KitchenAid 12-Cup Glass Carafe Coffee Maker Utilização E Cuidado

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

Quick tips

Fr_esh Coffee Beans: Truly great coffee

can only come from fresh coffee beans. To

preserve the freshness of your beans, keep

them in an opaque, airtight container and

store 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 Gr_ind: 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

KitchenAid

Coffee Grinders at your local

retailer or online at www.kitchenaid.com.
The Pr_oper_ Amount of Gr_ound Coffee:

A good starting point is 1 tablespoon of

coffee 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.

For weaker coffee, brew using the suggested

ratio of coffee grounds and water, then dilute

with hot water. This maximizes flavor and

minimizes bitterness.
Br_ew Water_ Pur_ity: 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.