Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio Coffee Maker User Manual

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 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 a 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. 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. 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.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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. Do not place the coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14. The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
16. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.
17. Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
18. 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.
19. To disconnect the coffee maker, turn the controls off and then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
20. The warming plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off.
21. WARNING! To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.
22. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
23. 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.
24. Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
25. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pod holder contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
26. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit as this appliance.

Parts and Features

Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water on each side and discard the water.

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pod

WARNING: Burn Hazard.
If overflow occurs, unplug and allow the coffee maker to cool. To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

• Fully insert the cup or travel mug on the drip tray.
• Do not lift the lid during the brewing process.

CAUTION: Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pod holder has a sharp needle. The piercing needle on the underside of the lid is also sharp. Use caution when handling.

NOTES:

• If the Lid is opened after, BREW NOW I/ or CARAFE button was pressed, discard the contents of the cup or travel mug. Discard the used Pod. Add new Pod and press the BREW NOW I/ button to restart the brewing cycle.
• Use only cold water in the Reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in the Reservoir.
• After brewing hot cocoa single-serve pods, brew a water-only cycle without a single-serve pod to avoid the possibility of clogging the Piercing Needle.
• Press the BREW NOW I/ button again to stop brewing mid-cycle.
• If the brew indicator light flashes three times, the Lid is not closed. Lower Lid until it clicks to lock. Press the BREW NOW I/ button.
• Do not brew coffee without the Removable Needle Holder locked into place.

1. Lift up the Single-Serve Water Reservoir and remove the Lid. Add water to at least MIN fill line (15 oz. [444 ml]) or MAX fill line (40 oz. [1.2 L]).
2. Plug into an outlet.
3. Press the CUP SIZE button and select 8, 10, or 14 oz.
4. Lift Lid Latch until Lid clicks into place.
5. Place the Gray Removable Single-Serve Pod Holder in the Funnel.
6. Place a pod into the Single-Serve Pod Holder. Do not remove foil.
7. Close the Lid and snap in place to pierce the single-serve pod.
8. Press the BREW STRENGTH button to select regular or bold.
9. Use Cup Rest for a cup or mug, and remove Cup Rest for a travel mug.
10. Press the BREW NOW I/ button to start brewing. The brew indicator light will light up to show that the Coffee Maker is brewing. The Coffee Maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
11. Unplug.
12. Single-Serve Pod Holder should be rinsed after every use.

How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee

WARNING: Burn Hazard.
If overflow occurs, unplug and allow the coffee maker to cool. To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

• Fully insert the cup or travel mug on the drip tray.
• Remove single-serve pod holder before adding coffee grounds to brew basket.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below the MAX fill line.
• Do not lift the lid during the brewing process.
• If the brew cycle is stopped early, the coffee must be drained. Return the cup or travel mug to the drip tray/cup rest. Place a mug on the drip tray/cup rest. Press the BREW NOW I/ button. Failure to drain the cup or travel mug can cause the next cup brewed to overflow.

CAUTION: Cut Hazard.
The piercing needle on the underside of lid is sharp. Use caution when handling.
NOTES:

• Use only cold water in the Reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in the Reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix it in the Brew Basket.
• If finer ground coffee is used, the coffee will continue to drip after the light has gone off.
• Press the BREW NOW I/ button again to stop brewing mid-cycle.
• If the brew indicator light flashes three times, the Lid is not closed. Lower Lid until it clicks to lock. Press the BREW NOW I/ button.
• Do not brew coffee without the Brown Removable Brew Basket in place.
• If you have sediment from coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to the Brown Removable Brew Basket.
• Do not brew coffee without the Removable Needle Holder locked into place.

1. Lift up the Single-Serve Water Reservoir and remove the Lid. Add water to at least MIN fill line (15 oz. [444 ml]) or MAX fill line (40 oz. [1.2 L]).
2. Plug into an outlet.
3. Press the CUP SIZE button and select 8, 10, or 14 oz.
4. Lift Lid Latch until Lid clicks into place.
5. Open Brew Basket Lid; then place Brown Removable Brew Basket on the countertop.
6. Add ground coffee to the Brown Removable Brew Basket: 3 tablespoons (44 g) maximum.
7. Close Brew Basket Lid. Place the Brew Basket in the Funnel.
8. Close the Lid and snap it in place to latch the Lid closed.
9. Use Cup Rest for a cup/mug, or remove Cup Rest for a travel mug.
10. Press the BREW NOW I/ button to start brewing. The brew indicator light will light up to show that the Coffee Maker is brewing. The Coffee Maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
11. Unplug.
12. Brew Basket should be rinsed after every use.

How to Brew a Carafe

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

• When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer’s recommended serving amount. Use only the carafe supplied with your unit or its exact replacement.

