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Troubleshooting

POTENTIAL PROBLEM

Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

Coffee leaks onto base.

Coffee tastes bad.

Coffee sediment in cup.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Excessive amounts of coffee.

Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).

Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

If using a paper filter:

Coffee grounds between paper filter and filter basket.

Paper filter not open and in proper position.

Rinse filter basket before inserting paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the sides of the basket.

Poor quality paper filter.

•Travel mugs not properly seated in position indicators on base. Refer to "How to Make Coffee" for correct position of travel mugs during brewing.

Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

Coffee ground other than automatic drip.

Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.

Poor coffee quality and freshness.

Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).

Use cone paper filter instead of permanent stainless steel coffee filter.

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Hamilton Beach 45238C manual Troubleshooting, Potential Problem