Hamilton Beach 46294 12-Cup White Programmable Drip Coffee Maker User Guide

Hamilton Beach 46294 12-Cup White Programmable Drip Coffee Maker

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 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.  Oose 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 spi11ed, hot liquid,

5. To protect against electric shock, do not place the cord, plug or coffee maker in water or other liquid.

6. Unplug from the outlet when either the coffee maker or clock is not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

7. The coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of the 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 10 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 result in fire. electrical shock, or personal injury,

10. 10. Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
    11. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
    The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.

12. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.

13. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.

14. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials,

15.  Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when pouring coffee.

16. Do not use force when placing the lid on the carafe.

17.  Do not place coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven,

18.  To disconnect coffee maker, turn the controls to OFF (0) and then remove plug from wall outlet.

19. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

20.  WARNING! To reduce the risk oi 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.

21. Do not use the appliance for other than the intended use,

22. Keep-Wann plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off,

23. Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.

Other Consumer Safety information

This appliance is intended for household use only, 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 be equal to or greater than the rating of the polarized outlet Do not defeat the safety appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the 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 stm does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not The length of the cord used on this appliance use another high-wattage appliance on was selected to reduce the hazards of the same circuit with this appliance,
becoming tangled in or tripping over a

Carafe Safety lips
This symbol alerts you to the potential danger of personal injury if you fail to read and follow these safety precautions.

• 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-Wann Plate of your Coffee Maker, Do not use on a gas or electric rangetop, or in e microwave or conventional oven,
• To avoid breakage, handle the Carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as a result of the impact. Use care when fining with water to avoid hitting the faucet
•  Do not place the hot Carafe on cool or wet surface, Allow to cool before washing or adding liquids.
•  Do not set the empty Carafe on a hot heating surface,
•  Do not clean with steel wool pads, abrasive cleaner, or any other materials that may scratch.
•  Do not place your hands inside Carafe, When handling, be careful! J if wearing any hand jewelry, especially diamond rings. Jewelry can scratch the glass, which increases the possibility of breakage.
•  Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.
•  Discard the 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 oi 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 the Carafe holds heated liquids.

Parts and Features

1. Swivel Showerhead
2.  Filter Basket
3.  Keep-Warm Plate
4. Cord Stuff Storage
5.  Control Panel/Display (optional)
6.  Lid 8. Carafe (glass or thermal)
7.  Water filter (optional)
8. Water Reservoir
9. Water Window
10.  Permanent Fitter optional

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, Burn Hazard, If filter basket overflow occurs, unplug the coffee maker and allow coffee in the filter basket 10 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.
•  Electrical Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse the cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.

1. Lift lid. Move Swivel Showerhead over Water Reservoir and remove the Filter Basket,

2. Place a cupcake-style paper filter in Filter Basket. A Permanent Filter may also be used.

3. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon (15 ml) of coffee into the filter,

4.  Fill the Carafe with the desired amount of water, Add water to Water Reservoir,

5. Add Filter Basket and lower Lid, The Swivel Showerhead will go back into place when you lower the lid,

6. Place the Carafe, with the carafe lid attached, on Keep-Warm Plate. For Thermal Carafe Models:

7. Plug into an outlet.

8.  Press the BREW OPTIONS button until the desired option is selected: Regular, Bold, or 1-4 Cups, if brewing a smaller amount of coffee.

9. Press the 1/0 (ON/OFF) button to start.

10. PAUSE ANO 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 the bottom of Filter Basket will stop,

11.  Press the 1/0 (ON/OFF) button when finished, Unplugged,
    NOTE: If the Coffee Maker has a glass Carafe and is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in 2 hours

How to Program

1.  Press H (hour) and then M (minute) to set the clock,
2. While holding the PROG (program) button, press H and M until the desired brewing start time is reached
3. Press and release the PROG button for less than 1 second to set Coffee Maker to come on automatically at the desired time. Press PROG again to cancel the 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 smeller quantity,
• If grinding whole beans, set your coffee grinder on a fine/medium grind. This will yield the best-tasting grounds, Try 10 use freshly ground coffee within
•  Using a water filter, filtered water, or bottled water wilt 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

Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse the 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).

1.  Remove Optional Water Filter,
2.  Pour 1 pint (2 cups [473 mils) white vinegar into the water reservoir.
3.  Press the 1/0 (ON/OFF) button to begin the brew cycle. Press 1/0 again after 30 seconds and wait 30 minutes, Press I/ 0 button again, then press once more when finished,
4.  Run 2-3 more brew cycles with clean water only. Allow cooling between cycles.
5. Carafe and Removable Filter Basket are top-rack dishwasher-safe. Unplug and wipe the outside of the Coffee Maker with a damp cloth and dry

Troubleshooting

Filter Basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

•  A 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 ground when brewing decaffeinated, flavored, or finely ground coffee. Or, use medium ground coffee.
•  The coffee Maker needs cleaning,
• Coffee tastes bad.
•  The coffee Maker needs cleaning,
•  Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Use medium-ground coffee,
•  Coffee-to-water ratio is unbalanced, Adjust for personal preference.
• Coffee, not brewing/unit will not turn on,
•  Water Reservoir is empty.
•  The unit is unplugged.
•  Power outage,
• Coffee grounds between paper filter and filter basket,
• Paper filter not open and in proper position.
• Rinse filter basket before insetting the paper filter so edges will remain pressed against sides of the 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 a 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 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 hamilton beach in the U,S, or hamilton beach  in Canada, For faster service, locate the model, type, and series.

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