Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffeemaker

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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 capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed by a responsible person.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Ensure children do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not place the cord, plug, or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from the outlet when the coffeemaker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before removing parts and before cleaning.
7. Operate the coffeemaker on a flat surface away from the counter edge to prevent tipping.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after it malfunctions or has been damaged. Contact customer service for examination, repair, or adjustment. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
9. Using accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stoves.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
15. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
16. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
17. CAUTION: To avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device (like a timer) or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This appliance is intended for household use only.

The cord length is designed to reduce tangling or tripping hazards. If a longer cord is needed, use an approved extension cord with an electrical rating equal to or greater than the appliance's. Arrange the extension cord to prevent it from draping over countertops where it can be pulled by children or tripped over. To avoid circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit.

Parts and Features

• Removable Reservoir and Lid: The top section of the coffeemaker that holds water.
• Select One or the Other to Brew: Two different brewing accessories are provided.
• Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder: Punches a hole in the bottom of single-serve packs.
• Single-Serve Pack Holder Easy Release: Mechanism to remove the holder.
• Gold Tone Filter for Ground Coffee: Fits into the coffee drawer for brewing ground coffee.
• Coffee Drawer: Holds either the single-serve pack holder or the brew basket.
• ON/OFF (I/O) Brew Button: Starts or stops brewing; lights up when ON.
• PROG Button: For programming features.
• Clock Button: Sets the clock time.
• Cup Size Setting: Selects the brew volume.
• Regular or Bold Setting: Adjusts brew strength.
• Drip Tray: Catches drips.
• Cup Rest: Platform for cups or mugs.
• Piercing Needle: Used to puncture single-serve packs.
• Cup Rest Storage: Area to store the cup rest.

Display Icons

NOTES:

• Always place either the single-serve pack holder or grounds brew basket in the drawer with every brew.
• This unit will automatically brew on the same settings as the last brew. Always check the display and change settings when necessary.
• Use only FRESH COLD water in the water reservoir.
• Never reheat coffee with this product.
• Place an appropriate size cup or travel mug on the cup rest.
• For travel mugs, the drip tray can be removed, and the travel mug can be placed directly on the cup rest.
• Always add a new single-serve pack or grounds before brewing.
• Ensure the coffee drawer and mug are in place to avoid hot water flow onto the table.

How to Brew Coffee Grounds

(Regular Drip Grind or Black Instant Coffee)

CAUTION Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

1. 1. Plug in unit. Remove the coffee drawer.
2. 2. Remove single-serve pack holder and retrieve the Gold Tone Filter from cup rest storage. Place the single-serve pack into the cup rest for storage. Insert the brew basket into the coffee drawer. Add medium grind drip or instant BLACK coffee. Do not fill above MAX Fill Line. Slide the coffee drawer back into the coffeemaker and push it in until it is flush with the front surface.
3. 3.

   Image shows inserting the brew basket into the coffee drawer.

4. 4.

   Image shows adding coffee grounds to the brew basket.

5. 5. Add water to the reservoir.
6. 6.

   Image shows placing a mug on the cup rest.

7. 7. Press ☕ to select cup size and press ☕ or ☕☕ to select regular or bold strength. NOTE: Bold setting should be used for single-serve packs and ground coffee for a more robust flavor.
8. 8. Press (ON/OFF) to brew your coffee. The button will illuminate and will turn off when the brew cycle is complete. Rinse coffee drawer. Then put drawer back into coffeemaker.

Tip: You can also make hot water for tea or any instant porridge, food, or drink. Do not add ground coffee to the gold tone filter; instead, add tea or instant food to your cup.

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

CAUTION Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

1. 1. Plug in unit. Remove the coffee drawer.
2. 2. Add single-serve pack to single-serve pack holder (compatible with K-Cup packs such as UCC or Starbucks*). Press down until flush with top surface.
3. 3. Put the coffee drawer back into the coffeemaker and push it in until it is flush with the front surface.
4. 4. Add water to the reservoir.
5. 5.

   Image shows placing a mug on the cup rest.

6. 6.

   Image shows the control panel with cup size and strength options.

7. 7. Press ☕ to select cup size and press ☕ or ☕☕ to select regular or bold strength. NOTE: Bold setting should be used for single-serve packs and ground coffee for a more robust flavor.
8. 8. Press (ON/OFF) to brew your coffee. The button will illuminate and the light will turn off when the brew cycle is complete. After coffee is brewed, remove the coffee drawer and press the easy-release button to remove the single-serve pack. Rinse coffee drawer. Then put drawer back into coffeemaker.

