Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 49901, Manual

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Care and Cleaning
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WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
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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.
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CAUTION
Cut Hazard.
Removable pod holder has a sharp needle. Piercing needle on
underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.
1. Remove Water Reservoir and discard water. Add 1 1/2 cups (355
mL) plain white vinegar to Reservoir and return to place.
2. Plug into outlet.
3. Place a 15 oz. (444 mL) or larger cup or travel mug on Cup Rest
to catch vinegar.
4. Press (10 oz./296 mL) cup size button. When vinegar starts
dispensing, press any cup size button again to stop brewing
and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press any cup size
button and allow it to finish brew cycle. Empty Reservoir and fill
with cold water; run 2-3 additional cycles with water only. Unit is
cleaned and ready to brew coffee.
5. Unplug.
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 Gray Removable Needle Holder
in Lid by turning counterclockwise from
locked icon ( ) to unlocked icon ( ).
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. To replace Gray Removable Needle
Holder, insert tab between lock icon
( ) and unlock icon ( ) and turn clockwise to lock.
All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a
week for areas with hard water).
Routine Cleaning