Coffee Brewing Suggestions; Advice For Great Taste; Preparing Your Coffee Maker For Use - KitchenAid KCM223 Instructions Manual

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Fresh Coffee Beans
Truly great coffee can only come from fresh
coffee beans. To preserve the freshness of
your beans, keep the beans in an opaque,
airtight container and store them in a cool,
dry place. Refrigeration is not
recommended since 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 flavor.
The Right Grind
The best cup of coffee comes from coffee
beans that are properly ground just before
brewing. When grinding, be sure to grind
your coffee to a medium grind level, the
appropriate grind for automatic drip coffee
makers.
Look for the KitchenAid
coffee grinders at your local retailer or
online at www.kitchenaid.com.
The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee
A good starting point is one scoop of coffee
(scoop provided) for every cup of brew
water marked on the glass carafe or the
water tank. Finer grinds usually require less
coffee but may also produce bitterness and
clog the filter.
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REPARING
Pre-Use Cleaning
Wash the brew basket, Gold Tone
permanent filter, and carafe in hot, soapy
water, then rinse with clean water and dry.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring
pads.
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For weaker coffee, brew using the
suggested ratio of coffee grounds and
water, then dilute with hot water. This
maximizes flavor and minimizes bitterness.
Brew Water Purity
Great tasting coffee starts with fresh water.
The removable water tank is easy to fill with
water to give you great tasting coffee every
time. It's also easy to clean so you can
always make your coffee with the freshest
water.
Where local water is extremely poor, you
may wish to use bottled water. Do not use
distilled water or mineral water since they
can damage your coffee maker.
Coffee Maker Cleanliness
Since the coffee oils that build up on the
brew basket and carafe can go stale and
impair the flavor of the brewed coffee, it's
important that these two items are cleaned
daily in order to make the best tasting
coffee.
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Installing the Water Filter
Use of the water filter is strongly
recommended. Use of the filter is optional.
The coffee maker will operate normally
without it.
1. The filter consists of a long handle with a
filter cartridge at the end.
2. Place the filter cartridge in a separate
container filled with fresh, cool water.
The cartridge should remain submerged
in the water for 10 minutes. Rinse the
filter under running water for 2 seconds
after soaking.
3. Lift the water tank lid using the tab on
the rear of the lid.
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