* K-CUP is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Use of the K-CUP trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

Single-Serve Pack Compatibility

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew IS COMPATABLE with any K-Cup® * pack.

Some of these brands include UCC® ** and Starbucks® ***.

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew IS NOT COMPATABLE with Nescafé® Dulce Gusto® **** or Nespresso® **** single-serve packs.

*K-CUP® is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Use of the K-CUP® trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

**UCC® is a registered trademark of UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. Use of the UCC® trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.

***Starbucks® is a registered trademark of Starbucks Corporation. Use of the Starbucks® trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Starbucks Corporation.

**** Nescafé® Dulce Gusto® and Nespresso® are registered trademarks Nestlé S.A. Use of the Nescafé® Dulce Gusto® and Nespresso® trademarks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Nestlé S.A.

How to Set the Time for the First Time

1. 1. Press and release the ⏰ button.
2. 2. "12" will flash.
3. 3. Press ⏰ button to adjust by 1-hour increments.
4. 4. To adjust hours faster, press and hold ⏰ button. Release button and wait 3 seconds for the minutes to begin flashing, indicating minutes can now be set.
5. 5. Minutes will flash for only 3 seconds and then stop flashing if the clock button is not pressed or held within that time. Press ⏰ button to adjust by 1-minute increments.
6. 6. To adjust minutes faster, press and hold ⏰ button. Release button and wait 3 seconds for the clock to stop flashing and the time will be set.

NOTE: If you press the I/O button before setting the clock, the clock display will disappear for your convenience. At any time, the clock can be set by pressing the ⏰ button.

How to Program for "Wake Up" Coffee

(After the Time has Been Set)

1. 1. Select "Regular" or "Bold" and your cup size.
2. 2. Ensure water in tank. Add coffee (ground or single serve pack) and put cup in place.
3. 3. For the first time you program, press and hold PROG/预约 button for 3 seconds until "19:99" flashes on display.
4. 4. Continue to hold the PROG button and also press the "Timer" button. "12:00" will flash on display. Set time according to “How to Set the Time for the First Time” on Page 7.
5. 5. Press and release PROG button again to set auto start.
6. 6. The blue light on the side of the PROG button will illuminate to indicate the unit will automatically start at your desired time. After the program autostart time has been set, the autostart sequence can be toggled on/off by pressing the PROG button for less than 1 second. To review the autostart time, press the PROG button and hold for 3 seconds. After the initial program setting, time will default to the last programmed autostart time set. Once in PROG mode, cup size and brew strength cannot be changed until PROG mode has been turned off by pressing the PROG button.

How to Purge

NOTE: If you want to stop the brew cycle at any time and switch to a smaller cup size, purge water from the unit.

The purge function allows you to empty the boiler tank into a cup and replace it with fresh water. This is recommended when the unit has not been used for more than a week.

1. 1. Place mug on cup rest. Press (ON/OFF) button for 3 seconds.
2. 2. When the coffeemaker is purging, the I/O button will illuminate and will turn off when the cycle is complete.

How to Clean the Piercing Needle

1. 1. If the needle is clogged: The needle is located above the coffee drawer inside the unit. Remove coffee drawer.
2. 2. Bend a small paper clip as shown; insert the tip of the paper clip through the hole/eye of the needle to ensure grounds have been removed.
3. 3. Replace coffee drawer.
4. 4. Place a large travel mug on cup rest. Brew 2 or 3 times with cold water.

Care and Cleaning

▲ WARNING Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffeemaker in any liquid.

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

1. 1. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) plain white vinegar and 1 cup (237 ml) fresh, cold water into the empty reservoir.
2. 2. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) mug underneath to catch the water/vinegar solution.
3. 3. Press the I/O button. After 60-90 seconds, press the I/O button to stop the brew cycle. Allow the vinegar solution to steep for 30 minutes to loosen built-up minerals. Press the I/O button to finish the brew cycle.
4. 4. Empty remaining vinegar solution from the reservoir, add fresh, cold water, and brew several cycles to empty the water reservoir, which will clean the system.
5. 5. Wash the coffee drawer in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

DISHWASHER-SAFE: DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Troubleshooting

Hazardous Substances Information

Name and content of hazardous substances in product

O: Indicates that the said hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this component is below the limit requirement in GB/T 26572.

X: Indicates that the said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this component is above the limit requirement in GB/T 26572. Due to technological and/or economic reasons, these hazardous substances cannot be easily replaced at this time.

This is the logo of environmental protection use. The number inside indicates the environmental protection use recommended period (Year) of product in normal use.