Hamilton Beach FlexBrew User manual
FlexBrew
Single-Serve
Coffee Maker
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Arabic............................................. 19
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
4421 Waterfront Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060 USA
CAUTION: READ
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE USE
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products and Use and Care
Guides – as well as delicious
recipes and tips!
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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:
1. Read all instructions.
2.
This appliance is not intended for use,
cleaning, or maintenance 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 the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children.
5.
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.
6.
To protect against electric shock, do not place cord,
plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
7.
Unplug from socket 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.
8. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat
surface away from the edge of counter to
prevent accidental tipping.
9.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
supply cord, or after the appliance malfunctions
or has been 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.
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10.
The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
13. To disconnect appliance, turn controls to OFF
() and then remove plug from wall socket.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not remove the bottom
cover of the coffee maker. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done
by authorized service personnel only.
17. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable
single-serve pack holder contains a sharp blade.
Use caution when handling.
18. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle
is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
19. CAUTION! This appliance is not
intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control
system.
20.
The appliance plug is provided with a 13-amp
fuse approved by ASTA to B.S. 1362.
If you need a replacement fuse, it must be
replaced with the same colour code and
markings. Fuse covers and fuses can be
obtained from approved service agents.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other
working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels,
and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast-type
environments.
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.
Recycling the Product at the End of Its Service Life
The wheeled bin symbol marked on this appliance signifies that it must be taken over by a selective
collection system conforming to the WEEE Directive so that it can be either recycled or dismantled in
order to reduce any impact to the environment. The user is responsible for returning the product to
the appropriate collection facility, as specified by your local code. For additional information regarding
applicable local laws, please contact the municipal facility and/or local distributor.
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Parts and Features
Coffee Drawer
(holds single-serve pack holder or brew basket)
Removable Single-Serve
Pack Holder (punches
hole on bottom of pack)
Gold-Tone Filter
for Ground
Coffee (fits into
coffee drawer for
brewing)
Cup Rest
Drip Tray
Removable Reservoir and Lid
Piercing Needle Cup Rest Storage
Single-Serve
Pack Holder
Easy Release
PROG Button
Clock Button
Coffee Drawer
(holds single-serve pack
holder or brew basket)
ON/OFF (I/ ) Brew Button
(lights up when ON)
Cup Size Setting
Regular or Bold
Setting
Select One or the Other to Brew
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Display Icons
Regular strength coffee
BOLD strength coffee
Add cold water to the reservoir
Piercing needle is clogged with coffee grounds. Follow “How To Clean
the Piercing Needle” directions on page 12.
Start ON (I)/OFF ( )
Clock
Select cup size
NOTES:
• Always place either the single-serve pack holder or grounds brew basket in drawer with every brew.
• This unit will automatically brew on the same settings as the last brew. Always check display and change settings when necessary.
• Use only FRESH COLD water in the water reservoir.
• Never reheat coffee with this product.
• Place appropriate size cup or travel mug on the cup rest.
• For travel mugs, the drip tray can be removed and the travel mug can be placed directly on the cup rest.
• Always add a new single-serve pack or grounds before brewing.
• Ensure coffee drawer and mug are in place to avoid hot water flow onto the counter or table.
=8 oz (240 ml) =14 oz (420 ml)
=10 oz (300 ml)
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Add water to the reservoir.
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How to Brew Coffee Grounds
Plug in unit. Remove the coffee
drawer.
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Press to select cup size and press or to select regular or bold strength. NOTE: Bold setting
should be used for single-serve packs and ground coffee for a more robust flavor. Press (ON/OFF)
to brew your coffee. Button will illuminate and will turn off when brew cycle is complete. Rinse coffee
drawer. Then put drawer back into coffee maker.
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Remove single-serve pack holder and retrieve the gold-tone filter from cup rest storage. Place the single-serve pack into the
cup rest for storage. Insert the filter into the coffee drawer. Add medium grind drip or instant black coffee. Do not fill above
MAX Fill Line. Slide the coffee drawer back into the coffee maker and push it in until it is flush with the front surface.
CAUTION Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pack
holder has a sharp blade. Use
caution when handling.
(Regular Drip Grind or Black Instant Coffee)
Tip: You can also make hot water for tea or any instant porridge, food, or drink. Do not add ground coffee to gold-tone filter but instead add tea or instant food to your cup.
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Add water to the reservoir.
Put the coffee drawer back into the
coffee maker and push it in until it
is flush with the front surface.
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How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack
Plug in unit. Remove the coffee drawer. Add single-serve pack to
single-serve pack holder (compatible with K-Cup pack such as UCC or
Starbucks*). Press down until flush with top surface.
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Press (ON/OFF) to brew your coffee. Button will illuminate and
light will turn off when brew cycle is complete. After coffee is
brewed, remove the coffee drawer and press the easy-release button
to remove the single-serve pack. Rinse coffee drawer. Then put
drawer back into coffee maker.
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Press to select cup size and press or to select regular
or bold strength. NOTE: Bold setting should be used for single-
serve packs and ground coffee for a more robust flavor.
CAUTION Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pack
holder has a sharp blade. Use
caution when handling.
*K-CUP is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Use of the K-CUP
trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
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Single-Serve Pack Compatibility
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew IS COMPATIBLE with any K-Cup®* pack.
Some of these brands include UCC®** and Starbucks®***.
*K-CUP®is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
Use of the K-CUP®trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
**UCC®is a registered trademark of UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
Use of the UCC®trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.
***Starbucks®is a registered trademark of Starbucks Corporation.
Use of the Starbucks®trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Starbucks Corporation.
****Nescafé®Dulce Gusto®and Nespresso®are registered trademarks of Nestlé S.A.
Use of the Nescafé®Dulce Gusto®and Nespresso®trademarks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Nestlé S.A.
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew IS NOT COMPATIBLE with Nescafé®
Dulce Gusto®**** or Nespresso®**** single-serve packs.
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How to Set the Time for the First Time
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Press and release button.
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“12” will flash. Press button to adjust by
1-hour increments. To adjust hours faster, press and
hold button. Release button
and wait 3 seconds for the
minutes to begin flashing,
indicating minutes can now
be set.
NOTE: If you press the
button before setting the clock,
the clock display will disappear
for your convenience. At any
time, the clock can be set by
pressing the button.
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Minutes will flash for only 3 seconds
and then stop flashing if the clock
button is not pressed or held within
that time. Press button to adjust
by 1-minute increments.
6
To adjust minutes faster, press
and hold button. Release
button and wait 3 seconds for
the clock to stop flashing and the
time will be set.
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