Hamilton Beach 49960, 49997, 49997C User Manual

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FlexBrew®

Single-Serve

Coffeemaker

Cafetière 1 tasse

Cafetera para

Servicio Individual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

coffeemaker in water or other liquid.

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

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

7. Coffeemaker 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 coffeemaker. 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.

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one

wide blade) that reduces 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.

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 high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

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Parts and Features

Funnel*

Removable Single-Serve
Pack Holder*

Removable Brew Basket
for Ground Coffee*

Removable Drip Tray/
Cup Rest Cover*

ON/OFF (I/O) Button

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

01 800 71 16 100

Upper Drip Tray/
Cup Rest Position

Adjustable Drip Tray/Cup Rest

Fill Valve
(DO NOT
REMOVE)

Lid

Lid-Open Button

Ground Coffee Seal

Piercing
Needle

Water Reservoir

MAX fill
line

Water Reservoir
Water Fill Levels

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.)

Lower Drip Tray/
Cup Rest Position

Brew Basket Handle

Funnel
Handle

Funnel Tab

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How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

w WARNING

Burn Hazard.

To avoid contact with hot coffee
or water:

• Do not fill water above 10-oz.
(296 ml) fill line

.

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

• Fully insert cup or travel mug
on drip tray.

• Do not lift lid during the
brewing process.

1 2 3

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

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

w CAUTION

Cut Hazard.

Removable single-serve pack
holder has a sharp blade. Piercing
needle on underside of lid also
is sharp. Use caution when
handling.

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To open lid, press button and lift.

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

To adjust drip tray/cup rest: Slide
into openings for the position
you want and push down to lock
into place.

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.

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

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8

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

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w WARNING

Burn Hazard.

If brew process is stopped early, the water must be
drained from the unit. Place a large mug on drip tray/
cup rest. Press and hold the REGULAR button for 3
seconds. Failure to drain the unit can cause the next
cup brewed to overflow.

NOTES:

• Coffeemaker brews all the water added.

• Press the REGULAR or BOLD button again to STOP

brewing midcycle.

• Press and hold REGULAR button for 3 seconds

to remove any remaining water from the water
reservoir.

Press REGULAR or BOLD button
to start brewing. The power ON
indicator light will light up blue
to show that the coffeemaker is
on. The coffeemaker will shut off
automatically when brewing is
complete.

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

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How to Brew Ground Coffee

w WARNING

Burn Hazard.

To avoid contact with hot coffee
or water:

• Do not fill water above MAX fill
line (14 ounces [414 ml

]).

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

• Fully insert cup or travel mug
under funnel.

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

• Do not lift lid during the
brewing process.

1 2 3

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

WARNING! Burn Hazard:
To avoid overflow, keep ground
coffee below MAX fill line.

5

4

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

w CAUTION

Cut Hazard.

Piercing needle on underside of
lid is sharp. Use caution when
handling.

To open lid, press button and lift.

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

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.

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

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How to Brew Ground Coffee (cont.)

6

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

7 8

w WARNING

Burn Hazard.

If brew process is stopped early, the water must be
drained from the unit. Place a large mug on drip tray/
cup rest. Press and hold the REGULAR button for 3
seconds. Failure to drain the unit can cause the next
cup brewed to overflow.

NOTES:

• Coffeemaker brews all the water added.

• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to
drip after the blue light has gone off.

• Press the REGULAR or BOLD button again to STOP
brewing midcycle.

Press REGULAR or BOLD button
to start brewing. The power
ON indicator light will light up
blue to show that the coffeemaker
is on. The coffeemaker will shut
off automatically when brewing is
complete.

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Funnel and brew basket should
be rinsed after every use.

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Care and Cleaning

1 2

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 REGULAR or BOLD
button once. After 30 seconds,
unplug unit and allow vinegar to
clean. After 30 minutes, plug in unit.
Press REGULAR 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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DISHWASHER-SAFE

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

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

w WARNING

Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffeemaker in any liquid.

Routine Cleaning of the Needle: The needle is located in the lid of the coffeemaker. 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.

w CAUTION

Cut Hazard.

Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Piercing
needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Coffee tastes bad. • Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

• Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.

• Poor coffee quality and freshness.

• Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).

Water on counter under
unit.

• 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.

Coffeemaker will not
brew.

• The piercing needle may be clogged. Clean piercing needle in the lid of the coffeemaker as
shown on page 8.

Coffee overflows from
brew basket.

• 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.

Coffee overflows from
mug or travel mug.

• 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. Hold REGULAR button for 3 seconds to remove any remaining water.

Water remaining in
reservoir.

• Added too much water. Place cup or travel mug on drip tray. Remove single-serve pack and
replace brew basket. Repeat brewing cycle. Hold REGULAR button for 3 seconds to remove any
remaining water.

Blinking light. • No water in unit. Follow the “How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack” directions on page 4 or the “How

to Brew Ground Coffee” directions on page 6.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM PPROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Coffee not dispensing. • Piercing needle is clogged with coffee grounds. Turn unit off; unplug. Allow unit to cool

completely. To remove any built-up coffee grounds, insert end of bent paper clip into eye and up
into the piercing needle.

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

single-serve packs to be weaker at the seams. Try a different brand.

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Notes

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