Gerard Clement Smit
Founder and Designer
moccamaster.com
When Technivorm founder Gerard Clement
Smit debuted his coee grinder in 1965, it was
revolutionary – the first coee grinder designed for
home use.
The Moccamaster KM5 Burr Coee Grinder
continues this legacy of industry-leading quality.
Its precision engineering allows you to grind your
preferred coee beans to an exact, uniform size.
And when combined with Moccamaster coee
brewers’ optimal temperature and brewing time,
these perfectly crafted grinds burst with flavor and
freshness, for the real taste of coee.
Now you can taste the entire journey of your coee
— from origin to roaster to extraction — by starting
with the perfect grind.
Welcome, and thank you for your purchase!
Recyclable, Repairable,
Cleanable, Sustainable
Industry-Leading
5-Year Warranty
Handmade in the
Netherlands Since 1964
YEAR
WARRANTY
The KM5 Moccamaster coee grinder is certified to
grind to the strict standards of the European Coee
Brewing Center (ECBC); a certification awarded only
after rigorous quality control and laboratory testing.
Industry-Certified for Optimal Performance
The Moccamaster Dierence
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty
This Moccamaster Grinder, excluding removable parts, is warrantied
by Moccamaster USA to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship existing at the time of manufacture and appearing
within one of the following warranty periods:
Five (5) years from the date of purchase of a NEW GRINDER.
One (1) year from the date of purchase of a REFURBISHED GRINDER.
If Moccamaster USA inspects
the grinder and finds it to be
defective, it will be repaired or
replaced without charge to you. If a
replacement product is provided, it
will assume the remaining warranty
of the original product, as described
above.
This warranty does not apply to any
defect arising from a buyer or user’s
misuse of the product, including
negligent handling, failure to
follow manufacturer's instructions,
modification, alteration, or repair
not authorized by Moccamaster
USA. If you choose to have
someone other than an authorized
service center service your
grinder, THIS WARRANTY WILL
AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL
AND VOID. Any liability is expressly
limited to an amount equal to
the purchase price paid, and all
claims for special, incidental, or
consequential damages are hereby
excluded.
Unless otherwise specified,
Moccamaster USA makes no other
warranty of any kind, expressed or
implied, as to the merchantability
or fitness of any product for any
particular purpose. Moccamaster
USA expressly disclaims all
warranties and conditions not
stated in the limited warranty.
Moccamaster USA is not liable for
any claim made by a third party or
made by a buyer or user for a third
party.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have
other legal rights, which vary from
state to state. Some states do not
allow the limitation or exclusion
of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
If you believe your grinder is
defective, return it to the location
of purchase (within first 30
days) or contact Moccamaster
USA Consumer Relations at
support@moccamaster.com, or
855.662.2200.
KEEP ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT
OR INVOICE AS PROOF OF
PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY
PURPOSES.
For out-of-warranty product repair
services visit moccamaster.com
GRIND QUALITYGRINDING TEMPERATURE
TURBULENCE OF THE GROUNDS
BREWING TIME
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
Coee is not heated
during grinding
Each ground particulate
is consistent in size
Full carafe in 4-6 minutes
Perfect coee bloom and
even extraction
Coee solubles between
18%-22%
The Science of the
Perfect Cup
Did you know that a “perfect cup of coee” is a quantifiable metric?
When awarding their Seal of Approval, the European Coee Brewing
Centre (ECBC) uses science-backed guidelines to evaluate how
coee grinders and brewers perform:
Moccamaster grinders and brewers hit these benchmarks every time,
consistently producing delicious coee over a lifetime of use.
To learn more about ECBC certification, visit ecbc.no.
BREWING TEMPERATURE
Brews at 196°F - 205°F
FORMULAGRIND UNIFORMITY
The grinder reproduces the exact
same results grind after grind
Coee to water ratio:
2 TBSP to 6 oz.
COFFEE GRINDING
COFFEE BREWING
Do Not Return to Store!
STOP
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE WITH
ASSEMBLY, USE, OR TROUBLESHOOTING
PLEASE CONTACT US!
