Hamilton Beach 49980Z Use & Care - Page 9

840199600 ENv05.qxd:Layout 1 2/18/11 2:01 PM Page 9 Programming (For Either the Single-Serve OR Carafe Side) NOTE: The unit will only brew on one side at a time. 1 Press HOUR and then MINUTE to set clock. 2 Hold PROGRAM until clock flashes. 3 Continue holding PROGRAM button, press HOUR and MINUTE until the desired brewing start time is reached, and then release PROGRAM button. 4 Press PROGRAM to activate automatic brewing. A green LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is programmed. 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. • If grinding whole beans, set your coffee grinder on a fine/medium grind. This will yield the best-tasting grounds. 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. • Use approximately 1 tablespoon of grounds for each cup of coffee being made. To avoid overflow, use slightly less grounds (3/4 tablespoon [11 ml]) when brewing decaf or flavored coffees. Also, be aware that using coffee that is ground too finely may also cause the filter basket to overflow. • Make sure your coffeemaker is clean. See "Care and Cleaning" sections. 9