Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve User manual

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The Scoop Single-Serve
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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
coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
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 supply cord, or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been 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.
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
heat-ed 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. To disconnect, turn any control to the OFF (O) position and then
remove plug from wall outlet.
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!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use
another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit
with this appliance.
4. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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Parts and Features
The Scoop Brew Basket
Multilevel/Flip
Cup Rest
Control Panel
Water Reservoir
(with “stepped” water gauge)
Secondary Filter
Filter Well
The Scoop Brew Basket Holder
Filter Holder
Showerhead
Water Reservoir Lid
The Scoop Brew Basket (2)
(optional accessory on select
models)
Drip Tray

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Before First Use Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot water:
• Do not use more than 14 ounces
(410 ml) of water.
• Fill reservoir with mug or cup into
which the water will be brewed.
• Fully insert mug or cup under filter
basket.
WARNING
Run one or two clean water cycles through the machine before first use.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF: The coffeemaker will automatically shut off after brew cycle is complete.
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OR OR
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OR
Water reservoir has two water
levels: one for 8 oz. (250 ml)
(minimum) and one for 14 oz.
(410 ml) (MAX line) of water.
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Discard liquid when clean water
cycle is finished. Coffeemaker
is now ready for use. Follow
instructions on page 6.
Before First Use (cont.)
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5B–2 REGULAR MUG5B–1 REGULAR MUG
5A TRAVEL MUG
Ensure the multilevel/flip cup rest
is firmly secured and snapped
into place.

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How to Use
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Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
• Do not use more than 14 ounces
(410 ml) of water.
• Fill reservoir with mug or cup into which
the coffee will be brewed.
• Fully insert mug or cup under filter
basket.
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WARNING
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF: The
coffeemaker will automatically
shut off after brew cycle is
complete.
FOR HOTTER COFFEE: Rinse
mug or travel mug with warm
water before brewing.
45B–2 REGULAR MUG
OR OR
OR
5B–1 REGULAR MUG
5A TRAVEL MUG
Water reservoir has two water
levels: one for 8 oz. (250 ml)
(minimum) and one for 14 oz.
(410 ml) (MAX line) of water.
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SEE ALSO “USING THE AND
SETTINGS” SECTION ON PAGE 8.
Ensure the multilevel/flip cup rest
is firmly secured and snapped
into place.

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7A
How to Use (cont.)
WARNING! Burn Hazard. To
avoid overflow, keep ground
coffee below MAX fill line.
When grinding coffee beans,
use a standard medium drip
grind size.
8-OZ. LINE
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Use the setting for flavored, decaf, finely ground, and premium
brand ground coffees such as Starbucks®.
Press or to begin flow of coffee. Coffeemaker will
automatically shut off when brewing is complete. To stop brewing
midcycle, press either button and the unit will turn off.
NOTE: If there is no water in the water reservoir, and a brew button
is pushed, the unit will not brew. The LED light will blink for 5 sec-
onds, then turn coffeemaker OFF (O).
Starbucks® is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands, LLC.
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14-OZ. LINE
Scoop coffee grounds directly into the Scoop™ filter provided, using
the measurement instructions shown above. Or, if you prefer to use a
traditional coffee scoop method, measure coffee in the following way:
8-oz. cup = 2 tablespoons ground coffee
14-oz. cup =3 tablespoons ground coffee
To get the perfect taste you prefer, adjust measurements up or down
accordingly.

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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.
• 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.
• Make sure your coffeemaker is clean. See “Care and Cleaning”
section.
Using the and Settings
• This unit uses ground coffee ONLY. It is NOT intended for use
with coffee “pods.”
• Use the setting when a stronger cup of coffee is desired.
Use the setting for flavored, decaf, finely ground, and premium
brand ground coffees such as Starbucks®.
Starbucks® is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands, LLC.
• 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.
• If overflow occurs, first try switching the unit to the setting,
OR use slightly less grounds. The setting dispenses water at a
slower rate, allowing more contact time and better coffee extrac-
tion from the coffee.

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Care and Cleaning
Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of plain
white vinegar and 1/2 cup (125 ml)
of cold water into reservoir.
Press the or button once.
After 30 seconds, turn unit OFF
(O) using the or
button 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.
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DISHWASHER-SAFE
All coffeemakers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).
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WARNING Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffeemaker in any liquid.
NOTE: The Scoop™ brew basket
should be cleaned daily, and the
filter holder should be cleaned at
least once a week.
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Replace accessories. Run two to
three cycles of cold tap water.
The unit is now cleaned and
ready to make coffee.
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Discard grounds after each use.
Rinse and/or clean with soapy
water. Towel dry or hang dry on
brew basket holder.
TO CLEAN THE SCOOP™

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PROBLEM
Coffee tastes bad.
Water on counter under
unit.
Coffeemaker will not
brew and LED light
is blinking.
Weak coffee.
Coffee overflows from
brew basket.
Coffee overflows from
mug or travel mug.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• 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).
• 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.
• Add water. If there is no water in the water reservoir and a brew button is pushed, the unit will
not brew.
• First, try brewing using the setting. If coffee is still too weak, adjust water/coffee ratio
by using slightly less water and/or more grounds. Be careful to not exceed the MAX line for
grounds.
• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee.
• Use the setting for flavored, finely ground, premium brand ground coffees, and decaf
coffees.
• 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.
• To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug/travel mug, ensure the SAME cup into which coffee
will be brewed is also used to fill the water reservoir.
Troubleshooting