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FlexBrew

Programmable Single-Serve

Coffee Maker With Hot Water Dispenser

Questions? Please call us – our friendly associates are ready to help. USA: 1.800.851.8900

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Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

Cafetière et distributeur d’eau chaude

1 tasse programmable FlexBrew

FlexBrew

Cafetera Programable de Servicio

Único con Dispensador de Agua Caliente

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

3. 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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must

be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.

5. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or

coffee maker in water or other liquid.

6. Unplug from outlet when the coffee maker is not in use and

before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

7. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the

edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,

or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including stove.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a

heated oven.

13. WARNING: To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing

needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

remove the bottom cover of the coffee maker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

16. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder

contains a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

17. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution

when cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another highwattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

*To order parts: US: 1.800.851.8900 www.hamiltonbeach.com Canada: 1.800.267.2826 Mexico:

Brew Basket Handle

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Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder*

Removable Brew Basket for Ground Coffee*

Funnel Handle

Funnel Tab

Funnel*

Lower Cup Rest Position

Fill Valve (DO NOT REMOVE)

Upper Cup Rest Position

Piercing Needle

Ground Coffee Seal

Coffee Lid

Water Reservoir

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water on each side and discard water.

Water Reservoir Lid

Water Reservoir

Control Panel

Hot Water Dispense Lever

Removable Cup Rest*

TIME Button (used to set the clock)

SELECT Button (used to choose mode: regular or bold coffee or hot water)

I/O (ON/OFF) Button (starts and stops the unit)

PROGRAM Button (used to set the autostart time)

Water Reservoir

Water Fill Levels

Display

14-oz. (414 ml) Level

10-oz. (296 ml) Level

8-oz. (237 ml) Level

Removable Water Filter

(Must be kept in place for brewing. Only remove to clean.)

Coffee Lid-Open Button

Control Panel

Display Icons

SELECT

How to Use the Hot

Regular strength coffee

BOLD strength coffee

Slow pulsing of the hot water icon when the hot water heater is on. This icon will be steady once the heater turns off.

If the hot water icon is on and this message is displayed, then the hot water side needs cold water added.

If either coffee icon is on and this message is displayed, then the coffee side needs cold water added.

Piercing needle is clogged with coffee grounds. Follow “Routine Cleaning of the Needle” directions on page 11.

Water Function

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Open water tank lid. Fill reservoir with maximum of 16 oz. (473 ml) of water.

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Lower lid. Press to heat the water. Icon will stop blinking when water is hot. Water will keep hot for 30 minutes and unit will shut off automatically. Place

your mug or bowl against the hot water lever to dispense.

to choose hot water icon. Press I/O (ON/OFF)

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

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To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:

• Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug of water into which the coffee will be brewed.

• Place cup or travel mug on cup rest.

• Do not lift lid during the brewing process.

Burn Hazard.

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To open lid, press button and lift.

Add funnel and insert the singleserve pack holder into funnel.

Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug into which the coffee will be brewed. 10 oz. (296 ml) of water is the MAX amount for single-serve packs.

Lower lid until you hear a click sound. This means your lid is locked in place. To adjust cup rest: Tilt the front of the cup rest up to insert tabs into openings for the upper cup rest position. To return cup rest to lower position: Tilt the front of the cup rest up; move tabs down and out. Lower cup rest into position so tab on right-rear corner is in the slot.

Place a pack into the single-serve pack holder. Do not remove foil.

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Use caution when handling:

• Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade.

• Piercing needle on the underside of the lid is sharp.

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir.

• Do not use hot water.

• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.

• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in reservoir.

• After brewing hot cocoa singleserve packs, brew a water-only cycle without a single-serve pack to avoid the possibility of clogging the piercing needle.

• The brew basket may be left in place when using the singleserve pack holder.

Cut Hazard.

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack (cont.)

SELECT

Use the lower cup position for a larger cup, such as a travel mug.

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If brew process is stopped early, the water must be drained from the unit. Place a large mug on cup rest. Press the I/O (ON/OFF) button to remove any remaining water. Failure to remove the water can cause the next cup brewed to overflow.

NOTES:

• Coffee maker brews all the water added.

• Press the I/O (ON/OFF) button again to STOP brewing midcycle.

• Press I/O (ON/OFF) button to remove any remaining water from the water reservoir.

• If there is a small amount of water remaining in the water reservoir, add at least 8 oz. (237 ml) cold

water before pressing the I/O (ON/OFF) button.

Burn Hazard.

Press Press I/O (ON/OFF) button to brew your coffee. The coffee maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.

button to select regular or bold strength coffee.

Funnel and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use.

How to Brew Ground Coffee

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To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:

• Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug of water into which the coffee will be brewed.

• Place cup or travel mug on cup rest.

• Remove single-serve pack holder before adding coffee grounds to brew basket.

• Do not lift lid during the brewing process.

Burn Hazard.

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To open lid, press button and lift.

Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug into which the coffee will be brewed.

Place brew basket in funnel, aligning brew basket handle with funnel tab.

Lower lid until you hear a click sound. This means your lid is locked in place.

Add ground coffee to brew basket. (3 tablespoons [44 ml] is the MAX amount of any type of grounds.)

