Hamilton Beach 47334H manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Probable Cause

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Troubleshooting

	PROBLEM		PROBABLE CAUSE
	Coffee leaks from dispenser.		• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank.
				See “Cleaning with Vinegar.”
	appears on clock.		• This is a reminder to clean every 30 cycles. It will disappear after 2 cycles.
		appears on clock.	• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following Cleaning Instructions.
	Coffee tastes bad.		• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
			•	Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set to automatic drip grind.
			•	Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.
			•	Poor water quality. Use water filter or bottled water to make coffee.
	Coffee not brewing/coffee		• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following “Cleaning with Vinegar.”
	stops brewing/unit will not		• Water reservoir is empty.
	turn on.
			• Unit is unplugged.
			• Power outage.
			• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.
	Coffee brews slowly.		• Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain
				proper performance.
	Coffee overflows basket.		• Excessive amounts of coffee grounds. See Table on page 5.
			•	Coffee ground too finely. Set to automatic drip grind.
			•	More than one paper filter in filter basket.
			•	Poor quality paper filter or wrong size paper filter.
			• Coffee is decaffeinated blend. Use 1–4 Cups Brew Options when brewing with
10				decaffeinated coffee.