Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew Coffee Maker User Manual

Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew Coffee Maker User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 cord, plug, or coffee maker in 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.
7. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of 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.
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.

Parts Description

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

1. Plug into outlet. Press the single-serve ( ) button.
2. Lift the lid latch until the lid clicks into place.
3. Insert the funnel in the opening. Place gray removable single-serve pack holder in funnel, aligning handle with funnel handle.
4. Place a pack into the single-serve pack holder. Do not remove foil.
5. Close lid and snap in place to pierce single-serve pack.
6. Lift single-serve water reservoir lid.
7. Fill cup or travel mug into which the coffee will be brewed and add water to the water reservoir. 10 oz. (296 ml) of water is the MAX amount for single serve packs.
8. Close lid. Press the BREW STRENGTH button to select regular or bold.
9. Use the cup rest for a cup or mug and remove the cup rest for a travel mug.
10. Press 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. Press BREW NOW I/ button to turn off. Unplug.
12.  Funnel and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use.

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or non-dairy creamer in reservoir.
• After brewing hot cocoa single-serve packs, brew a water-only cycle without a single-serve pack to avoid the possibility of clogging the piercing needle.
•  Coffee maker brews all the water added.
• Press the BREW NOW I/ button again to STOP brewing midcycle.

How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Lift lid latch until lid clicks into place.
3. Insert funnel in opening. Open brew basket lid; then place brown removable brew basket on counter top.
4. Add ground coffee to brown removable brew basket (3 tablespoons [44 ml]) maximum.
5. Close brew basket lid. Place brew basket in funnel, aligning handle with funnel handle.
6. Close lid and snap in place to latch lid closed.
7. Lift water reservoir lid.
8. Fill cup or travel mug (14 oz/ 414 ml MAX) into which the coffee will be brewed and add water to the water reservoir.
9. Close water reservoir lid.
10. Use cup rest for a cup/mug OR remove cup rest for a travel mug.
11. Press BREW NOW I/ button to start brewing. The brew indicator light will light up to show that coffee maker is brewing. The coffee maker will shut off automatically when brewing is complete.
12. Press BREW NOW I/ button to turn off. Unplug.
13. Funnel and brew basket should be rinsed after every use.

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in the machine.
• Do not use creamer or non-dairy creamer in reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in the brew basket.
• Coffee maker brews all the water added.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after the light has gone off.

How to Brew a Carafe

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Press the carafe ( ) button.
3. Lift the lid. Remove the carafe brew basket.
4. Place a paper coffee filter in the carafe brew basket. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (15 ml) of grounds into paper filter.
5. Place carafe brew basket back into carafe brew basket holder.
6. Fill carafe with up to 12 cups of cold water and pour into the carafe water reservoir.
7. Close lid.
8. Place carafe, with carafe lid attached, on warming plate.
9. Press BREW STRENGTH button to change strength to BOLD.
10. Press BREW NOW I/ button to start brewing. The brew indicator light will light up to show that the coffee maker is on.
11. Press BREW NOW I/ button to turn off. Unplug.
12. Carafe brew basket holder and carafe should be rinsed after every use.

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF:
The Automatic Shutoff feature shuts off the coffeemaker two hours after 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 carafe and pour a cup. By removing the carafe, the flow of coffee from the bottom of the filter basket will stop.

NOTES: BOLD mode will require additional time to complete a brewing cycle. Coffee maker remembers last brew option selected. If unplugged, 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.
• Make sure your coffee maker is clean. See “Care and Cleaning” section.

Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. 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.
3. Wipe outside of coffee maker with a soft damp cloth.

Clogged Needle

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Remove the gray removable needle holder in the lid by turning the arrow from the locked icon ( ) to the unlocked icon ( ).
3. Bend a small paper clip. Insert the tip of the paper clip through the hole of the piercing needle and up into the shaft of the piercing needle to ensure grounds have been removed.
4.  To replace the gray removable needle holder, insert the tab between the lock icon ( ) and unlock icon ( ) and turn to the right to lock.

Routine Cleaning

All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water). To Clean Carafe Side:

Clean Carafe Side:

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Press the carafe ( ) button.
3. Pour 1 pint (2 cups/473 ml) of plain white vinegar into the carafe water reservoir. Place carafe underneath to catch the vinegar.
4. Press the BREW NOW I/ button once. After 30 seconds, press the BREW NOW I/ button again to stop the brewing and allow the vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press BREW NOW I/ button and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, empty carafe and rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. The carafe side is cleaned and ready to brew coffee.
5. Unplug.

To Clean Single-Serve Side:

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Press the single-serve ( ) button.
3. Pour 1 cup (273 ml) of plain white vinegar into the single-serve water reservoir. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch the vinegar.
4. Press BREW NOW I/ button once. When solution starts dispensing, press BREW NOW I/ button again to stop brewing and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press BREW NOW I/ button and allow it to finish brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, empty cup and rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. The unit is cleaned and ready to brew coffee.
5. Unplug.

Features of the Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker

• Dual Brewing System: Brew a single cup or a full carafe (up to 12 cups).
• Compatible with K-Cup Pods and Ground Coffee: Use your favorite coffee pods or traditional grounds.
• Adjustable Brew Strength: Choose between regular and bold coffee strength.
• Automatic Shutoff: Turns off automatically after brewing.
• Pause & Serve Feature: Pour a cup mid-brew without making a mess.
• Programmable Timer: Set it to start brewing at a specific time.

Specifications

• Model Numbers: 49940, 49950, 49956, 49976
• Power Requirements: 120V ~ 60Hz, 1050W
• Brewing Options: Single-serve and full carafe
• Brew Strength Options: Regular and Bold
• Automatic Shutoff: Turns off after 2 hours
• Water Reservoir Capacity: Up to 12 cups (carafe side), 10 oz (single-serve side)
• Filter Type: Compatible with ground coffee and K-Cup pods

Troubleshooting

Coffee maker will not brew/coffee not dispensing.

• The piercing needle may be clogged. Always remove the gray removable needle holder. Clean piercing needle in the lid of the coffee maker as shown on page 9.
• Mineral deposits have formed. Clean coffee maker following the directions in the Care and Cleaning section.
• Too little water. Need 6 oz. (177 ml) or more.

Coffee tastes bad.

• Too much water was added or too much or too little ground coffee was added. Change the amount of water to coffee grounds or use less water with the coffee packs.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).

Coffee sediment in cup.

• Try a more coarsely ground coffee or add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to single-serve brew basket. Make sure the hinged lid is closed on the removable single-serve brew basket.

Water on counter under unit.

•  Overfilled water reservoir. Do not add more than 14 ounces (414 ml) of water. Some mugs/cups do not pour cleanly and can dribble water down the side of the cup and onto the counter.

Coffee overflows from 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 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 seal around needle and push until in place.

Coffee overflows from travel mug or regular mug.

• To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug/travel mug, use the same mug/travel mug to brew into that was used to fill the water reservoir. Do not add more than 14 ounces (414 ml) of water. There may also be additional water in the system that is causing the overflow.

Water remaining in reservoir.

• Added too much or too little water. Place cup or travel mug on drip tray. Remove single-serve pack and replace brew basket. Repeat brewing cycle. Press and hold the BREW NOW I/ button to remove any remaining water.

Coffee single-serve pack bursts.

• There is variability in the single-serve pack manufacturing process which causes some types of single-serve packs to be weaker at the seams so the foil seal fails. Try a different brand.

Auto-start feature does not work with Single-Serve side.

• Auto-start feature is not designed to work with Single-Serve side. Program mode is for Carafe side only.

FAQS