Hamilton Beach 49981A Scoop Single-Serve Coffee Maker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- 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.
- To protect against electric shock, do not place the cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
- Unplug from the outlet when the coffee maker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
- The coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of the counter to prevent accidental tipping.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
- Do not place the coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- To disconnect the appliance, turn the power switch to OFF and then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
- Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
- Do not place the coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
- Scalding may occur if the lid is lifted during the brewing cycle.
Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
Parts and Features
To order parts, visit: hamiltonbeach.com/parts
Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brew one cycle with water and discard water.
How to Use
- Plug into an outlet.
- To Fill Water Reservoir, lift Removable Water Reservoir straight up. Lift the Hinged Lid and add tap water or filtered water to MAX fill line 40 oz (1183 mL).
- Close Water Reservoir Lid and slide Water Reservoir back into Water Reservoir Holder.
- Use Lid Handle to lift up Lid. Hold The Scoop® Handle and remove The Scoop® to add ground coffee. Scoop coffee grounds directly into The Scoop®. Do not fill ground coffee above MAX fill. Measure coffee in the following way:
- 8 oz cup = 1 1/2 tablespoons (8 g) ground coffee
- 14 oz cup = MAX 3 tablespoons (15 g) ground coffee
NOTE: To get perfect tasting coffee, adjust measurements up or down accordingly.
- Add The Scoop®, align the handle with a slot in Grounds Catcher, and lower the Lid until it clicks into place.
- For stronger, rich-tasting coffee, press the BOLD Button. Always press the BOLD Button when using premium brand ground coffees, finely ground coffee, decaf, or flavored coffees.
- The select desired amount of coffee by pressing the 8 oz or 14 oz Button. Once selections are made, press (ON/OFF) Button to begin brewing. (ON/OFF) the light turns off when brewing is complete. The last selected cup size button and BOLD Button, if selected, will stay illuminated.
WARNING Burn Hazard.
- If overflow occurs, unplug the coffee maker and allow to cool.
- To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill.
- Fully insert travel mug onto drip tray cover or cup onto cup rest.
NOTES
- If there is no water in Water Reservoir, red (ON/OFF) Button will blink 30 seconds and Coffee Maker will not brew. Add water to Water Reservoir and press (ON/OFF) Button to start brewing.
- Coffee Maker will automatically shut off after brew cycle is complete.
When using whole bean coffee, a medium automatic drip coffee grind will yield best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow. - If overflow occurs, first try switching to the BOLD setting, or use slightly less grounds. BOLD setting dispenses water at a slower rate, allowing more contact time and better coffee extraction from coffee grounds.
- Always add Grounds Catcher before adding The Scoop®.
Tips:
- For hotter coffee, rinse the mug or travel mug with warm water before brewing. More coffee grounds is not better. Overfilling The Scoop® does not allow room for brewing. Water can overflow and weak coffee will dispense into cups.
- Do not pack your grounds. Packing grounds into The Scoop® forms a firm surface that won’t let water through, dispensing weak coffee into a cup.
Coffee Measurement
- Do not exceed 15 g of grounds in The Scoop® during any brew cycle.
- Measurements are recommendations only. You can vary amounts and types of grounds to your preference.
- Wait at least 5 minutes after brewing before emptying The Scoop® and rinsing the Removable Grounds Catcher.
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 a water filter, filtered water, or bottled water will yield better-tasting coffee than some tap water.
- Make sure your coffee maker is clean. See the “Care and Cleaning” section.
- Soft water causes poor coffee extraction, leading to poor-tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water if your water is soft.
Care and Cleaning
- Unplug.
- Wash the Removable Water Reservoir with a Hinged Lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Water Reservoir is not dishwasher-safe. The Scoop®, Grounds Catcher, and Drip Tray Cover are dishwasher-safe in Top Rack only. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting on the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
- Wipe the outside of the Coffee Maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry.
Monthly Cleaning
- Unplug.
- Pour 1/2 cup (125 mL) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of cold water into the Water Reservoir.
- Place travel mug on Drip Tray Cover.
- Plug into an outlet.
- Press the (ON/OFF) Button once. After 30 seconds, press the Button to turn off Coffee Maker.
- After 30 minutes, press (ON/OFF) Button to finish the brewing cycle.
- Empty the travel mug and clean it.
- Brew one cycle with clean water before brewing coffee.
Troubleshooting
Coffee tastes bad.
- Coffee Maker needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning on page 6.
- Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set the coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
- Poor coffee quality and freshness.
- Soft water causes poor coffee extraction, leading to poor-tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring or bottled water if your water is soft.
Water on a counter under the unit.
- Overfilled Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 40 oz (1183 mL) of water.
Coffee Maker will not brew and the red (ON/OFF) Button is blinking.
