Hamilton Beach HDC500B Use and Care Manual - Page 4

840075400 Ev04 11/21/00 8:46 AM P a Using Your Coffeemaker BEFORE FIRST USE: Clean coffeemaker by following steps listed in "To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker." Use either clear water or vinegar. To Make Coffee 1. Place 4-cup, basket or cupcakestyle disposable paper or permanent filter in filter basket. 2. For each cup of coffee being made, place one measure tablespoon of coffee into filter; close filter basket. Make sure it is fully closed. NOTE: If using a pre-packaged coffee pack, place in the middle of removable filter holder and close filter basket firmly. 3. Fill carafe with the desired amount of cold tap water. 4. Pour water from carafe into reservoir. Do not fill above Max Fill Line in reservoir. 5. Place carafe, with carafe lid attached, on Keep-Hot Plate. 6. Turn switch ON. Turn OFF and unplug when finished. Automatic Shutoff The coffeemaker will automatically shut off one hour after it is turned on. + Cleaning Your Coffeemaker To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker NOTE: To prolong the life of your coffeemaker, periodic cleaning is recommended. In areas with hard water more frequent cleaning is necessary. 1. Place empty carafe on Keep-Hot Plate. Swing empty filter basket closed. 2. Pour one cup of plain white vinegar into the reservoir. 3. Plug unit into electrical outlet and turn ON. 4. After 20 seconds turn OFF. 5. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar to clean. Then turn ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, turn OFF. 6. Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one carafe of cold tap water into the reservoir. Place carafe on Keep-Hot Plate. 7. Turn ON. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the carafe. Repeat this process with one more carafe of cold tap water. 8. Turn OFF when complete. 9. Wash carafe and filter basket before making a beverage. 4