Hamilton Beach 840154400 User Manual

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Coffee Grinder
Moulin à café

Molino de café

840154400

READ BEFORE USE

À LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

LEA ANTES DE USAR

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

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit, cord

or plug in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by

or near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking

off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

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

after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll free customer service number on
the front cover for information on examination, repair or electri­cal or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the

manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

surfaces including stove.

Parts and Features

1. Grinding Cover

2. Removable Grinding Chamber

3. Grind Setting Dial

4. Cup Selector Switch

5. Base with Manual Cord Storage

6. ON/OFF Button

7. Base

8. Coffee Brush

(located in back of unit)

NOTES:

• Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.

• Do not attempt to defeat the cover
interlock mechanism.

10. Check removable grinding chamber for presence of foreign objects

before using.

11. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

12. Do not remove grinding cover until blade has completely stopped

rotating.

13. This appliance is intended for household use only.

wWARNING

Shock Hazard

• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that
reduces the risk of electrical 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 using an adaptor.
If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
have an electrician replace the outlet.

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How to Use

1. Before First Use: Clean coffee grinder.

2. Remove grinding cover, if locked in place, by turning

counterclockwise to unlock position, then lift straight up.

3. Twist grinding chamber clockwise to locked position.

Make sure that the grinding chamber is FIRMLY locked
into position.

4. Pour whole coffee beans directly into grinding chamber

and fill to desired level. Use the convenient cup markings,
which correspond to cups of brewed coffee.

5. Place grinding cover onto grinder. Make sure the arrow on

cover is aligned with the unlock symbol on back of grinder.
Turn lid clockwise to locked position. Grinding cover will
“click” when locked into position.

6. Hold unit and pull away cord

storage cover. Unwind cord to
desired length.

7. Secure cord in notch and push cord

storage cover closed. Plug into outlet.

8. Rotate Grind Setting Dial to select

desired fineness of grind.

PERCOLATOR: coarse grind for French
Press or percolators

DRIP: medium grind for automatic drip
coffeemakers

ESPRESSO: fine grind for steam or pump espresso machines

NOTE: There are two additional settings that will yield
results in between the three shown.

9. Move Cup Selector Switch to total number of cups to be

ground.
NOTE: Grinding Cover can

become etched or cloudy as a
result of grinding. This is nor­mal.

continued on next page

CUPS

1-4 (250 ml-1 L)

5-8 (1.25-2 L)

9-10 (2.25-2.5 L)

11-12 (2.75-3 L)

SELECT

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10
12

GRINDING COVER

LOCK POSITION

GRINDING COVER

UNLOCK POSITION

REMOVABLE GRINDING

CHAMBER

LOCK

POSITION

REMOVABLE GRINDING

CHAMBER

UNLOCK

POSITION

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10. Press ON/OFF button and release once grinding has

begun. The coffee grinder will stop automatically when
grinding is complete. To stop grinding cycle at any time,
push ON/OFF button. If ON/OFF button is pressed again,
grinder will start from beginning of timed cycle.

If unit does not turn on, make sure BOTH removable
grinding chamber AND grinding cover are firmly
LOCKED into position.

11. Remove cover and grinding chamber from base. Pour

ground coffee into paper or permanent filter. The brush
can be used to remove remaining grounds.

12. When finished, unplug grinder.

Clean grinding chamber. Open the
Cord Storage by pulling it away
from the grinder body. Wrap cord
around center post. Secure cord in
notch. Close the hide-away cord
storage to cover the cord.

GRIND SETTING

ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO

ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO

IF GRINDING ...

Peppercorns

Cinnamon Sticks

Whole Cloves

Coriander Seeds

Flax Seed

Grinding Whole Spices

Follow How to Use instructions using guidelines in this chart
for amounts and settings when grinding whole spices.

USE ...
up to 4 tablespoons (60 ml)
up to 3 tablespoons (45 ml)

(broken into thirds)
up to 4 tablespoons (60 ml)
up to 4 tablespoons (60 ml)
up to 4 tablespoons (60 ml)

Tips for Best Results

• For best flavor, store coffee beans in an airtight container.

• Grind beans immediately before brewing.

• Grinding times will vary by amount and fineness setting.

• To ensure optimal grinding performance, allow grinder to
cool for at least one minute between uses.

• Coffee flavor and strength is a personal preference. Vary
the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and fineness of
grind to find the flavor you prefer.

• Grinder should be cleaned between coffee and spice
grinding to help prevent taste and odor transfer.

• Grinder is not recommended for fresh herbs.

NOTE: Always move Cup Selector Switch to 12 Cups for
maximum grinding time. When desired fineness of grind is
reached, press ON/OFF to stop grinder.

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This warranty applies to product purchased in the U.S.
or Canada.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During
this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED
TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this
product, including without limitation: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainers,
blades, seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators, etc. This warranty
extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting
from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in
conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to
province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not
apply to you.

If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please
have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)

CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS

In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826

hamiltonbeach.com

KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

wWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Unplug unit before cleaning.

• Do not immerse base, plug or cord in water or other liquid.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or

electrical shock.

How To Clean

1. Unplug from outlet before cleaning.

2. Remove cover by turning counter-clockwise to unlock

position, then lift straight up.

3. Remove grinding chamber by turning counter-clockwise

until it comes loose from base. Lift grinding chamber
straight up out of base.

4. Grinding chamber and lid can be washed in sink. Grinding

chamber may also be washed on top shelf of dishwasher.

5. Wipe base with a damp cloth.

6. Open the Cord Storage by pulling it away from the grinder

body. Wrap cord around center post. Secure cord in notch.
Close the hide-away cord storage to cover the cord.

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