Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew User manual

2-Way FlexBrew®
Coffee Maker
Cafetière à double
usage FlexBrewMD
Cafetera Doble
FlexBrew®
English ....................... 2
Français.................... 21
Español .................... 41
READ BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 coffee maker in water or other liquid.
6. 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.
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 coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
13. The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must
never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
14. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
15. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with loose or weakened
handle.
16. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
17. Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and
when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on
carafe.
18. To disconnect coffee maker, turn controls to OFF ( ) and then
remove plug from wall outlet.
19. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts are inside.
Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
20. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
21. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder
contains a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
22. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution
when cleaning.
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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
wWARNING 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.

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Parts and Features
Carafe*
Cord Stuff Storage
Piercing Nozzle
(punches hole in top of
single-serve pack) Water Window
Brew Basket
Handle
Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder*
(punches hole on bottom of pack)
Control
Panel
Water
Window
Brew
Selector
Dial Brew
Basket*
Single-Serve Brew
Basket With Hinged
Lid (for ground
coffee)
Brew
Basket* Display
Multilevel Cup Rest*
Water Reservoir
Warming Plate HOT Indicator
(turns red when hot)
*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Brew one cycle with water on each side and discard water.

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How to Use Single-Serve Side –
Brewing Single-Serve Packs
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Plug in coffee maker. Rotate brew
selector dial to the right to select
Single-Serve ( ).
wCAUTION Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
• DO NOT use more than 10 oz. (296 ml) of water for single-serve pack or 14 oz. (414 ml) for grounds. Too much water causes ERR message
and long beep. SOLUTION: Place carafe on warming plate. Turn brew selector dial to Carafe ( ). Press l/ button to remove water. Turn
brew selector dial to single-serve side ( ). Add correct amount of water to water reservoir. Start brew process.
• 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.
NOTES:
• The unit will only brew on one
side at a time.
• For Hotter Coffee: Rinse the
mug with hot water before
brewing.
• The Brew Mode selection will
stay in the last mode used,
unless unplugged.
• Coffee may continue to drip
after brewing is complete (after
3 beeps) when using finely
ground coffee.
• Programming mode cannot be
used on Single-Serve side.
*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.
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Fill reservoir with cup or travel mug
into which the coffee will be brewed
(maximum 10 oz. [296 ml] water).
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How to Use Single-Serve Side –
Brewing Single-Serve Packs (cont.)
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Ensure the multilevel/flip cup rest is firmly secured and snapped into
place.
OR
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Press down on edge of the pack
until the pack snaps into place and
hole is punched in the bottom. Do
not remove foil.
wCAUTION Burn Hazard.
Warming plate is hot even when
brewing on Single-Serve side.
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Press down on brew basket
handle to lock and puncture the
foil lid on the pack.
4
Press BREW OPTIONS button to
select .
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Remove brew basket. Place a
pack into the single-serve pack
holder.
wCAUTION Cut Hazard. Single-
serve pack holder has a sharp
blade. Handle with care.

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For removal of cup rest: Push up
cup rest; tilt up. Push down to
release.
How to Use Single-Serve Side –
Brewing Single-Serve Packs (cont.)
wCAUTION Burn Hazard.
Warming plate is hot even when
brewing on Single-Serve side.
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Coffee maker will shut off
automatically and light will go off
when brew cycle is completed
(3 beeps will sound).
Allow 2 minutes to cool in
between brews.
Brew basket and single-serve
pack holder should be rinsed after
every use.
After brewing, pull up on brew
basket handle to unlock and
remove.
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Press ON/OFF (I/ ) button. The
blue power ON indicator light will
light up to show that the coffee
maker is on.