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To register your grinder, please visit the following URL:
MOCCAMASTER.COM/PAGES/REGISTER
To register your product and
request repairs, please have
your Art.no. and Serial Number
(S/N) ready for Consumer
Relations. This information is
found on the base plate of the
grinder and will look like the
sample image to the left.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Email
support@moccamaster.com
Phone
855.662.2200
Find Help Online
support.moccamaster.com
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM CST
We look forward to hearing
from you!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should always
be followed including the
following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
• The appliance is intended for
indoor use in households and
similar applications such as:
• sta kitchen areas in shops,
oces, and other working
environments
• farmhouses
• clients in hotels, motels,
and other residential-type
environments
• bed & breakfast-type
environments
• Unwrap the coee grinder with
care. Remove all packaging
materials. Keep plastic and
cardboard packaging out of reach
of children.
• Confirm the voltage of the grinder
matches your main voltage. The
grinder must be plugged into a
socket with safety grounding.
• Place the grinder on a flat surface
in a frost-free room.
• To protect against risk of
electrical shock do not put cord,
plugs or coee grinder in water or
other liquid.
• This appliance can be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas
or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
• The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
• To disconnect, ensure power
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• switch is in “OFF” position, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use grinder for any
purpose other than its intended
use.
• Always place all lids in the
correct position, as shown in the
descriptive images in this manual.
• NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.
ENVIRONMENTAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dispose of filters and coee grounds
in an organic waste container or
compost heap where available. If not
available, filters and grounds may
be disposed of in normal household
waste. Please recycle all packaging
and parts responsibly.
MAXIMUM OPERATION TIME
For proper use, operate this
appliance for no more than 1 minute
at a time. Allow 15 minutes of rest
after use, letting the grinder cool
down to room temperature after
each batch.
GLASS GROUNDS
CONTAINER CAPACITY
To ensure correct operation, avoid
filling the glass grounds container
past the bottom of the Moccamaster
logo as indicated below. Overfilling
the glass grounds container can
clog the dispensing spout and cause
the motor to jam.
Maximum
Fill Line
Product Overview
The KM5 Moccamaster Grinder
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Parts Identification
A. Bean Hopper Lid
B. Bean Hopper
C. Power Plug
D. Power Switch
E. Glass Grounds Container
F. Glass Grounds Container Lid
G. Glass Grounds Container Storage Lid
H. Dispensing Spout
I. Grind Setting Indicator
J. Grind Setting Adjustment Knob
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Basic Cleaning
Unplug the grinder before cleaning. Wipe the inside surfaces of the bean
hopper with a moist cloth at least once a week to avoid a build-up of the
coee oils, which can cause discoloration. You may also clean the exterior
surfaces with a moist cloth as needed, and wipe dry. Do not use any
cleaning agents to clean the interior or exterior of the coee grinder. Do
not wash any grinder parts in the dishwasher. Do NOT use rice to clean
your grinder.
Maintenance Cleaning
We recommend cleaning the inside of your grinder every 3-6 months,
depending on the type of coee you’re using and how frequently you
grind. Darker roasts are typically oilier and tend to stick to the inside of the
grinder more easily. If you do not clean your grinder regularly, you may find
that it negatively impacts the flavor of your ground coee.
The inside of your grinder can either be cleaned manually or automatically
by using a dedicated coee grinder cleaning product.
FIND MORE ONLINE
To learn more about your grinder, including
how to replace your burrs and dial in your grind
setting, scan the QR code to the right or visit us
at www.moccamaster.com.
Automatic Cleaning
A grinder cleaning product will remove coee oils and particles
stuck inside the grinder without disassembly. Be sure to choose
one that is suitable for burr grinders, such as Biocaf Coee Grinder
Cleaning Tablets by Urnex, and follow the manufacturer’s directions
on the packaging.
Cleaning Your Grinder
Manual Cleaning
Refer to our Burr Replacement instructions on our website to learn
how to disassemble your grinder.
For best results, use a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner to clean the
grinding chamber.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts are available through many retailers,
online at www.moccamaster.com, or through Consumer Relations
at 855.662.2200.
