FlexBrew - Coffee machine HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	2-in-1 Coffee Maker (drip and pods)
Brand	Hamilton Beach
Model	FlexBrew
Dimensions (L x W x H)	28.6 x 17.8 x 33 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Power	120 V, 60 Hz, 1000 W
Carafe Capacity	12 cups
Pod Compatibility	K-Cup (official brands)
Main Features	Preparation of drip coffee or pods, pause-pour, auto shut-off, removable water reservoir
Care and Cleaning	Removable parts dishwasher safe (filter basket, pod holder, carafe); descaling recommended every 3 months
Safety	Auto shut-off after 2 hours, overheat protection
Spare Parts and Repairability	Parts available: reservoir, pod holder, filter basket, carafe. Repairable by an authorized technician.
General Information	1 year warranty (depending on country). Household use only.

Frequently Asked Questions - FlexBrew HAMILTON BEACH

Can I use pods other than K-Cup?

The FlexBrew is designed for official K-Cup pods. Some compatible pods may work, but quality and pressure may vary.

How do I make drip coffee with this machine?

Use the removable filter basket provided, add ground coffee, then select the drip side. The water reservoir can be filled up to 12 cups.

Why is my machine not turning on?

Check that the machine is plugged into a working outlet and the switch is on. If the problem persists, refer to the manual.

How often should I descale the machine?

It is recommended to descale the machine every 3 months or after about 300 uses, depending on water hardness. Use a compatible descaling solution.

The coffee is too cold. What should I do?

Make sure the machine has preheated. If the problem persists, check that the carafe is properly in place and the filter is not clogged.

Can I use a replacement carafe?

Only use the original carafe or a Hamilton Beach approved replacement part to ensure proper operation and avoid leaks.

How do I clean the pod holder?

The pod holder is removable and can be washed by hand with soapy water or in the dishwasher (top rack).

The machine is leaking. What can I do?

Check that the water reservoir is securely locked and the carafe is in place. Inspect the seals for cracks.

What is the power of the machine?

The power is 1000 W, allowing quick water heating for coffee at optimal temperature.

How do I adjust the auto shut-off?

The auto shut-off is set by default to 2 hours. It can be deactivated or adjusted depending on the model; consult the user manual for precise instructions.

USER MANUAL FlexBrew HAMILTON BEACH

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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. 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 coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when the coffeemaker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

7. Coffeemaker 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 cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free 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. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover of the coffeemaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
15. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
16. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces 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

*To order parts:

US: 1.800.851.8900

www.hamiltonbeach.com

Canada: 1.800.267.2826

México: 01 800 71 16 100

ON/OFF (I/O) Button

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack

NOTE: It can take up to 2 minutes before brewed coffee starts dispensing into your cup or travel mug. Total brew time average is 4 minutes. For best results, allow the coffeemaker to cool for at least 2 minutes between brewing cycles.

WARNING Burn Hazard.

To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:

• Do not fill water above MAX fill line (10 ounces [296 ml]).
• Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug of water into which the coffee will be brewed.
• Fully insert cup or travel mug under brew basket.
• For best results, use K-Cup ^® * packs.

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Place a pack into the single-serve pack holder.

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Press down on brew basket handle to lock and puncture the foil lid on the pack.

*K-Cup is a registered trademark of Keurig, Inc. Use of the K-Cup trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig, Inc.

CAUTION zard.

Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

Press down on edge of the pack until the pack snaps into place and hole is punched in the bottom. Do not remove foil.

How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack (cont.)

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Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug into which the coffee will be brewed.

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Use the taller cup position for a larger cup, such as a travel mug.

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Press ON/OFF (I/O) button. The power ON indicator light will light up to show that coffeemaker is on.

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Pull up on brew basket handle to unlock and remove.

Coffeemaker will shut off automatically and light will go off when brew cycle is completed.

Press the ON/OFF (I/O) button again to STOP brewing midcycle.

Allow 2 minutes to cool in between brews.

