Are you wondering How to clean hamilton beach coffee maker? Is this the first time you try to clean your Hamilton beach coffee maker?
Is your Hamilton beach coffee maker not brewing good? Are you looking for a good taste of coffee, you might need to clean your Hamilton beach coffee maker at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).
Of all your kitchen appliances, which ones do you clean the most? Many people wipe out their microwaves once in a while when it becomes visibly dirty.
The coffee maker, however, is most often forgotten. To take care of your machine and ensure the consistent, rich coffee flavor that you love, try these cleaning.
In this article we’ll show you How to clean hamilton beach coffee maker in different models most cleaning tips that we mention below include cleaning with vinegar, so please follow the steps and instructions below:
How to clean hamilton beach Scoop Single-Serve Coffeemaker?
Step1. Clean the unit
1. Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cold water into the reservoir.
2. Press the “coffee cup” button once.
3. After 30 seconds turn the unit OFF (O).
4. Use the “coffee cup” button and allow the vinegar to clean.
5. After 30 minutes, plug in the unit and allow it to finish the brew cycle.
6. When the brew cycle is finished, wait for the unit to cool.
- Empty cup and rinse.
7. Replace accessories.
8. Run two to three cycles of cold tap water.
The unit is now cleaned and ready to make coffee.
Step2. Clean the scoop
1. Discard grounds after each use.
2. Rinse and/or clean with soapy water.
3. Towel dry or hang dry on brew basket holder.
Note: The Scoopbrew basket should be cleaned daily, and the filter holder should be cleaned at least once a week.
How to clean hamilton beach flex brew Single-Serve Coffeemaker?
Step1. General Cleaning
1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Hand-wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water.
3. Rinse and dry or wash in TOP RACK only of the dishwasher.
- DO NOT use the “SANI” setting.
4. Wipe outside of the coffee maker with a soft, damp cloth.
Step2. Descaling/Deep Cleaning
1. Pour 14 oz. (414 ml) of plain white vinegar into the water reservoir.
2. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch vinegar.
3. Plugin.
4. Select travel mug size (large mug icon).
5. Press BREW REG or BREW BOLD button once.
6. When the solution starts dispensing, press the BREW REG or BREW BOLD button again to stop brewing and allow the vinegar to clean.
7. After 30 minutes, press the BREW REG or BREW BOLD button and allow it to finish the brew cycle.
8. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the cup and rinse.
9. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water.
The unit is cleaned and ready to brew.
Step3. Clear the Water from Unit
1. Place 14-oz. (414-ml) mug or larger on travel cup rest.
2. Press either BREW REG or BREW BOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to empty all water from the coffee maker.
The white brew indicator light will flash during purging.
Light will turn off when purging is complete.
How to clean hamilton beach Programmable coffee maker?
1. Unplug the machine.
The resets brew counter for cleaning or water filter notification.
2. Wipe Coffee Maker with a damp cloth or sponge.
3. dry the machine with a soft cloth.
3. Remove Water Filter and filter pod
- Soak the filter pod for 15 minutes in water.
- Add filter pod to bottom of Water Filter and snap on filter handle.
- Place assembly into the right side of the Water Reservoir.
4. Pour a minimum of 1 pint (2 cups [473 ml]) white vinegar into Water Reservoir.
5. Plugin.
6. Press the BREW OPTION button to select CLEAN.
“CLEAN” will flash in the display and a white LED will come on.
7. Press the I/O (On/Off) or BREW button once.
8. When the Clean cycle is finished, wait for the unit to cool. The clean cycle takes about 35 minutes to complete.
9. . Empty Carafe and rinse.
10. Press BREW OPTION and select REGULAR.
11. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with clean water only.
12. Allow cooling between cycles.
13. Carafe, Gold-Tone Filter, and Removable Filter Basket are dishwasher-safe to wash and dry in the TOP RACK only.
- DO NOT use the “SANI” setting on the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
How to clean hamilton beach 2-Way FlexBrew coffee maker?