Best Practices
for Best Results
Use Fresh Beans
The fresher the grind, the better. We recommend grinding
your coee beans right before you brew, and grinding just
the amount you need. If you do grind more, you can store
the grounds in your grinder's glass grounds container with
storage lid.
Dial In Your Grind
Coee grounds that are too fine can produce an over-
extracted cup of coee. Too coarse, and your coee may be
weak or flavorless. We recommend medium-coarse when
brewing on a Moccamaster. Use our chart below to find your
brewing method, and experiment with small adjustments to
find the grind that's perfect for your palate.
Keep It Clean
If you don't use your grinder daily, you may want to clear out
old grounds before grinding a fresh batch. Pre-grind a small
amount of coee first and discard.
Consider Your Water
If it tastes good to drink, it will make good coee. We
recommend fresh tap, filtered, or bottled water. We do not
recommend using reverse osmosis filtered water or distilled
water, as it can damage the brewer’s boiling element and
lacks minerals necessary for making great coee.
Find Your Flavor
The coee-to-water ratio we recommend is the approved
industry standard, but your taste preferences may vary. If
your coee is too strong, add hot water to your finished cup.
If it’s too weak, DO NOT add more coee – instead, try a
dierent coee roast or growing region.
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Adjusting Your Grind Settings
Recommended
Coee-to-Water Ratio
The industry standard for optimal flavor is
2 tbsp. of ground coee to every 6 oz. of
water – or 55 grams of ground coee per liter.
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Tbsp
6oz
Your grind size and your water-to-coee ratio are the first steps to perfect
coee. They aect your final extraction – the amount of flavor-filled coee
solubles in your cup. To find your ideal grind, make minor adjustments to
the grind setting and taste how it changes the flavor of your coee. Your
grind size will aect your final extraction - the amount of coee solubles
in your cup. Learn more about how to dial in your perfect grind online at
www.moccamaster.com.
The Importance of Grind Size
The adjustment knob on the KM5 Coee Grinder allows you to produce
coee grounds that range from fine (1) to coarse (9). When grinding for
a Moccamaster coee brewer, we recommend starting at the ECBC-
approved setting of 5. We suggest not grinding below 4 for your
Moccamaster as a finer grind size may negatively aect the flavor of your
brew and the performance of your machine.
Grind Setting Details
7-9
Cold Brew
6-8
French Press
4-6
Moccamaster
3-4
Medium Drip
1-2
Medium-Fine
Drip
2-5
Syphon
3-6
Pour Over
Adjusting Your Grind Settings
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Power On
Activate the grinder by holding the
Power Switch (D).
Adjust the Grind
With the grinder running,rotate the
Adjustment Knob (J) clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
grind setting.
• Clockwise produces a finer
grind.
• Counterclockwise produces a
coarser grind.
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• For more information about grinder use and functionality, see the Important
Safeguards section in this manual.
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For first use, set the adjustment knob to 5. On subsequent use, always
activate the power switch before adjusting the grind setting. This allows
the burrs to clear any partially ground beans that may be present from
previous use. If bean remnants are trapped in the burrs, adjusting the
grind setting without activating the grinder may cause the motor to jam.
Getting Started
Step 1.
Place Glass Grounds Container Lid (F)
in position.
Place Glass Grounds Container (E)
underneath the Dispensing Spout (H).
Fill Hopper (B) with coee beans.
Place Hopper Lid (A) on top of the hopper.
Step 2.
Insert Power Plug (C) into a grounded outlet.
Press and hold the Power Switch (D)
until you have ground the desired amount
of coee.
Note: Do not fill the glass grounds container past
the bottom of the Moccamaster logo (approx. 110
grams). Allowing the container to overflow may
result in the grinder motor jamming.
Step 3.
Remove the Glass Grounds Container
from underneath the Dispensing Spout
and take o the Lid.
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Step 4.
Measure or weigh your grounds
and transfer to your prepared brew
basket or coee brewer. If you have
leftover grounds, seal the grounds
container with Storage Lid (G).
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You're ready to
brew great coee!
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