Hamilton Beach 49900 FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker Manual

Hamilton Beach 49900 FlexBrew Single-Serve 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 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.
7. The coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of the counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. 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.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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 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. 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.
15. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
16. Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
17. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
18. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: The piercing needle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
19. WARNING! To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing needle, do not lift the lid during the brewing process.

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

1. Lid Latch
2. Gray Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder with Handle
3. Removable Brew Basket for Ground Coffee with Hinged Lid and Handle
4. Removable Cup Rest with Drip Tray
5. Lid
6. Gray Removable Needle Holder with Black Seal
7. Water Reservoir with Lid
8. Water Window
9. Funnel
10. Control Panel
11. BOLD Button
12. HEATING or Icon
13. REG Button
14. Travel Cup Rest

Before first use

Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water and discard the water.

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

NOTES

• Use only cold water in the Reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in the Reservoir.
• After brewing hot cocoa single-serve packs, brew a water-only cycle without a single-serve pack to avoid the possibility of clogging the piercing needles.
• Coffee Maker brews all water in Water Reservoir while brewing.
• Press the BOLD or REG Button again to STOP brewing midcycle. The remaining water must be removed. See the warning statement above.
• If the BOLD or REG Button flashes three times, the Lid is not closed. Lower Lid until it clicks into place. Press the BOLD or REG Button.
• Do not brew coffee without Removable Needle Holder locked into place.

1. Plug into an outlet.
2. Lift the Lid Latch until the Lid clicks into place.
3. Place Gray Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder with Handle into Funnel.
4. Place a pack into a Single-Serve Pack Holder. Do not remove the foil.
5. Close the Lid and snap it in place to pierce the single-serve pack.
6. Lift Water Reservoir Lid.
7. Fill a cup or travel mug into which coffee will be brewed and add water to the Water Reservoir. 10 oz. (296 mL) of water is the maximum recommended amount for the best flavor with the single-serve pack.
8. Close Lid.
9. Use the Cup Rest for a cup or mug, and remove the Cup Rest for a travel mug.
10. Press the BOLD or REG Button to start brewing. HEATING or icon will light up to show that the Coffee Maker is heating water. Coffee Maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
11. Unplug.
12. Single-Serve Pack Holder should be rinsed after every use.

How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee

NOTES

• Use only cold water in the Reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in the Reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in Brew Basket.
• Coffee Maker brews all water in Water Reservoir while brewing.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after the light has gone off.
• Press the BOLD or REG Button again to STOP brewing midcycle. The remaining water must be removed. See note above.
• If the BOLD or REG Button flashes three times, the Lid is not closed. Lower Lid until it clicks into place. Press the BOLD or REG Button.
• Do not brew coffee without a Removable Brew Basket with Lid closed in place.
• If you have sediment from coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to the Removable Brew Basket.
• Do not brew coffee without Removable Needle Holder locked into place.

1. Plug into an outlet.
2. Lift the Lid Latch until the Lid clicks into place.
3. Open the Brew Basket Lid; then place the Removable Brew Basket on the countertop.
4. Add ground coffee to the Removable Brew Basket (3 tablespoons [15 g]) maximum.
5. Close Brew Basket Lid. Place Brew Basket in Funnel.
6. Close the Lid and snap it in place to latch the Lid closed.
7. Lift Water Reservoir Lid.
8. Fill a cup or travel mug into which coffee will be brewed and add water to the Water Reservoir. 14 oz. (414 mL) of water is the maximum amount for ground coffee.
9. Close Water Reservoir Lid.
10. Use the Cup Rest for a cup/mug, or remove the Cup Rest for a travel mug.
11. Press the BOLD or REG button to start brewing. HEATING or icon will light up to show that the Coffee Maker is heating water. Coffee Maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
12. Unplug.
13. The Brew Basket should be rinsed after every use.

