Hamilton Beach HDC500 - 4 Cup Coffee Maker Use & Care Manual

Parts and Features

1. Water Fill Lid
2. Filter Basket
3. Thermal or Glass Carafe
4. Warming Plate
5. Water Window
6. ON ()/OFF () Button

How to Make Coffee

Burn Hazard.
If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug coffee maker and allow coffee in filter basket to cool before removing filter basket. To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the filter basket:

• When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer's recommended serving amount.
• The carafe must be replaced within 20 seconds of being removed to prevent overflow.

1. Before first use, clean Coffee Maker by following steps in "Care and Cleaning."
2. Add 4-6 cup basket-style paper filter to Filter Basket.
3. Add desired amount of ground coffee to paper filter. Use one level tablespoon ground coffee for each cup.
4. Push Basket counterclockwise to close, and ensure it clicks into place. Do not open until brewing cycle is complete and unit is cool.
5. Fill Carafe with desired amount of water. Lift Water Fill Lid and slowly pour water into reservoir.
6. Close Water Fill Lid.
7. Place Carafe, with lid attached, on Warming Plate.
8. Press ON ()/OFF () Button to begin brewing and Button will turn red.
   A lighted switch indicates Coffee Maker is on.
9. Press Button to turn OFF () and unplug when finished.

Features

Pause 'N Serve

This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before entire brew cycle has completed. By removing Carafe, flow of coffee will temporarily stop. Flow of coffee will resume when Carafe is returned to Warming Plate.

Burn Hazard.
Return carafe to base within 20 seconds. Hot water continues to flow into filter basket when this feature is used. Overflowing coffee and hot water are a burn hazard.

Automatic Shutoff

The Coffee Maker will automatically shut off 30 minutes after it is turned on. Always turn Coffee Maker OFF () and unplug when finished.

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug Coffee Maker.
2. Carafe, Lid, and Filter Basket are dishwasher-safe, or wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
3. Wipe outside with a soft, damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch finish of product.

To remove Filter Basket, swing Filter Basket all the way to left and lift straight up.

Monthly cleaning

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Follow "How to Make Coffee," adding 1 cup (237 ml) of plain white vinegar instead of water to water reservoir for one brew cycle.
3. Press ON ()/OFF () Button to start. After 30 seconds, press ON ()/OFF () Button to turn off. Wait 30 minutes to allow vinegar to clean. Then press ON ()/OFF ( ) Button again to turn Coffee Maker off. When finished, let cool.
4. Empty Carafe and rinse. Open Water Fill Lid. Pour desired amount of water into water reservoir. Place Carafe on Warming Plate. Close Water Fill Lid.
5. Press ON ()/OFF () Button to turn ON. When brew cycle is complete, empty Carafe and press ON ()/OFF () Button to turn off. Allow to cool, then repeat with one more Carafe of cold water.