Hamilton Beach BrewStation manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Hamilton Beach BrewStation, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Hamilton Beach BrewStation one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Hamilton Beach BrewStation. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Hamilton Beach BrewStation should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Hamilton Beach BrewStation
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Hamilton Beach BrewStation item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Hamilton Beach BrewStation item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Hamilton Beach BrewStation alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Hamilton Beach BrewStation, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Hamilton Beach service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Hamilton Beach BrewStation.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Hamilton Beach BrewStation item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    BrewStation ™ 840123000 BrewStation Safety ........................ 2 Parts and Features ........................ 3 How to Make Coffee ...................... 4 Optional Features .......................... 5 Cleaning Instructions .................... 7 Troubleshooting ............................ 9 Customer Service ..........................10 In [...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! BrewStation ™ Safety 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or BrewStation in water or other liquid. 4. Clo[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Parts and Features *optional feature on selected models 1. Filter Basket 2. Water Level Guide 3. Coffee Tank 4. Coffee Level Guide 5. Coffee Dispenser 6. Drip Tray 7. Water Reservoir 8. Keep Warm Plate 9. Water Filter Lid* 10. Water Filter* 11. Water Filter Base* 12. Coffee Scoop[...]

  • Page 4

    How to Make Coffee 1. To ensure best possible taste, before first use clean the unit by following steps listed in “To Clean the Inside of BrewStation.” 2. For optional features only: A.) If your model has a water filter, follow steps list- ed in “Optional Features.” A water filter is not required to make coffee in the BrewStation. B.) If yo[...]

  • Page 5

    9. DO NOT open lid during and just after brewing to preserve the coffee’s heat and flavor. 10. To dispense coffee, press dispenser with a cup. Remove cup when desired amount has been dispensed. Coffee may be dispensed dur- ing and after brewing. 11. The BrewStation features a two- hour automatic shut off. To turn off sooner, press ON/OFF button a[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Optional Features (cont.) To Set Clock: 1. Plug in BrewStation. Numbers on the clock will flash until you set time of day or one minute elapses. 2. To set time of day, press H button to set current hour with AM or PM as indicated on left of the clock. 3. Press M button until you reach the current time. To Program Automatic Brew: 1. Make sure cloc[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Cleaning Instructions To maintain the performance of your BrewStation, clean once a month. Cleaning the BrewStation removes mineral deposits that slow down brew time and result in poor coffee taste. To Clean the Inside of the BrewStation: 1. Remove water filter and water filter holder (optional feature). 2. Plug in BrewStation and set the clock ([...]

  • Page 8

    8 Cleaning Instructions (cont.) To Clean Coffee Tank and Filter Basket: Coffee tank, drip tray, and filter basket should be washed in hot, soapy water. Filter basket may be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher. To Remove Coffee Stains from Coffee Tank: Follow the directions on any commercially-available coffeemaker cleaner and descaler intended[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Troubleshooting POTENTIAL PROBLEM Coffee tastes bad. Coffee not brewing/ unit will not turn on. Coffee brews slowly. Leaks from dispenser. PROBABLE CAUSE • Coffeemaker needs cleaning. See page 7. • Coffee ground other than automatic drip. See page 4. • Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. See page 4. Adjust for personal preference. • Poor wa[...]

  • Page 10

    10 12/03 840123000 hamiltonbeach.com H AMIL TON B EACH P ROCTOR -S ILEX ,I NC . P ROCTOR -S ILEX C ANADA ,I NC . 263 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 C u s t o mer Se rv ice If you have a question about your BrewStation, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series [...]