The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew owner's manual shows how to clean the coffee maker.
The BrewStation requires more frequent cleaning if you live in an area with hard water.The top rack of the dishwasher can be used to wash the black filter basket.
The new style of coffeemaker is called the Hamilton Beach BrewStation.It is important to clean the BrewStation once a month.The coffee's flavor can be affected by mineral deposits and can take a long time to brew.
The black plastic filter basket needs to be removed.Remove the optional water filter holder from the Brewstation.