KitchenAid A9 Manual

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MODEL A-9
COFFEE MILL
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™ ®
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1-800-541-6390Details Inside 

We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Coffee Mill should fail
within the first year of ownership,
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an
identical or comparable replacement
to your door free of charge and
arrange to have your “failed” Coffee
Mill returned to us. Your replacement
unit will also be covered by our one
year full warranty. Please follow 
these instructions to receive this
quality service. If you reside in the 50 United
States or...

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Inspired Designs are Timeless
In 1937, celebrated industrial
designer Egmont Arens perfected the
KitchenAid
®Model “K” Stand Mixer, a
matchless design which remains
virtually unchanged to this day. The
following year, Arens put the finishing
touches on the world’s first electric
coffee grinder for the home, the
KitchenAid
®Model A-9®Coffee Mill.
The flowing curves of metal and glass
embodied a new age of performance,
and delighted homemakers everywhere
with style and convenience. 
The honest style,...

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions. 
2. To protect against risk of electric shock do not put Coffee Mill in water or
other liquid. 
3.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 
4. Unplug Coffee Mill from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any...

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Length of 
Warranty:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.KitchenAid Will Pay
For Your Choice of:
Hassle-Free
Replacement of your
Coffee Mill. See inside
front cover for details
on how to arrange for
service, or call the
Customer Satisfaction
Center toll-free at 
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center. See the
KitchenAid
®Coffee Mill
Warranty for Puerto...

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KitchenAid®Coffee Mill Warranty
for Puerto Rico
A one year full warranty extends to
the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for Coffee Mills operated in
Puerto Rico. During the warranty
period, all service must be handled by
an Authorized KitchenAid Service
Center. Please bring the Coffee Mill, orship it prepaid and insured, to the
nearest Authorized Service Center. Call
toll-free 1-800-541-6390to learn the
location of a Service Center near you.
Your repaired Coffee Mill will be
returned to you prepaid...

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Troubleshooting Problems
If your Coffee Mill should fail to
operate properly, check the
following:
1. Is the Coffee Mill plugged in? 
2. Is the fuse in the circuit to the
Coffee Mill in working order? If
you have a circuit breaker box,
make sure the circuit is closed.
3. Try unplugging the Coffee Mill,
then plug it back in.If the problem cannot be corrected
with the above steps, see the
KitchenAid Warranty on page 3. 
Do not return the Coffee Mill to the
retailer – they do not provide service....

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Model A-9®Coffee Mill Features
Bean Hopper
Bean hopper
holds 1 lb. of
coffee beans and
unscrews from
motor housing for
simple cleaning.
Motor Housing
Precision
Stainless Steel
Grinding Burrs
(not shown)
On/Off Switch
Power Cord 
Round cord wipes
clean easily.  Bean Hopper Lid
Stainless steel lid
twists off for filling. 
Grind-
Adjustment Ring
Rotate ring to select
one of 16 grinds. 
Grind Indicator Arrow
Grind Spout Cover
Measuring
Glass
Lines show
approximate
amount of 
coffee needed...

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Model A-9®Coffee Mill Operation
Before First Use
Wash the bean hopper, bean hopper
lid, and measuring glass in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry. 
Model A-9
®Coffee Mill Use
1. Unplug Coffee Mill. 
2. Attach bean hopper to motor
housing by turning bean hopper
clockwise until snug.
3. Fill bean hopper with whole coffee
beans. Attach lid to bean hopper
by turning clockwise.
NOTE:Grinding flavored coffee beans
is not recommended. Flavored beans
will impart an off-taste to any other
coffee that is ground in...

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Coffee Grinding Tips
•Use the correct grind for the brew
process you are using. 16 grinds are
available from “Fine” to “Coarse.”
“Fine” can be used for espresso,
“Medium” is appropriate for
automatic drip coffee makers, and
“Coarse” is suited to French Press
brewing. Experiment – your tastes
may be better served by using a
slightly finer or coarser grind. 
•When adjusting to a finer grind, it
may be easier to turn the grind-
adjustment ring while the grinder is
running.
•For drip coffee makers, a good...