Hamilton Beach 46310 Programmable Coffee Maker User Manual

Hamilton Beach 46310 Programmable 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. 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 liquid.
6. Unplug from the outlet when either the Coffee Maker or the clock is not in use and before cleaning. 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. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
13. The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
14. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
15. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.
16. Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
17. 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 carafe.
18. Do not place the coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
22. The warming plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Features

To order parts:

• US: 1.800.851.8900
• www.hamiltonbeach.com
• Canada: 1.800.267.2826
• Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

BEFORE FIRST USE:

Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water and discard the water.

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.

• Press and release the TIME button. The hour will flash in the display. Press and pulse the TIME button to increase to current set hour in AM or PM. Wait 3 seconds; minutes will flash. Press and pulse the TIME button to increase the current minutes. The set time will display a constant.
• Lift the water reservoir’s fill lid to add water.
• For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon of ground coffee into the filter. A permanent filter may also be used with the filter basket.

WARNING: Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse the cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

• Place brew basket tabs in slots in the filter basket holder.
• Close swivel filter basket holder before brewing, and do not open until brewing cycle is complete and unit is cool.
• Select your brew option. (See “How to Use the Brew Options.”)
• Press the ON/OFF button once to turn on the coffee maker. The power light will illuminate.
• When finished, press the 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 power light will turn off.
• Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
• Dishwasher-safe wash and dry in TOP RACK only.

To Program Automatic Brew

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

• Choose a brew option. Then, hold the PROG button. Next, press and pulse the TIME button to set the desired brewing hour in AM or PM. Wait 3 seconds; minutes will flash. Then press and pulse the TIME button to increase to set minutes. The set time will display a constant. Release PROG, and the current time is displayed.
• Press and release PROG again to activate automatic brew. PROG light will illuminate.

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 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.

How to Use the Brew Options and Clean Notification

BREW OPTIONS

Your coffee maker will default to the “Regular” strength coffee setting when brewing.

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

1. For stronger coffee, press the BREW OPTIONS button until “BOLD” is illuminated.
2. For small amounts, use the 1–4 cup setting by pressing the BREW OPTIONS button until “1–4 CUPS” is illuminated.
3. Then, press the ON/OFF button or set the Automatic Brew to start the coffee maker after your brew option has been selected.

CLEAN NOTIFICATION

If the unit is always plugged in, after 30 cycles, CLEAN will scroll across 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.

If you do not want to perform the cleaning procedure, press the ON/OFF button two times to clear the display.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING: 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).

• Unplug the coffee maker (this resets the brew counter for the cleaning mode notification). Wipe the coffee maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry. Remove the water filter and water filter base (see “How to Replace the Water Filter”). Pour a minimum of 1 pint (2 cups/473 ml) of white vinegar into the water reservoir.
• Press the I/ ON/OFF button once. After 30 seconds, turn OFF. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar to clean. Then turn ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, wait for the unit to cool.
• Empty the carafe and rinse. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only. Allow to cool between cycles.

How to Replace the Water Filter

(optional accessory)

For better-tasting coffee, use a water filter.

Filter replacement is recommended every 60 cycles.

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-hot 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. Glass will break as a result of 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

PROBLEM

The filter basket overflows, or coffee brews slowly.

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• 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.
• The carafe was removed during brewing for more than 20 seconds and not placed securely back on the keepwarm plate.
• The coffee maker needs cleaning.
• Coffee grounds between the paper filter and the filter basket.
• The paper filter is not open and in the proper position.
• Press the seamed edges of the paper filter before inserting it into the 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.

PROBLEM

Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on.

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• 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.

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