Hamilton Beach Aroma Express User Manual

Cafetière Aroma Express

™

840090700

Aroma Express™Coffeemaker

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Français .......................... 11

Canada : 1-800-267-2826

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This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug
has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce
the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.

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 coffeemaker.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit with your coffeemaker.

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. 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.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or
coffeemaker in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when either the coffeemaker or clock is not
in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat surface away from the
edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.

7. 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 for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may result in fire, electrical
shock or personal injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

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

surfaces, including stove.

11. The carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker. It must
never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.

12. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.

13. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with loose or weakened

handle.

14. Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleansers or steel wool pads.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

15. Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and

when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on
carafe.

16. Do not place coffeemaker on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.

17. To disconnect coffeemaker, turn controls to OFF, then remove
plug from wall outlet.

18. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts are inside.
Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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1. Removable Filter Basket

2. Tab

3. Slot

4. Swing Open Filter Basket

Holder (non removable)

5. Reservoir

6. Carafe

7. Keep-Hot Plate

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Parts and Features

CLOCK MODEL*

SWITCH MODEL

* Features 2 hour

Automatic Shutoff

To Make Coffee

3. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level

tablespoon of coffee into filter; close filter basket holder,
making sure it is fully closed.

4. Fill carafe with the desired amount of cold tap water.

Pour water from carafe into reservoir.

5. Place carafe, with carafe lid attached, on Keep-Hot Plate.

6. Turn coffeemaker on. If clock or auto-off model, the

coffeemaker will shut off in two hours.

7. When finished turn off and unplug.

1. Before first use, clean coffeemaker by following the steps

listed in “To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker.” Use
either clear water or vinegar. If clock model, read the
following section.

2. Place a large, cupcake-style disposable paper filter in the
brew basket.

Programmable Clock/Timer (clock model only)

On Indicator

PM Indicator

Automatic Brew Indicator

To Set Clock:

1. Plug in coffeemaker. Numbers on the clock will flash until

the time is set or the coffeemaker is turned on.

2. Press the Hour button until the current hour is displayed.
A red dot will glow to indicate PM. Press the Min. button
until the current minute is displayed. The clock is now set.

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To Clean the Coffeemaker Parts:

1. Unplug coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.

2. Wipe keep-hot plate with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use

abrasives.

3. Occasionally wipe the water spreader area, located above
the filter basket, with a clean, damp cloth.

4. To remove the carafe lid, push the hinge part of the lid to
one side, then gently but firmly push down the other side.
The pin will release from the hinge. Then remove lid.

5. The carafe, carafe lid and removable filter basket may be
washed in the top rack of automatic dishwasher or in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry. The filter basket holder is not a
removable part.

6. To remove stains on the carafe, scrub with baking soda
or a mild cleanser. For hard to remove stains, fill the carafe
with hot tap water and add 2 tablespoons of automatic
dish-washer detergent. Let this sit overnight, then wash
and rinse.

7. All other outside surfaces of the coffeemaker can be
cleaned with a clean, damp cloth.

Optional Features

Pause ’N Serve

This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the
entire brew cycle has completed. By removing the carafe, the
flow of coffee from the bottom of the filter basket will stop.
CAUTION: The carafe should be replaced within 20 seconds.
The flow of coffee will resume when carafe is returned to the
Keep-Hot Plate.

To Program Automatic Brew:

1. Make sure clock is set for correct time of day.

2. Press and hold the Prog. button while pressing the Hour

button to set hours; then press the Min. button to set
minutes until the desired brew time is displayed.

3. To have coffeemaker automatically begin brewing, move
the switch from Off to Auto. A red dot will glow in the
lower left corner to indicate that the coffeemaker is ready
to begin automatic brewing.

4. The coffeemaker will shut off two hours after brewing
begins.

Cleaning Instructions

NOTE: To prolong the life of your coffeemaker periodic
cleaning is recommended. In areas with hard water more
frequent cleaning is necessary.

To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker:

1. Place empty carafe on Keep-Hot Plate and drop empty filter

basket into coffeemaker. Firmly close filter basket holder.

2. Pour one pint of plain white vinegar into the reservoir.

3. Plug in coffeemaker and turn ON. After 30 seconds turn OFF.

4. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar to clean. Then turn

ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, turn OFF.

5. Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one carafe of cold tap water
into the reservoir. Place carafe on Keep-Hot Plate.

6. Turn ON. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the carafe.
Repeat this process with one more carafe of cold tap water.

7. Turn OFF when complete. Wash carafe and filter basket.

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