KitchenAid Kcm511er-1 Manual

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JAVASTUDIO™
COLLECTION
PROGRAMMABLE
COFFEE MAKERS
INSTRUCTIONS 
KCM511
KCM514
KCM515
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™
®
1-800-541-6390Details Inside 
						

							We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Coffee Maker 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 original Coffee
Maker 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
Statesand your KitchenAid®Coffee
Maker should fail within the first year
of ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at 
1-800-541-6390Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time),
or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box Numbers,
please.) 
When you receive your replacement
Coffee Maker, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
original Coffee Maker. In the carton,
include your name and address on a
sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages
17 and 18.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty 
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of
purchase of your Coffee Maker.
Proof of purchase will assure you of
in-warranty service. 
Before you use your Coffee Maker,
please fill out and mail your product
registration card packed with the
unit. This card will enable us to
contact you in the unlikely event ofa product safety notification and
assist us in complying with the
provisions of the Consumer Product
Safety Act. This card does not verify
your warranty.
Please complete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number _______________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________ 
						

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty ...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Coffee Maker Safety ..........................................................................................2
Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................2
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................3
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Coffee Maker General Features ..........................................................................4
Display and Control Pad Features .......................................................................6
Pre-Use Cleaning ...............................................................................................8
Installing the Water Filter...................................................................................8
To Set the Time-of-Day Clock .............................................................................9
Brewing Coffee ................................................................................................10
Using the Thermal Carafe ................................................................................11
The Pause and Pour Feature .............................................................................12
Using the Automatic Brew Timer .....................................................................12
The Cleaning Needed Indicator ........................................................................13
Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice for Great Taste ........................................14
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Coffee Maker ..............................................................................15
Descaling the Coffee Maker .............................................................................15
Troubleshooting and Error Codes .....................................................................16
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States and District of Columbia ............................17
Warranty For Puerto Rico .................................................................................18
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires ..............................................18
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico ................18
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ...................................................18 
						

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediatel
yfollow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.DANGER
WARNING
Coffee Maker Safety
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 V.A.C. only. Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE:Your Coffee Maker has a 3
prong grounded plug. To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, this plug will
fit in an outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit in the outlet, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way. 
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong 
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these 
instructions can result in  
death, fire or electrical shock. 
						

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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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or Coffee
Maker in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug Coffee Maker from outlet before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
7. The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
12. Do not use appliance without lid properly placed on container.
13. The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used
on a range top.
14. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
15. Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened
handle.
16. Do not clean container with cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
material.
17. This product has been UL Listed for household use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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General Features
JavaSpa™ Showerhead
Wrap-Around
Housing Split-Lid
Brew Basket
Reservoir 
Fill-Channel
“Time Since
Brew” Display
Brew Timer
Display
Clean Touch™
Control Pad
Glass Carafe
Coffee Scoop
Gold Tone
Permanent
Filter 
						

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General Features
JavaSpa™ Showerhead 
Extra-wide showerhead sprays the
brew basket evenly with hot water,
ensuring even coffee extraction and
outstanding flavor. 
1100-Watt Heat Pump 
(not shown)
Powerful heat pump brews rich,
flavorful coffee. 
Electronic Temperature Control 
Fully electronic control directly
monitors the temperature of the heat
pump to brew - and keep - coffee at
optimal temperatures.
Pause & Pour Feature 
Pause and pour lets you remove the
carafe and pour a cup of coffee
before brewing is finished. A special
valve seals the brew basket tightly,
eliminating drips.
End-Of-Brewing Tone
A tone sounds when coffee is
finished brewing. 
Automatic Shutoff
Coffee Maker automatically shuts off
two hours after brewing. 
Split-Lid
Access the brew basket and water
reservoir by lifting the split-lid. The
front lid covers the brew basket and
reservoir fill-channel. The rear lid
covers the water reservoir and water
filter. 
Brew Basket 
Lift the front lid to access the
removable, dishwasher-safe brew
basket. The basket holds a 10-12 cup
flat-bottom paper coffee filter or the
gold tone permanent filter.Reservoir Fill-Channel
The Coffee Maker features a
convenient front-fill water reservoir.
Just lift the front lid and use the
convenient fill-channel to add water.
You can also lift the rear lid and add
water directly to the reservoir.
Brew Timer Display
Shows the AM or PM time-of-day. An
easy-to-set 24 hour brew timer will
brew coffee at the selected time, day
or night.
“Time Since Brew” Display 
30, 60, 90, and 120-minute
segments light up to indicate the
time elapsed since the last carafe was
brewed.
Clean Touch™ Control Pad
The control pad makes operating the
Coffee Maker simple. The pad is
sealed against spills, will not trap
grime, and is a snap to wipe clean.
Glass Carafe 
(models KCM511, KCM514)
Dishwasher-safe glass carafe features
a no-drip pouring spout and
comfortable handle.
Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe
(model KCM515 – not shown)
Thermal carafe preserves flavor by
keeping coffee warm without
continuous heating. Stainless steel
construction with vacuum insulation
will keep coffee piping hot for hours.
Gold Tone Permanent Filter
The high-performance gold tone filter
eliminates the need for paper coffee
filters. Coffee Maker can also use
paper filters, if desired.
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Display and Control Pad Features
General Features
Ion-Exchange Water Filter / Water
Level Indicator (not shown)
Advanced filter reduces chlorine and
other contaminants which impair
coffee flavor. Filter also softens the
water, which increases the time
between descalings. The filter handle
serves as a convenient water level
indicator.
Coffee Scoop
Use one rounded scoop of ground
coffee for each cup desired. Full-Length Cord Storage 
(not shown)
Compartment in back of unit keeps
excess cord out of the way.
Wrap-Around Housing
Stylish design minimizes heat loss
from the carafe while protecting it
from accidental spills and breakage. 
Brew Timer
Display“Time Since Brew”
Display 
Cleaning Needed
Indicator
“H” and “M” Buttons
On/Off 1-4 Cup Auto On Set 
(Program) Set 
(Clock)  
						

