Hamilton Beach FlexBrew User Manual

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FlexBrew®

Single-Serve

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

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Cafetière 1 tasse

Servicio Individual

Coffeemaker

Cafetera para

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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

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

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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 product is provided with

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

*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

Removable Water Filter

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

Piercing Needle

14-oz. (414 ml) Level 10-oz. (296 ml) Level

8-oz. (237 ml) Level

Water Reservoir

Water Fill Levels

Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder*

Lid-Open Button

Fill Valve (DO NOT REMOVE)

Upper Drip Tray/ Cup Rest Position

Lower Drip Tray/ Cup Rest Position

Adjustable Drip Tray/Cup Rest

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ON/OFF (I/O) Button

Brew Basket Handle

Removable Brew Basket for Ground Coffee*

Funnel Tab

Removable Drip Tray/ Cup Rest Cover*

MAX fill line

Funnel Handle

Funnel*

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

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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.

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. 10 oz. of water is the MAX amount for single-serve packs.

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

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

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

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.

Cut Hazard.

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

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 drip tray/ cup rest. Press the REGULAR button. 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 the REGULAR button to remove any remaining

water from the water reservoir.

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Burn Hazard.

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.

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

How to Brew Ground Coffee

1 2 3

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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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.

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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.

Burn Hazard.

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Cut Hazard.

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How to Brew Ground Coffee (cont.)

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

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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.

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Burn Hazard.

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Funnel and brew basket should be rinsed after every use.

Care and Cleaning

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

1 2

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

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

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.

Shock Hazard.

Cut Hazard.

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.

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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

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.

Coffeemaker will not brew.

Coffee overflows from brew basket.

Coffee overflows from mug or travel mug.

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 “How

• 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 coffeemaker as shown on page 8.

• 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.

• 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.

to Brew Ground Coffee” directions on page 6.

BOLD

cycle.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM PROBABLE 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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