Care And Cleaning - Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 49903 Instructions Manual

Care and Cleaning

w WARNING Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
Cut Hazard.
w CAUTION
Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp needle. Piercing
needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.
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 "SANI"
setting when washing in dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures
could damage your product.
3. Wipe outside of Coffee Maker with a soft damp cloth.
Routine Cleaning
All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a
week for areas with hard water).
1. Plug into 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 ON Button once. After
30 seconds, press ON Button again to stop brewing and allow
vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press ON Button and allow it
to finish brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, empty cup and
rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. Unit is cleaned and
ready to brew coffee.
4. Unplug.
Clogged Needle
1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Remove Gray Removable Needle Holder
in Lid by turning arrow from lock icon
( ) to unlock 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 to right to
lock.
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