Hamilton Beach 49974 Use and Care Manual - Page 6

Care and Cleaning w WARNING Shock Hazard. Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid. w CAUTION Cut Hazard. Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp needle. Piercing needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling. General Cleaning 1. Unplug and allow to cool. 2. Hand wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry or wash in TOP RACK only of dishwasher. DO NOT use the "SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product. 3. Wipe outside of coffee maker with a soft damp cloth. Routine Cleaning All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water). 1. Plug into outlet. 2. Pour 3/4 cup (177 ml) of plain white vinegar and 3/4 cup (177 ml) of cold water into reservoir. 3. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch the water/vinegar solution. Press the BREW NOW I/ button once. After 30 seconds, press the BREW NOW I/ button again to stop the brewing and allow the vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, press BREW NOW I/ button and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, empty cup and rinse. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water. The unit is cleaned and ready to brew coffee. 4. Unplug. Clogged Needle 1. Unplug and allow to cool. 2. Remove the gray removable needle holder in the lid by turning the arrow from the locked icon ( ) to the unlocked icon ( ). 3. Bend a small paper clip. Insert the tip of the paper clip through the hole of the piercing needle and up into the shaft of the piercing needle to ensure grounds have been removed. 2 4. To replace the gray removable needle holder, insert the tab between the lock icon ( ) and unlock icon ( ) and turn to the right to lock. 6