Hamilton Beach 49948 Single-Serve Coffee Maker Operation Manual

Hamilton Beach 49948 Single-Serve Coffee Maker

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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 by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilties, 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 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 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. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. WARNING! To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. 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.
16. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
17. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

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 with 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.

To order parts:

• US: 1.800.851.8900
• www.hamiltonbeach.com
• Canada: 1.800.267.2826
• Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

(Coffee maker may vary in appearance depending on model.)

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

WARNING Burn Hazard.

If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool. To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

• Fill reservoir with cold water with MIN of 15 oz. (444 ml) and MAX 40 oz. (1.2 L).
• Always insert funnel before single-serve pack holder.
• Fully insert cup or travel mug on drip tray.
• Do not lift lid during brewing process.
• If brew process is stopped early, you must complete the brew process to empty water for cup size selected. Place a large mug on drip tray/cup rest. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button. Failure to drain unit can cause next cup brewed to overflow. Follow “How to Purge” on page 6.

CAUTION Cut Hazard.

Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp needle. Piercing needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in reservoir.
• After brewing hot cocoa single-serve packs, brew a water-only cycle without a single-serve pack to avoid possibility of clogging piercing needle. Always rinse funnel to prevent clogging.
• Cup size cannot be changed once brew button has been pressed.
• Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button again to STOP brewing midcycle. See warning statement above.
• If brew indicator light flashes three times, lid is not closed. Lower lid until it clicks to lock. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button.
• Do not brew coffee without removable needle holder locked into place.
• Single-serve pack should always be removed 1 hour after brewing to prevent a clogged needle.

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Lift lid latch until lid clicks into place.
3. Insert funnel in opening. Place gray removable single-serve pack holder in funnel, aligning handle with funnel handle.
4. Place a pack into single-serve pack holder. Do not remove foil.
5. Close lid and snap in place to pierce single-serve pack.
6. Remove water reservoir and lid. Add water up to at least MIN fill line (15 oz.[444 ml]) or MAX fill line (40 oz. [1.2 L]).
7. Place lid on water reservoir and then slide onto coffee maker.
8. Use cup rest for a cup or mug and remove cup rest for a travel mug. Press cup size button to change cup size.
9. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD 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. Unplug.
10. Funnel and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use. NOTE: Steps 6, 7, and 8 do not have to be repeated for each cup brewed. Repeat when water goes below MIN fill line or when water icon ( ) is flashing.

How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee

WARNING Burn Hazard.

If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool. To avoid hot coffee overflowing:

• Fill reservoir with cold water with MIN of 15 oz. (444 ml) and MAX 40 oz.(1.2 L).
• Fully insert cup or travel mug on drip tray.
• Remove single-serve pack holder before adding coffee grounds to brew basket.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.
• Do not lift lid during brewing process.
• If brew process is stopped early, you must complete the brew process to empty water for cup size selected. Place a large mug on drip tray/cup rest. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button. Failure to drain unit can cause next cup brewed to overflow. Follow “How to Purge” on page 6.

CAUTION Cut Hazard.

Piercing needle on underside of lid is sharp. Use caution when handling.

NOTES:

• Use only cold water in reservoir. Do not use hot water.
• Do not reheat coffee in machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in brew basket.
• Cup size cannot be changed once brew button has been pressed.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after light has gone off.
• Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button again to STOP brewing midcycle. See warning statement above.
• If brew indicator light flashes three times, lid is not closed. Lower lid until it clicks to lock. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button.
• Do not brew coffee without removable brew basket with lid closed in place.
• If you have sediment from coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to brown removable brew basket.
• Do not brew coffee without removable needle holder locked into place.

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Lift lid latch until lid clicks into place.
3. Insert funnel in opening. Open brew basket cover; 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 cover. Place brew basket in funnel, aligning handle with funnel handle. Close lid and snap in place to latch lid closed.
6. Remove water reservoir and lid. Add water up to at least MIN fill line (15 oz.[444 ml])or MAX fill line (40 oz. [1.2 L]).
7. Place lid on water reservoir and then slide onto coffee maker.
8. Use cup rest for a cup/mug OR remove cup rest for a travel mug. Press cup size button to change cup size.
9. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD 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. Unplug.
10. Funnel and brew basket should be rinsed after every use. NOTE: Steps 6, 7, and 8 do not have to be repeated for each cup brewed. Repeat when water goes below MIN fill line or when water icon ( ) is flashing.

