Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 49975, Use & Care Manual

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How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee
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CAUTION Cut Hazard.
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 machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in brew basket.
• Cup size cannot be changed once brew button has been pressed.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after light has
gone off.
• Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button again to STOP brewing midcycle.
See warning statement above.
• If brew indicator light flashes three times, lid is not closed. Lower lid until it
clicks to lock. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button.
• Do not brew coffee without removable brew basket with lid closed in place.
• If you have sediment from coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to
brown removable brew basket.
• Do not brew coffee without removable needle holder locked into place.
1. Plug into outlet.
2. Lift lid latch until lid clicks into place.
3. Insert funnel in opening. Open brew
basket cover; then place brown
removable brew basket on counter top.
4. Add ground coffee to brown removable
brew basket (3 tablespoons [44 ml])
maximum.
5. Close brew basket cover. Place brew
basket in funnel, aligning handle with
funnel handle. Close lid and snap in
place to latch lid closed.
6. Remove water reservoir and lid. Add
water up to at least MIN fill line (15 oz.
[444 ml])or MAX fill line (40 oz. [1.2 L]).
7. Place lid on water reservoir and then
slide onto coffee maker.
8. Use cup rest for a cup/mug OR remove
cup rest for a travel mug. Press cup size
button to change cup size.
9. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button
to start brewing. The brew indicator
light will light up to show that coffee
maker is brewing. The coffee maker will
shut off automatically when brewing is
complete. Unplug.
10. Funnel and brew basket should be
rinsed after every use. NOTE: Steps 6,
7, and 8 do not have to be repeated for
each cup brewed. Repeat when water
goes below MIN fill line or when water
icon ( ) is flashing.
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WARNING Burn Hazard.
If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.
To avoid hot coffee overflowing:
• Fill reservoir with cold water with MIN of 15 oz. (444 ml) and MAX 40 oz.
(1.2 L).
• Fully insert cup or travel mug on drip tray.
• Remove single-serve pack holder before adding coffee grounds to brew
basket.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.
• Do not lift lid during brewing process.
• If brew process is stopped early, you must complete the brew process to
empty water for cup size selected. Place a large mug on drip tray/cup rest.
Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button. Failure to drain unit can cause next
cup brewed to overflow. Follow “How to Purge” on page 6.
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