Hamilton Beach 80344 Use And Care - Page 3

840107900 ENv02.qxd 11/22/02 1:50 PM Page 4 How To Use 1. Before first use, please clean the coffee grinder. 2. Remove cover by turning counterclockwise to the unlock position, then lift straight up. 3. Using measurements on cover, fill with desired amount of coffee beans and pour into grinding chamber or scoop beans directly into grinding chamber. 4. Place cover onto grinder making sure that arrow on cover is aligned with unlock symbol on back of grinder. Then turn lid clockwise to the locked position. 5. Hold the plug and pull slowly to release stored cord. Plug into outlet. 6. Move the grind setting switch to the amount to be ground and desired fineness of grind. 7. Press and hold the ON/OFF button. Release button once grinder begins. The grinder will stop automatically when grinding is complete. To stop grind cycle at anytime, push the ON/OFF button. When the ON/OFF button is pressed again, grinder will start from beginning of timed cycle. 8. When finished unplug grinder, clean grinding chamber, and rewind cord. NOTE: The grinder will only operate with cover in the locked position. 4 Tips • For best flavor, store coffee beans in an airtight container. • Grind beans immediately before brewing. • When grinding more than 12 scoops of coffee beans, pour beans into cover, then turn grinder upside down and lock onto cover. Be sure to align tab on lid with the unlock symbol. • Grinding times will vary by amount and fineness setting: COARSE 9 to 13 seconds (Percolator, French Press) MED 14 to 17 seconds (Auto Drip) FINE 25 to 28 seconds (Espresso) • To ensure optimal grinding performance, allow your coffee grinder to cool for at least one minute between uses. • Coffee flavor and strength is a personal preference. Vary the type of coffee beans, amount of coffee and fineness of grind to find the flavor you prefer. • To grind amounts not on controls, select the next closest amount listed. How To Clean 1. Unplug from outlet before cleaning. 2. Carefully wipe the grinding chamber with a soft, damp cloth. Be careful cleaning around sharp blades. 3. Rinse and dry cover. Wipe grinder with a damp cloth. 4. Hold grinder and turn the base in direction of arrow to rewind cord. Do not immerse coffee grinder in water or other liquid. 5