Brew basket and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use.

How to Brew Ground Coffee or Soft Pod

This unit is for use with Melitta ^®† pods, available in the coffee aisle of your local grocery store.

NOTE: It can take up to 2 minutes before brewed coffee starts dispensing into your cup or travel mug. Total brew time average is 4 minutes. For best results, allow the coffeemaker to cool for at least 2 minutes between brewing cycles.

WARNING Burn Hazard.

To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:

• Do not fill water above MAX fill line (10 ounces [296 ml]).
• Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug of water into which the coffee will be brewed.
• Fully insert cup or travel mug under brew basket.
• Remove single-serve pack holder before adding coffee grounds to brew basket.

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To remove single-serve pack holder, press down on the single-serve pack holder tab; then lift out.

CAUTION zard.

Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.

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Add ground coffee or pod to brew basket. WARNING! Burn Hazard: To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.

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Or add finely ground coffee to removable holder. Place holder in brew basket. (2 Tablespoons [30 ml] is the MAX amount of any type of grounds.)

Push down to lock.

^1 Melitta is a registered trademark of Melitta Haushaltsprodukte GmbH & CoKG. Use of the Melitta trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Melitta Haushaltsprodukte GmbH & CoKG.

How to Brew Ground Coffee or Soft Pod (cont.)

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Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug into which the coffee will be brewed.

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Use the taller cup position for a larger cup, such as a travel mug.

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Press ON/OFF (I/O) button. The power ON indicator light will light up to show that coffeemaker is on.

Coffeemaker will shut off automatically and light will go off when brew cycle is completed.

If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after the light has gone off.

Press the ON/OFF (I/O) button again to STOP brewing midcycle.

Allow 2 minutes to cool in between brews.

Brew basket and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use.

Care and Cleaning

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

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Pour 1/2 cup (118 ml) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of cold water into reservoir.

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Place a cup underneath to catch the water/vinegar solution.

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DO NOT use the "SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Press the ON/OFF (I/O) button once. After 30 seconds, unplug unit and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, plug in unit and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool. Empty cup and rinse. Repeat steps 1–4 with 1 cup (237 ml) of cold tap water instead of 1/2 cup (118 ml) of vinegar and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of water.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Coffee tastes bad. • Coffeemaker needs cleaning.Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.Poor coffee quality and freshness.Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).
Water on counter under unit.	• Overfilled water reservoir. Also check cup used to fill reservoir. Some mugs/cups do not pour cleanly and can dribble water down the side of the cup and onto counter.
Coffeemaker will not brew.	• Make sure you have allowed for the 2 minutes of cool-down time.• Check for water in water reservoir. If there is no water in the reservoir and the brew button is pushed, the unit will not brew.
Coffee overflows from brew basket.	• Use removable holder for ground coffee.• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee.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 in this unit.
Coffee overflows from mug or travel mug.	• To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug/travel mug, use the same mug/travel mug to brew into that was used to fill the water reservoir. Do not add more than 10 ounces (296 ml) of water.
Water remaining in reservoir.	• Added too much water. Remove single-serve pack and replace brew basket. Repeat brewing cycle.
Noise or steam at the end of brew cycle.	• Reduce amount of water in reservoir.Brew a different type of single-serve pack.

Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE

Coffee not dispensing. • Piercing nozzle is clogged with coffee grounds. Turn unit off; unplug. Allow unit to cool completely. To remove any built-up coffee grounds, insert end of bent paper clip into eye of piercing nozzle.
Water reservoir fills too slowly.	• Unit hasn't cooled down. Allow 2 minutes between brewing cycles.• Try filling water reservoir before pushing down brew basket handle to pierce single-serve pack.Start brewing cycle.
Failed foil seal. • There is variability in the single-serve pack manufacturing process which causes some types of single-serve packs to be weaker at the seams. Let cool 2 minutes between brewing, use less water, or try a different brand.

Notes

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 one (1) year from the date of original purchase. 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., 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 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.

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