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How to Use Single-Serve Side –
Brewing Coffee Grounds
wCAUTION Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
• DO NOT use more than 10 oz. (296 ml) of water for single-serve pack or 14 oz. (414 ml) for grounds. Too much water causes ERR message
and long beep. SOLUTION: Place carafe on warming plate. Turn brew selector dial to Carafe ( ). Press l/ button to remove water. Turn
brew selector dial to single-serve side ( ). Add correct amount of water to water reservoir. Start brew process.
• 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.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.
NOTE: It can take up to 2
minutes before brewed coffee
starts dispensing into your cup or
travel mug.
Fill reservoir with cup or travel
mug into which the coffee will be
brewed (maximum 14 oz. [414 ml]
water).
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Plug in coffee maker. Rotate brew
selector dial to the right to select
Single-Serve ( ).
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How to Use Single-Serve Side –
Brewing Coffee Grounds (cont.)
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wCAUTION Burn Hazard.
Warming plate is hot even when
brewing on Single-Serve side.
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Add ground coffee (3 tablespoons
[44 ml] is the MAX amount of
ground coffee for brew basket).
5
To remove single-serve pack holder, grasp the single-serve pack holder
cup; slide towards the back and then lift out.
wCAUTION
Cut Hazard. Removable single-serve pack holder has a
sharp blade. Handle with care.
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Press BREW OPTIONS button to
select GROUND mode.

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How to Use Single-Serve Side –
Brewing Coffee Grounds (cont.)
wCAUTION Burn Hazard.
Warming plate is hot even when
brewing on Single-Serve side.
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Press ON/OFF (I/ ) button. The
blue power ON indicator light will
light up to show that the coffee
maker is on.
Coffee maker will shut off
automatically and light will go off
when brew cycle is completed
(3 beeps will sound).
Press the ON/OFF (I/ ) button
again to STOP brewing midcycle.
Allow 2 minutes to cool in
between brews.
Brew basket should be rinsed after
every use.
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Ensure the multilevel/flip cup rest
is firmly secured and snapped
into place.
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OR
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How to Use Carafe Side
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Plug in coffee maker. Rotate dial
to the left to select carafe ( ).
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6
Place a cupcake-style paper filter
in brew basket. A permanent
filter may also be used.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF: The coffee maker will
automatically shut off 2 hours after brew cycle is complete.
NOTE: The unit will only brew on one side at a time.
5
For each cup of coffee being
made, place one level tablespoon
(15 ml) of coffee into filter.
2
Press BREW OPTIONS button to
select REGULAR or BOLD modes.
REGULAR is the default.
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How to Use Carafe Side (cont.)
PAUSE AND SERVE:
To serve coffee during the brewing cycle, remove carafe and pour a
cup. By removing the carafe, the flow of coffee from the bottom of
the filter basket will stop.
wCAUTION Burn Hazard. The carafe must be replaced within
20 seconds of being removed to prevent overflow.
NOTES:
• If the coffee maker is not turned off manually, it will automatically
shut off in 2 hours.
• BOLD mode will require additional time to complete a brewing
cycle. Coffee maker remembers last brew option selected. If
unplugged, coffee maker defaults to REGULAR.
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For enhanced full/strong-flavored
coffee, press BREW OPTIONS
button until BOLD is displayed.
Press I/ (ON/OFF) button to
start. Press I/ (ON/OFF) button
again to turn off.
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Place carafe, with carafe lid
attached, on warming plate.

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Tips for Best-Tasting Coffee
• 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 [11.3 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”
sections.
How to Use Carafe Side (cont.)

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5
Programming – For Carafe Side Only
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Press HOUR and then MINUTE to
set clock.
Rotate dial to the left to select
carafe ( ). Continue holding PROGRAM
button, press HOUR and MINUTE
until the desired brewing start
time is reached, and then release
PROGRAM button.
Hold PROGRAM until clock flashes.
Press PROGRAM to activate
automatic brewing. Green
program light will illuminate to
indicate the unit is programmed
and will begin brewing at the
selected start time.
NOTE: The unit will only brew on one side at a time. Single-Serve side cannot be used while Carafe side is programmed.

