MODEL KPCG100
OPERATING THE BURR COFFEE
MILL
OPERATING THE COFFEE MILL
1. - Make certain the coffee mill is unplugged.
Attach the bean hopper to the top of the motor housing by turning the hopper
clockwise until snug.
2. - Slide the coffee bin onto the bin platform,
the seal plate on the motor housing will compress slightly to accomodate
the bin. Make certain the bin is centered in the middle of the bin platform.
3. - Fill the bean hopper to the level desired.
At maximum, the hopper holds 7 ounces of beans.
NOTE: This product is intended
to grind whole coffee beans only.
4. - Place the hopper lid onto the hopper.
5. - Plug the coffee mill into a grounded
3-prong outlet. The tie provided on the power cord can be used to bundle
any excess cord.
6. - Select the grind by turning the control
dial to the desired setting on the grind level ring. Refer to the grind
setting table for the desired setting. The customer will be able to refine
the settings with continued use of the product.
NOTE: Because partially ground
coffee beans may remain between the burrs after the grinder is turned off,
selecting a finer grind may be easier when the coffee mill is running.
7. - To grind coffee, flip the "On/Off"
Switch to the "On" position.
8. - When the desired amount of coffee has
been ground, flip the "On/Off" Switch to the "Off" position,
remove the coffee container and scoop out the ground coffee.
BURR COFFEE MILL TIPS
1. - Select the correct grind for the brew
process you are using. There are 15 grind levels available in half-step
increments from 1 to 8. Level "8" produces a very fine grind perfect
for espresso. The 4-1/2 to 6 levels are medium grinds appropriate for drip
coffee makers. The "1" level is a coarse grind suited to French
Press brewing. Obviously, the customer should experiment with coarser or
finer grinds to find the desired "perfect" taste.
2. - For standard drip-process coffee, a
good starting point is to use 1 ounce of coffee for every 4 cups of brew
water as measured with the carafe. A carafe "cup" is about 4-1/4
ounces. Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but using too fine a grind
will result in a bitter flavor. If you prefer substantially weaker-than-average
coffee, it is best to brew using a normal amount of ground coffee and then
dilute the result with hot water. Doing this will maximize flavor and minimize
bitterness.
3. - Ground coffee loses flavor and aroma
very very quickly. For best results, grind only as much as you intend to
immediately use.
4. - To retain freshness, coffee beans should
be stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dark place. It is
not recommended that you store beans in the grinders bean hopper for a prolonged
period.
5. - Clean the coffee bin and cutting burrs
frequently.
6. - Grinding flavored coffee beans will
impart an off-taste to any other coffee that is ground in the coffee mill.
If you enjoy flavored coffee, it is best to add flavored syrups or creamers
to your coffee after brewing or dedicate another mill for grinding flavored
beans only.
NOTE: The burrs will require
more frequent cleaning when grinding flavored beans. The coffee mill is
intended for grinding whole coffee beans only. Do not grind other food items.
HOW THE GRIND AFFECTS FLAVOR
The flavor of coffee depends on a variety
of factors including the quality, freshness and roast of the beans, the
purity of the brew water, the cleanliness of the brewing equipment and the
brewing temperature. The fineness and consistency of the grind is also critical.
Coffee that is ground too fine for a particular
brewing process; using a fine espresso grind in a drip coffee maker, for
example; will result in the brew water over-extracting the oils and aromatic
compounds in the coffee, yielding a brew that is extremely pungent and bitter.
Conversely, coffee that is coarsly ground for a particular process will
result in the under-extraction of the oils and essences, resulting in a
very thin and weak flavor. If the correct grind is used, adding more coffee
simply makes a brew stronger without making it excessively bitter.
The consistency of the grind is also an important
factor in the flavor of coffee and absolutely critical when making espresso.
If the grounds are uniform, equal amounts
of soluable compounds will be extracted from each. If the grounds vary in
size, some will be over-extracted and some will be under-extracted, leading
to extremely poor quality. It is not surprising that a precision grind is
mandatory for good espresso, which is brewed with near-boiling water under
130-lbs of pressure.
Coffee grind quality is directly related
to the type of grinder used. High speed grinders with small burr sets are
usually not able to produce the fineness or consistency required for the
best espresso. They also excessively heat the beans while grinding, resulting
in lost flavor and aroma.
The PRO LINE Series Burr Coffee Mill uses
a pair of large, commercial style cutting burrs to grind coffee with precision.
Frictional heating is minimized with a gear reduction system that slows
burr rotation and uniformally is enhanced with a helical-gear that transports
coffee beans to the burrs at a controlled rate. The result is a superb grind
that makes your coffee and espresso the best it can be.