How to Clean a Hamilton Beach Brew Station
The Hamilton Beach BrewStation is a new style "carafe-less" coffeemaker. To maintain the BrewStation at top performance, it is important to clean it once a month. This will remove mineral deposits that affects the flavor of the coffee and can slow the brewing time. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Commercial coffeemaker cleaner or white vinegar
- Water
- Measuring cup (for commercial coffeemaker cleaner)
- Timer
Instructions
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Remove the black plastic filter basket. If the Brewstation has an optional water filter holder, remove that as well.
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Mix the commercial coffeemaker cleaner, according to package directions, in the measuring cup. Pour into the reservoir. If using white vinegar, pour from ½ to 1 cup of white vinegar into coffee tank and finish filing with water. Pour into the reservoir and place the empty coffee tank on the base.
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Press the ON button to begin brew cycle. After 20 seconds, turn OFF. Set a timer and allow the BrewStation to sit for 20 minutes. Then turn ON to finish the brew cycle. Allow the coffee tank and water to cool.
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Empty the solution from the water tank and rinse. Fill the coffee tank with water and pour into reservoir. Place coffee tank on the base. Press ON to begin brew cycle. Allow the coffee tank and water to cool. Empty the water and repeat the clear water cycle a second time. Turn OFF when complete.
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Wash the coffee tank, drip tray and black plastic filter basket with a mild soapy water; rinse. Turn the coffee tank upside down and press the dispensing lever down and flush with water for 30 seconds to remove coffee grounds. Rinse thoroughly. Wipe the outside of the BrewStation with a damp cloth.
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Tips & Warnings
If you live in an area with hard water, the BrewStation will require more frequent cleaning.
The black filter basket may be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Do not put the coffee tank in the dishwasher.
Do not put the BrewStation base in water.
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Comments
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I am having this problem too, Betty. I own two BrewStations. One is the plus, and the other is the older, and superior, version that has a more plastic look to it. The older one has a removable screen, in the urn, and the newer one's screen cannot be removed. With the removable kind, I can soak it in vinegar, and then brush BOTH SIDES of it, with a toothbrush, and make it like new. The older model also has a far more visible window to see how much coffee is left inside. Oh well. Both have only ever had filtered water in them, so they're great machines. I just want to increase the flow....
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my problem is it does not pour out fast enought.
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this is the best coffee maker ever...i give them to all my friends and family...