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Care and Cleaning
All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a
month (once a week for areas with hard water).
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
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DISHWASHER-SAFE
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wWARNING Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
Failure to allow coffee maker to cool down may cause
hot water or coffee to spray from the piercing nozzle. Use
caution when cleaning.
wCAUTION Cut Hazard.
Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
OR
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Routine cleaning of the piercing
nozzle: The nozzle is located in
the lid of the coffee maker. Bend a
small paper clip as shown; insert
the tip of the paper clip through
the holes of the piercing nozzle
and up into the piercing nozzle
to ensure grounds have been
removed. Brew 2 or 3 times with
cold water to make sure grounds
have been removed from the
piercing nozzle.
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
Pour 1/2 cup (118 ml) of plain
white vinegar and 1/2 cup (118 ml)
of cold water into water reservoir.
6
Press I(ON) button. Press (OFF)
button after 30 seconds and wait
30 minutes. Press I(ON) button.
Press (OFF) button when
finished.
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10
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Rotate dial to the left to select
carafe ( ).
Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only. Allow to cool
between cycles. Turn dial to ( ). Repeat process for single-serve
side.
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Troubleshooting – Single-Serve Side
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Err message on display.
K-CUP
• DO NOT use more than 10 oz. (296 ml) of water for single-serve pack or 14 oz. (414 ml) for grounds. Too
much water causes ERR message and long beep. SOLUTION: Place carafe on warming plate. Turn brew
selector dial to Carafe ( ). Press l/ button to remove water. Turn brew selector dial to single-serve side
(). Add correct amount of water to water reservoir. Start brew process.
Weak coffee. • Not enough ground coffee used. See “How to Use Single-Serve Side.”
• Set option to BOLD.
Coffee overflows from brew
basket, travel mug, or regular
mug.
• Excessive amount of water in reservoir. Use travel mug or mug into which coffee will be brewed to fill
reservoir. Use slightly less grounds when brewing decaffeinated, flavored, or finely ground coffee. Or use
medium ground coffee.
Coffee tastes bad. • Coffee maker needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning on page 15.
• 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 exits carafe side. • Make sure selector dial is set to Single-Serve side.
Auto-start feature does not
work with Single-Serve side. • Auto-start feature is not designed to work with Single-Serve side. Program mode is for Carafe side only.
Clear water when brewing
with single-serve pack. • Forgot to lock handle down, which pierces top foil of single-serve packs.
Steam flows up across
control panel. • When brewing ground coffee with single-serve pack holder assembly removed, steam will travel up across the control panel if the basket handle is pressed down. Leave the handle up for ground coffee.
• Do not exceed MAX water level for single-serve pack brewing.
Coffee maker will not brew. • Piercing nozzle is clogged. Follow cleaning piercing nozzle instructions on page 15.

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Troubleshooting – Carafe Side
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Brew basket overflows or
coffee brews slowly. • Excessive amounts of ground coffee.
• Decaffeinated and/or coffee ground too finely can cause overflow. Use slightly less grounds when brewing
decafeinated, flavored, or finely ground coffee. Or use medium ground coffee.
• Coffee maker needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning on page 15.
If using a paper filter:
• Coffee grounds between paper filter and brew basket.
• Paper filter not open and in proper position.
• Rinse brew basket before inserting paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the sides of the
basket.
• Poor-quality paper filter.
Coffee leaks onto base. • Carafe removed from warming plate for more than 20 seconds during the brewing cycle.
Coffee tastes bad. • Coffee maker needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning on page 15.
• Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Use medium ground coffee.
• Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality. Use filtered or bottled water.

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Troubleshooting – Carafe Side
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Coffee sediment in cup. • For Carafe side, use a high-quality, basket-style paper filter instead of optional permanent coffee filter.
• For Single-Serve side, try a more coarsely ground coffee.
Coffee not brewing or unit
will not turn on. • Carafe not positioned on warming plate.
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.
• Clock requires reset after power outage.
Longer than normal brew
time. • Mineral deposits can build up in the pump of your coffee maker. Periodic cleaning of the inside of the unit is recommended. More frequent cleaning may be necessary, depending on the hardness of your water.
See “Care and Cleaning” section. NOTE: Do not disassemble the unit.
Water exits the Single-Serve
side when brewing with the
carafe.
• Make sure selector dial is set to Carafe side.

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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., 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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