HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR SILEX E160BY User manual

Coffee Grinder
Moulins à café
Molino de Café
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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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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 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. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit, cord, or plug in water
or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance OFF( ), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and
pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Avoid contacting moving parts.
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. Contact
Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth
in the Limited Warranty.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
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. Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Check hopper (bowl) for presence of foreign objects before using.
15. Do not attempt to defeat any interlock mechanism.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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This appliance is intended for household use only.
Parts and Features
1. Cover
2. Bowl (inside)
3. Grind Button
4. Cord Storage
NOTES:
• Blade is sharp. Handle carefully.
• Do not attempt to defeat the
cover interlock mechanism.
NOTE: Cover can become etched or cloudy as a result of grinding. This
is normal.
Other Consumer Safety Information
wWARNING 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
16. Do not remove cover until blade has completely stopped rotating.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
18. CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal
cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by
the utility.

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Tips for Best Results
• For best flavor, store coffee beans in a dark, airtight container.
• Grind beans immediately before brewing.
• Coffee flavor and strength is a personal preference. Vary
the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and fineness
of grind to find the flavor you prefer.
• Grinder should be cleaned between coffee and spice
grinding to help prevent taste and odor transfer.
• Grinder is not recommended for fresh herbs.
Ground Coffee Chart
Grinding Whole Spices
Press Grind Button for 10–20 seconds at a time until spices are ground to
desired coarseness.
IF MAKING . . . USE . . .
4 cups of coffee 3 Tablespoons ground coffee
8 cups of coffee 5 Tablespoons ground coffee
12 cups of coffee 8 Tablespoons ground coffee
IF GRINDING . . . USE . . .
Peppercorns Up to 3 Tablespoons
Cinnamon Sticks
Up to 2 Tablespoons (broken in thirds)
Whole Cloves Up to 3 Tablespoons
Coriander Seeds Up to 3 Tablespoons
Flax Seed Up to 3 Tablespoons

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How to Use
1. Before first use, clean the coffee grinder.
2. Hold plug and pull slowly to release stored cord. With
coffee grinder unplugged, remove cover by lifting straight
up. Place up to ½ cup (125 ml) of coffee beans or specified amount of
whole spices (see Grinding Whole Spices chart) in the bowl.
3. Replace cover. Plug into 120 volt electrical outlet.
4. Press grind button. Grind 10 to 20 seconds, depending
on amount and desired grind; coarse for percolators and medium to fine
for drip coffeemakers. For spices, see Grinding Whole Spices chart.
Note: The coffee grinder will only operate with cover in
place and grind button pressed.
How To Clean
wWARNING Shock Hazard:
• Unplug unit before cleaning.
• Do not immerse base, plug or cord in water or other liquid.
1. Unplug from outlet before cleaning.
2. Carefully wipe bowl and blades with soft, damp
cloth. Be careful cleaning around sharp blades.
Rinse and dry cover.
3. Wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
4. Hold bottom of coffee grinder and turn top portion
to wind cord for storage inside grinder.