Hamilton Beach 840136100 User manual

BrewStation™
840136100
BrewStation Safety ........................ 2
Parts and Features ........................ 4
How to Make Coffee...................... 5
Optional Accessories .................... 7
Optional Features .......................... 8
Cleaning Instructions .................... 9
Troubleshooting .......................... 11
Customer Service..........................12
Thank You!
Thank you for purchasing a Hamilton
Beach BrewStation. What makes
BrewStation so unique is also what
makes it a little different in the
beginning. We hope you enjoy your
BrewStation.
Questions?
Call us first – our friendly associates
are ready to help you. Please don’t
return your product to the store.
READ BEFORE USE
Please don’t return your product to the store.
Call us first – our friendly associates
are ready to help you.
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
1. Read all instructions.
2. 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.
3. To protect against electric shock, do
not place cord, plug or BrewStation in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when either the
BrewStation or clock is not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. BrewStation must be operated on a flat
surface away from the edge of counter
to prevent accidental tipping.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-
free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter or touch hot surfaces,
including stove.
11. The coffee tank is designed for use with
this BrewStation. It must never be used
on a range top or in a microwave oven.
12. Do not place BrewStation on or near a
hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
13. To disconnect BrewStation, turn
controls to OFF, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
14. Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted
during the brewing cycle.
15. 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.
16. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
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:
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• If overflow occurs: let unit, coffee and grounds cool completely before attempting any clean-up.
• Use only brand-name, high-quality filters.
• Use 3/4 tablespoon of ground coffee for each cup of coffee.
• If light flashes during brew cycle, this indicates coffeemaker needs to be cleaned with cleaner/descaler.
• Use coffeemaker cleaner/descaler to prevent hard water deposits that affect coffeemaker performance. Clean monthly.
• Do not clean Coffee Tank in dishwasher.
• Read instructions before using.
Never Use Coffee Tank to Pour
Hot Coffee or Carry Hot Coffee.
Clean Coffee Tank Monthly, to Prevent
Hot Coffee Leaks.
Before brewing, Coffee Tank must be free
of grounds and foreign material. To flush,
turn it over, press lever and run water for
30 seconds through dispenser.
IMPORTANT!
Inspect Coffee Tank Seal Before
Brewing, to Prevent Hot Coffee
Leaks.
Seal must be flush with bottom of
Coffee Tank to form secure seal. Test
for leaking dispenser with cold water.
Handle Coffee Tank when it holds
only Cold water.
Additional Information
Call 800.851.8900 (US) or 800.267.2826 (CAN) with questions or to order seals/coffeemaker cleaner.
Coffee Tank
Bottom
Dispenser
Lever
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Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature intended to help reduce the
risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
The length of the cord used on this appli-
ance 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
BrewStation. 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 your BrewStation.
If the BrewStation overflows during brew-
ing, always allow unit to cool before
cleaning unit, coffee and grounds.
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Parts and Features
*optional feature
on selected models
1. Filter Basket
2. Water Level Guide
3. Coffee Tank
4. Coffee Level Guide
5. Coffee Dispenser Bar
6. Drip Tray
7. Water Reservoir
8. Keep Warm Plate
9. Water Filter Lid*
10. Water Filter*
11. Water Filter Base*
12. Seal (2)*
13. Coffee Scoop*
14. Cleancaf™ Cleaner and Descaler*
Optional Accessories
To Order Call:
1-800-851-8900 (U.S.)
1-800-267-2826 (Canada)
hbaccessories.com
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How to Make Coffee
1. To ensure best possible taste, before
first use clean
the unit by
following steps
listed in “To
Clean the Inside
of BrewStation.”
2. For optional features only:
A.) If your model has a water filter,
follow steps list-
ed in “Optional
Features.” A
water filter is
not required to
make coffee in
the BrewStation.
B.) If your model has a clock, set
clock before
first use. Follow
the instructions
in “Optional
Features.”
3. Fill coffee tank with desired amount
of cold water.
