Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Advanced 4-in-1 Coffee Maker

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 capabilities, 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 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. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not place coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
13. To disconnect coffee maker, turn controls to off and then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.
16. WARNING! 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.
17. Do not place coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
18. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Green pod holder contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
19. Warming plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off.
20. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
21. WARNING! To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.
22. Only use pods intended for this appliance. If the pod does not fit, do not force the pod into the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided 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.

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: hamiltonbeach.com/parts

Control Panel

1. Lid Latch
2. Lid
3. Brown Needle Holder with Black Seal (removable)
4. Piercing Needle
5. Funnel
6. Control Panel
7. Cup Rest (removable)
8. Reservoir with Lid, back location (removable)
9. Green Pod Holder (removable)
10. Green Brew Basket (removable)

How to Brew

Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water and discard water.

WARNING Burn Hazard. If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.

To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

• Fully insert cup or travel mug on Cup Rest.
• Do not lift Lid during the brewing process.
• Use appropriate sized cup or travel mug for your brew size.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line in Brew Basket.
• If brew cycle is stopped early, the coffee must be drained. Return cup or travel mug to Cup Rest. Touch the (Power ON/OFF) button. Failure to drain the cup or travel mug can cause the next cup brewed to overflow.

CAUTION Cut Hazard. Green pod holder has a sharp needle. Piercing needle on underside of lid is also sharp. Use caution when handling.

Notes:

• Use only cold water in Reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in Reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in Brew Basket.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after light has gone off.
• Touch the (Power ON/OFF) button again to stop brewing midcycle; button illuminates white when power is off.
• If “Lid” illuminates on Control Panel, Lid is not closed. Close Lid until it clicks to lock. Touch the (Power ON/OFF) button.
• Do not brew coffee without Pod Holder or Brew Basket in place.
• Do not brew coffee without Brown Needle Holder locked into place.

Brewing Steps:

1. Lift up Reservoir and remove Lid. Add water to at least MIN fill line 15 oz. (444 mL) up to MAX fill line 45 oz. (1.3 L). Replace Lid and place Reservoir onto Coffee Maker.
2. Plug into outlet.
3. Use Cup Rest for a cup/mug, or remove for a travel mug.
4. Lift Lid Latch until Lid stays open. Choose preferred brew style:

For Pods:

• Place Green Pod Holder in Funnel.
• Place pod into Pod Holder. Do not remove foil.
• Close Lid until it clicks in place to pierce pod.

For Ground Coffee:

• Open Green Brew Basket; place it on countertop.
• Add ground coffee to Brew Basket: 3 tablespoons (15 g) maximum. Do not fill above MAX fill line.
• Close Brew Basket lid. Place Brew Basket in Funnel.
• Close Lid until it clicks closed.
• If you have sediment from coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to Green Brew Basket.

5. Once the Lid is closed, choose Hot Coffee or Iced Coffee.

For Hot Coffee:

• Touch the (Hot Coffee) button and select 8, 10, 12, or 14 oz. (for best flavor, use 12 oz. or less for pod brewing).
• Touch (Regular) or (Bold). In Bold, Coffee Maker will pause to increase coffee flavor.

For Iced Coffee:

• Touch (Iced Coffee) button and select 10, 12, or 14 oz.
• Add ice to a heatproof tumbler/travel mug and place on Cup Rest. DO NOT use a glass. Use 5 oz. (142 mL) ice for 10 oz. brew; 6 oz. (170 mL) ice for 12 oz. brew; or 7 oz (198 mL) ice for 14 oz. brew. Added ice is part of brewed volume.

6. Touch the (Power ON/OFF) button to start brewing; button illuminates red while Coffee Maker is brewing.
7. When brewing (Bold) strength or (Iced Coffee), Coffee Maker will occasionally pause to ensure robust flavor.
8. Coffee Maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
9. Remove pod from Green Pod Holder or grounds from Green Brew Basket, and rinse after every use.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

WARNING Burn Hazard. Failure to allow coffee maker to cool down may cause hot water or coffee to spray from the piercing needle. Use caution when cleaning.

CAUTION Cut Hazard. Green pod holder has a sharp needle. Piercing needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.

General Cleaning

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Hand wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry. Or wash in top rack only of dishwasher. DO NOT use “SANITIZE” setting when washing in dishwasher. “SANITIZE” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
3. Wipe outside of Coffee Maker with a soft damp cloth.

Clogged Needle

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Remove Brown Needle Holder in Lid by turning counterclockwise from the locked icon [locked] to the unlocked icon [unlocked].
3. Bend a small paper clip. Insert tip of paper clip through hole of Piercing Needle and up into shaft of Piercing Needle to ensure grounds have been removed.
4. Close Lid without the Brown Needle Holder and run a 10 oz. water-only cycle to flush out any grounds inside machine.
5. To replace Brown Needle Holder, insert tab between the locked icon [locked] and unlocked icon [unlocked] and turn clockwise to lock.

