Hamilton Beach 12 cup Programmable Coffee Maker User Manual
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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:
- Read all instructions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or buttons. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
- To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
- 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.
- Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
- 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.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
- Do not place coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
- Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
- Do not use a cracked carafe or one with loose or weakened handle.
- Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
- Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on carafe.
- To disconnect coffee maker, turn controls to OFF ( ) and then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Warming plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
- 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.
- Do not place coffee maker in a cabinet when in use, or when coffee maker is still hot.
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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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 with this appliance.
Parts and Features
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| 1 | Filter Basket with Handle |
| 2 | Swing-Out Filter Basket Holder |
| 3 | Basket Holder Release Button |
| 4 | 12 cup Glass Carafe with Lid |
| 5 | Warming Plate |
| 6 | Base |
| 7 | Water Filter with Pod |
| 8 | Control Panel |
| 9 | Removable Water Reservoir with Handle |
| 10 | Removable Water Reservoir Lid |
| 11 | Shower Head |
| 12 |
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| 13 | Measuring Scoop Holder |
| 14 | Cord Storage (back of Coffee Maker) |
Before first use: Wash Carafe with Lid, Removable Water Reservoir with Handle, Removable Water Reservoir Lid, Filter Basket with Handle, and Measuring Scoop in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
Control Panel
HR/MIN Buttons: Use to adjust time of day or to set a programmed brew time.
Keep Warm Adjustment: Select from 10 minutes to 4 hours to keep coffee warm. The function of Keep Warm Adjustment includes adjusting the WARM TIME and the WARM TEMP.
WARM TIME Button: Use to select between 10 minutes to 4 hours (10 minute increments), the default time is 2 hours.
WARM TEMP Button: High, Medium and Low settings.
BREW STRENGTH: Select “1–4 Cups,” “Classic,” “Bold” and “Robust.”
PROGRAM Button: Use to select a start time for your brew.
Clean Notification: “Clean” will be on display. Follow directions in Care and Cleaning section.
BREW l/ (ON/OFF) Button: Use to start your brew cycle or turn the Coffee Maker on or off.
Feature
Pause and Serve: Allows to serve coffee during brewing cycle; remove Carafe and pour a cup. By removing Carafe, flow of coffee from bottom of Filter Basket will stop momentarily
Coffee Measurement Chart
NOTE: 1 Measuring Scoop of coffee grounds = 2 tablespoons (10 g)
| Brewed Coffee Desired | Measuring Scoops of Ground Coffee |
| 4 cups (591 ml) | 2 |
| 6 cups (887 ml) | 3 |
| 8 cups (1.18 L) | 4 |
| 10 cups (1.48 L) | 5 |
| 12 cups (1.77 L) | 6 |
How to Make Coffee
- Plug into outlet.
- Press HR button to set current hour with AM or PM. Press MIN button to set current minutes.
- To Fill Water Reservoir: Remove Water Reservoir Lid and hold Water Reservoir Handle to lift from Base. Fill Reservoir with desired amount of water.
- Press Basket Holder Release Button to open Swing-Out Filter Basket Holder. Place a #4 cone filter in Filter Basket. Push on end of Measuring Scoop to remove to measure ground coffee. One tablespoon (5 g) ground coffee is recommended for each cup of coffee. Add grounds to Filter Basket.
TIP: Included Measuring Scoop equals 2 tablespoons (10 g) of ground coffee. - Close Swing-Out Filter Basket Holder before brewing, and do not open until brewing cycle is complete and unit is cool.
- Select your brew option and Keep Warm settings (see “How to Use BREW STRENGTH and WARM TIME/WARM TEMP Features”).
- Press BREW l/ button once to turn on Coffee Maker and button will light up. “Time Since Brew” freshness timer will come on once brew cycle begins. Coffee Maker will beep when brewing is complete and will continue to count up after brewing is complete and keep your coffee warm until auto shutoff.
- When all coffee has been served, press BREW l/ button once to turn off Coffee Maker and unplug.
NOTE: If Coffee Maker is not turned off manually, it will shut off automatically after 2 hours.
PAUSE AND SERVE: To serve coffee during brewing cycle, remove carafe and pour a cup. By removing Carafe, flow of coffee from bottom of Filter Basket will momentarily stop.
To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the filter basket:
- When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed coffee manufacturer’s recommended serving amount.
- If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug coffee maker and allow coffee in filter basket to cool before removing filter basket.
Programming
NOTE: “Time Since Brew” time starts from beginning of brewing at “0 hr 00 min”.
How to Program to Brew Automatically
- Press PROGRAM button until “19:99” flashes. Press HR and MIN buttons until desired brewing time is reached.
- Press and release PROGRAM button again to activate automatic brew; green LED illuminates and current time is displayed.
NOTE: Green LED light will illuminate to indicate PROGRAM is activated and “Start Time” is displayed. Green LED will go off when Coffee Maker begins to brew at preprogrammed time.
