Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Front-Fill Drip Coffee Maker Manual

Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Front-Fill Drip Coffee Maker

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:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 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 the cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquids.
6. Unplug from the outlet when either the coffee maker or the clock is not in use and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
7. The coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of the counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. 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. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
12. Do not place the coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. To disconnect the coffee maker, turn the controls to OFF and then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.
15. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
16. WARNING! 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.
17. Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
18. The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
19. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
20. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.
21. Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
22. Be certain the carafe lid is securely in place during the brew cycle and when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing the lid on the c
23. Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only. WARNING 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 a wattage appliance on the same circuit as this appliance.

Parts and Features

To order parts, visit: hamiltonbeach.com/parts

How to Make Coffee

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

• When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer’s recommended serving amount.
• Ensure the swivel filter basket is completely closed.
• If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug the coffee maker and allow the coffee in the filter basket to cool before removing the filter basket.
• WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse the cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

1. Plug into the outlet.
2. Press and release the HOUR button. Time will flash on the display. Press and hold or pulse the HOUR button to set the current hour in AM or PM.
3. Press and hold or pulse the MIN button within 3 seconds to set the current minutes. The set time will display a constant for 3 seconds.
4. Fill the carafe with water; lift the water reservoir lid to add water.
5. Pull the swivel filter basket holder to open.
6. Add ga rounds filter.
7. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (5 g) of ground coffee into the filter.
8. Close swivel filter basket holder before brewing, and do not open until brewing cycle is complete and unit is cool.
9. Select brew option. The default is REGULAR. Choose BOLD for stronger coffee or 1–4 CUPS for a smaller quantity.
10. Press the I/ (ON/OFF) button once to turn on the coffee maker, and the button will illuminate. The TIME SINCE BREW Freshness Timer will illuminate once the brew cycle begins. It will continue to count up after the brewing is complete and keep your coffee warm until the auto shutoff at 2 hours. When all coffee has been served, press the I/ (ON/OFF) button once and unplug. NOTE: If the coffee maker is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in 2 hours, and the light will turn off.

To Program Automatic Brew

NOTE: White LED comes on to indicate PROGRAM is activated. The white LED light goes off when the unit begins to brew at the preprogrammed time.

1. Choose a brew option.
2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the PROGRAM light flashes.
3. With PROGRAM light flashing and START TIME displayed, press HOUR and MIN buttons to set the desired brew time.
4. After 2 seconds, the light will stop flashing. Programmed time will be stored, and the current time will be displayed.
5. Press and release the PROGRAM button again to activate automatic brew. The program light comes on.

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 pre-ground coffee, choose 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 (5 g) 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 coffee maker is clean. See the “Care and Cleaning” section.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse the cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid. All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water). Press the BREW OPTIONS button to select CLEAN.

1. Unplug. (This resets the brew counter for cleaning mode notification.)
2. Wipe the coffee maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry.
3. Remove the water filter and pod (see “How to Replace the Water Filter”).
4. Pour a minimum of 1 pint (2 cups/473 ml) of white vinegar into the water reservoir.
5. Plug in and press the I/ (ON/OFF) button once. CLEAN will flash in the display, and the white LED will illuminate. When the CLEAN cycle is finished, wait for the unit to cool. Clean cycle takes about 35 minutes to complete.
6. Empty the carafe and rinse. Press BREW OPTIONS to select REGULAR. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only. Allow to cool between cycles.
7. The carafe, filter basket, and grounds filter are dishwasher-safe to wash and dry in the TOP RACK only. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting on the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Clean Notification

If the unit is always plugged in, after 30 cycles, CLEAN will show in the display. Follow the directions for “Care and Cleaning.”

NOTES:

• Performing the cleaning procedure will clear the display.
• The brew cycle counter resets every time the coffee maker is unplugged or when power is lost. If you do not want to perform the cleaning procedure, press the I/ (ON/OFF) button two times to clear the display.

Water Filter Notification

• If the unit is always plugged in, after 60 cycles WATER FILTER will show in the display. Follow directions for “How to Replace Water Filter.”
• The brew cycle counter resets every time the coffee maker is unplugged or when power is lost.

How to Replace the Water Filter

1. Soak the filter pod for 15 minutes in water.
2. Add the pod to the bottom of the water filter and snap on the filter handle.
3. Place the assembly on the right side of the water reservoir. For better-tasting coffee, use a water filter. NOTE: CLEAN and WATER FILTER notifications will remain on display for two additional brew cycles and turn off automatically.

Carafe Safety Precautions

• 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-warm plate of your coffee maker. Do not use on a gas or electric range top, or in a microwave or conventional oven.
• To avoid breakage, handle the carafe with care. Avoid impact. The Glass will break as a result of the impact. Use care when filling with water to avoid hitting the faucet.
• Do not place a hot carafe on a cool or wet surface. Allow to cool before washing or adding liquids.
• Do not set an 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 the carafe. When handling, be careful if wearing any hand jewelry, especially diamond rings. Jewelry can scratch the glass, which increases the possibility of breakage.
• Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.
• Discard the 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 the carafe holds heated liquids.

Troubleshooting

Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

• The BOLD or 1–4 CUPS 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.
• The carafe was removed during brewing for more than 20 seconds and not placed securely back on the keep-warm plate.
• The coffee maker needs cleaning.
• Coffee grounds are between the grounds filter and the filter basket.
• Rinse the filter basket before inserting the 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.

• The water reservoir is empty.
• The unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.
• The clock requires a reset after a power outage.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you.

If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for anything other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V~60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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