How to Use Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker

How to Use Hamilton Beach 12-Cup 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 cord, plug or coffee maker in the water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when either the coffee maker or clock is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

Carafe Safety Tips

• 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. 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.

Parts and Features

1. Lid
2. Swivel Showerhead
3. Filter Basket Holder
4. Removable Filter Basket
5. Glass Carafe
6. I/ (ON/OFF)/LED Control Panel/Display (on certain models)
7. Keep-Warm Plate
8. Water Window
9. Water Reservoir
10. Water Filter (optional)
11. Cord Stuff Storage

To order parts, visit: hamiltonbeach.com/parts

How to Make Coffee

• Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water and discard water.
• WARNING Burn Hazard. If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug coffee maker and allow coffee in filter basket to cool before removing filter basket. To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the filter basket:
• When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed the coffee manufacturer’s recommended serving amount.
• The carafe must be replaced within 20 seconds of being removed to prevent overflow.
• WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

1. Lift Lid. Move the Swivel Showerhead over Water Reservoir and remove Filter Basket.
2. Place a #4 basket-style paper filter in Filter Basket.
3. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (5 g) of coffee into filter.
4. Fill Carafe with desired amount of water. Add water to Water Reservoir.
5. Add Filter Basket to Filter Basket Holder. The Swivel Showerhead will go back into place when you lower Lid.
6. Place the Carafe, with the carafe lid attached, on Keep-Warm Plate.
7. Plug into an outlet.
8. Press BREW OPTIONS button until desired option is selected: Regular, Bold, or 1–4 Cups, if brewing a smaller amount of coffee.
9. Press the I/ (ON/OFF) button to start.
10. Pause ’N Serve: This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the entire brew cycle has completed. By removing Carafe, flow of coffee will temporarily
    stop. The flow of coffee will resume when the Carafe is returned to Keep-Warm Plate.Do not remove Carafe more than 20 seconds or filter basket may overflow.
11. Press I/ (ON/OFF) button when finished. Unplug.
    • NOTE: If the Coffee Maker is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in 2 hours.

How to Program

1. Press HOUR and then MINUTE to set the clock.
2. While holding the PROG (program) button, press HOUR and MINUTE until the desired brewing start time is reached.
3. Press and release the PROG button for less than 1 second to set the Coffee Maker to come on automatically at the desired time. Press PROG again to cancel the automatic brew

Best-Tasting Coffee Tips

• 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 preground 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 slightly less grounds (3/4 tablespoon [3.75 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.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid. To remove mineral deposits and buildup: All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).

1. Remove optional Water Filter, if using.
2. Pour 1 pint (2 cups [473 ml]) white vinegar into Water Reservoir.
3. Press I/ (ON/OFF) button to begin the brew cycle. Press I/ again after 30 seconds and wait 30 minutes. Press I/ button again, then press once more when finished.
4. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with clean water only. Allow to cool between cycles.
5. Hand wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry, or wash in TOP RACK only of dishwasher. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
6. Unplug. Wipe the utside of Coffee Maker with a damp cloth and dry.

How to Replace Water Filter (optional)

NOTE: For better-tasting coffee, use a water filter.

1. Soak the filter pod in water for 15 minutes.
2. Add pod to bottom of Water Filter and snap on filter handle.
3. Place the Water Filter into the well of Water Reservoir.

Troubleshooting

Filter Basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

• The BOLD setting allows for slower brewing to optimize a bold coffee flavor.
• Excessive amounts of ground coffee.
• Decaffeinated and/or coffee grounds too finely can cause overflow. Use slightly less grounds when brewing decaffeinated, flavored, or finely ground coffee. Or, use medium ground coffee.
• Coffee Maker needs cleaning.

If using a paper filter

• Coffee grounds between paper filter and Filter Basket.
• Paper filter not open and in proper position.
• Rinse Filter Basket before inserting paper filter so edges will remain pressed against sides of basket.
• Poor quality paper filter.

Coffee tastes bad

• Coffee Maker needs cleaning.
• Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Use medium-ground coffee.
• Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality. Use filtered or bottled water.

Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on

• Water Reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug; then plug back in.
• Clock requires reset after 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 replacement of this product or
  any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, 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., 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 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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