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Display and Control Pad Features
DISPLAY FEATURES:
Brew Timer Display
Shows the time-of-day. Small lights
indicate whether the time is AM or
PM. An easy-to-set 24-hour brew
timer will brew coffee at the selected
time, day or night. 
“Time Since Brew” Display 
Display shows the time elapsed since
the completion of the brewing cycle.
The 
“30” segment will light
immediately after brewing, indicating
the coffee is less than 30 minutes
old. Every 30 minutes, a new
segment will light. 
Cleaning Needed Indicator
The indicator will light after brewing
if the Coffee Maker requires
descaling.
“H” and “M” Buttons
Use the “H” (hour) and “M” (minute)
buttons to program the brew timer
or set the time-of-day clock.
CONTROL PAD FEATURES:
On/Off 
Press to turn the Coffee Maker on or
off. An indicator light shows when
the Coffee Maker is on.
1-4 Cup 
After turning on the Coffee Maker or
activating the automatic brew timer,
press the 1-4 Cup Button to turn the
1 to 4 cup brew cycle on or off. This
special cycle heats small quantities of
water thoroughly, ensuring optimum
flavor when brewing small pots of
coffee. An indicator light shows when
the 1 to 4 cup brew cycle is activated. Auto On 
Press to turn the automatic brew
timer on or off. When the brew timer
is turned on, the …
•Programmed brew time will briefly
appear on the brew timer display
•Auto On indicator will light
•Coffee Maker will begin brewing at
the programmed time
If a programmed brew time has not
been set when the Auto On Button is
pressed, the Coffee Maker will
automatically enter the Set (Program)
mode.
Set (Program) 
Press to program an automatic brew
time. When the Set (Program) Button
is pressed, the …
•Brew timer display will flash 
•Set (Program) indicator will flash
•“H” (hour) and “M” (minute)
Buttons can be used to set a brew
time
Set (Clock) 
Press to set the time-of-day clock.
When the Set (Clock) Button is
pressed, the …
•Brew timer display will flash
•Set (Clock) indicator will flash
•“H” (hour) and “M” (minute)
Buttons can be used to set the
clock 
						

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Preparing Your Coffee Maker for Use
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. 
Installing the Ion-Exchange 
Water Filter 
Use of the ion-exchange water filter 
is strongly recommended. The filter
softens the water while reducing
chlorine and other contaminants
which impair coffee flavor. The
handle of the filter also serves as a
water level indicator. Use of the water
filter is optional: the Coffee Maker
will operate normally without it. 
The water filter is for use only with
municipally treated tap water or well
water that is regularly tested for
contaminants. 
1. Remove the filter from its
packaging. 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.
3. Lift the rear portion of the split-lid
using the tabs on either side of
the lid.4. Place the filter cartridge in the
circular well at the bottom of the
water reservoir, aligning the tab on
the cartridge with the notch in the
well. The water level markings on
the filter handle will face forward.
Push the cartridge slightly to make
sure it fits snugly.
5. Every time you install a new filter,
run the Coffee Maker through a
complete brewing cycle without
coffee. Use a full carafe of clean,
cool water. 
6. Replace the filter every three
months under normal use. Replace
it more often under heavy use or
hard-water conditions. 
Ta bNotch & Filter Well