Hamilton Beach Brew Basket Replacement Guide (FlexBrew, 46310, BrewStation)

Before You Replace the Brew Basket

Most Hamilton Beach basket trouble isn't a broken basket. Grounds in the cup and overflowing baskets both have their own rows in Hamilton Beach's troubleshooting tables, and those rows point to the filter, the grind and the amount of coffee. Worn or cracked baskets aren't on the list. Replace the basket if it's cracked, lost or won't seat. For everything else, check the fixes below first.

Hamilton Beach sells parts itself. The FrontFill 12-cup (46310) guide says: "To order parts: US: 1.800.851.8900, www.hamiltonbeach.com; Canada: 1.800.267.2826." The FlexBrew TRIO guide points to hamiltonbeach.com/parts. None of the guides prints basket part numbers, so order by your model number.

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Fix 1: Grounds in the Cup: Filter and Grind (Works About 30% of the Time)

Hamilton Beach's "Coffee sediment in cup" rows:

• FlexBrew carafe side: "Use a high-quality, basket-style paper filter instead of optional permanent coffee filter."
• FlexBrew single-serve side: "Try a more coarsely ground coffee or add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to single-serve brew basket. Make sure the hinged lid is closed."
• 46310: a permanent filter may be used with the basket, but grounds between the paper filter and basket are a listed problem. Rinse the basket first so the paper stays against the sides.

Time: 2 minutes
Cost: Paper filters
Success Rate: About 30%
Difficulty: Easy

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Fix 2: Carafe Basket Overflows: Amount, Grind, Filter (Works About 25% of the Time)

From the 46310, BrewStation and FlexBrew overflow rows:

• Use one level tablespoon per cup. The FlexBrew guides say to use slightly less, ¾ tablespoon, for decaf or flavored coffee. The 46310 says about 1/3 less. The BrewStation's maximum is 12 tablespoons.
• Use automatic drip grind. Too fine overflows.
• Use one paper filter of the right size, open and in position, with no grounds trapped between it and the basket.
• Clean the machine when it needs it (the CLEAN message).
• Keep the carafe on the plate, and put it back within 20 seconds.

If a basket overflows, unplug the machine and let the coffee cool before you remove the basket. That's Hamilton Beach's burn warning. For water rather than coffee escaping, see our Hamilton Beach leaking guide.

Time: 2 minutes
Cost: Free
Success Rate: About 25%
Difficulty: Easy

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Fix 3: FlexBrew Single-Serve Basket (Works About 20% of the Time)

The single-serve side has its own brown removable brew basket with a hinged lid for ground coffee, and a separate gray removable pod holder with a sharp piercing needle.

1. For grounds, use the brown brew basket with its lid, not the pod holder. Remove the pod holder before adding grounds.
2. 3 tablespoons maximum, or up to the MAX line on the TRIO.
3. Check the black seal around the needle in the pod holder. If it's missing, press it back into place. Hamilton Beach lists a missing seal as a cause of overflow.
4. Never brew without the basket in place, and don't put hot cocoa powder or mix in the brew basket.
5. Handle the pod holder carefully. Hamilton Beach warns that the needle is sharp.

Time: 3 minutes
Cost: Free
Success Rate: About 20%
Difficulty: Easy

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Fix 4: Seat the Basket and Close the Holder (Works About 15% of the Time)

• 46310: place the basket's tabs in the slots of the swivel filter basket holder, then close the holder completely before brewing. A holder that isn't fully closed is listed as a cause of overflow and slow brewing. Don't open it until brewing is finished and the unit is cool.
• FlexBrew carafe side: the carafe brew basket sits in the carafe brew basket holder under the lid.
• BrewStation: the filter basket sits over the coffee tank. Keep grounds out of the tank and dispenser.

Time: 1 minute
Cost: Free
Success Rate: About 15%
Difficulty: Easy

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Fix 5: Order a Genuine Replacement (Works About 10% of the Time)

If the basket is cracked, missing or won't seat:

1. Find your model number on the machine.
2. Order from Hamilton Beach: 1-800-851-8900 in the U.S. (printed in the 46310 guide), 1-800-267-2826 in Canada, or hamiltonbeach.com. The TRIO guide gives hamiltonbeach.com/parts.
3. Wash new parts before first use in hot, soapy water, as every guide says.
4. Run one cycle of water only before brewing, following the guides' first-use advice.

Time: 10 minutes, plus delivery
Cost: Price of the part
Success Rate: About 10%
Difficulty: Easy

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Keep the Basket in Good Shape

• Dishwasher: the carafe, filter basket and lid are top-rack safe on the 46310 and Smart coffee maker (49350). The FlexBrew guides say to hand wash removable parts or use the top rack. Don't use the "SANI" setting.
• Rinse the basket and pod holder after every use, as the FlexBrew guides ask.
• Clean monthly, or weekly in hard water.

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FAQ

Where can I buy a Hamilton Beach replacement brew basket?

From Hamilton Beach. The 46310 guide gives 1-800-851-8900 (U.S.) and 1-800-267-2826 (Canada) for parts, and hamiltonbeach.com. The FlexBrew TRIO guide gives hamiltonbeach.com/parts. Order by your model number.

Why are there grounds in my Hamilton Beach coffee?

Hamilton Beach's answer is the filter and grind. Use a good basket-style paper filter instead of a permanent one on the carafe side. On the FlexBrew single-serve side, use a coarser grind or add a #1 paper cone filter, and close the basket's lid.

Why does my Hamilton Beach brew basket overflow?

Too much coffee, coffee ground too fine, a poor or misplaced paper filter, a machine that needs cleaning, or the carafe off the plate for more than 20 seconds. On the FlexBrew single-serve side, use the brown brew basket with 3 tablespoons at most, and check the needle seal.

Is the Hamilton Beach brew basket dishwasher safe?

On the 46310 and the Smart coffee maker, the basket goes on the top rack. The FlexBrew guides say to hand wash or use the top rack. Never use the SANI setting, and never put the BrewStation's coffee tank in the dishwasher.

Can I use a permanent filter in my Hamilton Beach?

The 46310 guide says a permanent filter may be used with the basket. If you get sediment on a FlexBrew carafe side, Hamilton Beach suggests a paper filter instead.

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Related Hamilton Beach Guides

• Hamilton Beach Leaking Water
• Hamilton Beach Weak Coffee
• Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker Troubleshooting
• Hamilton Beach Slow Brewing

Sources: Hamilton Beach FrontFill 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker (46310) Use & Care guide 840263902; BrewStation (47950) Use & Care guide 840213202; Smart Coffee Maker (49350) Use & Care sheet 840315300; 2-Way FlexBrew and FlexBrew TRIO (49904) Use & Care guides.