Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Front-Fill Drip Coffee Maker Manual

Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Front-Fill Drip 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 the 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 done 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 a cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from the outlet when either the coffee maker or clock is not in use and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
7. The coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of the counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. 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 to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as outlined in the Limited Warranty.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
12. Do not place the coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. To disconnect the coffee maker, turn the controls to OFF ( ) and then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.
15. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
16. WARNING! To reduce the 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. Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
18. The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
19. Do not set the hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
20. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.
21. Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
22. Be certain the carafe lid is securely in place during the brew cycle and when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing the lid on the carafe.
23. Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.

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, visit: hamiltonbeach.com/parts

BEFORE FIRST USE:
Wash the carafe, removable filter basket and ground filter parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water and discard the water.

How to Make Coffee

Burn Hazard.
To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the filter basket:

• When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer’s recommended serving amount.
• Ensure the swivel filter basket is completely closed. If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug the coffee maker and allow the coffee in the filter basket to cool before removing the filter basket.

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

1. Plug into an outlet.
2. Press and release the HOUR button. Time will flash on display. Press and hold or pulse the HOUR button to set the current hour in A or PM.
3. Press and hold or pulse the MIN button within 3 seconds to set the current minutes. Set time will display constant in
4. seconds.
5. Fill the carafe with water; lift the water reservoir lid to add water.
6. Pull the swivel filter basket holder to open.
7. Add grounds filter.
8. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (5 g) of ground coffee into the filter.
9. Close the swivel filter basket holder before brewing, and do not open until the brewing cycle is complete and the unit is cool.
10. Select the brew option. The default is REGULAR. Choose BOLD for stronger coffee or 1–4 CUPS for smaller quantities.
11. Press the I/ (ON/OFF) button once to turn on the coffee maker and the button will illuminate. The TIME SINCE BREW Freshness Timer will illuminate once the brew cycle begins. It will continue to count up after the brewing is complete and keep your coffee warm until the auto shutoff at 2 hours. When all coffee has been served, press the I/ (ON/OFF) button once and unplug.
    NOTE:
    If the coffee maker is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in 2 hours and the light will turn off.

Tips for Best-Tasting Coffee

• All coffees are made from either arabica beans robusta beans, or some combination of both. Arabica beans are slightly more expensive but tend to produce better-tasting coffee.
• Ground coffee will become stale much faster than whole beans. If buying preground coffee, choose a package with the latest expiration date or a smaller quantity.
• If grinding whole beans, set your coffee grinder on a fine/medium grind. This will yield the best-tasting grounds. Try to use freshly ground coffee within about a week of grinding.
• Using a water filter, filtered water, or bottled water will yield better-tasting coffee than tap water.
• Use approximately 1 tablespoon (5 g) of grounds for each cup of coffee being made. To avoid overflow, use about 1/3 less ground when brewing decaf or flavored coffees.
• Make sure your coffee maker is clean. See the “Care and Cleaning” section.

Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse the 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). Press the BREW OPTIONS button to select CLEAN.

1. Unplug. (This resets the brew counter for cleaning mode notification.)
2. Wipe the coffee maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry.
3. Remove the water filter and pod (see “How to Replace the Water Filter”).
4. Pour a minimum of 1 pint (2 cups/473 ml) white vinegar into the water reservoir.
5. Plug in and press the I/ (ON/OFF) button once. CLEAN will flash in the display and a white LED will illuminate. When the CLEAN cycle is finished, wait for the unit to cool. The clean cycle takes about 35 minutes to complete.
6. Empty the carafe and rinse. Press BREW OPTIONS to select REGULAR. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only. Allow to cool between cycles.
7. The carafe, filter basket, and grounds filter are dishwasher-safe to wash and dry in the TOP RACK only. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting on the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Carafe Safety Precautions

• Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe that has a loose or weakened handle.
• This carafe is designed to be used only on the keep-warm plate of your coffee maker. Do not use on a gas or electric range top, or in a microwave or conventional oven.
• To avoid breakage, handle the carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as a result of impact. Use care when filling with water to avoid hitting the faucet.
• Do not place the hot carafe on a cool or wet surface. Allow to cool before washing or adding liquids.
• Do not set the empty carafe on a hot heating surface.
• Do not clean with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other materials that may scratch.
• Do not place your hands inside the carafe. When handling, be careful if wearing any hand jewelry, especially diamond rings. Jewelry can scratch the glass, which increases the possibility of breakage.
• Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.
• Discard the carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while empty for an extended period.
• To avoid accidents, do not pour in the direction of people.
• If stirring in the carafe, use only wooden, plastic, or rubber utensils. Do not use metal utensils.
• Follow the above safety precautions carefully to avoid serious burn injuries which may result if breakage occurs while the carafe holds heated liquids.

Troubleshooting

Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

• The BOLD or 1–4 CUPS brew option is recommended for brewing decaffeinated coffee.
• Excessive amounts of coffee.
• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).
• The carafe is not securely placed on a keep-warm plate and the swivel filter basket holder is not closed completely.
• The carafe was removed during brewing for more than 20 seconds and not placed securely back on the keep-warm plate.
• The coffee maker needs cleaning.
• Coffee grounds between grounds filter and filter basket.
• Rinse the filter basket before inserting the paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the sides of the basket.
• Poor-quality paper filter.
  Coffee, not brewing/unit will not turn on.
• The water reservoir is empty.
• The unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.
• The clock requires reset after a power outage.

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 instead of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it 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., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/ customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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