Routine Cleaning (Descaling)

All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water). Clean cycle can be performed at any time. Allow about 45 minutes to perform the entire process.

1. Remove Water Reservoir and discard water. Add 16 oz. (473 mL) plain white vinegar to Reservoir and return Reservoir to its place.
2. Plug into outlet.
3. Place a 16 oz. (473 mL) or larger container on Cup Rest to catch vinegar.
4. Touch the (Power ON/OFF) and (Iced Coffee) buttons at the same time. Both icons and (Clean) will illuminate. Vinegar will brew for about 30 minutes.
5. When (Add Water) flashes, remove Water Reservoir. Rinse and refill Reservoir to MAX fill line 45 oz.(1.3 L) and return to its place.
6. Empty vinegar from container on Cup Rest and return container to Cup Rest.
7. Brew two to three 14 oz. (Hot Coffee) cycles with water only to rinse machine. Touch the (Power ON/OFF) button so it illuminates red to brew. Empty container and return to Cup Rest after each cycle. Machine is now ready to brew coffee.
8. Unplug when not in use.

Troubleshooting

Coffee Maker will not brew/coffee not dispensing.

• Bold mode will pause during brewing. The coffee stream will stop to allow coffee to bloom to produce a rich, full-bodied cup of coffee. During this pause, (Bold) and Brewing indicators will pulse, then return to solid once pause is over.
• Piercing Needle may be clogged. Follow “Clogged Needle” instructions.
• Mineral deposits have formed. Follow “Routine Cleaning” steps.
• Too little water. Need 15 oz. (444 mL) or more.

Coffee tastes bad.

• Brew size selected was too large or too much/ too little ground coffee was added. Change ratio of water to coffee grounds, or use less water with coffee pods.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality. Use filtered or bottled water.
• Soft water causes poor coffee extraction, which leads to poor tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water.

Coffee sediment in cup.

• Try a coarser grind of coffee, or add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to Green Brew Basket. Make sure hinged lid is closed on Green Brew Basket.

Single-serve pod bursts.

• There is variability in single-serve pod manufacturing process which causes some types of single-serve pods to be weaker at seams so foil seal fails. Try a different brand.
• If you are using softened water or live in an area where your tap water is naturally soft, this can cause single serve pod issues and Brew Basket overflows. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water.

Water on counter under unit.

• Overfilled Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 45 oz. (1.3 L) of water.

If Coffee Maker makes a high-pitched sound, it’s a signal that one of the following occurred:

• Lid was opened either during brewing, or after alert was displayed. Don’t open Lid during brewing, and keep Lid closed for 1 minute after alert.
• Needle clogged. Follow “Clogged Needle” instructions.
• Green Brew Basket is loaded with too much fine grind coffee. Use a lesser amount of ground coffee. 3 tablespoons (15 g) of ground coffee is maximum.

Control Panel notifications:

• Lid: Lid is not closed properly. Push Lid down to lock into place.
• (Add Water): Not enough water. Add water to Water Reservoir. Touch (Power ON/OFF) button to clear display and restart brew cycle.
• Needle: Brew Basket is overloaded or Needle may have clogged. Open Lid to clear warning. Make sure the Green Brew Basket does not have ground coffee above the MAX fill line. Next, follow “Clogged Needle” instructions to clear a needle clog. If repeated “Needle” errors occur, follow “Routine Cleaning” steps.
• (Clean): Coffee Maker will remind user to clean it when necessary. Refer to Routine Cleaning.

Coffee overflows from Green Brew Basket.

• Use Green Brew Basket with lid for ground coffee.
• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee. 3 tablespoons (15 g) is maximum amount of grounds to brew.
• When using whole bean coffee, a standard automatic drip coffee (medium) grind setting will yield best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow.
• Black Seal around Needle in Brown Needle Holder is missing. Carefully place seal around Needle and push until in place.

Coffee overflows from travel mug or regular mug.

• Clean Funnel nozzle on underside of machine where coffee flows from. Put a paper clip up in the spout to break up and clear out any coffee grounds. Have a cup in place to catch grounds and any coffee/ water that may flow out. This process may need to be repeated or cleaned from above if there are large grounds.
• Manually stop brew cycle, then empty mug. Touch (Power ON/OFF) button to start a new brewing cycle.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original delivery in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original delivery in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. 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.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Attn: Consumer Affairs, 261 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, include the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

Warranty for Products Purchased in Mexico

Grupo HB/PS, S.A. de C.V. offers a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects in parts and components, including labor. For service, contact the authorized service centers or call the Consumer Attention Center at 800 71 16 100. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or unauthorized repairs. For details, refer to the warranty section in the original manual or contact Grupo HB/PS, S.A. de C.V.