Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Important Safeguards

1. [Read] all instructions.
2. [This] appliance is not intended for use, cleaning, or maintenance 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
3. [Close] supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. [Keep] the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
5. [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.
6. [To] protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
7. [Unplug] from socket 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.
8. [Coffee] maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
9. [Do Not] operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been 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.
10. [The] use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
11. [Do Not] use outdoors.
12. [Do Not] let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
13. [To] disconnect appliance, turn controls to OFF [Power Off] and then remove plug from wall socket.
14. [Do Not] place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
15. [Do Not] use appliance for other than intended use.
16. [Warning]: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover of the coffee maker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
17. [Caution]! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
18. [Caution]! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
19. [Caution]! This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
20. [The] appliance plug is provided with a 13-amp fuse approved by ASTA to B.S. 1362. If you need a replacement fuse, it must be replaced with the same colour code and markings. Fuse covers and fuses can be obtained from approved service agents.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for use in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast-type environments.

The cord length was selected to reduce hazards of tangling or tripping. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used, provided its electrical rating is equal to or greater than the appliance's. Arrange the extension cord so it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Recycling the Product at the End of Its Service Life: The wheeled bin symbol signifies that this appliance must be taken over by a selective collection system conforming to the WEEE Directive for recycling or dismantling to reduce environmental impact. The user is responsible for returning the product to the appropriate collection facility as specified by local code. Contact the municipal facility and/or local distributor for applicable local laws.

Parts and Features

• Removable Reservoir and Lid
• Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder (punches hole on bottom of pack)
• Single-Serve Pack Holder Easy Release
• Gold-Tone Filter for Ground Coffee (fits into coffee drawer for brewing)
• Coffee Drawer (holds single-serve pack holder or brew basket)
• ON/OFF [Power On/Off] Brew Button (lights up when ON)
• PROG [Program] Button
• Clock Button
• Cup Size Setting
• Regular or Bold Setting
• Drip Tray
• Cup Rest
• Cup Rest Storage
• Piercing Needle

Display Icons

• Regular strength coffee icon
• BOLD strength coffee icon
• Add cold water to the reservoir icon
• Piercing needle is clogged icon: Follow "How To Clean the Piercing Needle" directions on page 12.
• Start ON [Power On]/OFF [Power Off] icon
• Clock icon
• Select cup size icon
• Cup size indicators: 8 oz (240 ml), 10 oz (300 ml), 14 oz (420 ml)

Notes:

• Always place either the single-serve pack holder or grounds brew basket in drawer with every brew.
• This unit will automatically brew on the same settings as the last brew. Always check display and change settings when necessary.
• Use only FRESH COLD water in the water reservoir.
• Never reheat coffee with this product.
• Place 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 coffee drawer and mug are in place to avoid hot water flow onto the counter or table.

How to Brew Coffee Grounds

[Caution] Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

1. Plug in unit. Remove the coffee drawer.
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 filter into the coffee drawer. Add medium grind drip or instant black coffee. Do not fill above MAX Fill Line.
3. Slide the coffee drawer back into the coffee maker and push it in until it is flush with the front surface.
4. Add water to the reservoir.
5. Press [Select Cup Size] Button and press [Regular] or [Bold] Button to select regular or bold strength. NOTE: Bold setting should be used for single-serve packs and ground coffee for a more robust flavor.
6. Press (ON/OFF) [Power On/Off] Button to brew your coffee. Button will illuminate and will turn off when brew cycle is complete.
7. Rinse coffee drawer. Then put drawer back into coffee maker.

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

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

[Caution] Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

1. Plug in unit. Remove the coffee drawer. Add single-serve pack to single-serve pack holder (compatible with K-Cup pack such as UCC or Starbucks*). Press down until flush with top surface.
2. Put the coffee drawer back into the coffee maker and push it in until it is flush with the front surface.
3. Add water to the reservoir.
4. Press [Select Cup Size] Button and press [Regular] or [Bold] Button to select regular or bold strength. NOTE: Bold setting should be used for single-serve packs and ground coffee for a more robust flavor.
5. Press (ON/OFF) [Power On/Off] Button to brew your coffee. Button will illuminate and light will turn off when brew cycle is complete.
6. 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 coffee maker.

*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 COMPATIBLE with any K-Cup* pack. Some of these brands include UCC** and Starbucks***.

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew IS NOT COMPATIBLE with Nescaf 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.

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

How to Set the Time

1. Press and release Clock Button.
2. "12" will flash.
3. Press Clock Button to adjust by 1-hour increments.
4. To adjust hours faster, press and hold Clock Button. Release button and wait 3 seconds for the minutes to begin flashing, indicating minutes can now be set.
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 Clock Button to adjust by 1-minute increments.
6. To adjust minutes faster, press and hold Clock Button. Release button and wait 3 seconds for the clock to stop flashing and the time will be set.

NOTE: If you press the Clock Button before setting the clock, the clock display will disappear for your convenience. At any time, the clock can be set by pressing the Clock Button.

How to Program for "Wake Up" Coffee

1. Select regular or bold and your cup size.
2. Add water to the reservoir. Add coffee (ground or single-serve pack) and put cup in place.
3. For the first time you program, press and hold PROG [Program] Button for 3 seconds until "19:99" flashes on display.
4. Continue to hold the PROG [Program] Button and also press the Clock Button. "12:00" will flash on display. Set time according to "How to Set the Time" on Page 10.
5. Press and release PROG [Program] Button again to set autostart.
6. The blue light on the side of the PROG [Program] 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 [Program] Button for less then 1 second. To review the autostart time, press the PROG [Program] Button and hold for 3 seconds. After the initial program setting, time will default to the last programmed autostart time set. Once in PROG [Program] mode, cup size and brew strength cannot be changed until PROG [Program] mode has been turned off by pressing the PROG [Program] Button.

How to Purge and Clean

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.

Purge function allows you to empty the reservoir into a cup and replace it with fresh water. This is recommended when it has been more than a week without any use.

1. Place mug on cup rest. Press (ON/OFF) [Power On/Off] Button for 3 seconds.
2. When the coffee maker is purging, the button will illuminate and will turn off when the cycle is complete.

How to Clean the Piercing Needle

1. If Needle is Clogged: The needle is located above the coffee drawer inside the unit. Remove coffee drawer. 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.
2. Replace coffee drawer and place a large travel mug on cup rest. Brew 2 or 3 times with cold water. Be careful, the needle is sharp. Do not touch the needle when cleaning it.

Care and Cleaning

[Warning] Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

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

1. Pour 3/4 cup (177 ml) plain white vinegar and 3/4 cup (177 ml) fresh, cold water into empty reservoir.
2. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) mug underneath to catch the water/vinegar solution. Press [Brew] Button. After 60–90 seconds, press [Brew] Button to stop the brew cycle.
3. Allow the vinegar solution to steep for 30 minutes to loosen built-up minerals. Press [Brew] Button to finish the brew cycle. Empty remaining vinegar solution from reservoir, add fresh, cold water, and brew several cycles to empty the water reservoir, which will clean the system.
4. Coffee Drawer: Wash 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.

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