How To Make Coffee; Care And Cleaning; Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach 40405 Manual

How to Make Coffee

1. Fill carafe with water to MAX fill line.
2. Add coarse coffee grounds, tea leaves,
or tea bags to infuser. Fill with
12 tablespoons (60 g) or adjust to
taste. Place lid on infuser, twisting
clockwise to close.
3. While twisting back and forth, slowly
add infuser to carafe. Shake well.
4. Place in refrigerator overnight or
up to 36 hours, depending on taste
preference. Twist lid open and closed
on occasion to stir.
5. Remove infuser and discard contents.
Add lid and refrigerate.
6. Twist lid 1 1/2 turns to pour.
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Care and Cleaning

1. Infuser with removable bottom and lid are dishwasher-safe in top
2. Wash glass carafe with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Troubleshooting

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Coffee or tea too weak.
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Add more grounds.
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Steep in refrigerator longer.
Coffee or tea too strong.
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Add less grounds.
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Reduce steeping time.
Sediment at bottom of carafe.
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Use coarser grounds. All permanent coffee infusers will produce
more sediment than traditional paper filters.
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Brewing Tips:
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For the best-tasting coffee, use coarse-ground coffee beans.
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Use fresh tea leaves or tea bags.
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Serve cold or hot.
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rack only.
NOTE: Hand-washing is recommended.