- Add water. If there is no water in Water Reservoir and a brew button is pressed, the unit will not brew.
Weak coffee.
- First, try brewing using the BOLD setting. If the coffee is still too weak, adjust the water/coffee ratio by using slightly less water and/or more grounds. Be careful to not exceed the MAX fill for grounds.
Coffee overflows from The Scoop®.
- Use a lesser amount of ground coffee.
- Use the BOLD setting for flavored, finely ground, premium brand ground coffees, and decaf coffees.
- When using whole-bean coffee, a medium automatic drip coffee grind will yield the best results. Be careful not to over-grind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow in this unit.
- To prevent overflows, always use both The Scoop® and Grounds Catcher together while brewing.
- Do not use soft water. Use filtered, spring, or bottled water.
- Overfilling The Scoop® does not allow room for brewing. Water can overflow and weak coffee will dispense into cups.
- Packing coffee grounds into The Scoop® forms a firm surface that won’t let water through, dispensing weak coffee into a cup.
Coffee overflows from mug or travel mug.
- To prevent coffee from overflowing from a mug/travel mug, make sure the correct button was pressed; select 8 oz or 14 oz to fill a cup or travel mug.
Excessive Steam during brewing.
- Switch to “High-Altitude Calibration”
- Enter high altitude mode by pressing and releasing simultaneously the BOLD and 8 oz buttons for 5 seconds.
- ON/OFF Light, BOLD Light, 8 oz Light, and 14 oz Light will flash 5 times to confirm that High Altitude Mode has been activated.
- The coffee maker is now ready to brew.
NOTE: To reset the unit back to its default settings, unplug the unit and leave unplugged for 2 minutes.
Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is the replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase, is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.
FAQs
The best coffee maker is the one that makes your coffee taste the best. There are many different kinds of coffee makers on the market, but if you are looking for a great tasting cup of coffee, you will want to look at the top rated coffee makers. These are the ones that have been tested and proven to make great tasting coffee.
A drip coffee maker is one of the most popular types of coffee makers. This type of machine has been around for quite some time and is still very popular today. This style of machine uses a filter in order to make your coffee. The filter sits inside a container and allows the water to drip through it and into your cup.
Cleaning your coffee maker is an important part of owning and using one of these machines. If you do not clean your machine regularly, it will not work properly and you will not get a good tasting cup of coffee. You should clean out your machine at least once a week or more if you use it frequently.
Some tips for cleaning your machine include running vinegar through it to remove any smells or tastes that may be left behind from old brews. You can also run plain water through it if you do not have vinegar on hand. Another tip for keeping your machine clean is to run two cycles with just water before using your machine to brew another pot of coffee. This will help to remove any old flavors that may still be lingering in the machine from previous brews.
A single serve coffee brewer (also known as a single serve brewing machine) is a coffee maker created to manufacture one cup of coffee or another beverage.
Two tablespoons of coffee should roughly equal one level coffee scoop. Therefore, you must use one scoop for each cup of coffee if you want it to be strong. However. Use one scoop for every two cups of coffee if you like a weaker brew.
Make a couple cups of vinegar water (without the coffee pod) and then repeatedly rinse the area with water. That means to get rid of any remaining vinegar flavour, rinse, rinse, and rinse some more. The majority of equipment makers advise descaling every three to six months.
Coffee is typically brewed using 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground coffee per 6 ounces of water, with 2 tablespoons producing stronger coffee. In a typical coffeemaker, a 6-ounce portion is equivalent to one “cup,” however keep in mind that a 12-ounce or bigger mug is more typical.
Although it might seem like a good idea to put milk in a Keurig to make hot chocolate, you should never put milk in a Keurig or any other drip coffee machine. This is quite tough to clean and can easily harm your computer.
A baking soda solution is less difficult to remove from your coffee maker than vinegar, just like lemon juice is. Combine 1/4 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of water. Your coffee machine should be run through the solution. Run three to five brew cycles without coffee to rinse with water.
Full-fat milk is the preferred option among baristas since it foams nicely and has a great texture because to the fat. Semi-skimmed milk doesn’t quite have the same opulent feel, but it still works well in a coffee maker and when foamed.
Although the procedure appears straightforward, the outcomes can vary depending on the coffee machine. The flavour that is taken from the ground beans depends on the water’s temperature, and the amount of time the water is in contact with the beans determines how strong the brew will be.
Coffee makers can also be descaled with citric acid, which is frequently used to descale kettles. Turn on the machine after dissolving two teaspoons in the water tank. After you’ve finished, don’t forget to completely rinse everything.
Microbiologist Roman Golash examined the coffee grounds in the cup, the area beneath the coffee maker, and the water reservoir. Gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, and bacillus cereus were among the microbes he discovered. He also made the discovery of enteric bacteria, also known as intestinal bacteria like E. coli.
