KitchenAid KCM1209DG Drip Coffee Maker Owner Manual

KitchenAid KCM1209DG Drip Coffee Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer at their customer service telephone number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not use an appliance without a lid properly placed on the carafe.
• The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
• Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
• Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe that has a loose or weakened handle.
• Do not clean the carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
• Do not fill the water tank above the marked maximum fill line. Do not overfill the lass Carafe. If the Glass Carafe is overfilled, brewed coffee may be ejected.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, farmhouses, offices, or other working environments;
  • farmhouses;
  • by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments.
• Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces in contact with food.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
• The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Dosage Ladder
2. Gold Tone Filter
3. Brew Basket Lid
4. Showerhead
5. Carafe Lid
6. Carafe Handle
7. Glass Carafe
8. Brew/Cancel Button
9. Warming Plate
10. Cord Storage in Base (not shown)
11. Water Tank
12. Water Tank Handle
13. Water Tank Lid
14. Brew Basket
15. A.M./P.M. Indicator
16. Auto 1 or 2 Icon
17. High Plate Temperature
18. Low Plate Temperature
19. Control Panel
20. Clean Icon
21. Bold Icon
22. Remaining Keep Warm Time Icon
23. Brew Icon
24. Clock
25. Programmable Display

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE CLOCK

SETTING BREW STRENGTH

FILLING WATER FOR BREWING

ASSEMBLY OF BREW BASKET

BREWING COFFEE

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE COFFEE MAKER

REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS
Mineral deposits (scale) from the water will build up in the Coffee Maker over time and impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. The “Clean” indicator will flash display after completing 100 brew cycles. Then, it is time to describe the Coffee Maker.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner of Coffee Maker operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty
One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase

KitchenAid Will Not Pay for

• Repairs when your Coffee Maker is used in other than normal single-family home use.
• Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, or abuse.
• Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Coffee Maker to an Authorized Service Center.
• Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Coffee Maker attachments operated outside the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

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