Hamilton Beach BrewStation User manual

BrewStation™
840123000
BrewStation Safety ........................ 2
Parts and Features ........................ 3
How to Make Coffee...................... 4
Optional Features .......................... 5
Cleaning Instructions .................... 7
Troubleshooting ............................ 9
Customer Service..........................10
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
BrewStation™Safety
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.
Consumer Safety Information
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.
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.
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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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
6. Drip Tray
7. Water Reservoir
8. Keep Warm Plate
9. Water Filter Lid*
10. Water Filter*
11. Water Filter Base*
12. Coffee Scoop

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 one
level scoop or
tablespoon of
automatic drip
ground coffee
into filter basket.
Be careful not
to get any
grounds inside
coffee tank. Close lid making sure it
is fully closed.
8. Clock model: press Auto/ON/OFF
twice for coffee
now and light
will glow. 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.
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Optional Features
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
reservoir.
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 basket.
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.

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Optional Features (cont.)
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 “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.
To Clean the Inside of the
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. Pour one pint of plain white vinegar
into the water
reservoir.
NOTE: You may also use any
commercially-available coffeemaker
cleaner and descaler intended for
home use. Follow package directions.
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 vine-
gar to clean. Then turn ON again.
When the brew cycle is finished,
turn OFF. Wait for BrewStation 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 fin-
ished, empty
the coffee tank.
Allow
BrewStation to cool, then repeat
this process with two or more cof-
fee 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.
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 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 dispenser,
fill coffee tank with water. Hold coffee
tank over sink. If dispenser drips or
leaks then reflush dispenser to remove
coffee grounds.
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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Troubleshooting
POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Coffee tastes bad.
Coffee not brewing/
unit will not turn on.
Coffee brews slowly.
Leaks from dispenser.
PROBABLE CAUSE
•Coffeemaker needs cleaning. See page 7.
• Coffee ground other than automatic drip.
See page 4.
• Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. See page 4.
Adjust for personal preference.
• Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water
to make coffee).
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug then plug the unit back in.
• Clock model requires pressing Auto ON/OFF
button twice. Light should glow.
• Clock blinking in program mode. Press PROG
once then press ON/OFF until indicator light
glows.
• Clock model requires reset after power outage.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
• Excessive amounts of coffee.
• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic
drip grind).
• More than one paper filter in basket.
• Poor quality paper filter.
• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank
dispensing mechanism under ring in
coffee tank. See “To Clean Coffee Grounds
from Tank” on page 8.
Questions?
You can call us toll free at
1-800-851-8900 in US
1-800-267-2826 in Canada

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of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach
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AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with
respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass
containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the
original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse,
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