KitchenAid BCG111 Blade Coffee Grinder Instruction Manual

KitchenAid BCG111 Blade Coffee Grinder

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Numbers: BCG111, BCG211, BCGSGA
• Designed for household use only
• Electrical Requirements:
  • Volts: 120 Volts AC only
  • Hertz: 60 Hz

Product Usage Instructions

Blade Coffee Grinder Features

Ensure to follow these steps for proper usage of the Blade Coffee Grinder.

1. Clear Top Cover with Fingertip Control: Push down on the clear top cover to start grinding and release to stop. The cover must be in place to operate the grinder. It can be washed in the dishwasher’s top rack.
2. Dual Switch System: The grinder will not operate until the top cover is correctly positioned over the side guides on the motor housing.
3. Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder Blade: The blade is mounted inside the stainless steel bowl.
4. Stainless Steel 4-oz. Capacity Bowl: The bowl has measurement markings for processing beans needed for different coffee cup quantities. It locks into the motor housing with a clockwise turn and can be washed in the dishwasher.
5. Heavy-Duty Motor Housing: Keeps the grinder stable during operation.

Spice Grinder Accessory Features

1. Solid Spice Grinder Bowl Lid: Place this lid on the spice grinder bowl before placing the clear top cover when grinding spices.
2. Stainless Steel Blade: Mounted inside the stainless steel bowl.
3. Stainless Steel 2-oz. Capacity Bowl: Can be used for up to 2 oz. of spices. Locks into the motor housing with a clockwise turn and can be washed in the dishwasher.

Blade Coffee Grinder Operating Instructions

1. Before First Use: Wash bowl and top cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Handle the blade gently. They can also be washed in the dishwasher’s top rack.
2. To Use Blade Coffee Grinder:
3. Ensure the Coffee Grinder is unplugged.
4. Make sure the inside of the top cover is clean.
5. Secure the bowl to the motor housing by placing it on top and turning it clockwise to lock it into place.

FAQ

Q: Can I use an extension cord with the Coffee Grinder?

A: No, do not use an extension cord with the Coffee Grinder. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.

Q: Can the top cover and bowl be washed in a dishwasher?

A: Yes, both the top cover and bowl can be washed in a dishwasher’s top rack for cleaning convenience.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put the Coffee Grinder in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
5. Avoid contacting the moving parts.
6. 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.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
10. Check the hopper for the presence of foreign objects before using it.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Volts: 120 Volts AC only
• Hertz: 60 Hz
• NOTE: This Coffee Grinder has a 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.
• A short power supply cord (or detachable power supply cord) is supplied to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

BLADE COFFEE GRINDER FEATURES

• A. Clear Top Cover with fingertip control Push down on the clear top cover to begin grinding and release to stop grinding. The top cover must be in place to operate the grinder. Cover can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher.
• B. Dual Switch System The Dual switch mechanism keeps the coffee grinder from operating until the top cover is correctly positioned over the side guides on the motor housing.
• C. Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder Blade Blade is mounted inside the stainless steel bowl.
• D. Stainless Steel 4-oz. (113.7 g) Capacity Bowl Bowl has measurement markings etched inside for ease of processing the amount of beans needed for 4, 8, 10, or 12 cups of coffee.
  • It locks into the motor housing with a clockwise turn. A bowl can be washed in a dishwasher.
• E. Heavy-duty motor Housing Keeps the grinder stable during operation.
• F. Round Power Cord (not shown) Cleans easily.

*SPICE GRINDER ACCESSORY FEATURES**

• G. Solid Spice Grinder Bowl Lid Place this lid on the spice grinder bowl before placing the clear top cover when grinding spices.
• H. Stainless Steel Blade Blade is mounted inside the stainless steel bowl.
• I. Stainless Steel 2-oz. (62 mL) Capacity Bowl Bowl can be used for up to 2 oz. of spices. (See the “Spice Grinding Tips” section for suggested amounts.) The bowl locks into the motor housing with a clockwise turn. A bowl can be washed in a dishwasher.

BLADE COFFEE GRINDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before First Use

Wash bowl and top cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Handle the blade gently. The bowl and top cover can also be washed in the dishwasher (top rack only).

To Use Blade Coffee Grinder:

1. Be sure the Coffee Grinder is unplugged. Make sure the inside of the top cover is free of coffee grinds or residue.
2. Secure the bowl to the motor housing by placing the bowl on top and turning clockwise to lock it into place.
3. A scale is provided inside the bowl for the KitchenAid recommended amount of beans to grind for 4, 8, 10, and 12 cups of coffee. Fill the bowl to your desired cup size with 4 cups minimum or 12 cups maximum level. Various bean blends and bean sizes can cause differences in fill level and grind times.
4. Position the top cover over the bowl so that the lid’s latch aligns with the motor housing base and the side guides fall into place.
   • NOTE: Make sure both cover and bowl are in position; otherwise, the Coffee Grinder will not operate.
5. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
6. Press down on the top cover to start processing. For optimum grinding results, do not pulse the top cover. Continue grinding until all the beans are ground to the desired consistency, or see the “Suggested Grinding Chart” in the “Coffee Grinding Tips” section.
7. To stop processing, release pressure on the top cover.
8. Unplug the Coffee Grinder.
9. Wait until the blade has stopped rotating and remove the top cover.
10. Unlock the bowl by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the bowl from the motor housing.
11. Pour out ground coffee.