Step1. General Cleaning
1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Hand wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water.
3. Rinse and dry or wash in TOP RACK only of the dishwasher.
- DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher, “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
4. Wipe outside of the coffee maker with a soft damp cloth.
Step2. Clean Carafe Side
1. Plug into the outlet.
2. Press the carafe button.
3. Pour 1 pint (2 cups/473 ml) of plain white vinegar into the carafe water reservoir
4. Place a carafe underneath to catch the vinegar.
5. Press the BREW NOW I/O button once.
6. After 30 seconds, press the BREW NOW I/O button again to stop the brewing and allow the vinegar to clean.
7. After 30 minutes, press the BREW NOW I/O button and allow it to finish the brew cycle.
8. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the carafe and rinse.
9. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water.
10. Unplug.
Step3. Clean Single-Serve Side
1. Plug into the outlet.
2. Press the single-serve button.
3. Pour 1 cup (273 ml) of plain white vinegar into the single-serve water reservoir.
4. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch the vinegar.
5. Press BREW NOW I/O button once.
6. When the solution starts dispensing, press the BREW NOW I/O button again to stop brewing and allow the vinegar to clean.
7. After 30 minutes, press the BREW NOW I/O button and allow it to finish the brew cycle.
8. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the cup and rinse.
9. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water.
10. Unplug.
The unit is cleaned and ready to brew coffee.
How to clean hamilton beach Scoop 2-Way Brewer coffee maker?
Step1. Clean single-serve side
1. Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cold water into a single-serve side reservoir.
2. Press the I (ON) button.
3. Press O (OFF) button after 30 seconds and wait 30 minutes.
4. Press the I (ON) button.
5. Press O (OFF) button when finished.
6. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only.
7. Allow cooling between cycles.
Step2. Clean Carafe Side
1. Pour 1 pint (2 cups/500 ml) vinegar into the carafe side reservoir.
2. Press the I (ON) button.
3. Press O (OFF) button after 30 seconds and wait 30 minutes.
4. Press the I (ON) button.
5. Press O (OFF) button when finished.
6. Run 2–3 more brew cycles with CLEAN WATER only.
7. Allow cooling between cycles.
How to clean hamilton beach Espresso coffee maker?
1. Turn on steam into an empty cup to release steam and dislodge any remaining milk from the steam outlet.
NOTE: If not cleaned regularly, then it may be necessary to use a pin to clear the steam outlet.
2. Wash frothing nozzle cover, measuring spoon, filter holder, and filters in warm, soapy water then dry.
NOTE: To remove the frothing.
3. Wipe the exterior of the frothing nozzle with a damp cloth or sponge to remove milk residue.
4. Pull up on side tabs to remove the drip tray.
5. Separate grid and drip pan.
6. Wash both parts in warm, soapy water.
7. Remove and empty any remaining water from the water reservoir.
8. Wipe the body of the espresso maker with a damp cloth.
9. Wipe the brew head with a damp cloth to remove excess espresso grounds.
- Do not touch the brew head immediately after brewing. Brew head will be hot.
How to clean hamilton beach Espresso 2 steamer coffee maker?
1. Turn the steam dial to STEAM and empty any remaining liquid from the frothing nozzle into the container/cup of water.
2. Turn steam control knob clockwise to NO STEAM.
3. Wipe nozzle
- Every other use: Remove nozzle tip with a wrench on the tamping tool and wash in warm, soapy water.
4. Place a container under the brew head, it should be wide enough to catch water from both spouts.
5. Press the pump button and dispense at least 1 cup of water for best results
6. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit off.
7. The light next to the button will turn off.
8. Unplug the unit.
9. Wipe exterior and brew head with warm water and damp cloth carefully, nozzle
may still be hot
10. Wash all parts with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly.
- DO NOT wash any parts in a dishwasher.
How to clean hamilton beach Espresso coffee maker before first use?
1. Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water.
- Do not wash these parts in a dishwasher.
2. Make sure all three buttons are in the OFF (up) position and the steam control dial is in the closed/OFF position.
4. Turn the steam control dial clockwise to close.
4. Plug in the unit.
5. Fill the water reservoir with cold water.
6. Depress the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF light will glow green and the Temperature/Ready light will glow red indicating the water is heating.
The Temperature/Ready light will go out when the water is heated.
7. Place a shallow container under the spouts. Make sure the container is wide enough to catch the water from both spouts.
8. After the Temperature/Ready light has gone out.
9. press the espresso button to begin the brewing cycle.
10. Press the espresso button to turn the water off for several seconds BEFORE the container is full.
This extra time is necessary to avoid over-filling the container.
11. Empty the container and replace it to run another cycle of water until the water level in the water reservoir is at “MIN”. NEVER run until the reservoir is empty.
12. Place an empty container under the frothing nozzle.
13. Ensure that the frothing nozzle is entirely inside the container and the steam button is off.
14. Turn the steam control dial counterclockwise 3⁄4 to 1 full turn.
15. Press the espresso button to pump water out of the frothing nozzle for 10 seconds.
16. After cleaning, empty any remaining water from the reservoir. Dry all parts.
17. Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the unit OFF.
NOTE: The first time the unit is used it will take a little longer for the machine to pump the water.
How often should I clean Hamilton beach coffee maker?
All Hamilton Beach coffee maker coffeemakers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for areas with hard water).
- Clean the carafe and basket/receptacle for the coffee after every use. Warm soapy water will do.
- Clean the reservoir a couple of times a week. Mould, fungus, bacteria… etc… build up in standing water.
Doesn’t matter how filtered or purified your water is, they are airborne.
- For cleaning the machine innards,
I’m a big fan of using vinegar, many people swear by it. How often? About every thirty to fifty times you operate the coffee maker machine.
If you’re keeping the carafe, basket, and water reservoir clean, this should suffice.
Why would one use vinegar to clean a Hamilton beach coffee maker instead of descaling solution?
Vinegar is just over 5% acetic acid. When vinegar boils, some of the acetic acid is carried off with the steam and condenses with the steam wherever it contacts a relatively cool surface. That might include the internal electronics and controls where it can cause mild corrosion to exposed copper wiring.
The calcium acetate formed when vinegar reacts with the scale is non-toxic, soluble in water, and rinses away easily.
Some of the descalers that I recall seeing contain citric acid as the active ingredient. That is the same citric acid as you will find in lemon juice.
The advantages are that citric acid is not volatile with steam, so it won’t get carried into the interior of your appliance. Calcium citrate is also very water soluble and completely non-toxic. B
Both vinegar and citric acid solutions can be irritating if concentrated enough. Citric acid crystals much less so than concentrated (glacial) acetic acid.
The former you can put on your tongue in small amounts without harm; it is often used to make hard candies tart, but the latter will cause burns. So, you have to consider these things in context. Personally, I would go with a 5% solution of citric acid over white vinegar if I had either to choose from.
As another answer mentioned, distilled water will prevent scale formation and I will add that Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtered water is almost as good. Some bottled water has minerals added back into it, so it will leave deposits.
To Wrap It Up
To sum up there are a few ways to clean a Hamilton beach coffee machine. The first is to use a descaling solution, which can be bought from Hamilton beach or a store like Walmart. The solution will help dissolve any built-up calcium or lime deposits.
There is a liquid cleaner, sold at places like Walmart, and a powder to be mixed with water, available in hardware stores. Both are based on citric acid and do a good job.
You basically put the required amount of solution in the Hamilton beach, run a brew cycle, discard the solution and then run several brew cycles with plain water. Whatever you do, do not use vinegar.
Another way to clean the machine is to use vinegar. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir and brew a cup of coffee. Be sure to run several cycles of plain water afterwards to rinse out the vinegar.