Care and Cleaning

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

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Hand wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry or wash in the TOP RACK only of the dishwasher. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
3. Wipe the outside of the Coffee Maker with a soft damp cloth.

Routine Cleaning

1. Plug into an outlet.
2. Pour 3/4 cup (177 mL) of plain white vinegar and 3/4 cup (177 mL) of cold water into Reservoir.
3. Place a 14-oz. (414-mL) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch water/vinegar solution. Press the BOLD or REG Button once. After 30 seconds, press the BOLD or REG Button again to stop brewing and allow the vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press the BOLD or REG Button and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the cup and rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. Coffee Maker is cleaned and ready to brew coffee.
4. Unplug.

Clogged Needle

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Remove the Gray Removable Needle Holder in the Lid by turning the arrow from the lock icon ( ) to the unlock icon ( ).
3. Bend a small paper clip. Insert the tip of the paper clip through the hole of the piercing needle and up into the shaft of the piercing needle to ensure the grounds have been removed.
4. To replace the Gray Removable Needle Holder, insert a tab between the lock icon ( ) and the unlock icon ( ) and turn to the right to lock.

Troubleshooting

Coffee Maker will not brew/coffee not dispensing

• The piercing needle may be clogged. Remove the Gray Removable Needle Holder. Clean piercing needle in the Lid of the Coffee Maker as shown on page 7.
• Mineral deposits have formed. Clean the Coffee Maker following the directions in the Care and Cleaning section.
• Too little water. Need 6 oz. (177 mL) or more.

Coffee tastes bad

• Too much water or too much or too little ground coffee was added. Change the amount of water to coffee grounds or use less water with coffee packs.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Soft water causes poor coffee extraction, leading to poor-tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water if your water is soft.

Coffee sediment in the cup

• Try a more coarsely ground coffee or add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to the Brew Basket. Make sure the Hinged Lid is closed on the Removable Brew Basket.

Coffee overflows from Brew Basket

• Use a Removable Brew Basket with a Lid for ground coffee.
• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee. 3 tablespoons (15 g) is the maximum amount of grounds to brew. Do not fill grounds above the MAX fill line.
• When using whole-bean coffee, a standard automatic drip coffee grind will yield the best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow.
• The black seal around the needle in Removable Needle Holder is missing. Carefully place the seal around the needle and push until in place.
• Do not use soft water. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water.

Water on a counter under the unit

• Overfilled Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 14 oz. (414 mL) of water. Some mugs/cups do not pour cleanly and can dribble water down the side of a cup and onto the counter.

Coffee overflows from mug or travel mug

• To prevent coffee from overflowing from a mug/travel mug, use the same mug/travel mug to brew into that was used to fill the Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 14 oz. (414 mL) of water. There may also be additional water in the system that is causing overflow. Remove the Brew Basket or Single-Serve Pack Holder. Press and hold the BOLD or REG Button to remove any remaining water.

Water remaining in the Reservoir

• Added too much or too little water. Place cup or travel mug on Cup Rest. Remove the single-serve pack and replace the Brew Basket. Repeat the brewing cycle. Press and hold the BOLD or REG Button to remove any remaining water.

Coffee single-serve pack bursts

• There is variability in the single-serve pack manufacturing process which causes some types of single-serve packs to be weaker at the seams so the foil seal fails. Try a different brand.
• If you are using softened water or live in an area where your tap water is naturally soft, this can cause single-serve pack issues and filter basket overflows. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water.

BOLD or REG Button flashes

• 2 times: The Coffee Maker needs to be cleaned. See page 7.
• 3 times: Coffee Maker Lid is not closed properly. Push the Lid down to lock it into place.
• 7 times: Coffee Maker needs to be cleaned. See page 7.
• 8 times: Needle is clogged. Remove the Gray Removable Needle Holder and follow the “Clogged Needle” instructions on page 7.
• 9 times: Not enough water. Add water to the Water Reservoir.

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 the replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you.

If the product or component is unavailable, 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 a 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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