KitchenAid KF8 Espresso Machine Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Before First Use

Diagram showing the KitchenAid espresso machine components: Water Tank, Removable Bean Hopper, Main Power Switch, Water Filter, Drip Tray, Dispenser (Adjustable), Milk Hose Port, and Milk Container (KF7, KF8).

01. Remove and wash the Water Tank and Milk Container.

02. Turn on the machine by pressing the Main Power Switch located on the side panel of the machine.

Getting Started

01. Follow on-screen instructions for first-time use.

Illustration of the front of the espresso machine, showing the display screen.

02. Prime the machine by making and purging 4 shots of Espresso.

Illustration showing the espresso machine brewing four shots of espresso into cups.

Milk Based Drink

01. Add milk to the Milk Container.

Illustration showing milk being poured into a Milk Container.

02. Insert one end of the milk hose into the dispenser port.

Illustration showing one end of a milk hose being inserted into the dispenser port on the machine.

03. Insert the other end into the Milk Container (KF7, KF8) or your own reservoir (KF6).

Illustration showing the other end of the milk hose being inserted into a Milk Container (KF7, KF8) or a separate reservoir (KF6).

04. Select your desired milk-based drink and enjoy!

Illustration of the espresso machine dispensing a milk-based drink into a cup.

Note: The KF6 model does not include a Milk Container. The milk hose has an adapter that plugs into the unit's dispenser port, and the other end of the hose is placed into your own reservoir.

Customization

01. In your drink settings, you can customize the Strength, Temperature, Body type, and Volume of your drink.

Illustration of a coffee cup with text labels pointing to customizable drink attributes: Strength, Temperature, Body, Volume.

02. Choose between Plant-based or Dairy milk cycles (on KF8 models).

Illustration of the machine's interface showing milk type selection: Dairy and Plant-based.

Bean Hopper Functions

01. The Purge Function: Select 'Purge Beans' in the Cleaning Menu [cleaning-menu-icon] and follow the instructions on the screen.

Illustration of the machine's screen showing a "Cleaning Menu" icon and text indicating "Purge Beans".

02. Remove Bean Hopper: Unlock the hopper knob and press down on the side removal button.

Illustration showing how to remove the bean hopper by unlocking a knob and pressing a side button.

Note: See the "Owner's Manual" and/or online "Product Guide" for detailed information.

Care and Cleaning

All cleaning and maintenance programs can be selected and started in the Cleaning Menu [cleaning-menu-icon]. The machine will notify and guide you through maintenance when cleaning activity is suggested.

Easy Milk Rinsing: After you make milk-based drinks, the display instructs you to rinse the frother. This should be done as soon as possible, but at the latest before switching off the machine.
Deep Milk Cleaning: From time to time you may want a more thorough milk system clean (monthly).
Descaling: When prompted, remove your Water Filter and add descaling solution to the Water Tank.
Brew Unit Cleaning: The unit is removable and can be cleaned monthly to maintain best performance.
Water Filter: Suggested after 50 L of water has flowed through the machine (4 times per year).

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