How to Use BREW STRENGTH and WARM TIME/WARM TEMP Features
Brew Options
Your Coffee Maker will default to “Classic” strength coffee setting when brewing.
NOTE: Choosing stronger Brew Strength settings will increase brewing times
- For stronger coffee, press BREW STRENGTH button until “Bold” or “Robust” illuminates; then release.
- For small amounts, use “1–4 Cups” setting by pressing BREW STRENGTH button until “1–4 Cups” illuminates; then release.
- Press BREW l/ button or PROGRAM button to set automatic brew to start Coffee Maker after your brew option has been selected
To avoid hot coffee overflowing from the filter basket:
- When using decaffeinated coffee, do not exceed coffee manufacturer’s recommended serving amount.
- If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug coffee maker and allow coffee in filter basket to cool before removing filter basket.
Keep Warm
This unit is equipped with an adjustable keep warm temperature and adjustable auto-off feature. It defaults to highest (warmest) temperature setting and 2-hour auto shutoff.
- Adjust keep warm temperature by pressing WARM TEMP or until your desired temperature setting is displayed; then release.
- Adjust keep warm shutoff time by pressing WARM TIME until desired time is displayed. Shutoff time can be set in 10-minute intervals up to 4 hours.
NOTES:
- To see “auto off” time, press WARM TIME. Display will go back to clock time within 5 seconds.
- “Auto off” time can be checked whenever Coffee Maker is plugged in. This includes any time during programmed brew, brewing, keep warm, and standby mode.
Care and Cleaning
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.
- Unplug. This resets Coffee Maker for cleaning or water filter notification.
- Wipe Coffee Maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry.
- Remove Water Filter and Pod, see “How to Replace Water Filter.”
- Pour a minimum of 1 pint (2 cups [473 mL]) white vinegar into Water Reservoir.
- Plug in. Press BREW STRENGTH button repeatedly and select “Clean”. “Clean” will flash in the display. Press BREW l/ button once to start. When clean cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool. Clean cycle takes about 35 minutes to complete.
- Empty Carafe and rinse. Press BREW STRENGTH and select “Classic”. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with clean water only. Allow to cool between cycles.
- Carafe with Lid, Filter Basket with Handle, and Measuring Scoop are dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use “SANI” setting on dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. Do not clean removable water reservoir, removable water reservoir lid in the dishwasher.
NOTES:
- Clean Notification: If unit is always plugged in, after 30 cycles, “Clean” will illuminate in display. Follow directions in “Care and Cleaning” above.
- Performing cleaning procedure will clear display. Display will clear automatically after two brews.
- Brew cycle counter resets every time Coffee Maker is unplugged or when power is lost.
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 reground coffee, choose a package with the latest expiration date, or buy a smaller quantity.
- If grinding whole beans, set your coffee grinder on a medium grind. This will yield 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 [4 g]) when brewing decaf or flavored coffees. Also, be aware that using coffee that is ground too finely may also cause Filter Basket to overflow.
- Make sure your Coffee Maker is clean. See “Care and Cleaning” section.
Water Filter Notification
If Coffee Maker is left plugged in, ( ) will show in the display after 60 cycles. This symbol means that Water Filter should be replaced. How to Replace Water Filter (optional)
NOTE: For better-tasting coffee, use a water filter.
- Soak Water Filter with Pod for 15 minutes in water.
- Add filter pod to bottom of Water Filter and snap on filter handle.
- Place assembly into opening on bottom of Water Reservoir.
NOTE: The brew cycle counter resets every time Coffee Maker is unplugged or when power is lost.
Troubleshooting
Filter Basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.
- The “Bold” or “1–4 Cups” brew option is recommended for brewing decaffeinated coffee.
- Excessive amounts of coffee were added to Filter Basket.
- Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).
- Carafe not securely placed on Warming Plate or Filter Basket
Holder not seated correctly.
- Carafe removed during brewing for more than 20 seconds and not placed securely back on Warming Plate.
- Coffee Maker needs cleaning.
- Coffee grounds between filter and Filter Basket. Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on.
- Water Reservoir is empty.
- Unit is unplugged.
- Power outage.
- Power surge. Unplug; then plug Coffee Maker back in.
FIL H20 appears on display.
- Water Reservoir is out of water, doesn’t have enough water or not in place. Fill Water Reservoir with water or remove Water Reservoir and ensure it is in place. If Water Reservoir is removed after 60 seconds of brewing, Coffee Maker will automatically stop brewing.
Coffee Maker beeps.
- Coffee Maker will automatically beep when Auto Off time, Start Time, WARM TEMP, or BREW STRENGTH has been set. Coffee Maker also beeps at end of brewing and Keep Warm cycles.
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. 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., 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 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 visithamiltonbeach.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.