1. Plug into an outlet.
2. Lift the lid. Rotate the Swivel Shower Head over the Water Reservoir and remove the Brew Basket.
3. Place a basket-style paper filter in the Brew Basket.
4. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (15 g) of coffee into the filter.
5. Place the Brew Basket into the holder and lower the Lid. The Shower Head will go back into place when the Lid is lowered
6. Press the CARAFE button.
7. Fill the Carafe with up to 12 cups of cold water and pour into the Carafe Water Reservoir.
8. Place the Carafe, with its lid attached, on the Warming Plate.
9. Press the BREW STRENGTH button to change strength to bold, if desired.
10. Press the BREW NOW I/ button to start brewing. The brew indicator light will light up to show that the Coffee Maker is on.
11. Press the BREW NOW I/ button to turn off.
12. Unplug.
13. Brew Basket and Carafe should be rinsed after every use.

Automatic Shutoff: The Automatic Shutoff feature shuts off the Coffee Maker two hours after the brew cycle begins.
NOTE: The Unit will only brew on one side at a time.
Pause and Serve: To serve coffee during the brewing cycle, remove the Carafe and pour a cup. By removing the Carafe, the flow of coffee from the bottom of the Filter Basket will stop.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. The carafe must be replaced within 7020 seconds of being removed to prevent overflow.
NOTE: Bold mode will require additional time to complete a brewing cycle. The Coffee Maker remembers the last brew option selected. If unplugged, the Coffee Maker defaults to regular.

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 (15 g) of grounds for each cup of coffee being made. To avoid overflow, use slightly less grounds (3/4 tablespoon [11.3 g]) when brewing decaf or flavored coffees. Also, be aware that using coffee that is ground too finely may also cause the Filter Basket to overflow.
• Make sure your Coffee Maker is clean. See the “Care and Cleaning” section.

Delay Brew – For Carafe Side Only

NOTE: The Unit will only brew on one side at a time. Single-serve side cannot be used while the Carafe side is programmed.

1. Time must be set before the Coffee Maker can be programmed. Press and pulse the SET TIME button for the correct hour in AM or PM. Wait 3 seconds. Pulse or hold to set minutes.
2. To program, press and hold the DELAY BREW button. The start time is visible in the display, and 19:99 flashes as default.
3. While continuing to hold the DELAY BREW button, pulse the SET TIME button to set the desired brewing hour in AM or PM. Wait 3 seconds; minutes will flash. Pulse to set minutes. Release DELAY BREW button. Press and release the DELAY BREW button again to activate automatic brew. DELAY BREW light will
   illuminate.
   TIP: To check the start time, press and hold the DELAY BREW button. The time you set will be displayed and can be changed by repeating the steps above. Press the DELAY BREW button to reactivate automatic brew, and the light will illuminate.

Troubleshooting – Single-Serve Side

Coffee Maker will not brew/coffee is not dispensing.

• Piercing Needle may be clogged. Always remove the Gray Removable Needle Holder. Clean Piercing Needle in Lid of Coffee Maker as shown on page 9.
• Mineral deposits have formed. Clean the Coffee Maker following the directions in the Care and Cleaning section.
• Too little water. Need 15 oz. (444 ml) or more.

Coffee tastes bad.

• Too much water was added, or too much or too little ground coffee was added. Change the ratio of water to coffee grounds or use fewer water with coffee pods.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality. Use filtered or bottled water.

Coffee sediment in the cup.

• Try a coarser grind of coffee, or add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to the Brown Removable Brew Basket. Make sure the hinged Lid is closed on the Brown Removable Brew Basket.

Water is on a counter under the unit.

• Overfilled Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 40 oz. (1.2 l) of water. Some mugs/cups do not pour cleanly and can dribble water down the side of a cup and onto the counter.

Control Panel Notifications:

• CLEAN: Coffee Maker needs to be cleaned. See page 9.
• CLOSE LID: The Coffee Maker Lid is not closed properly. Push the Lid down to lock into place.
• NEEDLE: The Needle is clogged. Always remove the Gray Removable Needle Holder and follow the “Clogged Needle” instructions on page 9.
• H2O FIL: Not enough water. Add water to the Water Reservoir and press the BREW NOW I/ button to clear the Display. Press the BREW NOW I/ button to restart the brew cycle.
• OVEr: Allow the Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes. Make sure there is water in the Water Reservoir, and then press the BREW NOW I/ button to restart the brewing cycle. Coffee overflows from the Brew Basket.
• Use Removable Brew Basket with Lid for ground coffee.
• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee. 3 tablespoons (44 ml) is the maximum amount of grounds to brew.
• When using whole bean coffee, a standard automatic drip coffee grind will yield the best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow.
• Black Seal around the Needle in the Removable Needle Holder is missing. Carefully place the seal around the needle and push until in place. Coffee overflows from a travel mug or a regular mug.
• Empty the mug after manually stopping the brew cycle. Press the BREW NOW I/ button to start a new brewing cycle. Coffee single-serve pod bursts.
• There is variability in the single-serve pod manufacturing process which causes some types of single-serve pods to be weaker at seams, so the foil seal fails. Try a different brand.The  Delay Brew feature does not work with the Single-Serve side.
• Delay Brew feature is not designed to work with the Single-Serve side. Program mode is for the Carafe side only.

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 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 other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 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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