee. If the correct grind is used, adding more coffee simply makes a brew stronger without making it bitter.

In addition to providing a number of grind settings, coffee mills provide a consistent grind. This is important to ensure the extraction is consistent a cross all of the ground coffee particles.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using the coffee mill, wipe the housing and bean hopper with a clean damp cloth. Wash the bean hopper lid, the coffee ground coffee holder and the ground coffee holder lid in hot soapy water, then rinse and dry. The ground coffee holder, its lid, and the bean hopper lid can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.

OPERATING THE COFFEE MILL

1. Make certain the coffee mill is unplugged. Fit the ground coffee holder and its lid in their correct positions. Check that the assembly is correctly positioned in the body (1).
   
2. Remove the lid of the coffee bean hopper and fill the bean hopper to the level desired (2).
   
   Do not fill above the "max." level. Replace the lid and make certain that it is correctly positioned (3).
   
   
   NOTE: This product is designed to grind whole bean coffee only.
3. Set the quantity of ground coffee by positioning the number of cups selector according to the desired quantity (4).
   
4. Set the ground coffee fineness level by adjusting the ground coffee fineness selector to the desired level (5).
   
   (see § Practical Hints)
   
5. Insert the plug into an electrical socket (voltage: 120 volts ~ 60 Hz).
6. Press the ON/OFF switch to start the appliance (6).
   
7. Once the selected quantity has been milled, the appliance will stop automatically.
8. If you want to stop the appliance before milling is complete, press the ON/OFF switch.
9. Remove the ground coffee holder, tap the receptacle gently, remove the lid and pour the ground coffee into the fi lter of the coffee maker or use a measuring spoon (7).
   
10. To obtain additional ground coffee, repeat the operating cycle. Always fi rst make sure that the ground coffee does not go above the "max." level of the ground coffee holder.

Selected settings will be retained from one use to the next.

For your appliance to run correctly, make certain that:

• The lid to the coffee -bean hopper is correctly positioned.
• The ground coffee holder and its lid are correctly placed in the body of the appliance.

PRACTICAL HINTS

• It is best to store coffee-beans a dry, cool place. Beans should be kept in an opaque, airtight container.
• Grind the coffee just prior to brewing it.
  Advice to select the level of fineness of your ground coffee
• Use the fineness selector to adjust the grind according to the type of coffee maker.
• Generally, the quicker the water goes through the ground coffee, the finer the ground coffee should be.
  A "medium" ground is thus suited to making fi lter coffee while a "very fine" ground is needed to make an Espresso.
• For the fi rst use, we suggest that you use an intermediate position and then adjust the setting to your taste. Once you have used the appliance a few times, you will fi nd the ideal grind setting to suit your taste and brew method.
• Do not change the grind setting while the appliance is running.

Suggested Grind Settings:

Advice to select the number of cups

• Use the number of cups selector to program the quantity of ground coffee you want.
• The more cups you select, the longer the appliance will run.
• The mill grinds 1/4 oz. of coffee per cup selected.

MAINTENANCE

• To keep all your coffee's aroma and to avoid a degradation of the ground coffee, empty the ground coffee holder after each use.
• Always disconnect the grinder before cleaning.
• Never place the grinder, power supply cord or plug in water or under running water.
• Do not use strong detergents or abrasive pads to clean the appliance.
• Clean the lids and the ground coffee holder in warm, soapy water or place them in the upper basket of your dishwasher.
• To remove the upper burr, set the fineness selector to the fine position (8)
  
  
  then take hold of the winglets of the upper mill with your fingers and turn clockwise, then raise it vertically to remove (9).
  
  
• Carefully clean the inside of the coffee- bean tank with a damp cloth.
• To replace the upper burr, set the fineness selector to the coarse position, insert the burr and turn it once in the counter-clockwise direction (10).
  
• Carefully clean the ground coffee dispenser and the body of the appliance with a damp cloth.

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