Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 49974 Single-Serve Coffee Maker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE USE
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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 capabilties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning 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. 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 cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from 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. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of 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 in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. 
    To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. 
    To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover of the coffee maker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
16. 
    Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
17. 
    Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.

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.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all removable Parts and Features parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Brew one cycle with water and discard water.

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How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.
To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in 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 needle.
• Coffee maker brews all the water added.
• Press the BREW NOW button again to STOP brewing midcycle. Remaining water must be removed. See warning statement above.
• If brew indicator light flashes three times, the lid is not closed. Lower lid until it clicks to lock. Press BREW NOW button.
• Do not brew coffee without removable needle holder locked into place.

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Lift the lid latch until the lid clicks into place.
3. Insert the funnel in the opening. Place gray removable single-serve pack holder in funnel, aligning handle with funnel handle.
   
   
4. Place a pack into the single-serve pack holder. Do not remove foil.
   
   
5. Close lid and snap in place to pierce single-serve pack.
6. Lift water reservoir lid.
7. Fill cup or travel mug into which the coffee will be brewed and add water to the water reservoir. 10 oz. (296 ml) of water is the MAX amount for singleserve packs.
   
   
8. Close lid.
9. Use the cup rest for a cup or mug and remove the cup rest for a travel mug.
10. Press BREW NOW button to start brewing. The brew indicator light will light up to show that the coffee maker is brewing. The coffee maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
11. Press BREW NOW button to turn off. Unplug.
12. Funnel and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use.

How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee

If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.
To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

• Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug of water into which the coffee will be brewed.
• 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 the brewing process.
• If brew process is stopped early, the water must be drained from the unit. Place a large mug on drip tray/cup rest. Press the BREW NOW button. Failure to drain the unit can cause the next cup brewed to overflow.

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 the machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in the brew basket.
• Coffee maker brews all the water added.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after the light has gone off.
• Press the BREW NOW button again to STOP brewing midcycle. Remaining water must be removed. See warning statement above.
• If brew indicator light flashes three times, the lid is not closed. Lower lid until it clicks to lock. Press BREW NOW button.
• Do not brew coffee without removable brew basket with lid closed in place.
• If you have sediment from the coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to the brown removable brew basket.
• Do not brew coffee without removable needle holder locked into place.

Care and Cleaning

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

Cut Hazard.
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 the "SANI" setting when washing in the 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 the water/vinegar solution. Press the BREW NOW button once. After 30 seconds, press the BREW NOW button again to stop the brewing and allow the vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press BREW NOW button and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, empty cup and rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. The unit is cleaned and ready to brew coffee.
4. Unplug.

Troubleshooting

Coffee maker will not brew/coffee not dispensing

Questions
Please call us – our friendly associates are ready to help. USA: 1.800.851.8900