Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

Coffee leaks from dispenser.

• Residue trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under coffee tank seal/

 

 

filter assembly. See “How to Clean.”

 

Remove tank seal/filter assembly for cleaning.

 

Make sure tank seal/filter assembly is tight.

 

 

Coffee not brewing/

• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the urn following instructions in “How to Clean.”

coffee stops brewing/

• Water tank is empty.

unit will not turn on.

• Unit is unplugged.

 

 

• Power outage.

 

• Power surge. Unplug and then plug the unit back in.

 

• Stem assembly is not aligned with heat well.

 

• Flush coffee grounds from stem assembly.

 

 

 

Coffee difficult to dispense.

Residue causing buildup around tank seal/filter assembly. Remove tank seal/filter

 

 

assembly and clean with soapy water or clean entire unit with water and white vinegar

 

 

solution. See “How to Clean Mineral Deposits and Buildup.”

 

 

 

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Hamilton Beach 40540 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause

40540 specifications

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