Hamilton Beach 46201 12 Cup Coffee Maker Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- 1.1 OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
2 Parts and Features
3 Optional Accessories
4 How to Make Coffee
5 To Program Automatic Brew
6 Tips for Best-Tasting Coffee
7 How to Use the Brew Option and Keep-Warm Features
- 7.1 BREW OPTIONS
- 7.2 KEEP WARM
8 Water Filter
9 Carafe Safety Precautions
10 Cleaning With Vinegar
11 Troubleshooting
- 11.1 Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly
- 11.2 Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on
12 Documents / Resources
- 12.1 References
- 12.2 Download manual

Hamilton Beach 46201 12 Cup Coffee Maker Manual

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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:

Read all instructions.
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.
To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when either the coffeemaker or clock is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
The carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.
Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on carafe.
Do not place coffeemaker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
To disconnect coffeemaker, turn controls to OFF and then remove plug from wall outlet.
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.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.

Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces 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 adaptor. If the plug does not fit, 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 your coffeemaker.

Parts and Features

Optional Accessories

To Order, Call:
1.800.851.8900 (U.S.)
1.800.267.2826 (Canada)
01.800.71.16.100 (Mexico)
or visit hamiltonbeach.com

How to Make Coffee

To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the filter basket:

When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer's recommended serving amount.
Ensure swivel filter basket is completely closed.

If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug coffeemaker and allow coffee in filter basket to cool before removing filter basket.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash unit. See "Cleaning With Vinegar."

Press HOUR button to set current hour with AM or PM. Press MINUTE button to set current minutes.
How to Make Coffee - Step 1

Place OPTIONAL water filter and water filter base into water reservoir (see "Optional Accessories").
How to Make Coffee - Step 2
How to Make Coffee - Step 3

For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon of ground coffee into filter. A permanent filter may also be used with the filter basket.
How to Make Coffee - Step 4

Close swivel filter basket holder before brewing, and do not open until brewing cycle is complete and unit is cool.

Select your brew option and keep-warm settings (see "How to Use the Brew Option and Keep-Warm Features").

Press ON/OFF button once to turn the coffeemaker on.

When finished, press ON/OFF button once and unplug. NOTE: If the coffeemaker is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in two hours.

If storing coffeemaker, the cord can be pushed into a special cord storage area in the back of the unit.
How to Make Coffee - Step 5

To Program Automatic Brew

NOTE: Green LED will illuminate to indicate PROGRAM is activated. Green LED light will turn off when the unit begins to brew at the preprogrammed time.

While holding PROGRAM button, press HOUR and MINUTE buttons until desired brewing time is reached.

Once desired brewing time has been reached, release PROGRAM and current time is displayed.

Press and release PROGRAM again to activate automatic brew.

Tips for Best-Tasting Coffee

All coffees are made from either arabica beans or robusta beans, or some combination of both. Arabica beans are slightly more expensive, but tend to produce better-tasting coffee.
Ground coffee will become stale much faster than whole beans. If buying preground coffee, chose a package with the latest expiration date or a smaller quantity.
If grinding whole beans, set your coffee grinder on a fine/ medium grind. This will yield the best-tasting grounds. Try to use freshly ground coffee within about a week of grinding.
Using a water filter, filtered water, or bottled water will yield better-tasting coffee than tap water.
Use approximately 1 tablespoon of grounds for each cup of coffee being made. To avoid overflow, use about 1/3 less grounds when brewing decaf or flavored coffees.
Make sure your coffeemaker is clean. See "Cleaning With Vinegar" section.

How to Use the Brew Option and Keep-Warm Features

BREW OPTIONS

Your coffeemaker will default to the "Regular" strength coffee setting when brewing.

NOTE: Using the brew strength options will increase the length of brewing time slightly.

For stronger coffee, hold the BREW OPTIONS button until "BOLD" is illuminated; then release.

For small amounts, use the 1–4 cup setting by holding the BREW OPTIONS button until "1–4 CUPS" is illuminated; then release.

Then, press the ON/OFF button or set the Automatic Brew to start the coffeemaker after your brew option has been selected.

KEEP WARM

This unit is equipped with an adjustable keep-warm feature and will default to the highest (warmest) temperature setting.

NOTE: If adjusting the keep-warm temperature after brewing, allow approximately 15 minutes for the coffeemaker to adjust its temperature setting.

Adjust the keep-warm setting by pressing the KEEP WARM button until your desired temperature setting is displayed; then release.

Water Filter

(optional accessory)

For better-tasting coffee, use a water filter.

Filter replacement is recommended every 60 cycles.

Water Filter

To Order Water Filter Kit, Call:
1.800.851.8900 (U.S.)
1.800.267.2826 (Canada)
01.800.71.16.100 (Mexico)
or visit hamiltonbeach.com

Carafe Safety Precautions

warning This symbol alerts you to the potential danger for personal injury if you fail to read and follow these safety precautions.

This symbol reminds you that glass is fragile and can break which could result in personal injury.

Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
This carafe is designed to be used only on the keep-hot plate of your coffeemaker. Do not use on a gas or electric rangetop, or in a microwave or conventional oven.
To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as a result of impact. Use care when filling with water to avoid hitting faucet.
Do not place hot carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool before washing or adding liquids.
Do not set empty carafe on a hot heating surface.
Do not clean with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other materials that may scratch.
Do not place hands inside carafe. When handling, be careful if wearing any hand jewelry, especially diamond rings. Jewelry can scratch the glass, which increases possibility of breakage.
Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.
Discard carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while empty for an extended period of time.
To avoid accidents, do not pour in the direction of people.
If stirring in the carafe, use only wooden, plastic, or rubber utensils. Do not use metal utensils.
Follow the above safety precautions carefully to avoid serious burn injuries which may result if breakage occurs while carafe holds heated liquids.

Cleaning With Vinegar

All coffeemakers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).

Remove water filter and water filter base (see "Water Filter").

Pour 1 pint (2 cups/500 ml) white vinegar into water reservoir.

Press the ON/OFF button once. After 30 seconds, turn OFF. Wait 30 minutes to allow vinegar to clean. Then turn ON again. When brew cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool.
Cleaning With Vinegar - Step 1

Empty carafe and rinse.

Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only. Allow to cool between cycles.
Cleaning With Vinegar - Step 2

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE
Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly	The "BOLD" or 1–4 cup brew option is recommended for brewing decaffeinated coffee. Excessive amounts of coffee. Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind). Carafe not securely placed on keep-warm plate or swivel filter basket holder not closed completely. Carafe removed during brewing for more than 20 seconds and not placed securely back on keepwarm plate. Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Coffee grounds between paper filter and filter basket. Paper filter not open and in proper position. Press the seamed edges of paper filter before inserting into basket. Rinse filter basket before inserting paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the sides of the basket. Poor-quality paper filter.
Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on	Water reservoir is empty or not properly placed onto back of unit. Unit is unplugged. Power outage. Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in. Clock requires reset after power outage.