Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker Manual

Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single Serve 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 outlet when the coffee maker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
7. 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. 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 appliance, turn the power switch 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. 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.
15. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
16. Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
17. Scalding may occur if the lid is lifted during the brewing cycle.

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 and discard water.

How to Use

1. Plug into outlet.
2. To Fill Water Reservoir, lift Removable Water Reservoir straight up. Lift Hinged Lid and add tap water or filtered water to MAX fill line 40 oz (1183 mL).
   

   

3. Close the Water Reservoir Lid and slide the Water Reservoir back into the Water Reservoir Holder.
4. Use the Lid Handle to lift up the Lid. Hold The Scoop® Handle and remove The Scoop® to add ground coffee. Scoop coffee grounds directly into The Scoop®. Do not fill ground coffee above MAX fill. Measure coffee in the following way:
   • 8 oz cup = 1 1/2 tablespoons (8 g) ground coffee
   • 14 oz cup = MAX 3 tablespoons (15 g) ground coffee
     NOTE: To get perfect-tasting coffee, adjust measurements up or down accordingly.

     

5. Add The Scoop®, aligning the handle with a slot in Grounds Catcher, and lower the Lid until it clicks into place.
6. For stronger, richer-tasting coffee, press the BOLD Button. Always press the BOLD Button when using premium brand ground
   coffees, finely ground coffee, decaf, or flavored coffees.
7. Select the desired amount of coffee by pressing the 8 oz or 14 oz Button. Once selections are made, press the (ON/OFF) Button to begin brewing. (ON/OFF) The light turns off when brewing is complete. The last selected cup size button and the BOLD Button, if selected, will stay illuminated.
   

   

WARNING: Burn Hazard.

• If overflow occurs, unplug the coffee maker and allow it to cool.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below the MAX fill.
• Fully insert the travel mug onto the drip tray cover or the cup onto the cup rest.

NOTES:

• If there is no water in the Water Reservoir, the red (ON/OFF) Button will blink for 30 seconds, and the Coffee Maker will not brew. Add water to the Water Reservoir and press the (ON/OFF) Button to start brewing.
• Coffee Maker will automatically shut off after the brew cycle is complete.
• When using whole bean coffee, a medium automatic drip coffee grind will yield the best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow.
• If overflow occurs, first try switching to the BOLD setting, or use slightly fewer grounds. BOLD setting dispenses water at a slower rate, allowing more contact time and better coffee extraction from coffee grounds.
• Always add Grounds Catcher before adding The Scoop®.
  Tips:
• For hotter coffee, rinse the mug or travel mug with warm water before brewing.
• More coffee grounds are not better. Overfilling The Scoop® does not allow room for brewing. Water can overflow,w and weak coffee will dispense into the cup.
• Do not pack your grounds. Packing grounds into The Scoop® forms a firm surface that won’t let water through, dispensing weak coffee into a cup.

Coffee Measurement

• Do not exceed 15 g of grounds in The Scoop® during any brew cycle.
• Measurements are recommendations only. You can vary amounts and types of grounds to your preference.
• Wait at least 5 minutes after brewing before emptying The Scoop® and rinsing the Removable Grounds Catcher.

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.
• 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 some tap water.
• Make sure your coffee maker is clean. See the “Care and Cleaning” section.
• Soft water causes poor coffee extraction, leading to poor-tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water if your water is soft.

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug.
2. Wash Removable Water Reservoir with Hinged Lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The Water Reservoir is not dishwasher-safe. The Scoop®, Grounds Catcher, and Drip Tray Cover are dishwasher-safe in the Top Rack only. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting on the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
3. Wipe the outside of the Coffee Maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry.

Monthly Cleaning

1. Unplug.
2. Pour 1/2 cup (125 mL) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of cold water into the Water Reservoir.
3. Place travel mug on Drip Tray Cover.
4. Plug into an outlet.
5. Press the (ON/OFF) Button once. After 30 seconds, press the Button to turn off the Coffee Maker.
6. After 30 minutes, press the (ON/OFF) Button to finish the brewing cycle.
7. Empty the travel mug and clean.
8. Brew one cycle with clean water before brewing coffee.

Troubleshooting

Coffee tastes bad.

• Coffee Maker needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning on page 6.
• Coffee grounds are too coarse or too fine. Set the coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Soft water causes poor coffee extraction, leading to poor-tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring or bottled water if your water is soft.

Water is on the counter under the unit.

• Overfilled Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 40 oz (1183 mL) of water.

The Coffee Maker will not brew, and the red (ON/OFF) Button is blinking.

• Add water. If there is no water in the Water Reservoir and a brew button is pressed, the unit will not brew.

Weak coffee.

• First, try brewing using the BOLD setting. If coffee is still too weak, adjust the water/coffee ratio by using slightly less water and/or more grounds. Be careful not to exceed the MAX fill for grounds.

Coffee overflows from The Scoop®.

• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee.
• Use the BOLD setting for flavored, finely ground, premium brand ground coffees and decaf coffees.
• When using whole bean coffee, a medium automatic drip coffee grind will yield the est results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow in this unit.
• To prevent overflows, always use both The Scoop® and Grounds Catcher together while brewing.
• Do not use soft water. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water.
• Overfilling The Scoop® does not allow room for brewing. Water can overflow, and weak coffee will dispense into the cup.
• Packing coffee grounds into The Scoop® forms a firm surface that won’t let water through, dispensing weak coffee into a cup.

Coffee overflows from a mug or a travel mug.

• To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug/travel mug, make sure the correct button was pressed; select 8 oz or 14 oz to fill a cup or travel mug.

Excessive Steam during brewing.

• Switch to “High-Altitude Calibration”
• Enter high altitude mode by pressing and releasing simultaneously the BOLD and 8 oz buttons for 5 seconds.
• ON/OFF Light, BOLD Light, 8 oz Light, and 14 oz Light will flash 5 times to confirm that High Altitude Mode has been activated.
• The coffee maker is now ready to brew.
  NOTE: To reset the unit back to its default settings, unplug the unit and leave it unplugged for 2 minutes.\

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., 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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