Hamilton Beach 49960, 49997R User Guide

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FlexBrew® Single-Serve

Coffee Maker Plus

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

Questions ?
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nos associés s’empresseront
de vous aider.
CAN : 1.800.267.2826

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EE. UU.: 1.800.851.8900
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Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este
instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

Cafetière 1 tasse

MD

FlexBrew

Plus

Cafetera para Servicio

Individual Extra

FlexBrew®

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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 supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and

repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Call the provided 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.

w WARNING

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.

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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 high-wattage
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:

01 800 71 16 100

Ground Coffee Seal

Lid

Water Reservoir

Fill Valve

Piercing
Needle

Brew Basket
Handle

Removable
Brew Basket for
Ground Coffee*

Funnel Tab

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

Removable
Single-Serve
Pack Holder*

MAX
fill line

Funnel
Handle

Funnel*

Lid-Open Button

Fill Valve
Removable Screen

Upper Drip Tray/
Cup Rest Position

Lower Drip Tray/
Cup Rest Position

Adjustable Drip Tray/Cup Rest

ON/OFF
(I/ )
Button

Removable Drip Tray/
Cup Rest Cover*

Removable Water Filter

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

Fill Valve
With
Removable
Screen

14-oz. (414 ml) Level

10-oz. (296 ml) Level

8-oz. (237 ml) Level

Water Reservoir

Water Fill Levels

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How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

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To open lid, press button and lift.

4

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

4

5

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.

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6

w WARNING

To avoid contact with hot coffee
or water:

• 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.

w CAUTION

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

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.

Burn Hazard.

Cut Hazard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

w WARNING

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

NOTES:

• Coffee maker brews all the
water added.

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

• Press the REGULAR button to
remove any remaining water
from the water reservoir.

Burn Hazard.

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How to Brew Ground Coffee

w WARNING

To avoid contact with hot coffee
or water:

• 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.

Burn Hazard.

1 2

To open lid, press button and lift.

4

6

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

w WARNING

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

Burn Hazard.

3

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

5

w CAUTION

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

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.

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

Cut Hazard.

How to Brew Ground Coffee (cont.)

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10

Press REGULAR or BOLD button to start brewing. The power
ON indicator light will light up blue to show that the coffee maker is on.
The coffee maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
Funnel and brew basket should be rinsed after every use.

7 8

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

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9

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

w WARNING

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

NOTES:

• Coffee maker 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.

Burn Hazard.

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Care and Cleaning

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

1 2

Pour 3/4 cup (177 ml) of plain
white vinegar and 3/4 cup (177 ml)
of cold water into reservoir.

4 5

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w WARNING

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

w CAUTION

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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6

Shock Hazard.

Cut Hazard.

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.

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.

Care and Cleaning (cont.)

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.

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DISHWASHER-SAFE7

“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.

How to Clean Removable Fill Valve

1

Pull up on water filter to remove;
then pull up on the fill valve to
remove.

Pull down on removable screen.

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Rinse the fill valve and removable
screen. Insert removable screen
into bottom of fill valve.

Insert fill valve into opening of
water reservoir. Insert removable
water filter into water reservoir.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Coffee tastes bad. • Coffee maker 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.

Coffee maker will not
brew.

Coffee overflows from
brew basket.

Coffee overflows from
mug or travel mug.

• 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 8.

• Screen may be clogged. Remove and clean the screen. Refer to page 9.

• 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.

• Use the

• 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. Press the REGULAR button to remove any remaining water.

BOLD

cycle.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Water remaining in
reservoir.

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

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

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

• Added too much water. Place cup or travel mug on drip tray. Remove single-serve pack and

replace brew basket. Repeat brewing cycle. Press the REGULAR button to remove any remaining
water.

• Screen may be clogged. Remove and clean the screen. Refer to page 9.

“How to Brew Ground Coffee” directions on page 6.

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

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

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Notes

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