Hamilton Beach 46240 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

Hamilton Beach 46240 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
INSTRUCTIONS
Parts and Features
How to Make Coffee
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Hamilton Beach 46240 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Hamilton Beach 46240 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker-
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For Questions: 1.800.851.8900For recipes, tips, product information and registration: hamiltonbeach.com

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 personresponsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensurethat they do not play with the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handlesor knobs. 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 flatsurface 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. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliancemanufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
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.
The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on arange 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 a 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.
Do not place coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
To disconnect coffee maker, turn controls to OFF ( O ) and then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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.
Do not use appliance for other thanintended use.
Keep-Warm plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off.
Do not place coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.

INSTRUCTIONS

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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 modifyingthe 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.

Carafe Safety Tips

This symbol alerts you to the potential danger for personal injury if you fail to read and follow these safety precautions.
This symbol reminds you that glass is fragile and can break, which could result in personal injury.
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 rangetop, or in a microwave or conventional oven.
To avoid breakage, handle 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

$Hamilton Beach 46240 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker-fig- $3$$

Swivel Showerhead
Filter Basket
Lid
Water Reservoir
Water Window
Keep-Warm Plate
Control Panel/Display
Carafe (glass or thermal)
Permanent Filter (optional)
Cord Stuff Storage (optional)
Water Filter (optional)

To order parts:

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

Not on models with thermal carafe.

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.

Lift Lid. Move Swivel Showerhead over Water Reservoir and remove Filter Basket.
Place a cupcake-style paper filter in Filter Basket. A Permanent Filter may also be used.
For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (15 ml) of coffee into filter.
Fill Carafe with desired amount of water. Add water to Water Reservoir.
Add Filter Basket and lower Lid. The Swivel Showerhead will go back into place when you lower Lid.
Place Carafe, with carafe lid attached, on Keep-Warm Plate.
Plug into outlet.
Press BREW OPTIONS button until desired option is selected: Regular, Bold, or 1–4 Cups, if brewing a smaller amount of coffee.
Press (ON/OFF) button to start.
PAUSE AND SERVE: To serve coffee during the brewing cycle, remove Carafe and pour a cup. Do not pause longer than 20 seconds. By removing Carafe, the flow of coffee from bottom of Filter Basket will stop.
Press (ON/OFF) button when finished. Unplug.
NOTE: If the Coffee Maker has a glass Carafe and is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in 2 hours.

For Thermal Carafe Models:

Rinse Carafe with hot water before making coffee to keep coffee hot longer.
Coffee Maker will automatically shut off once brewing is finished.

How to Program

Press H (hour) and then M (minute) to set clock.
While holding PROG (program) button, press H and M until the desired brewing start time is reached.
Press and release PROG button for less than 1 second to set Coffee Maker to come on automatically at the desired time. Press PROG again to cancel 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 (15 ml) of grounds for each cup of coffee being made. To avoid overflow, use slightly less grounds (3/4 tablespoon [11 ml]) 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 “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).

Remove Optional Water Filter.
Pour 1 pint (2 cups [473 ml]) white vinegar into water reservoir.
Press (ON/OFF) button to begin brew cycle. Press again after 30 seconds and wait 30 minutes. Press button again, then press once more when finished.
Run 2–3 more brew cycles with clean water only. Allow to cool between cycles.
Carafe and Removable Filter Basket are top-rack dishwasher-safe. Unplug and wipe outside of Coffee Maker with a damp cloth and dry.
DO NOT use “SANI” setting on dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

How to Replace the Water Filter (optional)

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

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

Troubleshooting

Filter Basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

Bold setting allows for slower brewing to optimize a bold coffee flavor.
Excessive amounts of ground coffee.
Decaffeinated and/or coffee ground 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.

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.

Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on.

Water Reservoir is empty.
Unit is unplugged.
Power outage.

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.
Poor coffee quality and freshness.
Poor water quality. Use filtered or bottled water.
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 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

What is the brand of the coffee maker?

The coffee maker is from the brand Hamilton Beach.

In what color is the Hamilton Beach 46240 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker available?

The color of the coffee maker is black.

What are the product dimensions of the Hamilton Beach 46240 Coffee Maker?

Does the coffee maker have any special features?

Yes, it is programmable, allowing you to set specific brewing times.

What type of coffee maker is the Hamilton Beach 46240?

It is a drip coffee machine.

What is the model number of the Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker?

The model number is 46240.

How does the thermal carafe of the coffee maker keep coffee hot and fresh longer?

The vacuum-sealed thermal carafe helps in keeping coffee hot and fresh longer by maintaining its temperature. It is recommended to rinse the carafe with hot water before brewing to warm up the stainless steel.

What is the immediate auto shutoff feature?

The coffee maker automatically turns off right after brewing, providing energy efficiency and peace of mind.

Is the carafe drip-free?

Yes, the thermal stainless steel carafe is drip-free, allowing for mess-free pouring.

How many brew options does the Hamilton Beach 46240 offer, and is it programmable?

The coffee maker offers three brew options (bold, regular, and 1-4 cup) and is programmable with a timer for setting wake-up coffee in advance.

Does the coffee maker have an auto pause & serve feature?

Yes, it has an auto pause & serve feature, allowing you to pour a cup of coffee in the middle of the brew cycle.

Is the brew basket removable for easy cleaning?

Yes, the coffee maker comes with a removable brew basket for convenient cleaning.

Does it have an easy-view water window?

Yes, the coffee maker is equipped with an easy-view water window for monitoring water levels.