Hamilton Beach HDC1200 - Coffee Maker Manual

How to make coffee

Burn Hazard.
To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the brew basket:

• When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer's recommended serving amount.
• Press firmly on lid to ensure the lid is completely closed.

If brew basket overflow occurs, unplug coffeemaker and allow coffee in brew basket to cool before removing brew basket.
Before First Use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water.

1. Place a paper filter in the brew basket.
2. For each cup of coffee being made, place 1 level tablespoon of coffee (5 g) into paper filter in brew basket. Close lid.
3. Fill carafe with the desired amount of cold tap water (MAX 12 cups [1.7 L]).
4. Pour water from carafe into water reservoir.
5. Place carafe, with carafe lid attached, on keep-hot plate.
6. Turn switch to ON (I). Turn switch to OFF () and unplug when finished.

Features

Pause 'N Serve
This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the entire brew cycle has completed. By removing the carafe, the flow of coffee will temporarily stop. The flow of coffee will resume when carafe is returned to the keep-hot plate.

Burn Hazard. Do not remove carafe more than 20 seconds or brew basket may overflow.

Automatic Shutoff
The coffee maker will automatically shut off 1 hour after it is turned on. Always turn coffee maker OFF () and unplug when finished.

Care and cleaning

All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).
To clean the inside of the coffee maker:

1. Place empty carafe on keep-hot plate.
2. Pour 1 pint (473 ml) of plain white vinegar into the water reservoir.
3. Plug unit into electrical outlet and turn ON ().
4. After 30 seconds, turn OFF ().
5. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar to clean. Then turn ON () again. When the brew cycle is finished, turn OFF ().
6. Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one carafe of cold tap water into the water reservoir. Place carafe on keep-hot plate.
7. Turn ON (). When the brew cycle is finished, empty the carafe. Repeat this process with one more carafe of cold tap water.
8. Turn OFF () when complete.
9. Wash carafe and brew basket before making a beverage.

To clean carafe and brew basket:
Wash carafe and brew basket by hand in hot, soapy water or in top rack of dishwasher.

Outside of coffee maker
Wipe outside with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, since they will scratch the finish of the product.

Usage tips

• When using a paper filter, always use a good-quality paper filter to obtain the best possible results.
• Take care not to spill loose coffee grounds between filter and brew basket.
• Make sure brew basket is securely in place.
• The carafe lid must be properly attached to carafe.
• The carafe must be placed properly and level on keep-hot plate before starting brew cycle.
• When using the Pause 'N Serve feature, replace carafe within 20 seconds to prevent overflow of coffee grounds and water from brew basket.
  
  Burn Hazard. Return carafe to keep-hot plate within 20 seconds. Hot water continues to flow into the brew basket when this feature is used. Overflowing coffee and hot water are a burn hazard.

Carafe safety precautions

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.