Hamilton Beach 49989 Use and Care Manual - Page 8

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 filtered water or bottled water will yield better-tasting coffee than tap water. • Make sure your coffeemaker is clean. See "Care and Cleaning" directions on page 9. • If overflow occurs, use slightly less grounds or less beans. Cleaning the Sieve 1 2 3 4 Hand wash in warm, soapy water, and rinse. Hand dry with soft cloth. If coffee beans are in grinding chamber, use a small rubber scraper to push any beans down through the opening. 8