Q&A(120)
Q: Does this require filters
A: Is there a light on the clock in front of the coffee maker so I can see the time at night
submitted byChowmein - 2 months agoA: Yes, it requires basket filters.
submitted byMarkus - 5 months agoA: Thank you for your question. Yes, this Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker will require a paper or permanent coffee filter.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: Do I have to clean the coffee maker before using and how do I do it?. Also, do I have to use the programmable system or can I make it fresh in the morning.
A: Thank you for your question. It is recommend that the appliance be cleaned in accordance with the written instructions provided with the appliance before usage. Model 46290 can used with or without the programmable system.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: does Hamilton Beach have an auto shutoff - a warming plate - a place to hide cord?
A: It has all 3 features, 2 hour shut off , cord storage and warming plate.
submitted byGopher - 2 years agoA: Thank you for your question. The appliance will feature a two hour shut off and warming plate. The appliance will not feature cord storage.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use it to boil water only? How long does it take to boil 6 cups of water?
A: HOW LONG? When Running Cleaning "Cycle" before first use of actual coffee - I timed the time for 10 cups of water to fill carafe > at about 9.5 min or simply about 1 minute PER CUP ! (with no filter, NO Coffee ONLY WATER)
submitted byFrank McBullitt - 3 years agoA: NO, It is a coffee maker it is not a pot to boil water.
submitted byGopher - 2 years agoA: Thank you for your question. This appliance can be used to heat water. However, the heated water may not reach boiling temperatures (212 degrees Fahrenheit).
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can you brew a single serve in this machine? Can you brew ONE cup specifically if you only put 1 cup of water in the reservoir?
A: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker will feature a 1-4 cup brewing option.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Can this make 6 or 8 cups
A: Thank you for your question. Yes, this Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker can be used to make 6 to 8 cups of coffee.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 months agoBrand expertA: Yes, just fill the water to the 6 or 8 line on the side of the carafe.
submitted byCC - 2 months ago
Q: Can the warming plate feature be turned off?
A: No. But I have a work around. I always use this for coffee puts and crockpots. I use a traditional mechanical timer, and plug the appliance into that. For coffee, I put the 2 chips right next to each other, so for the timbers I have that's about 15 minutes. A different style I have uses push buttons, but those are 30 min apart. (For crock puts, I usually set it for 4 hours, or 3 hours.) I don't bother to set the time to a clock. Instead, I just turn the dial until it clicks "on". I then either plug it into the outlet, or if already plugged in, make sure the coffee maker switch it's lit up, "on". Then in about 15 minutes times will switch to the off proton. That's plenty of time to brew, and the plate will start cooling down. If I want the put to automatically turn on again at the same time tomorrow, I leave it alone. . If not, I then unplug, it, or turn the pot off at the switch next time I walk by, or when I go to get my cooled off coffee. This way you have a full day to remember to turn off the pot, If you don't want it to brew again the next day. Remember if you have a power outage, you'll need to reset the timer. We have so many, I don't bother, I just turn the timer dial until it clicks "on" to start the new, lol. These timers last decades. Great investment, and they're not that expensive. Could also be used for curling irons, crockpots, rice cookers, space heaters, etc.
submitted bySH - 1 month agoA: Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the warming plate feature cannot be turned off.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: How do you brew iced coffee.
A: Thank you for your question. Model 46290 will not be designed to brew iced coffee.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: How do you remove the lid on the carafe without breaking the lid?
A: Thank you for your question. Please contact Hamilton Beach directly for additional assistance.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 year agoBrand expertA: The part of the lid that is attached to the carafe has a small “peg” on each side of it that fits into two small openings that are on the sides. The pegs “snap” into and out of those openings. It’s pretty easy to remove the lid and snap it back in. I hope this provides enough information to work for you.
submitted byColoradoTarget - 8 months ago
Q: Is there auto shut off
A: Thank you for your question. Model 46290 will be equipped with a two-hour automatic shut off feature.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Yes, It says right in the item description it has a 2 hour shut off.
submitted byGopher - 2 years ago