Care and Cleaning

• WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
• CAUTION Cut Hazard.  Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp needle. Piercing needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.

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 “SANI” setting when washing in dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
3. Wipe outside of coffee maker with a soft damp cloth.

Routine Cleaning

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

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Pour 14 oz. (414 ml) of plain white vinegar into water reservoir.
3. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch vinegar. Select travel mug ( ). Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button once. When solution starts dispensing, press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button again to stop brewing and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press BREW REG or BREW BOLD 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.
4. Unplug.

Clogged Needle

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

How to Purge

1. Place 14-oz. (414-ml) mug or larger on travel cup rest.
2. Press either BREW REG or BREW BOLD button and hold for seconds to empty all water from coffee maker. White brew indicator light will flash during purging. Light will turn off when purging is complete.

Troubleshooting

Coffee maker will not brew/coffee not dispensing.

• The piercing needle may be clogged. Always remove gray removable needle holder. Clean piercing needle in lid of coffee maker as shown on page 6.
• Mineral deposits have formed. Clean coffee maker following directions in the Care and Cleaning section.
• Too little water. Need 15 oz. (444 ml) or more.

Coffee tastes bad.

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

Coffee sediment in cup.

• Rinse funnel after each use.
• Try a more coarsely ground coffee or add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to brew basket. Make sure hinged lid is closed on removable brew basket.

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 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 needle in removable needle holder is missing. Carefully place seal around needle and push until in place.
• Rinse funnel after each use.

Coffee single-serve pack bursts.

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

Coffee overflows from mug or travel mug.

• To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug/travel mug, choose the correct cup size.

illuminated.

• Add water to water reservoir.

All flashing.

• Brew process was interrupted and water needs to be purged from coffee maker. Follow “How to Purge” on page 6 to allow cup size to be selected.

Brew indicator light flashes:

• 2 times: Coffee maker needs to be cleaned. See page 6.
• 3 times: Coffee maker lid is not closed properly. Push lid down to lock into place.
• 7 times: Coffee maker needs to be cleaned. See page 6.
• 8 times: Needle is clogged. Always remove gray removable needle holder and follow “Clogged Needle” on page 6.

Water remaining below water reservoir.

• This is normal if the reservoir has been removed and water is remaining.

Water on countertop.

• Water reservoir is not placed properly onto coffee maker. Remove reservoir and carefully slide the reservoir down into place. There should be very little space between coffee maker and water reservoir.

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 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 a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the single-serve coffee maker work?

The Hamilton Beach 49948 uses a brewing system that typically involves placing a coffee pod or ground coffee in a designated chamber, and hot water is then forced through to extract the coffee.

What type of coffee pods are compatible with this machine?

Check the user manual for a list of compatible coffee pods. Some machines are designed to work with specific brands or types of pods.

Can I use my own ground coffee with this machine?

Many single-serve coffee makers, including some Hamilton Beach models, allow you to use your own ground coffee. Check the product specifications to confirm.

How do I clean the Hamilton Beach 49948 Single-Serve Coffee Maker?

Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions. Generally, you may need to regularly descale the machine, clean the water reservoir, and remove any coffee residues.

What is the water reservoir capacity?

Find out how much water the reservoir can hold to determine how many cups of coffee you can brew before needing to refill.

Is the drip tray adjustable for different cup sizes?

Some models have adjustable drip trays to accommodate different cup or mug sizes.

How long does it take to brew a cup of coffee?

Brewing times can vary. Check the product specifications for information on the brewing time of the Hamilton Beach 49948.

Does it have a programmable timer?

Some coffee makers allow you to set a timer to start brewing at a specific time. Check if this feature is available on the Hamilton Beach 49948.

Can I make iced coffee with this machine?

Some single-serve coffee makers have a specific setting or method for brewing iced coffee. Check the manual for instructions.

Is the coffee temperature adjustable?

Some machines allow you to adjust the brewing temperature. Check if this feature is available on the Hamilton Beach 49948.

Can I use filtered water in the reservoir?

Using filtered water may help improve the taste of your coffee and reduce mineral buildup. Check the user manual for recommendations.

Is there a pause-and-serve feature?

This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the brewing process is complete. Check if the Hamilton Beach 49948 has this capability.

What type of maintenance is required for the brewing system?

Regular maintenance may include descaling, cleaning the needle or brewing mechanism, and checking for any clogs.

Can I make hot water for tea with this machine?

Some coffee makers have a hot water dispensing feature that can be used for making tea or other hot beverages.

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