Holding coffee
tank level, use
Water Level
Guide on inside
of coffee tank to
ensure correct
amount of water.
Do not exceed water MAX level.
4. Pour water from coffee tank into
water reservoir.
5. Place coffee tank on Keep Warm
Plate. Place filter
basket on coffee
tank.
6. Place a disposable paper filter in the
filter basket.
Use a good
quality cupcake
(basket) style fil-
ter (8 to 12 cup
size). A perma-
nent filter may
also be used.
7. For each cup of coffee being made,
neatly place 3⁄4
tablespoon of
automatic drip
ground coffee
into filter basket.
Do not get any
grounds inside
coffee tank.
Close lid; make sure it is fully closed.
8. Clock model: press Auto/ON/OFF
twice for coffee
now and light
will glow. When
button is
pressed only
once, the light
will blink slowly.
Press button
once more to brew. To brew later, see
“To Program Automatic Brew” in
“Optional Features.”
Non-clock model: press ON/OFF
button once for
coffee now and
light will glow.
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9. DO NOT open lid during and just
after brewing
to preserve the
coffee’s heat
and flavor.
10. To dispense coffee, press dispenser
with a cup.
Remove cup
when desired
amount has
been dispensed.
Coffee may be
dispensed dur-
ing and after
brewing.
11. The BrewStation features a two-
hour automatic
shut off. To
turn off sooner,
press ON/OFF
button and
indicator light
will go out.
12. When finished, push ON/OFF
button to turn off, then unplug
BrewStation. Do not open cof-
feemaker until it has been turned off.
Always allow to cool before clean-
ing.
NOTE: Care should be taken when
handling the coffee tank after brewing.
Burn Hazard
• Never use coffee tank to pour or
carry hot coffee.
• Handle coffee tank only when hold-
ing cold water for filling water
reservoir and to clean tank after
BrewStation has been shut off and
the coffee is cool.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
If BrewStation overflows, allow the
unit, coffee and grounds to cool
before cleaning the unit, coffee or
grounds.
WARNING
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Optional Accessories
Water Filter
1. Before first use, soak water filter in
cold tap water
for 15 minutes.
Then rinse
under cold run-
ning tap water
for 15 seconds.
2. Insert filter in base. Snap lid onto
base.
3. Place filter and filter holder in reser-
voir.
4. Replace after 60 brew cycles of
coffee. Set your replacement month
by aligning the arrow with the month
you expect will represent 60 brew
cycles.
5. To replace, pull up on lid of filter
holder while holding filter base, turn
filter base to allow filter to drop out.
Permanent Filter
The Permanent Filter takes the place of
disposable paper filters. Simply place
the Permanent Filter in the filter bas-
ket. Rinse the Permanent Filter in hot
water before first use. Clean the
Permanent Filter under hot running
water and let dry. Permanent Filter can
be placed in top rack of automatic
dishwasher.
Cleaner and Descaler
Coffeemaker cleaner and descaler pre-
vents hard water deposits that affect
the coffeemaker’s performance and
removes coffee stains. Usage frequen-
cy depends on local water quality. Use
cleaner at least once a month.
BrewStations used in areas with hard
water may require weekly cleaning.
Seal Replacement
To Remove Seal:
1. Turn empty coffee tank upside
down and press
lever. This will
“push up” seal
inside coffee
tank, making it
easier to peel
off the seal.
2. While still pressing the lever, turn
coffee tank upright.
3. Lift edge of seal and pull off post.
To Install Seal:
1. Press lever on bottom of coffee
tank.
2. Align opening of seal over post.
Press seal over the post until it
slides down the post and is seated
into position. Seal must be flush
with bottom of tank.
TEST NEW SEAL: Always test the dis-
penser for drips or leaks. Fill coffee
tank with water and hold tank over
sink. If dispenser drips or leaks, repeat
the steps above. If tank continues to
drip or leak water from dispenser, call
us for more help.
To Order Call:
1-800-851-8900 (U.S.)