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To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.

Burn Hazard:

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Use caution when handling:

• Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade.

• Piercing needle on the underside of the lid is sharp.

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir.

• Do not use hot water.

• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.

• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in reservoir.

• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in the brew basket.

Cut Hazard.

How to Brew Ground Coffee (cont.)

SELECT

Use the lower cup position for a larger cup, such as a travel mug.

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NOTES:

• Coffee maker brews all the water added.

• Press the I/O (ON/OFF) button again to STOP brewing midcycle.

• Press I/O (ON/OFF) button to remove any remaining water from the water reservoir.

• If there is a small amount of water remaining in the water reservoir, add at least 8 oz. (237 ml) cold water

before pressing the I/O (ON/OFF) button.

Burn Hazard.

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Press Press I/O (ON/OFF) button to brew your coffee. The coffee maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.

button to select regular or bold strength coffee.

Funnel and brew basket should be rinsed after every use.

How to Set the Time for the First Time

TIME

Press and release

Minutes will flash for only 3 seconds and then stop flashing if the or held within that time. Press

increments.

button is not pressed

button to adjust by 1-minute

button.

“12” will flash.

To adjust minutes faster, press and hold button and wait 3 seconds for the clock to stop flashing and the time will be set.

button. Release

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Press 1-hour increments.

NOTE: If you press the I/O (ON/ OFF) button before setting the clock, the clock display will disappear for your convenience. At any time, the clock can be set by pressing the

button to adjust by

button.

To adjust hours faster, press and hold button and wait 3 seconds for the minutes to begin flashing, indicating minutes can now be set.

button. Release

How to Program (After the Time Has Been Set)

PROGRAM

TIME

PROGRAM

For the first time you program, press and hold display. While continuing to hold the Set time according to “How to Set the Time for the First Time” on page 9.

The blue light around the button will illuminate to indicate the unit will automatically start at your desired time. After the program autostart time has been set, the autostart sequence can be toggled on/off by pressing the 1 second. To review the autostart time, press the and hold for 3 seconds. After the

initial program setting, time will default to the last programmed autostart time set.

button, press the

button for 3 seconds until “19:99” flashes on

button. “12:00” will flash on display.

button for less than

button

Press and release again to set autostart.

button

Care and Cleaning

All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).

Routine Cleaning of the Needle: The needle is located in the lid of the coffee maker. Bend a small paper clip as shown; insert the tip of the paper clip through the hole/eye of the needle and up into the needle to ensure grounds have been removed. Brew 2 or 3 times with cold water to make sure grounds have been removed from the piercing needle.

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Pour 3/4 cup (177 ml) of plain white vinegar and 3/4 cup (177 ml) of cold water into reservoir. Place a 14-oz. (414 ml) cup or travel mug underneath to catch the water/vinegar solution. Press the I/O(ON/OFF) button once. After 30 seconds, unplug unit and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, plug in unit. Press I/O(ON/OFF) button and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool. Empty cup and rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. The unit is cleaned and ready to make coffee.

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Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

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Use caution when handling:

• Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade.

• Piercing needle on the underside of the lid is sharp.

Shock Hazard.

Cut Hazard.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

FIL H2O and hot water icon (

NEEDLE on display. • Follow “Routine Cleaning of the Needle” directions on page 11. FIL H2O and coffee cup

icons ( display.

Coffee tastes bad. • Coffee maker needs cleaning.

Water on counter under unit.

Coffee maker will not brew.

) on display.

) on

• No water in the hot water reservoir. Fill water reservoir.

• If either coffee icon is on and this message is displayed, then the coffee side needs water added.

• Coffee ground too coarse or too fine. Set your coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.

• Poor coffee quality and freshness.

• Poor water quality. Use cold filtered or bottled water.

• Overfilled water reservoir. Do not add more than 14 ounces (414 ml) of water to the removable water filter. Some mugs/cups do not pour cleanly and can dribble water down the side of the cup and onto the counter.

• The piercing needle may be clogged. Clean piercing needle in the lid of the coffee maker as shown on page 11.

Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Coffee overflows from brew basket.

Coffee overflows from mug or travel mug.

Water remaining in coffee-side reservoir.

Coffee not dispensing. • Piercing needle is clogged with coffee grounds. Follow “Care and Cleaning“ directions on

Failed foil seal. • There is variability in the single-serve pack manufacturing process which causes some types of

• Use removable brew basket for ground coffee. 3 tablespoons (44 ml) is the maximum amount of grounds to brew.

• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee.

• When using whole bean coffee, a standard automatic drip coffee grind will yield best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow.

• To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug/travel mug, use the same mug/travel mug to brew into that was used to fill the water reservoir. Do not add more than 14 ounces (414 ml) of water. There may also be additional water in the system that is causing the overflow. Remove brew basket or single-serve pack holder. Push I/O (ON/OFF) to remove remaining water.

• Added too much water. Place cup or travel mug on cup rest. Remove single-serve pack and replace brew basket. Repeat brewing cycle. Press water.

page 11 to remove coffee grounds.

single-serve packs to be weaker at the seams. Brew using a different brand of single-serve packs.

I/O (ON/OFF)

button to remove remaining

Notes

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