SPICE GRINDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL

1. Remove the coffee bowl from the grinder base.
2. Fill the spice grinder with the desired spices, then put on the solid spice grinder lid.
3. Place the spice grinder bowl into the grinder base and twist it clockwise to lock it into place.
4. Place the top cover of the coffee grinder over the solid spice grinder lid, making sure the top cover aligns with the motor housing base in the same way it does when grinding coffee.
   • Then, press down on the top cover to run the coffee grinder to grind spices to the desired consistency. For optimum grinding results, do not pulse the top cover.
5. After grinding, remove the top coverand solid spice grinder lid. Then place the shaker lid and dispense your freshly ground spices.

• The Spice Grinder accessory (BCGSGA) can only be used with Coffee Grinder models BCG111 and BCG211.

COFFEE GRINDING TIPS

1. Grind only beans you will immediately use for freshest-tasting coffee.
2. Adjust the amount of coffee beans and grinding time to suit your taste. Shorter grinding time results in coarser grinds. Longer grinding times result in finer grinds, but can overheat the coffee grinds and valuable coffee flavors can be lost. (For optimum grinding results, do not pulse the top cover.)
3. KitchenAid does not recommend using this grinder to grind beans for pump espresso-type machines.
4. The Suggested Grinding Chart shows recommended grinding times at various levels for automatic drip coffee makers and French press machines.
5. A scale is provided inside the bowl for the KitchenAid recommended amount of beans to grind for 4, 8, 10, and 12 cups of coffee. Fill the bowl to your desired cup size with 4 cups minimum or 12 cups maximum level. Various bean blends and bean sizes can cause differences in fill level and grind times.

Suggested Grinding Chart

**For automatic drip coffee makers and French press machines*
Fill to| Max. amount| Suggested grinding time**
12-Cup Fill Line| 14 Tbsp.| Process for 21 seconds
10-Cup Fill Line| 12 Tbsp.| Process for 19 seconds
8-Cup Fill Line| 9 Tbsp.| Process for 17 seconds
4-Cup Fill Line| 5 Tbsp.| Process for 14 seconds

French press machines require a coarse grind. For optimum results, process beans continuously until the desired grind size is achieved.

SPICE GRINDING TIPS

Suggested Grinding Chart

Spice/Nut| Max. amount| Suggested grinding time
Black peppercorns| 2 oz.| Process for 25 seconds
Cumin seeds| 2 oz.| Process for 30 seconds
Whole allspice| 1.5 oz.| Process for 25 seconds
Szechuan peppercorns| 1 oz.| Process for 30 seconds
Coriander seeds| 0.5 oz.| Process for 10 seconds

COFFEE GRINDER CARE

1. Always unplug the Coffee Grinder before cleaning.
2. Remove the bowl and top cover. Wash in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry. The bowl and top cover can also be washed in the dishwasher (top rack only). After removing from the dishwasher, allow to cool before reassembling.
3. Wipe the motor housing clean with a damp, soft cloth.
   • NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse the motor housing in water.
4. Wipe the cord with a warm, sudsy cloth; then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
5. Reassemble your coffee grinder after cleaning.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID® COFFEE GRINDER WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA.
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner of Coffee Grinders operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

KitchenAid Will Pay for Your Choice of:

| Hassle-Free Replacement of your Coffee Grinder. See the next page for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer eXperience 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.

KitchenAid Will Not Pay for:| A. Repairs when Coffee Grinder is used in other than normal single-family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, or abuse.

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Coffee Grinder to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Coffee Grinders 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.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

• HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – 50 UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO.

• We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that if your coffee grinder 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 Grinder returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one-year limited warranty. Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service.

• If your Coffee Grinder should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday.
  Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim.

• Give the consultant your complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.)

• When you receive your replacement Coffee Grinder, use the carton and packing materials to pack up your original Coffee Grinder.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – CANADA

• We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid® brand that, if your Coffee Grinder should fail within the first year of ownership, KitchenAid Canada will replace your Coffee Grinder with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one-year limited warranty. Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service.
• If your Coffee Grinder should fail within the first year of ownership, take the Coffee Grinder or ship the collection to an Authorized KitchenAid Service Centre.
• In the carton include your name and complete shipping address along with a copy of the proof of purchase (register receipt, credit card slip, etc.).
• Your replacement Coffee Grinder will be returned prepaid and insured. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner, call our toll-free Customer eXperience Centre at 1-800-807-6777.
• Or write to us at Customer eXperience Centre KitchenAid Canada 200 – 6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

• In the United States and Puerto Rico: For service information, or to order accessories or replacement parts, call tollfree at 1-800-541-6390 or write to The customer Experience Center,
• KitchenAid Small Appliances,
• P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218
• Outside the United States and Puerto Rico: Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased the Food Processor for information on how to obtain service.
• For service information in Canada: Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.
• Or write to Customer eXperience Centre KitchenAid Canada
• 200 – 6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7
• ®/™ ©2019 KitchenAid. All rights reserved. Used under license in Canada.

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