FlexBrew Advanced 5-in-1 Coffee Maker, Removable Dual-Position, Black review

The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Advanced 5-in-1 Coffee Maker, model 49924, is an earlier black version for a household that wants more than a basic pod cup: it combines hot and iced single servings from pods or grounds with a separate glass carafe. Hamilton Beach marks this exact model “No Longer Available,” so compare its code against a current machine when checking used or remaining stock.

Five routes, with one batch pot

For one cup, the Use & Care guide lists hot selections of 8, 10, 12, or 14 ounces and iced selections of 10, 12, or 14 ounces. Both the pod holder and reusable single-serve grounds basket are described for the hot and iced routes. For a pod, Hamilton Beach recommends 12 ounces or less for best flavor; the manual does not promise the same strength from every pod at every size. The grounds basket holds up to 3 tablespoons or 15 grams, and the guide suggests adding a small paper cone to it if sediment is a problem.

The iced setting is brewed coffee over ice, not a cold-water steep. The manual pairs a 10-ounce setting with 5 ounces of ice, 12 with 6, and 14 with 7; ice contributes to the finished drink volume. There is no grounds Cold Brew program documented here. If you want a pitcher steeped cold overnight, the word “iced” does not cover that need.

The fifth routine is a separate grounds carafe, not a second single-cup spout. The glass pot is rated up to 12 manufacturer cups and the guide also offers 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-cup choices. Use a basket-style paper filter in the carafe brew basket; the included reusable single-serve grounds basket is a different part and does not establish that a permanent carafe filter comes in the package. The manual caps carafe grounds at 12 tablespoons/60 grams, gives Regular and Bold settings, and keeps the pot warm for up to four hours.

Counter fit and the morning timer

A single 60-ounce reservoir moves to the side or the back of the housing. “Dual-position” describes where that tank sits, not two independent water stores. The manufacturer lists the 49924 at 12.8 inches high, 9.3 inches wide, and 16.2 inches deep; measure the counter with the reservoir in its intended position and enough clearance to lift the lid. The cup rest comes off for a taller mug, but the manual warns to place the mug fully on its rest and keep grounds below the basket’s fill line to reduce spill risk.

Auto Brew can wake the household with a hot single cup, iced single cup, or carafe. The manual explains that it brews whichever arrangement the machine is set up to make when the timer starts. That is useful if you set the pod holder and cup the night before or prepare the carafe side, but it is not two separate schedules and it does not prove the machine can brew a cup and pot simultaneously. Plan on choosing the routine before bedtime rather than asking the machine to decide between its sides.

Care is part of owning this hybrid

The exact 49924 page links Use & Care guide 840375603. It calls for emptying the reservoir and carafe, running a two-stage cleaning cycle with 12 ounces each of white vinegar and water, then refilling for a rinse; the full process takes time, so it is not a quick daily rinse. The maker advises cleaning at least monthly and weekly in hard-water areas. Washable parts may go on the dishwasher’s top rack, but not on the sanitize setting. The single-serve holder and the piercing needle are sharp; unplug the unit, let it cool, and follow the guide if cleaning a clog. These instructions are more actionable than assuming that every machine sold under the same FlexBrew name has identical parts or maintenance steps.

Who should consider an earlier 49924?

It can make sense if you will actually alternate between pod or grounds cups and a larger pot, and you find this exact model in acceptable condition with the correct carafe, pod holder, grounds basket, and reservoir. The maker’s page says the 49924 is no longer available, so a third-party offer’s condition and box contents matter more than a new-product photo. Confirm the model label before ordering replacement parts: the manual says to use the supplied carafe or its exact replacement, and a broken glass pot is not interchangeable just because another FlexBrew looks similar.

The current-reference 49935 is a separately coded sibling with the same broad five-route arrangement, while the 49925 is a narrower hot/iced single-cup model without a carafe. Choose a dedicated pod brewer instead if you do not need grounds or a pot; choose another carafe type if you need insulation rather than a glass pot on a warming plate. The 49924 does not document independent hot water, a milk frother, two-cup single-serve output, or grounds Cold Brew. It also has no stated adjustable plate-temperature control. Those are real limits, not missing extras to infer from the five-in-one name.

Bottom line: As an earlier exact model, the 49924 remains a useful option only when the dual pod/grounds single-cup route and 12-cup glass batch pot solve needs that a simpler brewer cannot. It offers specific hot and over-ice sizes plus a movable 60-ounce tank, but the routines are sequential and the carafe still needs its own paper filter. Check the exact code, condition, parts, and care guide before buying an older unit; do not treat this page as a claim that a new 49924 is currently sold.

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Advanced 5-in-1 Coffee Maker, model 49924 · Use & Care Guide 840375603