Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Manual page 2

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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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. Avoid contacting moving parts.
14. Be certain lid is securely in place during frothing or warming.
15. To disconnect appliance, press control button(s) until power
indicator light is no longer glowing and then remove plug from
wall outlet.
16. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull
from the power cord.
17. Do not place coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
18. WARNING! To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing
needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.
19. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
20. WARNING! 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.
21. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pod holder
contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
22. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution
when cleaning.