1-800-267-2826 (Canada)
or online:
hbaccessories.com
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Optional Features
To Set Clock:
1. Plug in BrewStation. Numbers on the
clock will flash until you set time of
day or one minute elapses.
2. To set time of day, press Hbutton to
set current hour
with AM or PM
as indicated on
left of the clock.
3. Press Mbutton until you reach the
current time.
To Program Automatic Brew:
1. Make sure clock is set for correct
time of day.
2. Press Prog button and digits will
flash.
3. Press Hand Mbuttons until desired
brewing time is
reached.
4. Press Prog button to confirm setting.
Digits will stop
flashing and
return to set
time of day.
5. Push Auto/ON/OFF button once and
“PRO” will be shown in display and
the ON/OFF light will flash indicating
the brew cycle will begin at the set
time.
NOTE: If the Auto/ON/OFF button
is pushed twice, the ON/OFF light
will glow and brewing will begin
immediately. Simply press the
ON/OFF button once to turn off and
once more to set programming mode.
6. Follow steps 3-12 in “How to Make
Coffee.”
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Cleaning Instructions
To maintain the performance of your
BrewStation, clean once a month.
Cleaning the BrewStation removes
mineral deposits that slow down brew
time and result in poor coffee taste.
BrewStations used in an area with hard
water require more frequent cleaning
(such as weekly).
To Clean Inside of BrewStation:
1. Remove water filter and water filter
holder (optional
feature).
2. Plug in BrewStation and set the
clock (on clock model).
3. Place empty coffee tank on Keep
Warm Plate.
Place filter bas-
ket on coffee
tank. Do not
add coffee into
filter basket.
4. Use any commercially-available
coffeemaker
cleaner and
descaler intend-
ed for home
use. Follow
package direc-
tions. After using
descaler, rinse
BrewStation
coffeemaker by brewing twice with
water only.
To order a cleaner, call:
1-800-851-8900 (U.S.)
1-800-267-2826 (Canada)
or online: hbaccessories.com
NOTE: Commercially-available
brands of descaler, include
CleanCaf™, or white vinegar.
5. To turn ON, press Auto/ON/OFF
button twice
for clock model
or once for
non-clock
model. The
light will glow.
After 20 sec-
onds turn OFF.
6. Wait 20 minutes to allow the
descaler to clean. Then turn ON
again. When the brew cycle is fin-
ished, turn OFF. Wait for
BrewStation and water in coffee
tank to cool, then empty coffee
tank and rinse.
7. Pour one coffee tank of cold tap
water into the
reservoir. Place
coffee tank on
Keep Warm
Plate.
8. To turn ON, press Auto/ON/OFF
button twice for
clock model or
once for non-
clock model.
When the brew
cycle is finished,
empty the cof-
fee tank. Allow
BrewStation
and water in coffee tank to cool,
then repeat this process with two or
more coffee tanks of cold water.
9. Turn OFF when complete.
10. Wash coffee tank and brew basket.
Your BrewStation is now ready to
brew coffee.
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Cleaning Instructions (cont.)
To Clean Coffee Tank and Filter
Basket:
Coffee tank, drip tray, and filter basket
should be washed in hot, soapy water.
Filter basket may be washed on the
top rack of the dishwasher. Do not
clean coffee tank in dishwasher.
To Remove Coffee Stains from
Coffee Tank:
Follow the directions on any
commercially-available coffeemaker
cleaner and descaler intended for
home use.
To Clean Coffee Grounds or
Foreign Matter from Coffee Tank:
Over the sink, turn the coffee tank
upside-down then press lever and
flush with water for 30 seconds to
remove coffee grounds.
To test for drips or leaks from dis-
penser, fill coffee tank with water and
hold coffee tank over sink. If dispenser
drips or leaks, reflush dispenser to
remove coffee grounds.
If tank continues to drip or leak wter,
check seal insdie coffee tank. Seal
must be flush with bottom of tank. If
tank continues to drip or leak water
from dispenser, call us for more help.
Questions?
You can call us toll free at
1-800-851-8900 in US
1-800-267-2826 in Canada
Bottom of
Coffee Tank
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